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| fullname = Balgownie Rangers Football Club |
| fullname = Balgownie Rangers Football Club |
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| nickname = ''Bally'' |
| nickname = ''Bally'', ''Rangers'' |
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| founded = {{Start date and years ago|1883|df=yes}} |
| founded = {{Start date and years ago|1883|df=yes}} |
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| ground = Judy Masters Oval |
| ground = Judy Masters Oval |
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| chrtitle = President |
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| chairman = Steve Buckley |
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| mgrtitle = First Grade Coach |
| mgrtitle = First Grade Coach |
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| manager = Luke Buckley |
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| league = Illawarra |
| league = Illawarra District |
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League ([[Australian football league system|7]]) |
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| season = 2014 |
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| season = 2023 |
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| position = The Fraternity Club District League, 6th of 11 |
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| website = http://www.balgownierangers.com.au/ |
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'''Balgownie Rangers Football Club''' is an [[association football]] club based in [[Balgownie, New South Wales]]. They play in the [[Illawarra]] District League. Founded in 1883, Balgownie is believed to be the oldest running association football club in [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers still alive and well after 131 years|url= |
'''Balgownie Rangers Football Club''' is an [[association football]] club based in [[Balgownie, New South Wales]]. They play in the [[Illawarra]] District League. Founded in 1883, Balgownie is believed to be the oldest running association football club in [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers still alive and well after 131 years |
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|url=https://www.nationalpremierleagues.com.au/news/rangers-still-alive-and-well-after-131-years |
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|publisher=nsationalpremierleagues.com.au |
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|date=17 June 2014 |
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|accessdate=2 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="balg1">{{cite web|url=http://www.balgownierangers.com.au/?page_id=5|title=History 1883–1920s |publisher=Balgownie FC|accessdate=2009-05-21}}</ref><ref name="balg2">{{cite web|url=http://www.balgownierangers.com.au/?page_id=2|title=About|publisher=Balgownie Rangers FC|accessdate=2009-05-21}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Balgownie Rangers is the oldest running registered association football club in Australia being formed in 1883.<ref name=balg1 /><ref name=balg2 /> The club was formed in 1883 where it played against other social clubs and also between Balgownie teams. In 1890, Balgownie Rangers was officially registered to play in the newly formed N.S.W. Football Association. |
Balgownie Rangers is the oldest running registered association football club in Australia, being formed in 1883.<ref name=balg1 /><ref name=balg2 /> The club was formed in 1883 where it played against other social clubs and also between Balgownie teams. In 1890, Balgownie Rangers was officially registered to play in the newly formed N.S.W. Football Association. |
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Balgownie was the |
Balgownie was the 4th club to form in Australia. Wanderers, Arcadian and Granville had formed 1883. Since then all of these clubs have folded, Granville being the last to fold in the early 1980s, making Balgownie Rangers the oldest registered running soccer club in Australia. |
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The club is full of tradition and has produced many famous football players over the years. Some include James ‘Judy’ Masters (who is listed in the Football Australia Hall of Fame), Tom Thompson, Dave Ward and Frank Smith in the early 1900s, George Barlow in the 1950s and more recently [[Matt Horsley]] who went on to captain the Wollongong Wolves, win 4 [[National Soccer League]] titles and also represent Australia. Matt has recently retired his footballing career after finishing as captain of Perth Glory during December 2005. |
The club is full of tradition and has produced many famous football players over the years. Some include [[Judy Masters|James ‘Judy’ Masters]] (who is listed in the Football Australia Hall of Fame), Tom Thompson, Dave Ward and Frank Smith in the early 1900s, [[George Barlow (soccer)|George Barlow]] in the 1950s and more recently [[Matt Horsley]] who went on to captain the Wollongong Wolves, win 4 [[National Soccer League]] titles and also represent Australia. Matt has recently retired his footballing career after finishing as captain of Perth Glory during December 2005. |
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==Safeway United== |
==Safeway United== |
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{{further|Safeway United}} |
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In 1974, Balgownie finished second on the league table in [[National Premier Leagues NSW 2|NSW Federation Division Two]] earning promotion into [[National Premier Leagues NSW|NSW Federation Division One]] for the following year.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 NSW Federation Division Two Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1974/NSW/Div2/fixtures.html |work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> Another team from the Illawarra was already competition in Division One called Safeway United. The club had previously had good success in Division One winning three minor premierships (1958 as Corrimal United, 1966 and 1969 as South Coast United) and one championship in 1963 (as South Coast United). For the 1975 season it was decided the clubs would pool their resources, merging as a single entity.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1974/NSW/Div1/fixtures.html|work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> The merged club would continue to be called Balgownie Wangers.<ref>{{cite web|title=1975 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1975/NSW/Div1/fixtures.html|work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> |
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When the [[Football NSW|NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs]] formed a breakaway league in 1957, another team from the Wollongong region, Corrimal Rangers voted on joining the rebel league, however the motion was refused. Many of the players and staff would form a new club called '''Corrimal United''' to play in the Federation league in 1958 with the Corrimal Rangers continuing to play in the Association league (just as Balgownie did). Corrimal United won the minor premiership in its first season. By 1960, with the Association league now abolished, Corrimal United amalgamated with Woonona-Bulli, also from the Wollongong region, to form '''South Coast United'''. This team would continue to participate in the federation premiership until 1972 when the name would be changed to '''Safeway United'''. The club would also win one championship in 1963 and two minor premierships in 1966 and 1969. |
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In 1974, Balgownie finished second on the league table in [[National Premier Leagues NSW 2|NSW Federation Division Two]] earning promotion into [[National Premier Leagues NSW|NSW Federation Division One]] for the following year.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 NSW Federation Division Two Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1974/NSW/Div2/fixtures.html |work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> As Safeway United was already competing in Division One, for the 1975 season it was decided the clubs would pool their resources, merging as a single entity but playing under the Balgownie Rangers moniker, with Balgownie effectively absorbing Safeway United.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1974/NSW/Div1/fixtures.html|work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> The merged club would be called Wollongong City for the 1976 and 1977 seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=1975 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results|url=http://www.socceraust.co.uk/1975/NSW/Div1/fixtures.html|work=socceraust.co.uk|accessdate=16 August 2008}}</ref> In 1978, the Rangers would return to the Illawarra District League. |
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==Seasons== |
==Seasons== |
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; Divisional History |
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* Initially competed in matches with the South Coast British Football Association / New South Wales Soccer Football Association |
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* When the [[Football NSW|Federation of Soccer Clubs]] broke away from the Association, Balgownie continued to play with Association until its final year of competition in 1958, joining the Federation in its Division One for the 1959 season. |
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* Balgownie continued competing in Federation tournaments until 1975 with the exception of 1964 to 1966 when they amalgamated with local district side, Hellas, and competed as Wollongong Olympic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/soccer-world-1964/Soccer%20World%2C%20Vol.%2007%2C%20No.%2006%2C%20Friday%20February%2021st%201964/page/3/mode/1up?view=theater|title=Soccer World Vol. 07 No. 06|date=21 February 1964|accessdate=12 November 2023|page=3|publisher=Soccer World}}</ref> In seasons 1976 and 1977, Balgownie participated with Safeway United as Wollongong City before returning to the [[Football South Coast|Illawarra Soccer Association]] in 1978 as Balgownie Rangers. |
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| 1905 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 27 |
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| 500th |
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| 1906 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 4th Grade Champions |
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| 1907 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 1st Grade Champions |
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| 1908 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 3rd Grade Champions |
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| 1909 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 3rd Grade Champions |
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| 1910 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Champions |
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| 1911 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 1921 |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 26 |
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| Undefeated Champions |
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| 6th |
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| 1957 |
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| NSW Soccer Football Association |
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| Sydney Cup Winners |
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| 1958 |
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| NSW Soccer Football Association |
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| 1959 |
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| [[1959 NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs season|NSW Div. 1]] |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 13 |
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| 1960 |
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| [[1960 NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs season|NSW Div. 1]] |
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| 13 |
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| ''Relegated'' |
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| 1961 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| Illawarra District League Reserve Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Youth Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Youth Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| 1962 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League First Grade Grand Final Winners <br /> Illawarra District League Matt Horsley Medal – Rick Metcalf <br /> Illawarra District League Coach of the Year – Stewart Oliver <br /> Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Joshua Faulks <br /> Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks (24 goals) <br /> Illawarra District League (Youth Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Daniel Vardareff (18 goals) |
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| 1963 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 3rd |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) Grand Final Winners <br /> Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Glen Smede <br /> Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks |
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| 1967 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 10th |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions |
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| 1968 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 5th |
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| 1969 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| 1970 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| 4th |
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| 1971 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 48 |
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| 5th |
| 5th |
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| 1972 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| Premier League |
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| 5th |
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| 14th |
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| 1973 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| Premier League |
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| 33 |
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| 1974 |
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| NSW Div. 2 |
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| 1975 |
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| NSW Div. 1 |
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| 9th |
| 9th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – [[Adam Hughes (footballer)|Adam Hughes]] <br /> Balgownie-Tarrawanna Derby Cup Winners |
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| 1991 |
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| Premier League |
| Premier League |
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| Illawarra Premier League Grand Final Winners |
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| 11th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Fair Play Award |
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| 1996 |
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| Premier League |
| Premier League |
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| 8th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – Andrew Naylor |
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| 11th |
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| Fraternity Cup Winners <br /> Illawarra Youth Cup Winners |
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| 1998 |
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| Premier League |
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| 36 |
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| 5th |
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| Fraternity Cup Runners-Up <br /> Illawarra Women's Soccer League – Bonnie Lassie Cup Winners ‘Balgownie Babes’ |
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| 2000 |
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| Conference League |
| Conference League |
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| Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| Illawarra Conference League First Grade Grand Final Runners-Up <br /> Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| 1999 |
| 1999 |
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| Conference League |
| Conference League |
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| 16 |
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| 16th |
| 16th |
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| 2000 |
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| Conference League |
| Conference League |
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| bgcolor=silver|2nd |
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| Illawarra Conference League First Grade Grand Final Runners-Up <br /> Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| 2001 |
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| Premier League |
| Premier League |
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| 5th |
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| Fraternity Cup Runners-Up <br /> Illawarra Women's Soccer League – Bonnie Lassie Cup Winners ‘Balgownie Babes’ |
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| 8th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – Andrew Naylor |
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| 2002 |
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| Premier League |
| Premier League |
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| 11th |
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| Fraternity Cup Winners <br /> Illawarra Youth Cup Winners |
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| Illawarra Premier League Grand Final Winners |
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| 2003 |
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| Premier League |
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| 11th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Fair Play Award |
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| 2004 |
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| Premier League |
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| 9th |
| 9th |
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| Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – [[Adam Hughes (footballer)|Adam Hughes]] <br /> Balgownie-Tarrawanna Derby Cup Winners |
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| 2005 |
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| Premier League |
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| 14th |
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| 2006 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 29 |
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| bgcolor=silver|2nd |
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| 1972 |
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| NSW State League 2nd Div |
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| 26 |
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| 5th |
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| 1971 |
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| NSW State League 2nd Div |
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| 22 |
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| 5th |
| 5th |
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| 2007 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 28 |
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| 4th |
| 4th |
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| 2008 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions |
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| 2009 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| 25 |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) Grand Final Winners <br /> Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Glen Smede <br /> Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks |
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| 5th |
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| 2010 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| 15 |
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| Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League First Grade Grand Final Winners <br /> Illawarra District League Matt Horsley Medal – Rick Metcalf <br /> Illawarra District League Coach of the Year – Stewart Oliver <br /> Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Joshua Faulks <br /> Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks (24 goals) <br /> Illawarra District League (Youth Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Daniel Vardareff (18 goals) |
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| 10th |
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| 2011 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 3rd |
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| Illawarra District League Reserve Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Youth Grade League Champions <br /> Illawarra District League Youth Grade Grand Final Winners |
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| 2012 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 6th |
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| 2013 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 6th |
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| Illawarra Women's Division 2 League Champions |
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| bgcolor=#c96|3rd |
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| 2014 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 13th |
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| 2015 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| 12th |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| Sydney Cup Winners |
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| 2016 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 5th |
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| 2017 |
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| District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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| 8th |
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|Women's 21W League Champions & Grand Final Winners |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Champions |
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|2018 |
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| 1909 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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|7th |
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| bgcolor=silver|2nd |
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| 3rd Grade Champions |
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|2019 |
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| 1908 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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|9th |
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| bgcolor=silver|2nd |
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| 3rd Grade Champions |
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|2020 |
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| 1907 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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|10th |
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| 6 |
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|Youth Grade League Champions |
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| bgcolor=gold|1st |
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| 1st Grade Champions |
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|2021 |
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| 1906 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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|10th |
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| 3 |
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| bgcolor=silver|2nd |
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| 4th Grade Champions |
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|2022 |
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| 1905 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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| South Coast British Association Football |
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|8th |
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|2023 |
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|District League – 1st Division |
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|6th |
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==Honours and Awards== |
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* {{flagicon|New South Wales}} '''[[Illawarra Premier League]]''' |
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**'''Champions''' (1): 1991 |
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**'''Premiers''' (3): 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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**'''Champions''' (1): 2010 |
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Latest revision as of 04:20, 25 March 2024
Full name | Balgownie Rangers Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | Bally, Rangers | ||
Founded | 1883 | ||
Ground | Judy Masters Oval | ||
President | Steve Buckley | ||
First Grade Coach | Luke Buckley | ||
League | Illawarra District League (7) | ||
2023 | The Fraternity Club District League, 6th of 11 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Balgownie Rangers Football Club is an association football club based in Balgownie, New South Wales. They play in the Illawarra District League. Founded in 1883, Balgownie is believed to be the oldest running association football club in Australia.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Balgownie Rangers is the oldest running registered association football club in Australia, being formed in 1883.[2][3] The club was formed in 1883 where it played against other social clubs and also between Balgownie teams. In 1890, Balgownie Rangers was officially registered to play in the newly formed N.S.W. Football Association.
Balgownie was the 4th club to form in Australia. Wanderers, Arcadian and Granville had formed 1883. Since then all of these clubs have folded, Granville being the last to fold in the early 1980s, making Balgownie Rangers the oldest registered running soccer club in Australia.
The club is full of tradition and has produced many famous football players over the years. Some include James ‘Judy’ Masters (who is listed in the Football Australia Hall of Fame), Tom Thompson, Dave Ward and Frank Smith in the early 1900s, George Barlow in the 1950s and more recently Matt Horsley who went on to captain the Wollongong Wolves, win 4 National Soccer League titles and also represent Australia. Matt has recently retired his footballing career after finishing as captain of Perth Glory during December 2005.
Safeway United
[edit]When the NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs formed a breakaway league in 1957, another team from the Wollongong region, Corrimal Rangers voted on joining the rebel league, however the motion was refused. Many of the players and staff would form a new club called Corrimal United to play in the Federation league in 1958 with the Corrimal Rangers continuing to play in the Association league (just as Balgownie did). Corrimal United won the minor premiership in its first season. By 1960, with the Association league now abolished, Corrimal United amalgamated with Woonona-Bulli, also from the Wollongong region, to form South Coast United. This team would continue to participate in the federation premiership until 1972 when the name would be changed to Safeway United. The club would also win one championship in 1963 and two minor premierships in 1966 and 1969.
In 1974, Balgownie finished second on the league table in NSW Federation Division Two earning promotion into NSW Federation Division One for the following year.[4] As Safeway United was already competing in Division One, for the 1975 season it was decided the clubs would pool their resources, merging as a single entity but playing under the Balgownie Rangers moniker, with Balgownie effectively absorbing Safeway United.[5] The merged club would be called Wollongong City for the 1976 and 1977 seasons.[6] In 1978, the Rangers would return to the Illawarra District League.
Seasons
[edit]- Divisional History
- Initially competed in matches with the South Coast British Football Association / New South Wales Soccer Football Association
- When the Federation of Soccer Clubs broke away from the Association, Balgownie continued to play with Association until its final year of competition in 1958, joining the Federation in its Division One for the 1959 season.
- Balgownie continued competing in Federation tournaments until 1975 with the exception of 1964 to 1966 when they amalgamated with local district side, Hellas, and competed as Wollongong Olympic.[7] In seasons 1976 and 1977, Balgownie participated with Safeway United as Wollongong City before returning to the Illawarra Soccer Association in 1978 as Balgownie Rangers.
Year | Division | Placed | Trophies |
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1905 | South Coast British Association Football | 2nd | |
1906 | South Coast British Association Football | 2nd | 4th Grade Champions |
1907 | South Coast British Association Football | 1st | 1st Grade Champions |
1908 | South Coast British Association Football | 2nd | 3rd Grade Champions |
1909 | South Coast British Association Football | 2nd | 3rd Grade Champions |
1910 | South Coast British Association Football | 1st | 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Champions |
1911 | South Coast British Association Football | 2nd | |
1921 | South Coast British Association Football | 1st | Undefeated Champions |
1957 | NSW Soccer Football Association | 1st | Sydney Cup Winners |
1958 | NSW Soccer Football Association | ||
1959 | NSW Div. 1 | 13 | |
1960 | NSW Div. 1 | 13 | Relegated |
1961 | NSW Div. 2 | 3rd | |
1962 | NSW Div. 2 | 2nd | |
1963 | NSW Div. 2 | 3rd | |
1967 | NSW Div. 2 | 10th | |
1968 | NSW Div. 2 | 5th | |
1969 | NSW Div. 2 | ||
1970 | NSW Div. 2 | 4th | |
1971 | NSW Div. 2 | 5th | |
1972 | NSW Div. 2 | 5th | |
1973 | NSW Div. 2 | 2nd | |
1974 | NSW Div. 2 | 2nd | |
1975 | NSW Div. 1 | 9th | |
1991 | Premier League | Illawarra Premier League Grand Final Winners | |
1996 | Premier League | 8th | Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – Andrew Naylor |
1998 | Conference League | Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade League Champions Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners | |
1999 | Conference League | 16th | |
2000 | Conference League | 2nd | Illawarra Conference League First Grade Grand Final Runners-Up Illawarra Conference League Reserve Grade Grand Final Winners |
2001 | Premier League | 5th | Fraternity Cup Runners-Up Illawarra Women's Soccer League – Bonnie Lassie Cup Winners ‘Balgownie Babes’ |
2002 | Premier League | 11th | Fraternity Cup Winners Illawarra Youth Cup Winners |
2003 | Premier League | 11th | Illawarra Premier League Fair Play Award |
2004 | Premier League | 9th | Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year – Adam Hughes Balgownie-Tarrawanna Derby Cup Winners |
2005 | Premier League | 14th | |
2006 | District League – 1st Division | 5th | |
2007 | District League – 1st Division | 4th | |
2008 | District League – 1st Division | 1st | Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions |
2009 | District League – 1st Division | 1st | Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) League Champions Illawarra District League Division One (Reserve Grade) Grand Final Winners Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Glen Smede Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks |
2010 | District League – 1st Division | 1st | Illawarra District League First Grade League Champions Illawarra District League First Grade Grand Final Winners Illawarra District League Matt Horsley Medal – Rick Metcalf Illawarra District League Coach of the Year – Stewart Oliver Illawarra District League Best & Fairest – Joshua Faulks Illawarra District League (First Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Joshua Faulks (24 goals) Illawarra District League (Youth Grade) Top Goal Scorer – Daniel Vardareff (18 goals) |
2011 | District League – 1st Division | 3rd | Illawarra District League Reserve Grade League Champions Illawarra District League Youth Grade League Champions Illawarra District League Youth Grade Grand Final Winners |
2012 | District League – 1st Division | 6th | |
2013 | District League – 1st Division | 6th | Illawarra Women's Division 2 League Champions |
2014 | District League – 1st Division | 13th | |
2015 | District League – 1st Division | 12th | |
2016 | District League – 1st Division | 5th | |
2017 | District League – 1st Division | 8th | Women's 21W League Champions & Grand Final Winners |
2018 | District League – 1st Division | 7th | |
2019 | District League – 1st Division | 9th | |
2020 | District League – 1st Division | 10th | Youth Grade League Champions |
2021 | District League – 1st Division | 10th | |
2022 | District League – 1st Division | 8th | |
2023 | District League – 1st Division | 6th |
Honours and Awards
[edit]- Illawarra Premier League
- Champions (1): 1991
- Illawarra District League
- Premiers (3): 2008, 2009, 2010
- Champions (1): 2010
References
[edit]- ^ "Rangers still alive and well after 131 years". nsationalpremierleagues.com.au. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b "History 1883–1920s". Balgownie FC. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
- ^ a b "About". Balgownie Rangers FC. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
- ^ "1974 NSW Federation Division Two Fixtures & Results". socceraust.co.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
- ^ "1974 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results". socceraust.co.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
- ^ "1975 NSW Federation Division One Fixtures & Results". socceraust.co.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
- ^ "Soccer World Vol. 07 No. 06". Soccer World. 21 February 1964. p. 3. Retrieved 12 November 2023.