About
Ormond Amateur Football Club, established in 1931, proudly stands as the 12th oldest member of the VAFA. Situated in the vibrant community of Ormond, our club embodies a rich legacy of sporting excellence and community engagement. We uphold a long history of integrity, passion, and camaraderie.
At OAFC, we field three senior teams – Seniors, Reserves, and Thirds/U/23 – alongside a dedicated Under 19 team. Located at EE Gunn Reserve on Malane Street, Ormond. We share a close partnership with the Ormond Junior Football Club, fostering the growth of young talent through Auskick programs and junior teams spanning all age groups from U8s to U17s.
The Ormond AFC is a proud and successful suburban football club, having won multiple premierships and produced more than 22 VFL/AFL senior footballers since being established. It has a strong foothold in its local community through its commitment to support local footballers, businesses and other organisations.
History
The Club was founded early in the Great Depression, when businessman Les Smith decided that local young people needed a constructive way to channel their energies in difficult times.
Smith owned a newsagency on the corner of North Road and Newham Grove in Ormond, which was where a lot of the planning was done to establish the club. The original nucleus of founders included Cec Hattam, Mick Hassett, Peter Dawson and “Doc” Porter.
At the beginning of the 1930s, Smith approached a friend – Councillor Ernie Gunn – to prevail on the local council for a grant of land. Gunn arranged this, and in 1931 our great Club was born. Smith’s regimental colours from World War One – brown and blue – were chosen as our Club colours.
Links
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Home Ground
E.E. Gunn Reserve, Entrance off Dorothy Ave, Ormond
Location
Ormond is a suburb in Melbourne, located 12 km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. It is named after Francis Ormond (1827-1889), a Scottish-born grazier and philanthropist who had a strong interest in education (Ormond College).
Premierships
A Section: 1950, 1971-72-73, 1985, 1987-88-89-90
B Section: 1968
C Section/Premier C: 1934, 2008
D Section: 1933
