Celebrating 50 years with the Hawks!

Club History

West Croydon Football Club began its existence fielding junior teams in response to parents' concerns about the welfare of the youth in the district.

After a 12-year apprenticeship the Club joined Norwood North for one season, then the SAAFL in 1974. With Vic Place at the helm the Club's 'A' grade played in the finals for 8 years in succession. It rose from A5 to A1 in only 8 seasons.

A besser block building took over as changing rooms from a tin shed at Fawk Reserve in 1978 and further extensions were made in 1982.

After competing in A1 and A2 for 12 seasons, the Club dropped to A4 but was promoted back to A3. The Club claims to be the original Hawks in South Australia and changed its colours from double blue to brown and gold in 1977.

One of the Club's stars in the '80s who swapped the Hawks colours for the Magpies and then the Demons was Andrew Obst.

The record holder for games played is Malcolm Pert with 374.

Our Club Today

The West Croydon Football Club has signed an alignment agreement with reigning Premiers of the AFL, Hawthorn Football Club and look forward to developing a mutually rewarding relationship.

The Senior Football Club is currently competing in A5 and A5 reserves and the junior club will try to field U8, U9, U11, U13, U14, U16 and Auskick teams.

The Junior Football Club won 2 awards in 2008 - Westwood Sports Club of the Year and Dept of Sports and Recreation - Organisational Management Award.