Balmain Australian Football CluB

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Welcome to the Balmain Australian Football Club

We are a proud club steeped in history as a founding member of the NSW AFL dating back to 1903.  Over the past three years we have reviewed our goals and raised our ambition to return to being a leading Australian football organisation in Sydney catering for all players, our families and supporters.

All levels of experience are welcome, so even if you are new to the sport, come along for a kick, or just want to train and provide support. Like, follow, spread the word and become part of this historic club.

Sydney AFL Premiership Winners: 1988, 1989, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012, 2014



Men’s In Season Training from 2 April 2024

Tuesdays and Thursdays at Glover Street oval, Wharf Road, Lilyfield.

Arrive 6.15pm for 6.30pm start.

Bring runners, boots and hydration.

All prospective players are welcome to participate and experience our culture, even if you are new to the game.

Players to register with our TeamApp for club operations and further information.

Men's

The 2024 season is about to commence with round 1 on 6 April.

Our 2028 business plan will be released later this year and we are thrilled with the ambition coming into fruition, especially the prospective new ground at Rozelle Parklands from February 2024 and the affiliation with the Glebe Greyhounds and Canada Bay Cannons and providing a continuing path for juniors to grow and play senior footy.

We are constantly recruiting new Tigers, so if you are taking the leap from juniors to seniors, are jaded with your old team, or are new to town and keen to join an historic establishment, contact us today for further information, or come try out at training.

Women's Masters

The Balmain Women’s Football Club formed in 1999 and entered the Sydney Women's AFL competition in 2000 as a foundation member. Playing our last season 2015 the all-age women’s team intends to return from 2025.

The states’ first women’s masters team was established in 2022 in partnership with the Newtown Breakaways FC and a few past players. Social footy for women over 35 is all inclusive, so whether you’re new to footy, still playing, or keen to return, join us for 10 games spread across the year. Everyone is welcome to play one or all ten!

To find out more about the club, or if you are interested in playing, please contact us today or go to the Balmain AFC Womens facebook page for further information.

Men's Masters

Over 35 and love AFL, or wanting to try it for the first time? Over 60 and want to relive the glory days?

Balmain AFC Masters play a range of AFL games throughout the year including, social games, scratch matches, carnivals and compete in the Sydney AFL Masters Competition.

Contact us today if you want to give Masters football a try.

Juniors 

We are thrilled to announce we have been collaborating with our local juniors clubs and will be forming a 19.5 mens team for the 2025 season. If you would like to be part of this exciting transition, read further on our membership page and sign up for the great price of $95.

Come join us at training, or speak with our head coach, and continue playing footy in the Inner West.

Our associated clubs are the Glebe Greyhounds, the Canada Bay Cannons, UTS Bats and the Leichhardt Cygnets.