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History of the Port Kembla Footy Club
The Port Kembla Australian Football Club was formed
in 1970 with four Junior teams (11's, 13's, 15's & 17's) taking part in the local competition. The Seniors
formed in 1975 with First Grade and Reserve Grade teams taking part. Port Kembla First Grade won the Grand
Final in their debut season.
Originally the team jumpers were modelled on the Collingwood
colours, then, in 1989, changed to the Port Adelaide style of the day, and finally, changed to Port Kembla's chosen
design in 1995, maintaining the colours of black and white and the "Blacks" logo.
In the 30 years that the club has been in existence it has
only missed playing finals football twice in First Grade and three times in Reserve Grade. Port have won the
Premiership flag four times. Their first was in their inaugural year (1975), then again in 1980, again in 1993
and the last Grand Final of last century (1999). Reserve Grade have picked up the flag on no fewer than 12 occasions,
including making it a double for Firsts and Reserves in 1993 and 1999. The Port Kembla Footy Club has been Club Champions
on 14 occasions throughout it's 30 year life.
As one of the most successful clubs in the Illawarra/South
Coast Australian Football League, Port Kembla "Blacks" have appeared in seven of the last eleven First Grade Grand
Finals, five of the last eleven Reserve Grade Grand Finals and have been Club Champions seven out of the last
eleven seasons.
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Club Song
Good old Port forever
We know how to play the game
Side by side we stick together
To uphold the Black boys' name (cor blimey)
Hear the barrackers a-shouting
Shouting as barrackers might! Might! Might!
For the Premiership's a cakewalk forever
For the mighty Black and Whites!
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August 20th, 2010
Port Finish Strongly
Port squared up against Northern Districts in the last round of the season, hoping to get another win over the Tigers, as they had back in June. The Blacks were slow out of the blocks but punished Norths for their mistakes, taking full advantage of the opportunites in front of goal. By half time Port had kept North goalless while racking up 6 of their own. The Tigers, however, fought back in the 3rd quarter scoring 5 goals to 1 to give themselves a chance. Port then steadied in the last quarter to run out comfortable winners by a 4 goal margin bringing their record to 4 wins from the last 6 games.
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August 20th, 2010
Reserves Miss Out
Port Reserves battled the Tigers for a spot in the semi finals this weekend and fell agonisingly short against an extremely strong Norths side. The Blacks and Tigers fought tooth and nail with so much at stake and, unfortunately for Port, Norths came out on top. With the scores close right throughtout the match, the Tigers kicked on in the last quarter to take the game, and the semi spot, by 18 points.
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June 6th, 2010
New Life Members
Congratulations are extended to new Port Kembla AFC Life Members, Col Hickey and Frank Vergan, who were honoured at the 35 Year Reunion on Saturday night. Both of these guys are absolute legends at the club and it was obviously a very popular decison to bestow Life Membership on both gentlemen.
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May 26th, 2010
Kick For Your Club
The Blacks have entered the Defense Force Kick For Your Club competition. With some great prizes at stake, Port are leading the NSW charge by approximately 30km. Click here to play
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March 26th, 2010
The Blacks On Facebook
The Blacks are now part of the social networking scene. The Port Kembla AFC - The Blacks page on Facebook will keep you up to date with the happenings in the club on a daily basis.
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March 26th, 2010
Training Times
Port are now training every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:30 pm at Kully Bay Oval. All new players are welcome.
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