Laverton Magpies Football Club
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| Full name | Laverton Magpies Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Magpies, Lavo |
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| Colours | Black White |
| Competition | WRFL since 1988 |
| Premierships | 1989 |
| 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, Lavertons most successful players have been Luke Mitchell(Bear) and Bryan lawry[2] They are based in the Melbourne suburb of Laverton. Micka Lindsey also is a good bloke.
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 they currently participate in the 3rd Division. In 2000 the club changed their name to the Western Magpies Football Club. In 2009 the club changed the name back to the Laverton Magpies Football Club. 2016 looks like a promising year for the magpies. Callum Vaughan is coming out of retirement and putting the boots back on for the magpies.[3]
Premierships
- Div 3 = 1989
- Div 3 = 2016
References
- ^ http://www.wrfl.org.au/clubs.htm
- ^ http://www.lavertonmagpies.com.au
- ^ http://www.Laverton Magpiesfc.com.au/index.php/our-club/history
External links
Book
- History of the WRFL/FDFL – Kevin Hillier - - ISBN 9781863356015
- History of football in Melbourne's north west - John Stoward - ISBN 9780980592924
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