Brighton Districts and Old Scholars Football Club
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Brighton Bombers | ||
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Names | ||
Full name | Brighton Districts and Old Scholars Football Club Inc. | |
Nickname(s) | Bombers | |
Former nickname(s) | Saints | |
Club song | "See the Bombers Fly Up" | |
2021 season | ||
After finals | DNQ | |
Home-and-away season | 8th | |
Club details | ||
Founded | 1991 (merger) | |
Colours | black gold white | |
Competition | Adelaide Footy League | |
President | Travis Kalleske | |
Coach | Brett Backwell | |
Captain(s) | Will Rivers | |
Ground(s) | Brighton Oval, Hove | |
Uniforms | ||
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Other information | ||
Official website | brightonbombersfc.com.au |
The Brighton Districts and Old Scholars Football Club Inc., nicknamed the Bombers, is an
Brighton Districts has produced a number of
A-Grade Premierships
- Adelaide Footy League/SAAFL Division 3 (2)
- 1991 [2]
- 2017
- Southern Football League A-Grade (2)
- 2002
- 2011
Merger history
Brighton Districts and Old Scholars was formed in 1991 through the amalgamation of Brighton and Brighton High Old Scholars.[3]
Brighton (1938–1990)
also Brighton and Seacliff
The Brighton and Seacliff Football Club was formed in 1938 through the amalgamation of the Brighton and Seacliff clubs. Playing in the Glenelg District Football Association, Brighton and Seacliff formed a brief merger with Sturt for four years during
A-Grade Premierships
- Glenelg-South-West District Football Association A1 (1)
- 1957
- Glenelg-South Adelaide Football Association A1 (4)
- 1970
- 1978
- 1982
- 1983
- Southern Metropolitan Football League A1 (1)
- 1986
- SAAFLA2 (1)
- 1959 [5]
- SAAFLA3 (1)
- 1958 [4]
Brighton (1885–1937)
The Brighton Football Club was formed in 1885 playing at 'Turner's Paddock'. In 1912, they were inaugural members of the Sturt Football Association.[6] Brighton continued in that competition as it changed names to Mid-Southern FA and then Glenelg District FA. In 1938 Brighton amalgamated with the Seacliff Football Club to form the Brighton and Seacliff Football Club.
A-Grade Premierships
- Mid-Southern Football Association A-Grade (4)
- Glenelg District Football Association A-Grade (1)
Seacliff
The Seacliff Football Club was formed in 1931 and joined the Glenelg District Football Association.[12] Seacliff competed for five seasons, finishing minor premiers in 1935,[13] until going into recess in 1936. In 1938 Seacliff partnered with Brighton to form the Brighton and Seacliff Football Club.[14]
Sturt-Brighton
For four seasons during World War II (1942–1945), Brighton and Seacliff combined with Sturt (now Marion) to form Sturt-Brighton. In 1946 both clubs reformed in their own right.
A-Grade Premierships
- Glenelg District Football Association A-Grade (1)
- 1944
- 1945 [15]
Brighton High Old Scholars
The Brighton High Old Scholars Football Club (BHOS) was formed in 1968 by a group of ex-Students of Brighton High School and entered the
A-Grade Premierships
Greatest SFL Team
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Southern Football League, each club was asked to name their "Greatest Team" whilst participating in the SFL.[28]
B: | Damien Nicholls | Dion Draper | Brad Parkin |
HB: | Adam Betterman | Geoff Booth | Adam Waye |
C: | Rob Miles | Dale Betterman | Shane Moss |
HF: | Matt Trowbridge | Ben Trinne | Brad King |
F: | Trevor Rea | Duncan Draper | Joel Tucker Captain |
Foll: | Ben Brookman | Mark Jolly | Todd Johnstone |
Int: | Randall Lindsay | Leigh Schneebichler | Clint Trinder |
Coach: | Ian Cox |
References
- ^ "SFL to AFL". Southern Football League. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "SAAFL Senior Premierships 1911–2013 - Club Alphabetical". South Australian Amateur Football League. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ a b c Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1991". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ a b Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1958". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1959". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Football". The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide). 11 April 1912. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Football - Mid-Southern Association". Chronicle (Adelaide). 20 October 1923. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Football - Mid-Southern Association". The Register (Adelaide). 8 October 1924. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Junior Football - Mid-Southern Association". The Mail (Adelaide). 5 September 1925. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Brighton's Sporting Successes". News (Adelaide). 3 October 1936. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Football Ball At Brighton". The Advertiser (Adelaide). 14 October 1936. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Glenelg District Football Association - Premiership table to August 29". Glenelg Guardian. 2 September 1931. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Glenelg District Football Association". Glenelg Guardian. 25 September 1935. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Football Ball At Brighton". The Advertiser (Adelaide). 6 April 1938. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Glenelg District - Grand Final". The Mail (Adelaide). 8 September 1945. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1968". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ a b Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1969". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ a b Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1970". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ a b Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1971". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1976". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1980". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1981". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1982". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1985". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ a b Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1986". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1987". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Bloch, Fred. "SAAFL History – 1990". Adelaide Football League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Garvis, Sarah (11 May 2011). "Bombers Spoilt for Stars". Southern Times Messenger.