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Laverton Magpies Football Club

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Laverton Magpies
Names
Full nameLaverton Magpies Football Club
Nickname(s)Magpies
Club details
Colours  Black   White
CompetitionWRFL since 1988
Premierships1989
Ground(s)Laverton Park, Altona Meadows[1]

The Laverton Magpies Football Club is an Australian rules football club which compete in the WRFL since 1988.[2] They are based in the Melbourne suburb of Laverton.

History

In 1924, the original Laverton Football Club was formed and participated for many years in the Werribee District and the Western Suburbs Football Leagues. In 1988 the club joined the Footscray District Football League where the currently participate in the 2nd Division. In 2000 the club changed their name to the Western Magpies Football Club. In 2008 the club changed the name back to the Laverton Magpies Football Club.[3]

Premierships

1989 Seniors 1994 Reserves

References

Book

  • History of the WRFL/FDFL – Kevin Hillier - - ISBN 9781863356015
  • History of football in Melbourne's north west - John Stoward - ISBN 9780980592924