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History
The club was founded in 1972 as the Knox Opportunity Youth Club, which played in the Knox Junior Football Association (KJFA).
At the end of the 1976 season the club changed its name to the Knox Eagles and continued to play in the KJFA. The KJFA merged with the Eastern Football League in 1998 and the Eagles have participated in the EFL from then to the current day.
In the 2006 season the Knox Eagles merged with Ferntree Gully to form the Ferntree Gully Eagles. The club fields teams from Under 9s through to Under 16s.
Family Traditions
Some of the more prominent families to represent Ferntree Gully Football Club have done so for 3 generations or more.
The Picketts.
Frank Pickett was a prominent player in the 20's and Picketts Reserve on Burwood Highway is named after Frank. Joe and Greg Pickett played and filled official positions withe Club and Greg's son Peter also played.
The Campbells.
Mick Campbell played during the 20's and 5 of his sons all represented the Gully. They were Jim, Albert, Alex, Doug and Sidney. His grandsons Bob, Barry and Rex and their sons Graeme, Stephen and Adam have all carried on the family tradition. The Campbell family commemorated by the annual presentation of a trophy to the top performer in the Best and Fairest who is a local player.
The Waters'.
Grandfater Ted was Treasurer and his sons Stewart, Jack and David played throughout the 40's and 50's. Darryl, Noel, Peter, Rod, Terry, Paul and Tim have all played senior/junior footy at some stage. Paul is currently Vice President.
The Turners.
Through the 70's,80s and 90's brothers Jim, Rob and John have all been great players in good and bad times. John and Jim having won Best and Fairests in the Senior team.
The Decoites.
Jack De Coite was a Trainer and Secretary of the Club in the 20's. His son Bob, a veteran of both the Footy and Cricket Clubs, recalls running the boundary as a youngster at Picketts Reserve in 1934 while the Gully oval was undergoing drainage works. Bob's son Neil (Nails) also played.
The Sharps.
Alf and Frank and Franks boys have a connection dating back to the 50's. Brian, Colin and Robert were all good players carrying on the family name as has Brians son Matt.
Leading Goal Kickers
Premierships
Knox Opportunity Youth Club1972 Under 13s – KJFA 1973 Under 12s – KJFA 1973 Under 14s – KJFA 1974 Under 14s – KJFA 1976 Under 12s – KJFA Knox Eagles1977 Under 14s – KJFA 1978 Under 14s – KJFA 1983 Under 13s – KJFA 1986 Under 12s – KJFA 1986 Under 11s – KJFA 1988 Under 12s – KJFA 1990 Under 10s – KJFA 1993 Under 12s – KJFA 1994 Under 11s – KJFA 1994 Under 13s – KJFA 1995 Under 11s – KJFA 1996 Under 12s – KJFA 1997 Under 12s – KJFA 1997 Under 13s – KJFA 1998 Under 15s – EFL 1999 Under 15s – EFL 2004 Under 15s – EFL |
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Ferntree Gully Eagles2007 Under 15Bs – EFL 2008 Under 12Cs – EFL 2011 Under 12B - EFL Lightning PremiershipsKnox Eagles1994 Under 10s – KJFA 1999 Under 10s – EFL 2000 Under 10s – EFL 2001 Under 11s – EFL
Ferntree Gully Eagles2008 Under 11s – EFL 2011 Under 9s - EFL |
Life Members
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YEAR |
LIFE MEMBER |
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1978
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Mrs D. Morris Mrs L. Doherty Mr I. Kerr Mr R. O’Connell Mr A. Stevens |
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1979 |
Mr J. Rogers Mr N. Reardon Mr J. Carter |
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1980 |
Mr R. Jackson |
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1981
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Mr J. Walsh Mr P. Scott |
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1982 |
Mrs I. Walsh Mrs V. Scott Mr N. Wiseman |
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1983 |
Mr B. Tidyman Miss H. Walsh Mr N. Christensen Mr A. Seymour Mr A. Tyers |
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1984 |
Mr L. Claringbold |
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1985 |
Mr D. Crosthwaite |
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1986 |
Mr M. Wood Mrs D. Crosthwaite |
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1987 |
Mrs S. Wood Mr K. Godfrey |
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1988 |
Mr K. Collins Mr G. Green |
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1989 |
Mr K. Corn Mrs B. Crivera |
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1990 |
Mr G. Sayers Mr P. Gale |
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1993 |
Mr J. West |
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1996 |
Mr K. Wise Mr J. Spelling |
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1998 |
Mr N. Jones |
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1999 |
Mr R. Dunlop |
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2000 |
Mr I. Onslow |
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2001 |
Mrs D. Collard |
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2003 |
Mr R. Stewart Mr J. Farrelly Mr P. Thorpe |
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2004 |
Mr R. Abley |
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2005 |
Mr G. Cox Mrs B. Cox Mr G. Ryan |
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2007 |
Mr B. Dunstone |
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2008 |
Mr J. Halliday |
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2009 |
Mr E. Carrington |
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2010 |
Mr S. Cavarra Mrs S. Nied |
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2011 |
Mr G. Bass Mr J. Evans |