Football Far North Coast

Football Far North Coast (FFNC) is the governing body controlling association football on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name of the organization was changed in late 2005 from Soccer Far North Coast in line with the national governing body which changed from Soccer Australia to Football Federation Australia.

Football Far North Coast
HeadquartersGoonellabah, New South Wales
General Manager
Steve Mackney
Parent organisation
Northern NSW Football
Websitewww.footballfarnorthcoast.com.au

FFNC is governed by Northern New South Wales Football, which is one of two organisations governing state level association football (soccer) in New South Wales (the other being Football New South Wales). There are nine senior men's leagues, from the Premier League to the League Seven and six senior women's leagues – Women's Premier League to League Five. The top league controlled by Football Far North Coast is the Premier League, of which 8 teams currently compete. The team who finishes last in the Premier are relegated to the men's Championship League.

Men's Premier League/First Division history

SeasonANZAC Cup/ANZAC ShieldPremiersCyril Mayo Cup (Grand final Winners)Tristrams CupNorthern Star CupFosters Mid-Week Cup
2021[1]South Lismore (1st)Richmond Rovers (10th)Not played due to COVID-19
2020[2][3]Goonellabah (5th)South Lismore (2nd)Byron Bay (6th)
2019Bangalow (1st)Byron Bay (5th)South Lismore (2nd)
2018Lismore Thistles (8th)Richmond Rovers (9th)Byron Bay (5th)
2017Byron Bay (4th)Byron Bay (4th)Byron Bay (4th)
2016Richmond Rovers (5th)Goonellabah (7th)Bangalow (1st)
2015Lennox Head (1st)Byron Bay (3rd)Richmond Rovers (15th)
2014Lismore Thistles (7th)Byron Bay (2nd)Richmond Rovers (14th)
2013Lismore Thistles (6th)Lismore Thistles (11th)Byron Bay (3rd)
2012Lismore Workers (19th)Richmond Rovers (8th)Lismore Workers (13th)
2011Goonellabah (4th)Richmond Rovers (7th)Goonellabah (3rd)
2010Goonellabah (3rd)Goonellabah (6th)Richmond Rovers (13th)
2009Richmond Rovers (4th)Richmond Rovers (6th)Richmond Rovers (12th)
2008Richmond Rovers (3rd)Richmond Rovers (5th)Richmond Rovers (11th)
2007Byron Bay (3rd)Richmond Rovers (4th)Richmond Rovers (10th)
2006Goonellabah (2nd)Byron Bay (1st)Byron Bay (2nd)
2005Ballina (1st)Goonellabah (5th)Byron Bay (1st)
2004Byron Bay (2nd)Richmond Rovers (3rd)Lismore Workers (12th)
2003Byron Bay (1st)Italo Stars (9th)Italo Stars (10th)
2002Italo Stars (14th)Italo Stars (8th)Richmond Rovers (9th)
2001Lismore Workers (18th)Maclean (2nd)Maclean (1st)
2000Richmond Rovers (2nd)Italo Stars (7th)Italo Stars (9th)
1999Lismore Workers (17th)Maclean (1st)Richmond Rovers (8th)
1998Lismore Workers (16th)Goonellabah (4th)Richmond Rovers (7th)
1997Lismore Thistles (5th)Lismore Workers (14th)Casino (Cobras) (1st)
1996Lismore Workers (15th)Lismore Workers (13th)Richmond Rovers (6th)
1995Lismore Workers (14th)Goonellabah (3rd)Goonellabah (2nd)
1994Lismore Workers (13th)Goonellabah (2nd)Goonellabah (1st)
1993Lismore Workers (12th)South Lismore (1st)South Lismore (1st)
1992Italo Stars (13th)Lismore Thistles (10th)Lismore Thistles (11th)Lismore Workers
1991Lismore Workers (11th)Lismore Thistles (9th)Lismore Thistles (10th) & Richmond Rovers (5th)Lismore Thistles
1990Lismore Workers (10th)Lismore Workers (12th)Lismore Workers (11th)Italo Stars
1989Italo Stars (12th)Lismore Workers (11th)Lismore Workers (10th)South Lismore
1988Lismore Thistles (4th)Italo Stars (6th)Italo Stars (8th)
1987Italo Stars (11th)Lismore Thistles (8th)Richmond Rovers (4th)
1986Italo Stars (10th)Richmond Rovers (2nd)Richmond Rovers (3rd)
1985South Stars United (2nd)Lismore Thistles (7th) (Undefeated)Lismore Thistles (9th)
1984South Stars United (1st)South Stars United (1st)Eastwood United (9th)
1983Goonellabah (1st)Goonellabah (1st)Eastwood United (8th)
1982Eastwood United (9th)Eastwood United (10th)Lismore Thistles (8th)
1981Italo Stars (9th)Eastwood United (9th)Italo Stars (7th)
1980Italo Stars (8th)Lismore Thistles (6th)Italo Stars (6th)
1979Italo Stars (7th)Eastwood United (8th)Italo Stars (5th)
1978Italo Stars (6th)Italo Stars (5th)Italo Stars (4th)
1977Italo Stars (5th)Italo Stars (4th)Italo Stars (3rd)
1976Italo Stars (4th)Italo Stars (3rd)Lismore Thistles (7th)
1975Italo Stars (3rd)Richmond Rovers (1st)Richmond Rovers (2nd)
1974Italo Stars (2nd)Italo Stars (2nd)Lismore Thistles (6th)
1973Italo Stars (1st)Lismore Thistles (5th)Lismore Thistles (5th)
1972Eastwood United (8th)Italo Stars (1st)Lismore Thistles (4th)
1971Eastwood United (7th)Eastwood United (7th)Lismore Thistles (3rd)
1970Lismore Thistles (3rd)Eastwood United (6th)Lismore Thistles (2nd)
1969Eastwood United (6th)Eastwood United (5th)Italo Stars (2nd)
1968Eastwood United (5th)Lismore Thistles Civics (4th)Italo Stars (1st)
1967Eastwood United (4th)Lismore Thistles White (3rd)Eastwood United (7th)
1966Eastwood United (3rd)Lismore Thistles No 1 (2nd)Eastwood United (6th)
1965Richmond Rovers (1st)Eastwood United (4th)Eastwood United (5th)
1964Goonellabah Stars (9th)Goonellabah Stars (10th)Richmond Rovers (1st)
1963Goonellabah Stars (8th)Goonellabah Stars (9th)Lismore Thistles (1st)
1962Lismore Thistles (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (8th)Goonellabah Stars (7th)
1961Lismore Thistles (1st)Lismore Thistles (1st)Eastwood United (4th)
1960Goonellabah Stars (7th)Goonellabah Stars (7th)Goonellabah Stars (6th)
1959Eastwood United (2nd)Eastwood United (3rd)Goonellabah Stars (5th)
1958Eastwood United (1st)Goonellabah Stars (6th)Goonellabah Stars (4th)
1957Goonellabah Stars (6th)Goonellabah Stars (5th)Eastwood United (3rd)
1956Goonellabah Stars (5th)Eastwood United (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (3rd)
1955Goonellabah Stars (4th)Goonellabah Stars (4th)Goonellabah Stars (2nd)
1954Goonellabah Stars (3rd)Eastwood United (1st)Goonellabah Stars (1st)
1953Goonellabah Stars (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (3rd)Eastwood United (2nd)
1952Goonellabah Stars (1st)Goonellabah Stars (2nd)Eastwood United (1st)
1951Methodist United (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (1st)North Lismore (1st)
1950Methodist United (1st)Methodist United (1st)Casino (Rebels) (1st)
1949Lismore City (1st)

2021 — The COVID-19 season take 2

Like 2020 the 2021 season was impacted by COVID-19 with the number of fixtures reduced and finals cancelled.

In April South Lismore won their first ANZAC Day Cup, defeating Byron Bay 3-1 in the final. It was an emotional win for South Lismore as Cameron Hyde their much-loved former coach had passed away in the week leading up to the game. Goalscorers for South Lismore were Murray Towner (2) and Bodhi Estreich with Diego Vazquez slotting home a late penalty for Byron Bay. Harrison Armstrong (South Lismore) was named player of the match.

Also in April Byron Bay won the Callan McMillan Memorial Shield, defeating Lennox Head 2-0 in the final. Ali Dean (Byron Bay) was named player of the match.

In August the men's premiership was postponed due to COVID-19, and in September following advice from the NSW government that community sport wouldn't be able to recommence it was announced that the season had concluded. Given the circumstances it was a miracle that 16 of the 18-game season was played, although the finals were cancelled meaning there were no grand final winners.

It was a triumphant return to coaching for Brian Bugden, former Richmond Rovers coach and player who led the rejuvenated club from last in a COVID-shortened 2020 season to their 10th Premier League premiership. Bugden was named Premier League coach of the year.

2021 Men's Premier League final table[4]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal DifferencePoints
PremiersRichmond Rovers1610243721+1632
2ndSouth Lismore1610153420+1431
3rdBangalow168533521+1429
4thByron Bay168443117+1428
5thLismore Thistles166371929-1021
6thAlstonville165563118+1320
7thGoonellabah164572130-917
8thMaclean1642102540-1514
9thLennox Head1623111347-349

2020 — The COVID-19 season

The commencement of fixtures for the 2020 season was delayed until July by the COVID-19 pandemic and the season reduced to 10 games, with clubs playing up to 3 games per week to fit in the shortened season.

In December 2019 Byron Bay announced Belinda Wilson, former Brisbane Roar W-League and Young Matildas coach would coach the Byron Bay Premier Division side for the 2020 season. This was the first time a female coach had been appointed to an FFNC Premier Division club.[5]

Maclean made a return to Premier League after last playing in FFNC competitions in 2007.

In September Goonellabah won their 5th ANZAC Day Cup, beating Alstonville 2-1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) in a dramatic game at Crawford Park, Alstonville.[2] For Goonellabah Chris Clarke slotted home a penalty in the first half. Jesse Fryer equalised for Alstonville with a brilliant strike from 25 metres with 10 minutes of normal time remaining. Just 3 minutes into extra-time, Reggie Sharp scored to give Goonellabah a 2–1 lead, and despite sustained Alstonville pressure, Goonellabah held on to win the ANZAC Cup.

South Lismore won their second Premier League premiership, losing just once to Bangalow. South Lismore's previous premiership was in 1993 when they won the premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup double. The seasons quiet achievers were Alstonville who made the finals for the first time since 2014 and by coming 3rd achieved their highest-ever placing, surpassing their 4th place in 1986.

Men's Premier League 2020 final table[6]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints2020 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersSouth Lismore107212210+1223Semi-final (1st v 4th)South Lismore 3 defeated Bangalow 1 @ Caniaba Street, South LismoreSouth Lismore – Ezra Frost, Murray Towner, Patrick Kable

Bangalow – own goal

2ndByron Bay107122615+1122Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)[7]Byron Bay 3 defeated Alstonville 2 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Diego Vazquez (2), Oliver Stautner

Alstonville – Joel Perkins, Eli Gambley (penalty)

3rdAlstonville105142218+416Grand finalByron Bay 2 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Caniaba Street, South LismoreByron Bay – Lisandro Luaces, Diego Vazquez (penalty)
4thBangalow105142016+416
5thGoonellabah104242019+114
6thLismore Thistles104061619-312
7thMaclean103072034-149
8thRichmond Rovers101181227-154

History of association football in Northern NSW

1911 – first evidence

There is evidence of "soccer enthusiasts" from the Oakland area meeting at Muldoon's Hotel in June 1911 to form a football association.[8]

The first known game played under the British Association rules saw Oakland defeat Coraki on Saturday 8 July 1911.[9]

The first football club formed in the Lismore area was the Lismore Athletic Football Club which was formed at the Lismore School of Arts in May 1914.[10] The first game of football featuring a side from Lismore was played in June 1914 when students from the Wollongbar Experiment Farm played Lismore Athletic Soccer Club at the farm.[11] The Lismore Athletic team was:

  • Goalkeeper – Blackmore
  • Backs – Newman and Caley
  • Half-backs – Cochrane, Manning (captain), Alcock
  • Forwards – Marshall, Stewart, Hope, Thomas & McBeth

The officials for the game were Mr Priestly (referee) and Mr R Hatt (linesman).

1932 – first Lismore club & competition

The first Lismore club (it's possible that the Lismore Athletic Soccer Club of 1914 was a team only) was established in April 1932 at a meeting at the Golden Globe rooms.[12][13] At that meeting, it was noted the club had 34 players and "the support of prominent Lismore citizens, including representatives of two churches[12]"; Canon Moore (Church of England) and Reverend Parker (Presbyterian). The club adopted club colours of red and blue shirts and white shorts,[14] and decided to enter a team in Bangalow's Association premiership competition that was initially supposed to include 6 teams:

  • Bangalow (2 teams)
  • McLeans Ridges
  • Federal
  • Mullumbimby
  • Lismore

Only 3 teams nominated for the initial competition of the Northern Rivers Soccer Football Association with additional teams from Lismore, Ballina and McLeans Ridges being invited to compete in the end of season knockout competition:[15][16]

  • Bangalow Rangers
  • Lismore AFC
  • Federal

In May 1932 Lismore announced they had rented "An area of land at the corner of Diadem and Magellan streets" for use as a home ground.[17]

The first game in the competition was played at Bangalow on Saturday, 14 May 1932 with Bangalow defeating Lismore 3–1.[18] The teams were:

  • Bangalow: Morrison, Graham, Hunt, Ramsden, W Turner, Macdonald, Jeffert, A Carter, Davies, Eldridge, J Carter
  • Lismore: Fender, Williamson, Green, Daly, Holmes, Gilmour, Kinch, G Wightman, McCredie, Simpson, Temperley

New clubs were formed in Lismore in May[14] and Casino in July 1932.[19] The new Lismore club was probably called Lismore City.[20]

In July 1932 an Association Cup competition attracted 6 teams: Bangalow, Lismore City, Casino, Dyraaba, Lismore & Federal.[21]

Le Clare Cup

Football continued being played on a social basis and then on a more organised basis for the Le Clare Cup until 1939.

1949 revival

Association Football in the Lismore district was revived after a 10-year hiatus in early 1949 by Constable Ossie (Oscar) Pomroy, a local policeman and Jack Connolly, a repatriation representative.[22] Pomroy had played association football with the Police team in the Sydney competition.[23] On Saturday 30 April 1949 the first competition game for 1949 was played at Lismore Recreation Ground between two under-16 teams; Brisbane Telegraph Rangers and Lismore Boys’ Hostel.[24] In May 1949 a club was formed in Casino.[25] The first senior game of the season was played at Lismore Recreation Ground on Saturday 28 May between a Lismore team and a Casino team with Lismore winning 4–1.[26] The Casino team featured former Dutch international, Jack Dalmeyer.[27] In June 1949 the Lismore and District Soccer Football Association, a predecessor to the current Football Far North Coast, was formed.[28] The inaugural office bearers[28] were:

  • Patrons: Larry Anthony, Commonwealth member for Richmond and William Frith, NSW member for Lismore
  • President: Maurice Guilmant
  • Vice-Presidents: R Hatt, C Lawman, J Robertson, Frank Oakes, Clarrie Richards, Ossie Pomroy, RM Frazer
  • Secretary: RT McBain
  • Treasurer: GJ Wightman
  • Publicity Officer: Ossie Pomroy

The under-16 competition played for the Wilcher Cup donated by Wilcher's Dye Works of Keen Street, Lismore with 12 teams from 7 clubs competing:

  • 1. North Lismore – Hotspurs, Thistle
  • 2. East Lismore – Rovers, Athletic
  • 3. South Lismore – Celtic, Albion
  • 4. Hostel – United, Wanderers
  • 5. Goonellabah Stars
  • 6. Telegraph Rangers
  • 7. City Rangers

North Lismore Hotspurs were the inaugural winners of the Wilcher Cup with South Lismore Celtic winning the junior cup final.

In seniors 5 teams participated in the competition:

  • 1. Lismore City
  • 2. North Lismore Marauders
  • 3. Goonellabah Gold Stars
  • 4. Methodist OK
  • 5. Casino Rebels

Lismore City were the winners of the Challenge Cup which appears to have been the equivalent of the grand final, beating Casino 5–1 in the final. In September 1949 a Far North Coast representative team played Corinthians, the 1949 Brisbane soccer premiers. The game was played at Lismore Recreation Grounds, with Corinthians winning 7–1.

1950 – formation of Eastwood United[29]

At a meeting in February 1950 Eastwood United was established comprising 2 junior teams (Under 14 and 18) and 1 senior team. It was agreed that club colours would be red shirts with white collars, pockets and sleeves, white shorts and red and white socks. The inaugural elected officials were:

  • Patron – Dr RE Longworth
  • President – Mr M (Maurice) Guilmant
  • Secretary – Mr M Glendinning
  • Assistant secretary – Mr E Wells
  • Treasurer – Mr J Harrison
  • Publicity Officer – Mr OH (Ossie) Pomroy

1950 Brand Cup final (Casino Rebels win the final but not the Cup!)

The 1950 Arthur Brand Cup final between Eastwood United and Casino Rebels was played on Saturday, 9 September at the Lismore Recreation Ground (Recreation Ground Number 1). The game was of a high standard with Eastwood United winning 2–1 after extra time and being presented with the cup by Arthur Brand.[30] Casino Rebels protested the result to the Lismore District Soccer Football Association (LDSFA) on the grounds that the refereeing of Mr Des Hyde had not been up to standard, and demanded a replay. In particular, it was reported Casino Rebels players 'began to leave the field when a goal ... (by their captain, Stan Pendrigh) ... was disallowed'[31] and the legitimacy of Eastwood United's winning goal which had been scored direct from an indirect free-kick.[32] The LDSFA upheld (supported) Casino Rebels protest and directed the final be replayed at Casino on Saturday, 23 September.[32] Mr Stan Jarrett, the Secretary of the LDSFA resigned in protest at the decision.[33] Eastwood United refused to play the re-match so the matter was referred to the NSW Soccer Association.[34]

The re-match was eventually played at Casino on Saturday 30 September with Casino Rebels winning 2–0.[35] The NSW Soccer Association ruled the 'referee's decision was final' (in relation to the first game) and as a consequence, the LDSFA decided Eastwood United would hold the cup for the next 12 months.[36] So whilst Casino Rebels won the 1950 Brand Cup Final, Eastwood United had possession of the cup.

The Casino Rebels team for the re-match was:[37]

  • A Morgan (Goalkeeper), Stan Pendrigh (Captain), Jack Dalmeyer, L Fryer, G Snow, W Richardson, M De Haan, H Johns, F Koning, M Day, J Davy, J McElligott

The Eastwood United squad for the re-match was:[37]

  • H Pogulis (Goalkeeper), Jim Brady, S De Vries, Billy Stark, Ossie Pomroy (Captain), Billy Driver, L Moller, Bill Woolnough, J Docherty, J Felicia, N Manitta, Cliff Burrows, M Nutt, N Garrett

1951 Brand Cup final 'the longest match in history ...'[38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45]

The Brand Cup donated by Arthur Brand, a local pharmacist, was an end-of-season competition played on a knock-out basis. The 1951 Brand Cup final was between North Lismore Marauders and Methodist United. The first game, played on Saturday 25 August, was abandoned at 5:45 pm due to bad light after more than 2 hours play. The teams had played 90 minutes of normal time, and 2 sets of 20 minutes extra time. The score was 2-all at full time and 2-all when the game was abandoned. Goalscorers for North Lismore Marauders were S Miles and Cyril Mayo, whilst A Watson scored both goals for Methodist United. The game attracted more than 1,000 and possibly up to 1,500 fans with gate proceeds of more than 100 pounds being donated to the North Coast Children's Home.

The replay was played on Saturday 15 September. Both clubs made changes with North Lismore Marauders bringing in forwards Dirk Brouwer and Bill Owens, and Methodist United including local baseball star Reg Baxter. Owens, who had been called up for army training was given special leave to play and flown in specially for the game. North Lismore Marauders won the replay 3–1 and their only-ever trophy in Lismore football history. Goalscorers for North Lismore Marauders were ironically, Bill Owens (2) and Dirk Brouwer, whilst Allan Halls scored for Methodist United.

1951 – establishment of breakaway Casino District Soccer Association

In March 1951 following a decision by the Lismore District Soccer Association to limit its boundaries to a radius of 25 miles from the Lismore Post Office, there were murmurings of a breakaway association centred on Casino. The proposed new association would encompass juniors and up to 7 senior teams: Casino (2), Bonalbo (2), Mallanganee, Dyraaba and Kyogle.[46]

1954 – drowning of LDSA secretary, Cliff Burrows

In July 1950 the Caledonians club from Brisbane visited Lismore to play the Far North Coast representative side. Cliff Burrows, a member of the Caledonians side was so impressed by Lismore that he returned to live there.[47] Burrows, originally from the Leeds area in England, played for Eastwood United from 1950 to 1953[48] and was captain of the Church of Christ Crusaders side in 1954.[49] Burrows was good enough to play for the Lismore City and Lismore representative sides against the Sutherland Shire Casuals[50] and Grafton in 1954.[51][52] Burrows also refereed.[53]

In June 1954 Burrows was elected secretary of the Lismore District Soccer Association (LDSA) following the resignation of Mr Allan Halls.[54] In September the same year, tragedy struck when Burrows drowned whilst surfing at Ballina Lighthouse Beach.[55][56][57][58] Burrows was buried at Lismore Memorial Gardens on Skyline Road, Goonellabah.[59][60]

The LDSA opened a fund to condition his grave and provide a suitable epitaph.[61] In September 1955 a memorial was unveiled at Burrows' grave.[62]

1957 – visit by Eastern Athletic (Hong Kong)

In July 1957 a team described in the local press as the Chinese national team but actually Eastern Athletic from Hong Kong visited Lismore to play a Lismore District Soccer Association XI.[63] This was the first time an International or State side had visited the Northern Rivers region of NSW.[64] Eastern Athletic were a good side; in the week before playing the Lismore XI they drew 2-all with Australia and beat Queensland 5–3 in Brisbane.[65]

The week leading up to the game was marred by injury. Firstly, the referee assigned to the game, Allan Halls from Lismore, was concussed in a car accident and there was some doubt he would take charge of the match. Secondly, Bill Smith the captain and central defender of the Lismore XI was injured playing for his club, Eastwood United the weekend before the game, and forced to withdraw.[66] Bill Mullins of Grafton replaced Smith as captain.[66]

Eastern Athletic soundly defeated the Lismore XI 6–0 at Oakes Oval, Lismore after it was 4–0 at half-time.[67] The visitors put on a "display of precision football" on "a wet, slippery ground" with a "greasy ball" in front of a crowd of 1,500 ("the largest crowd ever to see soccer on the Northern Rivers") paying £300. According to the local newspaper the best players for the Lismore XI were R Parkhouse, Bill Mullins, Eric Moss (the youngest player in the team at 17 years of age),[66] Charlie Kostic & L Orchard.[67]

The Lismore XI, selected from the Lismore region and including players from Grafton and Casino was:[64]

  • R Parkhouse (Grafton, Goalkeeper), Gary Kuehne (Grafton), Bill Mullins (Grafton, Captain), Eric Moss (Grafton), Charlie Kostic (Grafton), L Orchard (Eastwood United, Lismore), Barry Neaves (Eastwood United, Lismore), B McPherson (Goonellabah Stars, Lismore), A Lee (Goonellabah Stars, Lismore), W van Beers (Casino) and F Laing (Grafton)

The match officials were:[66]

  • Referee – Allan Halls
  • Linesmen – K Goudie, G Hayward

Eastern Athletic exists to this day, re-badged as Eastern Sports Club and currently playing in the Hong Kong Premier League.

1958 – formation of Lismore Thistles[68]

On Friday 31 January 1958 a meeting was held at the Boy's Hostel in Lismore to form a new club to play in Lismore & District Soccer Football Association competitions.

The meeting appointed Warren Bancroft as chairman. Others present at the meeting were to become stalwarts of the Lismore Thistles club including John Ryan, Barry Neaves, Lance Goldsmith, Nooky Lavis and Jim Rixon.

The meeting also agreed on:

  • A club name – Thistles Soccer Club
  • Club colours – Royal blue & white
  • Club emblem – A thistle within a shield

In 1958, Lismore Thistles first season it had 1 team with twenty registered players playing in the First Division.

1961 – formation of Richmond Rovers

In 1960 Goonellabah Stars won the treble of ANZAC Cup, premiership and grand final (or Championship for the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup). Goonellabah Stars beat Lismore Thistles 4–3 in the grand final to win the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup; the goalscorers being Goonellabah Stars – E Scurr, Earle McPherson, Athol Parmenter and Bill Harris (Captain), and for Lismore Thistles – R Lavis 3 goals. This was the third time in succession Goonellabah Stars had won the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup since its donation in 1958.[69]

In 1961 Irishman Bill Harris left Goonellabah Stars, the most successful club in the competition, to form a new club; Richmond Rovers. Harris' motivation was to "foster younger players ... create more interest in the code by expanding the competition, which he saw as lopsided due to Goonellabah Stars dominance".[70] Harris was a former Irish schoolboy representative and English 1st Division player who had moved to Lismore in 1957 via Melbourne (where he played for Slavia).

Richmond Rovers became the 5th team in the Senior competition joining Casino Rovers, Eastwood United, Goonellabah Stars and Lismore Thistles.[71] In their first game, an ANZAC Cup-tie, Richmond Rovers were beaten 7–0 by Lismore Thistles[72] and in their first fixture game were beaten 2–1 by Casino Rovers.[73] In its first season Richmond Rovers also fielded 2 junior teams; an Under-16 and an Under-14.[71]

Members of the original Richmond Rovers side were: John Gava, Carl Ross, J Handley, David Flynn, D Cassis, M Bright, John Morrissey, Bill Harris, John Serone, G Perkins, John Farry (goalkeeper), Doug Edwards, Theo Donaldson, Barry Neaves and Arthur Maloney.

1961 – visit by Fijian national team

In May and June 1961 the Fijian national team toured the Eastern States of Australia and played regional and State teams including a North Coast team at Oakes Oval, Lismore.

On Sunday 4 June in "greasy, treacherous conditions" the Fijians were "too fast" for the locals, winning 8–2 after it was 5–0 at half-time.[74] Jim Smith scored both goals for the North Coast.[74] Officials voted R Helmond, the North Coast goalkeeper as the best of the local players, whilst the local newspaper also praised Eddie Laycock (right back) and Jim Smith (centre forward).[74] The game was watched by a crowd of 2,500[74]

The local newspaper noted the North Coast captain Bill Harris (born in Northern Ireland) was the only North Coast player not born in Australia. The team included 8 players from Lismore, 2 from Murwillumbah and 1 from Macksville:

  • R Helmood (goalkeeper), Eddie Laycock (right back), J Craven (left back), Bill Smith (right half and Vice-Captain), Earl McPherson (centre half), Ron Fiore (left half), B Dawson (outside right), Bill Harris (inside right and Captain), Jim Smith (centre forward), Ron Phillips (inside left) and E Crooks (outside left). Reserves were R Burns, J Gassner, W Van Meurick, A Parmenter and G Lavis.[75]

The Fijians played 15 games on tour, winning 8, drawing 1 and losing 6 whilst scoring 76 goals and conceding 65.[76] Some of the games against regional sides were cricket scores: Fiji 14 – Riverina 0 (in Wagga Wagga), Fiji 12 – Goulburn Districts 1 (in Goulburn), Fiji 9 – Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area 2 (in Griffith).[76]

1966 – fall of Goonellabah Stars (1949-65)

Goonellabah Stars, sometimes referred to as Goonellabah Gold Stars were established in 1949 and were part of the revival of football in the Lismore district after a 10-year absence. In its first season Goonellabah Stars fielded a senior team and an Under 16 team in the Wilcher Cup competition. Goonellabah Stars were the dominant club during their 17 years in senior competitions, with some of the region's best players and winning honours on 26 occasions:

  • 9 ANZAC Cups – 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1963, 1964
  • 10 premierships – 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964
  • 7 grand finals – 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962

In 1966 Goonellabah Stars seniors suddenly disappeared, although they continued as a junior club.

1949 season

In their first season in 1949 Goonellabah Stars went trophyless coming 4th in the premiership (in a 5-team competition) and getting knocked out of the finals series by Lismore City. Players in the 1949 season included: K Packham (captain), J Teale, N Manitta, C Wagner, J Roach, L White, L Duff, N Adams, R Allen, A Andrews, K Bryant, J Doyle, R Packham, A Baker.[77][78]

1953 season – 3rd premiership, 2nd ANZAC Cup

1953 – final table – seniors[79]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPointsArthur Brand CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
Premiers (Guilmant Cup Winners)Goonellabah Stars141211691525First Round[80]Goonellabah Stars 3 defeated Casino Rebels 2 at Oakes OvalGoonellabah Stars – Barry McPherson, J Cravigan, T Sharpe

Casino Rebels – G Snow, own goal

2ndEastwood United141202441424First Round[80]Methodist United 3 defeated Goonellabah Rangers 0Methodist United – M Marsh (2), A Watson
3rdMethodist United141022522322First Round[80]Crusaders 1 defeated Mallanganee 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) at Nielson Park, East LismoreCrusaders – R Beaumont (penalty)
4thMallanganee14527234812First Round[81]Eastwood United – Bye
5thCrusaders14428194410Semi-final[80]Eastwood United 1 defeated Methodist United 0 at Lismore Recreation Ground No 3Eastwood United – own goal
6thGoonellabah Rangers1441918509Semi-final[80]Crusaders 3 defeated Goonellabah Stars 2 at Lismore Recreation Ground No 3Crusaders – Max Wagner, R Beaumont, V Pushae

Goonellabah Stars – J Cravigan, McDermott

7thCasino Rebels14301116476Final[82]Eastwood United 1 defeated Crusaders 0 at Oakes OvalEastwood United – Bill Stark

1963 season – 9th premiership, 8th ANZAC Cup

In 1963 Goonellabah Stars won their 9th premiership by 1 point from Lismore Thistles. Goonellabah Stars clinched the premiership in the last round of fixtures, beating last-placed Wallaroos 4-2 after Goonellabah Stars were trailing 2-1 until midway through the second half. A goal by 16-year old Robbie Donaldson (making his senior debut) and 2 late goals by Earl McPherson gave Goonellabah Stars the win and the premiership. Goalscorers for Goonellabah Stars were Earl McPherson (hat-trick) and Robbie Donaldson and for Wallaroos J Battese and Geoff Gray.[83]

1963 – final table – 1st Division[84]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPointsFinalsResultsGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah Stars201415764829Semi-final (1st v 4th)Goonellabah Stars 2 drew Eastwood United 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time)Goonellabah Stars – Earl McPherson, Arthur Maloney

Eastwood United – Jim Matthews, Bob Helmood

2ndLismore Thistles201325683628Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Thistles 5 defeated Casino Rovers 2Lismore Thistles – Bill Mulford (2), Garry Jones, Ray Lavis, Ken McDonald

Casino Rovers – P Mortenson, C Grennan

3rdCasino Rovers20938505221Semi-final Replay (1st v 4th)Goonellabah Stars 4 defeated Eastwood United 3 after extra time (3-3 at full-time)Goonellabah Stars – Arthur Maloney (2), Athol Parmenter (2)

Eastwood United – Jim Matthews, F Bignill (2)

4thEastwood United20839687019Grand finalLismore Thistles 3 defeated Goonellabah Stars 1Lismore Thistles – Bill Mulford (2), Ray Lavis

Goonellabah Stars – Earl McPherson

5thRichmond Rovers206311536815
6thWallaroos20321535788

1964 season – 10th premiership

1964 – final table – seniors[85]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPointsFinalsResultsGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah Stars201343593530Semi-final (1st v 4th)Goonellabah Stars 5 defeated Eastwood United 2Goonellabah Stars – Nicky Sourry (hat-trick), Ron Fiore, Geoff Rose

Eastwood United – E Laycock, J Toshack

2ndRichmond Rovers201415653129Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 4 defeated Lismore Thistles 0Richmond Rovers – Dick Latta (hat-trick), Bill Harris
3rdLismore Thistles201145563226Grand finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Goonellabah Stars 2Richmond Rovers – Alec Mathews, Dave Flynn, Dick Latta

Goonellabah Stars – Nicky Sourry, Arthur Maloney

4thEastwood United201135765325
5thLismore City204016381048
6thCasino Rovers20101928672

1965 – Eastwood United wins premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1965 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United1916127626+5033Seeded teamEastwood United automatically qualified for Semi-final
2ndLismore Thistles1911356929+4025Seeded teamLismore Thistles automatically qualified for Semi-final
3rdRichmond Rovers1911357138+3325Quarter-final (3rd v 5th)Richmond Rovers defeated Grafton City on forfeit
4thGoonellabah Stars197395555017Quarter-final (4th v 6th)Goonellabah Stars 4 defeated Lismore City 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah Stars – John Teale, Nicky Sourry, W Van Beers, own goal

Lismore City – John Battese, W Tulk

5thGrafton City1943123274-4211Semi-finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Goonellabah Stars 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Dick Latta (2), Other goalscorer unknown

Goonellabah Stars – Athol Parmenter (2)

6thLismore City19031624105-813Semi-finalEastwood United 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – John Toshack, own goal
FinalEastwood United 5 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – John Toshack (2), Dick Morrissey, own goals (2)

Richmond Rovers – Alec Matthews, Dick Latta

1966 – Lismore Thistles win premiership, Eastwood United win Cyril Mayo Cup with record score

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1966 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles No 1151302731926Seeded teamLismore Thistles No 1 went straight to Semi-final stage
2ndEastwood United151104752222Seeded teamEastwood United went straight to Semi-final stage
3rdItalo-Australian Stars15915694119Quarter-finalItalo-Australian Stars 5 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo-Australian Stars – Ken Orr (hat-trick), W Murphy, B Gilligan

Richmond Rovers – A Matthews

4thCasino15411027899Quarter-finalCasino 7 defeated Lismore Thistles No 2 3 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreCasino – J Gelzinns (2), I Wilson (2), J Lendrigan, M Bell, L Crethar

Lismore Thistles No 2 – K Theuerkauf (2), G Daley

5thLismore Thistles No 215311145867Semi-finalEastwood United 5 defeated Casino 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreNo details available
6thRichmond Rovers15311134667Semi-finalLismore Thistles No 1 3 defeated Italo-Australian Stars 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles No 1 – Bob Smedley (hat-trick)

Italo-Australian Stars – Ken Orr

FinalEastwood United 10 defeated Lismore Thistles No 1 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – Orchard (4), Matthews (hat-trick), Bob Helmood (2), Athol Parmenter

Lismore Thistles No 1 – Thompson, Bob Smedley

1969 – Eastwood United win 8th premiership, Italo Stars win 2nd Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPoints1969 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United25Semi-finalItalo Stars 6 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Brian Lee, Gary Wagner, Unknown

Richmond Rovers – Cormack (2)

2ndItalo Stars21Semi-finalLismore Thistles defeated Eastwood United on forfeit @ Oakes Oval, Lismore *
3rdLismore Thistles20FinalItalo Stars 4 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Robert Ellis (2), Gary Wagner (2)

Lismore Thistles – Max Thompson

4thRichmond Rovers4

* The Eastwood United team walked-off the field in the 40th minute of the first half after 3 of their players had been sent-off by the referee Jack Pressick in the 30th minute of play. At the time of the walk-off Lismore Thistles were leading 2–0.

1971 – establishment of reserve grade

In 1970 5 teams from 4 clubs competed in Lismore District Soccer Association's senior competition; Eastwood United, Italo Stars, Lismore Thistles A, Lismore Thistles B and Richmond Rovers. In 1971 a Reserve Grade competition was established to give a surplus of senior players a game in the absence of any lower divisions or alternative clubs to the 4 existing Lismore clubs.

The inaugural Reserve Grade competition comprised 5 teams; Casino, Eastwood United, Italo Stars, Lismore Thistles B and Lismore Thistles Green. The first Reserve Grade premiers and grand final winners were Lismore Thistles B who defeated Eastwood United 6–2 in the grand final replay after the first grand final was locked at 3-all after extra time.

The final table, finals results and goalscorers for the 1971 Reserve Grade competition:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1971 Reserve Grade FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles B151401592428Semi-final (2nd v 4th)Eastwood United 5 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – W McDonald (2), I Matthews, J Morrissey, L Jones

Italo Stars – M Smitzer

2ndEastwood United15915504219Semi-final (1st v 3rd)Lismore Thistles B 4 defeated Casino 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – K Theurerkauf (2), R Lavis, W Nicholl
3rdCasino15825432818Grand finalLismore Thistles B 3 drew with Eastwood United 3 after extra time @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – K Theurerkauf, M Clarke, R Lavis

Eastwood United – W McDonald, L James, T Mathews

4thItalo Stars15816272517Grand final ReplayLismore Thistles B 6 defeated Eastwood United 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Burgess, M Clarke (2), Other goalscorers unknown

Eastwood United – John Morrissey, Other goalscorer unknown

5thLismore Thistles Green15401120808

1970 to 1974 – Lismore Thistles win every Cyril Mayo Cup (for the grand final)

In 1974 Lismore Thistles created a new record by winning their 5th consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup for winning the grand final. In doing so Lismore Thistles became masters of the finals knock-out format because only once during this period did they win the premiership (in 1973). Lismore Thistles' record was equalled by Italo Stars when they won 5 consecutive Cyril Mayo Cups from 1977 to 1981.

1970 season

Eastwood United won the 1970 premiership their 6th premiership.

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1970 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United141211661925First (Elimination) RoundRichmond Rovers 6 defeated Lismore Thistles B 4 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Cormack (hat-trick), Watts, De Koster (penalty), own goal

Lismore Thistles B – Ray Lavis, Reeves, Behan, own goal

2ndLismore Thistles A141121791224Semi-final (2nd v 4th)Lismore Thistles A 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles A – Kel Riordan (2), Max Thompson (2)
3rdItalo Stars14716463615Semi-final (1st v 3rd)Eastwood United 3 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – Dick Latta (2), Unknown
4thRichmond Rovers14707385414Grand finalLismore Thistles A 5 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles A – Kel Riordan (hat-trick), Kevin Theurerkauf, Unknown

Eastwood United – Dick Morrissey

5thLismore Thistles B1430118886
6thItalo Stars Reserves *1400140330

* Italo Stars Reserves withdrew from the competition in early-June. All games after their withdrawal have been recorded as a win for their opponent and a 0-0 scoreline.

1971 season

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1971 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United15933553421Semi-final (2nd v 4th)Lismore Thistles A 5 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Terry Woods (4), Ian McDonald

Richmond Rovers – Marshall Hall, own goal

2ndLismore Thistles A15843443020Semi-final (1st v 3rd)Eastwood United 1 versus Italo Stars 1 (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, Lismore (1-1 at full-time) (Game abandoned due to rain and failing light during extra time)Eastwood United – Dick Latta

Italo Stars – Unknown

3rdItalo Stars15834452919Semi-final Replay (1st v 3rd)Eastwood United defeated Italo StarsNo match details available
4thRichmond Rovers15001527790Grand finalLismore Thistles 4 drew with Eastwood United 4 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Terry Woods (3), Gary Thompson (penalty)

Eastwood United – John Orchard (2), Dick Morrissey, Dick Latta

Grand final 1st ReplayLismore Thistles 1 drew with Eastwood United after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Terry Woods

Eastwood United – Unknown (penalty)

Grand final 2nd ReplayLismore Thistles 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Robert Ellis, Terry Woods

Eastwood United – John Orchard

1971 – A-Grade grand final ... "longest grand final in the history of Lismore soccer"

The 1971 A-Grade grand final was both history-making and constitution-changing. Under Lismore District Soccer Association rules of the time it was not possible to have joint champions (grand final winners).

The 1971 A-Grade premiers in a 4-team competition were Eastwood United by 1 point from Lismore Thistles A. The grand final was replayed twice before a winner could be found and was described as a "marathon" and the "longest grand final in the history of Lismore soccer":[86]

  • 21 August @ Oakes Oval – Lismore Thistles A 4 – Eastwood United 4 after extra time (0-all at half-time, 2-all at full-time). Goalscorers were Terry Woods (3) and Gary Thompson for Lismore Thistles and Dick Morrissey, Dick Latta and John Orchard (2) for Eastwood United.
  • 28 August @ Oakes Oval – Lismore Thistles A 1 – Eastwood United 1 after extra time (Lismore Thistles led 1–0 at half-time, 1-all at full-time). Goalscorers were Terry Woods for Lismore Thistles and unknown for Eastwood United.
  • 25 September @ Oakes Oval – Lismore Thistles A 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 (0-all at half-time). Goalscorers were Robert Ellis and Terry Woods for Lismore Thistles and John Orchard for Eastwood United.

The Lismore District Soccer Association committee met after the second draw (and 4 hours and 10 minutes of play) to decide whether to replay the grand final or declare Lismore Thistles A and Eastwood United joint champions. Voting was deadlocked and the then Association president, Jim Underhill used his casting vote to support a replay. As Underhill explained after the meeting, it was unconstitutional to have joint champions.[87]

Incredibly on Saturday, 11 September (between the 1st and 2nd grand final replays) Eastwood United played Italo Stars in the final of the Ampol Silver Ball, winning 5–2. Goalscorers were John Orchard, Dick Morrissey, Dick Latta (2) and Peter Irwin for Eastwood United and Robby Pollock and John Percival for Italo Stars.[88] Eastwood United also won the 1971 ANZAC Cup beating Lismore Thistles A 5–2 in the final. Goalscorers were Peter Keyes (2), Bob Kennedy and Jim Matthews (2) for Eastwood United and Gary Thompson and Bob Lavis for Lismore Thistles.[89]

1972 season

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1972 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars151302722226Quarter FinalRichmond Rovers 10 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – R Donaldson (2), Kevin Watts (2), G Butts (2), P Morgan, A Wilson, Other goalscorers – Unknown
2ndEastwood United151113553723Quarter FinalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Hanna, Neil Burgess

Italo Stars – Phillip Bawden

3rdLismore Thistles151005543720Quarter FinalEastwood United – Bye
4thRichmond Rovers15717423515Quarter FinalLismore Thistles Civics – Bye
5thSouth Lismore15111327733Semi-finalEastwood United 6 defeated Lismore Thistles Civics 2Eastwood United – G Latta (hat-trick), J Orchard (hat-trick)

Lismore Thistles Civics – R Winterbon, G O'Brien

6thLismore Thistles Civics15111319663Semi-finalLismore Thistles 5 defeated Richmond Rovers 4 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Hanna (hat-trick), Kel Riordan, Terry Woods

Richmond Rovers – A Wilson (hat-trick), P Morgan

Grand finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Michael Clark, Terry Woods

Eastwood United – Jim Matthews

1972 – a year of growth

The 1972 season was a year of growth for the Lismore District Soccer Association with a number of new, existing and former clubs being admitted to its competitions. Total player registrations reached 1,681 (120 teams) including 1,435 juniors and 246 seniors.[90] This compared with the Lismore-based Richmond River Junior Rugby League which had 1,250 registered junior players.[91]

In March Richmond Rovers defeated Tumbulgum 1–0 in a women's game and is the first evidence of women's football on the Northern Rivers. A women's competition would be established by the Lismore District Soccer Association in 1974.

New clubs

  • Alstonville – formed in 1972, under-8's only
  • Lismore Teachers College – seniors only (Division 2)

Existing clubs

  • Ballina – formed in 1971, 7 junior teams only

Former clubs

  • Casino United (Division 2)
  • Casino Rovers (Division 2)
  • Nimbin – juniors (3 teams) and seniors (Division 2) re-admitted after some years absence

The A-Grade and Reserve Grade competitions were renamed Division 1 and Division 2 respectively. The number of Division 1 teams increased by 2 to 6 with the admission of South Lismore and Lismore Thistles fielding 2 teams and the number of Division 2 clubs increased by 5 (Casino United, Casino Rovers, Goonellabah, Lismore Teachers College and Nimbin returning after an absence of some years) to make a 10-team competition.

The Division 1 trophies were shared around:

  • Eastwood United retained the ANZAC Cup after drawing 2-all with Italo Stars
  • Italo Stars won their first premiership since their formation in 1966
  • Lismore Thistles defeated Eastwood United 2–1 in the grand final to win their 3rd successive championship. Goalscorers were Michael Clarke and Terry Woods for Lismore Thistles and Jim Matthews for Eastwood United.

The grand final teams were:[92]

Lismore ThistlesPositionEastwood United
P BartoloGoalkeeperI Tyler
B LeeRight backW Tulk
P NottLeft backR Ditton
T WoodsRight halfGeoff Gaggin
M ThompsonCentre halfJ Coster
R EatherLeft halfS McDonough
N HannaRight singM Wilson
M EdwardsInside rightK Orr
Kel RiordanCentre forwardR Latta
I McDonaldInside leftJ Orchard
Neil BurgessLeft wingJ Matthews
M Clarke

G Hale

ReservesJ Bird

M McLean

Division 2 trophies were won by:

  • premiership – Lismore Thistles Colts
  • Grand final – Italo Stars defeated Eastwood United 4-1[93]

1973 – 1st Division final table and finals results

In 1973 Lismore Thistles won the premiership-grand final double; their 5th premiership and 5th Cyril Mayo Cup after entering senior competitions in 1958. 1973 was their 4th Cyril Mayo Cup (grand final) victory in a row.

Lismore Thistles won the premiership easily from Italo Stars, who were at least 7 points behind. It's unclear the final margin as Italo Stars-Eastwood United's last fixture of the season was forfeited, but it's unclear which club forfeited.

Lismore Thistles lost just once (to Italo Stars 3–0) and drew three times (Richmond Rovers 3-3, Eastwood United 1-1 and 2-2) during the 1973 season:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1973 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles171331643029Semi-finalLismore Thistles 5 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Terry Woods (2 including a penalty), Neil Hanna, Ross Winterbon, Neil Burgess

Italo Stars – Kevin Watts

2ndItalo Stars*171006724620Semi-finalEastwood United 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreEastwood United – John Orchard (2), Geoff Gaggin, G Latta

Richmond Rovers – S Harris, A Wilson

3rdEastwood United*17628575014Grand finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Hanna, Terry Woods

Eastwood United – Mark Wilson

4thRichmond Rovers171115411083

* The Italo Stars-Eastwood United fixture scheduled to be played 1 September was forfeited, but it's unclear which club forfeited.

1974 finals results

1974 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
Semi-finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Philip Geary, Ian McDonald

Eastwood United – R Kennedy

Semi-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Graham Eather, Phillip Parkes

Richmond Rovers – Armin Sandmann

Grand finalLismore Thistles 4 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Burgess, Terry Woods (penalty), Michael Clarke, Ross Winterbon

1972 – visit by Dundee FC[94][95]

In May 1972 Dundee FC toured Australia and New Zealand. On that tour they played Australia in Adelaide (Dundee FC won 2–1), NSW (Dundee FC won 6–1) and Queensland (Dundee FC won 9–0).

Dundee FC played a Northern Rivers representative side at Oakes Oval, Lismore on Wednesday night 24 May 1972. A crowd of more than 4,000 saw Dundee FC beat the locals 16–1 (8–0 at half-time). Some of the adjectives used to describe Dundee FC's performance were "world class" and "incredible". Goal scorers for Dundee FC were Jocky Scott (5), John Gray (3), John Duncan (2), Ian Scott, Bobby Wilson, Duncan Lambie, Doug Houston, Gordon Wallace and George Stewart. The Northern Rivers goal was scored by Gordon Bryant near full-time. Two awards were made to Northern Rivers players after the game – Dick Latta (Lismore Sports & Toy Centre award) and Phillip Bawden (All-Round Sports Centre (Sydney) award).

The Northern Rivers squad for this game was:

  • Goalkeeper – Trevor Rainbow (Grafton)
  • Fullbacks – John Percival (Captain, Italo Stars, Lismore), Peter Nott (Lismore Thistles), Robbie Donaldson (Richmond Rovers, Lismore)
  • Halfbacks – Max Thompson (Lismore Thistles), Terry Woods (Lismore Thistles), Gordon Bryant (Italo Stars, Lismore), Allan Hampton (Grafton)
  • Forwards – Devinder Singh (Grafton, although living at Woolgoolga), John Orchard (Eastwood United, Lismore), Dick Morrissey (Eastwood United, Lismore), Phillip Bawden (Italo Stars, Lismore), Dick Latta (Eastwood United, Lismore)
  • Coach – Armin Sandmann (Lismore)

Two players were forced to withdraw from the squad in the week leading up to the game due to injury; Ian Monaghan and Kevin Lollback.

Jack Pressick, Secretary of the Northern Rivers Soccer Federation, was the driving force in arranging this game. Pressick, having noted that Dundee FC's itinerary had one unconfirmed date and venue, contacted the Australian Soccer Federation and suggested a match at Lismore. Pressick's suggestion was wholeheartedly supported provided Dundee FC's asking price of $4,500 could be guaranteed. Pressick and Jim Underhill, President of the Lismore District Soccer Association raised the funds from local businesses and businessmen.

1974 – women's football arrives

In May 1974 the Lismore District Soccer Association approved its first women's competition. Six teams nominated[96] including:

  • Lismore Thistles
  • College of Advanced Education (CAE)/Teacher's College
  • Lismore High School
  • St Vincent's Hospital

The historic first game in a 10-game season was played on Saturday, 25 May 1974 at Richmond River High School with CAE/Teacher's College beating Lismore Thistles 3–0. Goalscorers for CAE/Teacher's College were D Allen, L Worland and G Schubert.[97]

1977 to 1981 – Italo Stars win every Cyril Mayo Cup (for the grand final)

From 1977 to 1981 Italo Stars won every Cyril Mayo Cup (for winning the grand final) and in doing so equalled Lismore Thistles record of 5 successive Cyril Mayo Cups (from 1970 to 1974). During this 5-year period Italo Stars also won every ANZAC Cup and 2 premierships in 1977 and 1978:

  • Treble (ANZAC Cup, premiership, Cyril Mayo Cup (for the grand final)) – 2 in 1977 and 1978
  • Cup double (ANZAC Cup, Cyril Mayo Cup) – 5 in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981
  • premiership–grand final double – 2 in 1977 and 1978

1977 – 1st & 2nd Division final table

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1977 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
1st Division PremiersItalo Stars (Undefeated)2119201181140Minor semi-final (2nd v 4th)Lismore Thistles 4 defeated Richmond Rovers (1) 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Terry Woods, Tony Roder, Ian McDonald, Unknown

Richmond Rovers (1) – South

1st Division 2ndLismore Thistles201622951934Major semi-final (1st v 3rd)Italo Stars 2 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Mike Stevens, Gary Northcote

Eastwood United – Binna Pollard

1st Division 3rdEastwood United201532793133Grand finalItalo Stars 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Greg Sharpe, Peter Wiblen (2)

Lismore Thistles – Terry Woods, Ian McDonald

1st Division 4thRichmond Rovers (1)211047655524
1st Division 5thLismore Thistles Civics211119645323
2nd Division PremiersBallina21957525023
2nd Division 2ndEastwood City218211598618
2nd Division 3rdItalo Hotspurs218112448017
2nd Division 4thNimbin217014346614
2nd Division 5thLismore Thistles United21411643929
2nd Division 6thNorthern Rivers College of Advanced Education21321621758
2nd Division 7thRichmond Rovers (2)21231638947

1978 – 1st Division final table

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1978 Cyril Mayo Knock-out CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars151023442722Quarter-finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Ballina 0 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaRichmond Rovers – Unknown
2ndLismore Thistles14833381219Quarter-finalLismore Thistles 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Jeff Edwards
3rdGoonellabah15834252419Quarter-finalItalo Stars – Bye
4thEastwood United14743542718Quarter-finalEastwood United – Bye
5thRichmond Rovers15429283610Semi-finalLismore Thistles 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Phillip Hicks (2), Burgess, Jeff Edwards

Richmond Rovers – Brendan Buckett

6thBallina15001514770Semi-finalItalo Stars 3 defeated Eastwood United 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Russell Storti (2), Garry Northcote

Eastwood United – Andy Stevens (penalty)

Grand finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Greg Sharpe, Russell Storti

Lismore Thistles – Terry Woods (penalty)

1979 – 1st Division final table & Cyril Mayo Knock-out Cup results

PositionClubPoints1979 Cyril Mayo Knock-out CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United36Quarter-finalClarence Valley 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreClarence Valley – Micky Miner, Greg Pullen (2)

Richmond Rovers – Paul Aitken (penalty), Stuart Harris

2ndItalo Stars33Quarter-finalGoonellabah 1 defeated South Lismore 1 on penalties (4-2) after full-time @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Ian McDonald

South Lismore – Noel Field

3rdGoonellabah33Quarter-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Eastwood United 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Russell Storti, Ken McPherson
4thLismore Thistles22Quarter-finalLismore Thistles – Bye
5thRichmond Rovers18Semi-finalClarence Valley 2 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahClarence Valley – Tony Blanch, own goal

Goonellabah – Peter Warren

6thSouth Lismore14Semi-finalItalo Stars 4 defeated Lismore Thistles 3 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Rod Dargie, Russell Storti (hat-trick)

Lismore Thistles – Murray Edwards (penalty), Jeff Edwards (2)

7thClarence Valley10FinalItalo Stars defeated Clarence Valley @ Oakes Oval, LismoreNo details available

1980 – Lismore plays Wellington (New Zealand)

In September 1980 a Lismore side played Wellington (New Zealand) at Oakes Oval. The Wellington side included 4 New Zealand internationals; Barry Pickering (goalkeeper who made the New Zealand squad for the 1982 World Cup in Spain), Keith Barton (defender), Jeff Strom (defender) and Michael Simeonoff (midfielder). The weekend before the Lismore game, Wellington beat Clarence Valley 5–0 in Grafton before a crowd of 300. Wellington defeated Lismore 4–0, the goalscorers being Paul Vanderbreggen and Costa Leonadis (hat-trick).

The Lismore squad and officials for the game were:

PlayerPositionClub
Craig HamshawGoalkeeperItalo Stars
Peter HarrisGoalkeeperGoonellabah
Gil BryenBackItalo Stars
Greg SharpeBackItalo Stars
Ross WinterbonBackEastwood United
Bruce HarrisBackEastwood United
Noel FieldsMidfielderSouth Lismore
Murray EdwardsMidfielderEastwood United
Michael RileyMidfielderEastwood United
Rob StevensForwardRichmond Rovers
Peter WiblenForwardEastwood United
Brendan BuckettForwardLismore Thistles
Tony PerkinsForwardItalo Stars
Andy AndersonForwardItalo Stars
Keith HarrisTeam manager
1980 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
Quarter-finalLismore Thistles 7 defeated Ballina 0 @ Thistles Park, East Lismore
Quarter-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
Quarter-finalRichmond Rovers 10 defeated Clarence Valley 0 @
Quarter-finalEastwood United 6 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
Semi-finalItalo Stars 6 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
Semi-finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Eastwood United 0 @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
FinalItalo Stars 1 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Oakes Oval, Lismore

1981 – Eastwood United premiership, Italo Stars Cyril Mayo Cup

1981 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
Minor semi-final (3rd v 4th)Richmond Rovers 4 defeated Lismore Thistles 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Steven Campbell (2), Neil Burgess, Ian Brown

Lismore Thistles – Jeff Edwards (2)

Major semi-final (1st v 2nd)Eastwood United 1 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – David Burgess
Preliminary finalItalo Stars 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Russell Storti (2), own goal
Grand finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Eastwood United 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Ron Forder, Kevin Wilson

1982 – Eastwood United win premiership & Ballina make finals for first time

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1982 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersEastwood United211722561653Minor semi-final (3rd v 4th)Ballina 1 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreBallina – Peter Leeson
2ndLismore Thistles2110101362040Major semi-final (1st v 2nd)Lismore Thistles 1 defeated Eastwood United 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Jeff Edwards
3rdRichmond Rovers211128432935Preliminary finalEastwood United 2 defeated Ballina 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – John Wraights (2)
4thBallina211038383933Grand finalLismore Thistles defeated Eastwood United on penalties (4-3) (0-0 after extra time, 0–0 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
5thItalo Stars21939373430
6thAlstonvilla217212274223
7thGoonellabah214314324615
8thSouth Lismore21231620549

1983 – Goonellabah wins their first premiership & ANZAC Cup

After being formed as a junior club in 1969, Goonellabah first entered a senior team in the 1972 Division 2 competition, coming 2nd last. In 1982 they came 2nd last in First Division. 1983 would be a break-out year as they won the ANZAC Cup and 1st Division premiership for the first time with virtually the same team as 1982.

In April Goonellabah won their first ANZAC Cup 1–0 against Eastwood United with Robert Pearce scoring with full-time looming.

The 1983 premiership was a season-long race between Goonellabah and the defending premiers Eastwood United. Going into the final round the Armin Sandmann coached Goonellabah led by 2 points needing a win against 3rd-placed Lismore Thistles to be certain of their first premiership. Goonellabah won 1-0 (goalscorer – Andy Acton) making Eastwood United's 9-1 thrashing of South Lismore inconsequential.

Eastwood United had revenge when they defeated Goonellabah 3–0 in the major semi-final, the goalscorers being John Wraights, Ken McPherson and Dennis Wiblen. Goonellabah's season came to an end when beaten 1-0 by Lismore Thistles in the preliminary final, the goalscorer being Neil Harris. The Jack Jarvis coached Eastwood United won their 8th grand final defeating Lismore Thistles 2–0 at a windy Oakes Oval, the goalscorers being Darren Laycock and John Wraights.

PositionClubPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1983 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah1614113914+ 2543Minor semi-final (3rd v 4th)Lismore Thistles 5 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Mick Riley (2), Tony Roder, Jeff Edwards, Neil Harris

Italo Stars – Unknown

2ndEastwood United161321537+ 4641Major semi-final (1st v 2nd)Eastwood United 3 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – John Wraights, Ken McPherson, Dennis Wiblen
3rdLismore Thistles1611234118+ 2335Preliminary finalLismore Thistles 1 defeated Goonallabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Neil Harris
4thItalo Stars167543427+ 726Grand finalEastwood United 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreEastwood United – Darren Laycock, John Wraights
5thBallina166283127+ 420
6thRichmond Rovers1660102131– 1018
7thAlstonvilla165292130– 917
8thSouth Lismore1612132051– 315
9thNorthern Rivers College of Advanced Education161015964– 553

1984 – a year of change

1984 was a year of change with the Lismore District Soccer Association and its committees being replaced by a company, Lismore & District Soccer Pty Ltd and elected board members with responsibility for administering soccer in the Lismore region. In addition two Lismore-based clubs, Italo Stars and South Lismore merged to create a new club, Souths Stars United. Souths Stars United had immediate success, winning the 1984 ANZAC Cup and First Division premiership.

In the ANZAC Cup Souths Stars United defeated Eastwood United 2–1 at Oakes Oval in front of 400 fans and after almost 2 hours of play. Midway through the first half Souths Stars United's Brett Towner pounced on a defensive mix-up to give Souths Stars a 1-0 half-time lead. Eastwood United equalised late in the second half thanks to a Ken McPherson penalty, making it 1-all at full-time. In the first period of extra-time Kevin Wilson headed home the winner to clinch the trophy. Man of the match, selected by referee Dean Mohammed and linesmen Dick Morrissey and Ted Cavanagh, was Brett Towner of Souths Stars United.

The First Division premiership was a two-club race between Souths Stars United and Eastwood United with Souths Stars taking out the trophy by 3 points:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1984 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersSouths Stars United181512541146First RoundSouths Stars United 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreSouths Stars – Greg Sharpe, Brett Towner, own goal

Lismore Thistles – Jeff Edwards

2ndEastwood United181413491843First RoundEastwood United 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes OvalEastwood United – Ken McPherson
3rdLismore Thistles18936372330Second RoundSouths Stars United 10 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahSouths Stars United – Kevin Wilson (4), Brett Towner (4), Chris McPherson (2)

Goonellabah – Unknown

4thGoonellabah18837333427Second RoundEastwood United 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Oakes OvalEastwood United – Wayne Ianna, Dave Condon
5thRichmond Rovers18747262825Finals Points Souths Stars United – 6 points (13 goals for – 2 goals against)

Eastwood United – 6 points (3–0)

Lismore Thistles – 0 points (1–5)

Goonellabah – 0 points (1–11)

6thBallina18819303525Grand finalEastwood United won on penalties against Souths Stars United (3-3 after extra-time, 2–2 at full-time)Eastwood United – Ken McPherson (2), Dave Condon

Souths Stars United – Hugh Naisby, Peter Jensen, Wayne Storti

7thCasino185310193318
8thAlstonvilla185310193318
9thMullumbimby184113225113
10thBangalow183312184212

1985 – Eastwood United becomes Lismore Workers

During the 1985 season Eastwood United became a member of the Lismore Workers Club Sports Trust and from 1 June their senior teams were re-badged as Lismore Workers Soccer Club.[98] To avoid confusion Eastwood United's 10 junior teams retained the Eastwood United name until the 1986 season. Eastwood United joined 18 other sporting clubs including the rugby league club in joining the Lismore Workers Sports Trust.

Lismore Workers Soccer Club retained the same executive as that previously elected at its annual general meeting:

  • President – Andy Stevens
  • Vice-President – Rod Thomas
  • Secretary – Glen Hart
  • Treasurer – Janice Ianna

1985 Premier Division final table

PositionClubPoints
PremiersLismore Thistles (Undefeated)52
2ndLismore Workers41
3rdMullumbimby36
4thSouth Stars32
5thCasino24
6thRichmond Rovers20
7thBangalow13
8thAlstonvilla10
9thGoonellabah12
10thBallina6

Eastwood United were defending champions having beaten Souths Stars United on penalties after extra time (2-all at full-time and 3-all after extra time) in the 1984 grand final. Goalscorers in the 1984 grand final were Ken McPherson (2) and Dave Condon for Eastwood United and Hugh Naisby, Peter Jenson and Wayne Storti for Souths Stars United. However, in 1985 Lismore Workers came second to undefeated premiers Lismore Thistles and made the grand final against Lismore Thistles after a new and confusing finals format in which the top 6 teams played 4 semi-final rounds.

In the Lismore Real Estate Premier Division grand final Lismore Thistles completed the 1985 season undefeated and won their 9th championship, beating Lismore Workers 1–0 with a first half goal by Tony Roder.

1986 – Richmond Rovers celebrate 25 years with a premiership–championship double

In 1986 Richmond Rovers celebrated 25 years. To add to the celebrations they won the 1986 Premier Division (the Lismore Real Estate Premier Division) premiership and grand final. These were their 2nd premiership (the first was in 1975) and 3rd championship (previous championships were in 1964 and 1975).

Richmond Rovers was established by Bill Harris in 1961 and in their first season fielded 3 teams; a senior men's team and 2 junior teams. By 1986 Richmond Rovers had grown to 22 teams; 5 men's teams, 2 women's teams and 15 junior teams.

Richmond Rovers comfortably won the 10-team premiership by 7 points from a logjam of teams equal on 33 points and only separated by goal difference including Maclean, Lismore Thistles and Alstonvilla:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1986 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers1812424621+2540Elimination Semi-final (4th v 5th)Mullumbimby 2 defeated Alstonvilla 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreMullumbimby – Unknown
2ndMaclean1810355726+3133Qualifying Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Thistles 3 defeated Maclean 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Phillip Hicks, Steve Morrissey, Graeme Prior

Maclean – Gary Northcote (2)

3rdLismore Thistles189634220+2233Minor semi-finalMullumbimby 2 defeated Maclean 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreMullumbimby – Peter Bywater, Unknown

Maclean – Unknown

4thAlstonvilla1810354034+633Major semi-finalLismore Thistles 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Phillip Hicks, Steve Morrissey, Mick Riley
5thMullumbimby188823625+1132Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Mullumbimby 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Stephen Bugden, Ian Brown

Mullumbimby – Sulcs

6thBangalow187833119+1229Grand finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Ian Brown, John Bugden

Lismore Thistles – Steve Morrissey

7thBallina1861112546-2119
8thGoonellabah1834112746-1913
9thItalo Stars1833122354-3112
10thLismore Workers1820161046-366

Richmond Rovers took the hard route to the grand final, being beaten 3–0 in the major semi-final by Lismore Thistles at Oakes Oval (Goalscorers – Phillip Hicks, Steve Morrissey, Mick Riley) before overcoming Mullumbimby 2-1 after extra time in the preliminary final. Mullumbimby scored in the 1st half with a goal by Sulcs and led until deep into the 2nd half before a late Stephen Bugden goal forced the game into extra time. Ian Brown scored Richmond Rovers winner in extra time to give them a grand final berth against Lismore Thistles at Oakes Oval.

The grand final at Oakes Oval was deadlocked 1-all at full-time after first half goals from an Ian Brown header for Richmond Rovers and a Steve Morrissey equaliser for Lismore Thistles. In extra time Richmond Rovers' captain John Bugden hammered home the winner for a perfect finale to their 25th anniversary celebrations.

The squads and coaches for the grand final were:

Richmond RoversLismore Thistles
John Bugden (Captain)Graeme Prior (Captain)
Peter MontgomeryJohn Noble (Goalkeeper)
Ian BrownScott Gilmore
Jamie MaherTerry Dwyer
Darren MaherMick Gooley
Robert ArmbrusterRichard Nind
Stephen BugdenLeo Rossitto
Craig Kennedy (Goalkeeper)Jeff Edwards
Noel FieldPhillip Hicks
Tony PerkinsMick Riley
Craig HamshawSteve Morrissey
Wally EdwardsCraig Watson
Phillip DarraghNeil Harris
Peter WappettRodney Lees
Brian Bugden (Coach)Darryl Riley
Martin Scott
Mark Riley (Coach)

1987 – Lismore Thistles win premiership, Richmond Rovers win Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1987 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles141013491631Elimination preliminary final (4th v 5th)Bangalow 1 defeated Alstonvilla 0 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaBangalow – Robert Parkes (penalty)
2ndBallina14752332126 (+12)Major preliminary final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Ballina 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Darren Maher
3rdRichmond Rovers14824211826 (+3)Minor semi-finalBangalow 2 defeated Ballina 0 @ Crawford Oval, AlstonvilleBangalow – Paul Clarke (2)
4thBangalow14644352022 (+15)Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers defeated Lismore Thistles 4–3 on penalties (2-2 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Peter Wappett, Craig Hamshaw

Lismore Thistles – Jeff Edwards, Peter Morrissey

5thAlstonvilla14644242022 (+4)Preliminary finalBangalow 1 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreBangalow – Robert Parkes (penalty)
6thMaclean14608383818Grand finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Bangalow 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Noel Fields (2), Peter Wappett, Stephen Bugden

Bangalow – Lyle Wheeler

7thBrunswick Heads14211110477
8thItalo Stars140597355

1988 – Italo Stars win premiership–Cyril Mayo Cup double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1988 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars2217235417+3753Elimination preliminary final (4th v 5th)Lismore Workers 2 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Ken McPherson (2)
2ndLismore Thistles2215343718+1948Major preliminary final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Thistles 3 defeated South Lismore 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Steve Morrissey, Jeff Edwards, Mick Gooley

South Lismore – Terry Dwyer, Mark Goodall

3rdSouth Lismore2215165324+2946Minor semi-finalSouth Lismore 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreSouth Lismore – Dave Prosser, Geoff Marshall, Darryl Gray

Lismore Workers – Andrew Pierce, Penalty (unknown)

4thLismore Workers21*13445716+4143Major semi-finalLismore Thistles 1 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Philip Hicks
5thGoonellabah2212193741-437Preliminary finalItalo Stars 3 defeated South Lismore 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Chris McPherson, Steven Fredericks, own goal

South Lismore – Rodney Hyde (penalty)

6thBallina2292113040-1029Grand finalItalo Stars defeated Lismore Thistles 7–6 on penalties (1-1 at full-time, 1-1 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Steven Fredericks

Lismore Thistles – Unknown

7thGrafton21*83103042-1227
8thCasino2275103942-326
9thRichmond Rovers225982129-824
10thAlstonvilla2272132755-2823
11thBangalow2235142748-2114
12thBrunswick Valley2211201656-404

* The final game of the season, a deferred game between Lismore Workers and Grafton wasn't played by mutual agreement

1989 – Lismore Workers win premiership–Cyril Mayo Cup double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1989 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Workers (Undefeated)1812603613+2342Knock-out Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 2 defeated Ballina 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Gerald Pollard, Mick Gooley
2ndItalo Stars1810443012+1834Major semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Italo Stars 3 defeated Casino 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Unknown
3rdCasino189543816+2232Minor semi-finalCasino 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahCasino – Unknown

Lismore Thistles – Unknown

4thLismore Thistles188733013+1731Major semi-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Kevin Wilson, Norm Snow

Lismore Workers – Peter Wiblen

5thBallina188553730+729Preliminary finalLismore Workers defeated Casino 5–3 on penalties (1-1 at full-time, 1-1 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – John Wraight

Casino – Unknown

6thRichmond Rovers187562423+126Grand finalLismore Workers defeated Italo Stars 4–3 on penalties (1-1 at full-time, 1-1 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – John Wraight

Italo Stars – Anthony Gaggin

7thSouth Lismore184681930-1118
8thGrafton1843111732-1515
9thGoonellabah1833121948-2912
10thAlstonville1814131750-337

1990 – Lismore Workers win 2nd successive premiership–Cyril Mayo Cup double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1990 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Workers1812243721+16385th Place Play-off (5th v 6th)South Lismore 1 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreSouth Lismore – Unknown
2ndItalo Stars1811344218+2436Sudden Death Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 2 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Nesbitt Park, GoonellabahLismore Thistles – James Hay, Doug Boardman
3rdCasino1810442723+434Major semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Italo Stars 1 defeated Casino 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahItalo Stars – Jason Thatcher
4thLismore Thistles189543315+1832Minor semi-finalCasino 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahCasino – Gary Smith (2), Dennis Westerman

Lismore Thistles – Glen Harley

5thSouth Lismore187742722+528Major semi-finalLismore Workers 2 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Workers – Andrew Pierce, Wayne Ianna
6thRichmond Rovers188462523+228Preliminary finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Casino 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreItalo Stars – Gary Underhill (penalty), Jason Thatcher
7thBallina186392335-1221Grand finalLismore Workers 1 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahLismore Workers – Andy Thomas
8thByron Bay1834112434-1013
9thGoonellabah1825111739-2211
10thGrafton1831141338-2510

1991 – Lismore Thistles win premiership; history made as Cyril Mayo Cup shared by Lismore Thistles & Richmond Rovers

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1991 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles1813414512+33435th Place Play-off (5th v 6th)Richmond Rovers 3 defeated South Lismore 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Brendan Matthews (penalty), Jack Bugden, Chris Matthews

South Lismore – Troy Percival

2ndLismore Workers1812424712+3540Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Richmond Rovers defeated Italo Stars 5–4 on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Thistles Park, East Lismore
3rdCasino1811613312+2139Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 1 defeated Casino 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Paul Wiltshire
4thItalo Stars187653324+927Minor semi-finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Casino 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahRichmond Rovers – Chris Matthews (2)

Casino – Shane Battistuzzi

5thSouth Lismore187382427-324Major semi-finalLismore Thistles 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Troy Newman (hat-trick)

Lismore Workers – Neil Wraight, John Wraight

6thRichmond Rovers187382327-424Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers defeated Lismore Workers 3–2 on penalties (2-2 at full-time, 2-2 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Chris Matthews (2 including a penalty)

Lismore Workers – Steve Fredericks, Paul Wiltshire

7thByron Bay186571724-723Grand finalLismore Thistles 1 drew with Richmond Rovers 1 after extra time @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Steve Morrissey

Richmond Rovers – Chris Matthews

8thGoonellabah1844102133-1216Grand final ReplayLismore Thistles 0 drew with Richmond Rovers 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, Lismore (declared Joint Champions)
9thNimbin Headers1843112036-1615
10thBallina1800181066-560

1992 – Lismore Thistles undefeated in winning premiership–Cyril Mayo Cup double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1992 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles (Undefeated)181800445+3954Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahRichmond Rovers – Craig Hamshaw
2ndSouth Lismore1811432912+1737Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 1 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Dave Condon (penalty)
3rdLismore Workers189633918+2133Minor semi-finalSouth Lismore 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreSouth Lismore – Bruce Mourhaus (2), Brett Towner, Chris Cherry
4thRichmond Rovers188643522+1330Major semi-finalLismore Thistles 4 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Steve Morrissey (2), Anthony Nind, Doug Boardman
5thItalo Stars186572020023Preliminary finalSouth Lismore 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreSouth Lismore – Brett Towner (2), Scott Allen

Lismore Workers – Steve Fredericks (penalty), own goal

6thGoonellabah184772230-819Grand finalLismore Thistles 0 drew with South Lismore 0 after extra time @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
7thCasino184592230-817Grand final ReplayLismore Thistles 2 defeated South Lismore 1 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Steve Morrissey (2 including a penalty)

South Lismore – Bruce Mourhaus

8thBrunswick Valley1843111847-2915
9thByron Bay1833121941-2212
10thNimbin Headers1807111639-237

1993 – South Lismore premiership-Grand final Double

South Lismore established its first senior team in 1972 when they entered the old Division 1 finishing 2nd last in a 6-team competition.

In 1992 South Lismore came 2nd to premiers Lismore Thistles in Premier Division. In their first grand final appearance South Lismore were beaten 2-1 by Lismore Thistles after extra time in the grand final replay after the first game ended 0-0 after extra time.

In 1993 the John Percival coached South Lismore won the Premier Division premiership-grand final double. After winning the premiership for the first (and so far only) time by a point from Lismore Workers after a dramatic final round they won the grand final in similarly dramatic fashion when they defeated Lismore Workers 2-1 after extra time.

Going into the last round of fixtures Lismore Workers were leading South Lismore by a point. In the last round Lismore Workers drew 1–1 with second last-placed Italo Stars and South Lismore defeated Goonellabah 2–0 to win their first ever premiership. The final table was:

PositionClubPoints1993 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersSouth Lismore38 points5th Place Play-offByron Bay 3 defeated Ballina 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahByron Bay – Tony Wilson, Craig Hutchison, Marty Jaegers

Ballina – Ian Haynes

2ndLismore Workers37Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Goonellabah defeated Byron Bay 7–6 on penalties (2-2 at full-time, 2-2 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Tony McLean, Matt Lampard

Byron Bay – Glen Godbee, Tony Wilson (penalty)

3rdLismore Thistles34Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 with a golden goal in extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahLismore Workers – Mick Geartner, Sam Tancred

Lismore Thistles – Leo Rositto

4thGoonellabah29Minor semi-finalGoonellabah defeated Lismore Thistles 4–3 on penalties (2-2 at full-time, 2-2 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Tony McLean (2 including a penalty)

Lismore Thistles – Darren Beardow (penalty), Mick Gooley

5thBallina29Major semi-finalLismore Workers 2 defeated South Lismore 1 with a golden goal in extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Sam Tancred (2)

South Lismore – Brett Towner (penalty)

6thByron Bay29Preliminary finalSouth Lismore 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 with a golden goal in extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Crawford Park, AlstonvilleSouth Lismore – Bruce Mourhaus
7thCasino16Grand finalSouth Lismore 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 with a golden goal in extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreSouth Lismore – Brett Towner (2)

Lismore Workers – Tony Marquart

8thRichmond Rovers16
9thItalo Stars14
10thNimbin Headers5

South Lismore lost the major semi-final to Lismore Workers 2-1 after extra time before beating Goonellabah 1-0 (Goalscorer – Bruce Mourhaus) after extra time in the preliminary final to make their second successive Premier Division grand final.

The grand final was played under lights at Oakes Oval. Lismore Workers took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal by Tony Marquart. With 2 minutes of normal time remaining Brett Towner scored for South Lismore to force the game into extra time. During extra time a free kick from Troy Percival (South Lismore) was blocked by Lismore Workers' goalkeeper Graham Nesbitt into the path of Brett Towner who scored to give South Lismore a 2–1 win and their first grand final success.

The South Lismore squad for the grand final was:

PlayerPosition
Shane HunterGoalkeeper
Matt BastionSweeper
Scott AllenStopper
Dave TurnageLeft back
Paul HampsonRight back
Jamie MaherCentral midfielder
Jason PercivalCentral midfielder
Todd FranksRight midfielder
Troy PercivalLeft midfielder
Bruce MourhausStriker
Brett TownerStriker
John BryantReserve
Gary WilliamsReserve
Haydon SmithReserve Goalkeeper
Darren MaherReserve
Matthew PolesReserve
Ray SandersReserve

1994 – Goonellabah win premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup Double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1994 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venueGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah1813234113+2841Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Byron Bay defeated Richmond Rovers 6–5 on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Saunders Park, Ballina
2ndLismore Workers1813233617+1941Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Paul Wiltshire, Alan Donadel, John Wraight

Lismore Thistles – Darren Beardow

3rdLismore Thistles1812423217+1540Minor semi-finalByron Bay 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Crawford Oval, AlstonvilleByron Bay – Gavin Peel, Brent Simpson, Craig Hutchison
4thByron Bay1812422713+1440Major semi-finalGoonellabah 1 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – John Newton (penalty)
5thRichmond Rovers188373126+527Preliminary finalLismore Workers 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Jeff Schneider Field, BangalowLismore Workers – Anthony Alvos, Shane Ianna
6thSouth Lismore185582021-120Grand finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Martin Sommerville (2)

Lismore Workers – Andrew Pearce (penalty)

7thItalo Stars1851121932-1316
8thCasino1842122238-1614
9thMaclean1833122148-2712
10thBallina1804141842-244

1995 – Goonellabah win premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup Double ... Again

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints1995 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah22191254858Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Ballina 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreBallina – Justin Stockham (2)

Richmond Rovers – Josh Taylor

2ndLismore Workers221525541947Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 2 @ Oakes OvalLismore Workers – Brad Bosworth (2), Shane Ianna

Lismore Thistles – Graham Prior, Darren Beardow

3rdLismore Thistles221282391644Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles 3 defeated Ballina 1 @ Crawford Park, AlstonvilleLismore Thistles – Jeremy Pollard (2), Darren Beardow

Ballina – Phil Dalli

4thRichmond Rovers221174462740Major semi-finalLismore Workers defeated Goonellabah 3–2 on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Caniaba Street, South Lismore
5thBallina22769183327Preliminary finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreGoonellabah – own goal, Jim Phillips

Lismore Thistles – Rod Kirkland

6thSouth Lismore227510253626Grand finalGoonellabah 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Jim Phillips (2 including 2 penalties), Phil Cook

Lismore Workers – John Wraight (2)

7thMaclean227411253725
8thGrafton226511253923
9thByron Bay225710334722
10thCasino225413355719
11thAlstonville224513152917
12thItalo Stars223811224317

1996 – Lismore Workers win 13th premiership-Richmond Rovers win 6th Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1996 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Workers2218045213+3954Minor preliminary final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 5 defeated South Lismore 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Craig Kennedy (2 penalties), Anthony Nind, Brett Beardow, David Burns

South Lismore – Todd Franks

2ndRichmond Rovers2215345218+3448Major preliminary final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 2 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Josh Taylor (2)
3rdGoonellabah2214356827+4145Minor semi-finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Shane Wilson, Jim Phillips

Lismore Thistles – Michael Nind

4thSouth Lismore2213634821+2745Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 1 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Andrew Newett
5thLismore Thistles2211653720+1739Preliminary finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Matthew Lampard, Matthew Olley (penalty)
6thByron Bay228593440-628Grand finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Josh Taylor, Mark Coster

Goonellabah – Matthew Olley

7thGrafton2292113042-1229
8thBallina2282122237-1526
9thNimbin Headers2255122051-3120
10thCasino2236131539-2415
11thMaclean2243152752-2515
12thAlstonville2223171762-459

1997 – Casino Take Cyril Out of Lismore For the First Time in Almost 50 Years

In 1997 Casino won their first grand final and became the first club from outside Lismore to win the Cyril Mayo Cup for the Premier Division championship in almost 50 years. The long-defunct Casino Rebels won the inaugural grand final and the Arthur Brand Cup in 1950 in a disputed grand final replay against Eastwood United.

In 1997 Casino finished on equal points with Lismore Workers (their 14th premiership including 10 as Eastwood United) but second on goal difference in the 12-team Premier Division:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostPoints1997 FinalsResults & venuesScorers
PremiersLismore Workers22153448Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Bangalow Recreation ReserveLismore Thistles – Chris Harley, Todd Franks
2ndCasino22153448Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Casino 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreCasino – Ken Reichmann
3rdGoonellabah22135444Minor semi-finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreGoonellabah – Leo Silva, Greg Huxtable (penalty)
4thLismore Thistles22115638Major semi-finalCasino 1 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahCasino – Dave Hood
5thByron Bay22105735Preliminary finalLismore Workers 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Workers – Glen Gilchrist
6thItalo Stars22104834Grand finalCasino 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreCasino – Stewart Coughran, Paul Wiltshire

Lismore Workers – Brad Bosworth

7thMaclean2294931
8thBallina22921129
9thSouth Lismore22841028
10thRichmond Rovers22741125
11thGrafton22411713
12thNimbin Headers2210213

In the major preliminary semi-final Casino defeated Goonellabah 1–0 at a packed Oakes Oval thanks to a Ken Reichmann chip over Goonellabah's goalkeeper Paul Hickey. This game was played as a curtain-raiser to a pre-season Ericcson Cup (National Soccer League) game between Brisbane Strikers and Marconi which attracted more than 5,000 fans.

In the major semi-final at Weston Park, Casino defeated Lismore Workers 1–0 with a first half goal by Dave Hood, and made history by reaching their first ever grand final. Lismore Workers reached the grand final after defeating Goonellabah 1–0 in the preliminary final after a 108th minute extra time goal by Glen Gilchrist.

The grand final between Casino and Lismore Workers was played at a water-logged Oakes Oval. A wild storm including rain, wind and thunder forced the players off the field after 10 minutes of play. After a 40-minute break the players returned to a drenched surface. Casino scored first when sweeper Stewart Coughran drove a free-kick from just outside the penalty box, around the wall and past goalkeeper Justin Marks. Soon after scoring Coughran was stretchered off with an ankle injury, briefly returned but was substituted before half-time and played no further part in the game. With 15 minutes remaining Paul Wiltshire made it 2–0 to Casino when he scored with a "venomous" shot from 20 metres. With 5 minutes to go Lismore Workers scored with a Brad Bosworth headed goal from a corner. But Casino held on to win the grand final 2–1. The player of the match was Casino's Wayne Mortimer.

The squads, coaches and support staff for the grand final were:

Casino Cobras' SquadPlayerLismore Workers' SquadPlayer
GoalkeeperJoel RenshawGoalkeeperJustin Marks
Left backJohn HartleySweeperBrad Bosworth
Right backMal KennyCentral defenderJason Toniello
SweeperStewart CoughranCentral defenderMatthew Walsh
StopperShane HoganLeft wing-backWayne Marchant
Left midfieldScott BruniRight sing-backMatthew Clegg
Right midfieldDave HoodCentral midfieldMark Foster
Central midfieldPaul WiltshireCentral midfieldSteve Fredericks
Central midfield & coachJeff HoganCentral midfieldJason Monk
StrikerWayne MortimerAttacking midfieldAnthony Alvos
StrikerNathan ScullyStrikerJohn Wraight
ReserveTerry BlascheStrikerGlen Gilchrist
ReserveScott CreightonReserveBarry Manning
ReserveRohan CoeReserveCraig Wiblin
ReserveTim MillerReserveAdam Morrisey
ReserveGlen ArmstrongReserve GoalkeeperAndrew McGregor
CoachJeff HoganCoachGraham Bird
ManagerTony McAteerManagerJohn Walsh
StrapperGary ShepardStrapperRobert Donadel

1997 – Matildas Beaten by Classy Chinese

In November 1997 the Matildas played China at Oakes Oval, Lismore as part of a Tri-Series involving China, New Zealand and Australia.

A crowd of more than 3,000 saw the Chinese team win 3–0 with the 3 first half goals, the goalscorers being Shui Qingxia, Sun Qingmei and Zhao Lihong. The local press were glowing of the Chinese team ... their "silken touch, ... superb ball skills, such a desire to be the best".

The game was historic because it was the first game China had played in Australia, and for the inclusion of Lismore local Lisa Casagrande in the Australian team. Unfortunately Casagrande was replaced late in the first half due to calf cramps.

In the curtain-raiser the Soccer Far North Coast Under-16 girls team defeated the Coffs Harbour Under-16 girls team 4–1. Goalscorers for Soccer Far North Coast were Martene Edwards (2), Amy Brown and Olivia Brisby with Katrina Byrnes scoring for Coffs Harbour.

The winner of the Matilda for a Day competition run by The Northern Star newspaper including a Matildas playing strip, match ball and spending game day with the team was Kym Butts of South Gundurimba.

1998 – 50th season

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints1998 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah2214625124+2748Knock-out Semi-final (4th v 5th)Ballina 3 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Colley Park, CasinoBallina – Justin Stockham (penalty), Troy Percival, Danny Vincent

Italo Stars – Unknown (penalty)

2ndLismore Workers2213724723+2446Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 1 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Colley Park, CasinoLismore Workers – Paul Wiltshire
3rdRichmond Rovers2212643529+642Minor semi-finalRichmond Rovers defeated Ballina (4-2) on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Nielson Park, East Lismore
4thItalo Stars2211563533+238Major semi-finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Matthew Lampard, Adam Hughes

Lismore Workers – Brad Bosworth

5thBallina2211384734+1336Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Mark Coster, Jamie Maher, Andrew Witchard, Robbie Armbruster

Lismore Workers – Jeremy Wraight, John Wraight

6thCasino2210664636+1036Grand finalRichmond Rovers defeated Goonellabah (4-3) on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, Lismore
7thLismore Thistles229764632+1434
8thByron Bay2247112835-719
9thMaclean2247113048-1819
10thSouthern Cross University2261153052– 2219
11thSouth Lismore2236133549-1415
12thAlstonville2225151853-3511

1999 – premiership leaves Lismore for the first time ever

In 1999 Maclean re-wrote FFNC record books by becoming the first club from outside Lismore to win the top grade premiership in its 51-year history. Maclean and Goonellabah finished equal on points, with Maclean's superior goal difference clinching their first premiership.

The 1999 premier division finals (for the Cyril Mayo Cup) were reduced to 4 teams due to time constraints and ground unavailability following a wet season where many games were washed out.

PositionClubPoints1999 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersMaclean39Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Goonellabah 2 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Matthew Prior, Adam Hughes

Italo Stars – Mark Maslen

2ndGoonellabah39Semi-final (1st v 4th)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Maclean 0 @ Yamba Sporting ComplexRichmond Rovers – Brendan Matthews
3rdItalo Stars37Grand finalRichmond Rovers 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Josh Saye
4thRichmond Rovers35
5thBallina34
6thLismore Thistles33
7thSouth Lismore29
8thSouthern Cross University28
9thLismore Workers24
10thByron Bay13
11thBangalow2

2000 – Italo Stars win premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup Double

PositionClubPoints2000 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars40Elimination Semi-final (4th v 5th)Maclean 4 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Richards Oval, LismoreMaclean – Gary Carmichael (2), Kevin Crofton, Daniel Fong

Lismore Workers – Unknown

2ndSouthern Cross University36Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 3 defeated Southern Cross University 2 after extra time (2-2 at full-time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahRichmond Rovers – Ian McGregor, Mark Greentree, Tim Sheridan

Southern Cross University – Todd Patch (2 including a penalty)

3rdRichmond Rovers34Minor semi-finalSouthern Cross University 4 defeated Maclean 2 @ Maurie Ryan Field, Southern Cross University, LismoreSouthern Cross University – Scott Collins (2), Todd Patch, Radan Sturm

Maclean – Gary Carmichael, Unknown

4thLismore Workers34Major semi-finalItalo Stars 1 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreItalo Stars – own goal
5thMaclean32Preliminary finalSouthern Cross University 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Caniaba Street, South LismoreSouthern Cross University – Dean Stensholm, Stewart Coughran

Richmond Rovers – Mark Greentree

6thLismore Thistles32FinalItalo Stars defeated Southern Cross University on penalties (4-2) (1-1 at full-time, 1-1 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Todd Gava

Southern Cross University – Radan Sturm

7thBallina30
8thGoonellabah26
9thByron Bay24
10thCasino17
11thSouth Lismore6

2001 – Maclean win premiership – Cyril Mayo Cup double including first Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPoints2001 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersMaclean53Elimination Semi-final (4th v 5th)Byron Bay 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Todd Knaus, Jed Wright, Bruce Morhaus

Lismore Thistles – Darren Beardow

2ndItalo Stars45Major semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Italo Stars 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreItalo Stars – Jeremy Pollard, Nick Harris

Richmond Rovers – Zenon Kowalczyk (penalty)

3rdRichmond Rovers43Minor semi-finalByron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Richards Oval, LismoreByron Bay – Unknown

Richmond Rovers – Unknown

4thByron Bay42Major semi-finalMaclean 2 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Wherrett Park, MacleanMaclean – Daniel Fung, Aaron Bylos
5thLismore Thistles33Preliminary finalByron Bay 2 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreByron Bay – Luke Glanz, Glen Sheldrick

Italo Stars – Mark Maslen

6thBallina32Grand finalMaclean 3 defeated Byron Bay 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreMaclean – Aaron Bylos, Kevin Crofton, own goal

Byron Bay – Aaron Richter-Steers, Nathan Jones

7thSouthern Cross University30
8thCasino29
9thLismore Workers29
10thAlstonville14
11thSouth Lismore12
12thGoonellabah10

2001 – Matildas play France in Lismore

In January 2001 the Matildas played France at Oakes Oval, Lismore. This was the second time the Matildas had played in Lismore, having played China at Oakes Oval in November 1997.[99]

This was the second game in the 3 match Australia Cup series; the first game being played at the Coffs Harbour International Stadium and the final game at Carrara Stadium.

A crowd of 2,350 saw a hard, physical game end in a 1–1 draw.[100] The Matildas took a late lead when in the 86th minute Kim Revell latched onto a through ball from Sharon Black and slipped her shot past the French goalkeeper. France equalised soon after in the 88th minute when Stephanie Mugneret Beghe blasted home after a cut-back from the bye-line.

The curtain-raiser between Soccer Far North Coast Under-17's and New England Under-17's also ended in a 1–1 draw. The goalscorer for Soccer Far North Coast was Hollie Jarrett after great lead-up play by Megan Janezic. Samantha Dowse of Goonellabah won the Matilda For A Day competition run The Northern Star newspaper which included a Matildas playing strip, match ball and spending the day with the Matildas.

2002 – Italo Stars win ANZAC Cup–premiership double, Richmond Rovers win Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPoints2002 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars50Elimination Semi-final (4th v 5th)Ballina 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaBallina – Paul Kirkland, Rod Troughton, Justin Stockham (penalty)

Lismore Workers – Anthony Alvos, Tom Guttormsen (penalty)

2ndByron Bay49Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundRichmond Rovers – Andrew Gray
3rdRichmond Rovers46Minor semi-finalBallina 1 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundBallina – Clint Colless
4thBallina40Major semi-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreItalo Stars – Max Latimer, Craig Wiblen

Richmond Rovers – Luke McAnelly

5thLismore Workers39Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Ballina 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Luke McAnelly, Troy Matthews (penalty)

Ballina – Christian Watson

6thLismore Thistles31Grand finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Steve Arnett, Brett Lane, Chris Matthews (penalty)

Italo Stars – Craig Wiblen

7thMaclean27
8thCasino27
9thAlstonville22
10thSouthern Cross University21
11thGoonellabah18
12thSouth Lismore6

2003 – Italo Stars are undefeated premiers & champions

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints2003 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersItalo Stars (Undefeated)1815304614+3248Minor preliminary final (4th v 5th)Richmond Rovers 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Josh Saye, Troy Matthews (penalty)
2ndBallina1812423918+2140Major preliminary final (2nd v 3rd)Byron Bay 1 defeated Ballina 0 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaByron Bay – Jed Wright
3rdByron Bay1810264127+1432Minor semi-finalBallina 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaBallina – Jordy Campbell, Christian Watson
4thRichmond Rovers188464031+928Major semi-finalItalo Stars 2 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreItalo Stars – Max Latimer (2 penalties)

Byron Bay – Floyd Pandava

5thLismore Workers188463834+428Preliminary finalBallina 2 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahBallina – Clint Colless (2)

Byron Bay – Jens Walter

6thMaclean187563426+826Grand finalItalo Stars 1 defeated Ballina 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreItalo Stars – Clint Willoughby
7thAlstonville1851122135-1416
8thCasino1844102539-1416
9thLismore Thistles1842122143-2214
10thSouthern Cross University1821151654-387

2004 – Richmond Rovers win premiership, Lismore Workers win first grand final since 1990

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints2004 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers1811524827+2138Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Byron Bay 3 defeated Maclean 0 @ Wherrett Park, MacleanByron Bay – Nathan Jones, Ryan Gray, Aaron Richter-Steers
2ndLismore Workers1811345121+3036Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 3 defeated Casino 0 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Tom Guttormsen, John Wraight, Steve Morrissey
3rdCasino1810354423+2133Minor semi-finalByron Bay 1 defeated Casino 0 @ Colley Park, CasinoByron Bay – Adam Bostock
4thMaclean189454729+1831Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Lismore Workers 2 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Matthew Olley (2), Scott Coster

Lismore Workers – Steve Morrissey, Zac Crowley

5thByron Bay187744735+1228Preliminary finalLismore Workers 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Zac Crowley, Shane Banks
6thItalo Stars187383143-1224Grand finalLismore Workers 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Lucas MacPherson, John Wraight

Richmond Rovers – Matthew Olley

7thBallina186392525021
8thLismore Thistles1843111240-2815
9thBangalow1842121839-2114
10thAlstonville1841131455-4113

2005 – a season of firsts; Goonellabah wins premiership in their first season back in Premier League, Byron Bay win their first grand final (Cyril Mayo Cup)

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostPoints2005 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah18124240Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Italo Stars 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Lismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, LismoreItalo Stars – Mark Maslen, Wayne Mortimer
2ndByron Bay18103533Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Byron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Byron Recreation ReserveByron Bay – Adam Bostock, Paul Bird
3rdRichmond Rovers1895432Minor semi-finalItalo Stars 1 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreItalo Stars – Mark Maslen
4thItalo Stars1894531Major semi-finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Ben Andrews, Peter O'Neill
5thLismore Workers1893630Preliminary finalByron Bay 4 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Byron Recreation ReserveByron Bay – Paul Bird (2), Tom Ruhl, Bruce Morhaus

Italo Stars – Max Latimer

6thBallina1885529Grand finalByron Bay 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreByron Bay – Shaun Packham
7thMaclean1846818
8thLismore Thistles18441016
9thCasino18511216
10thBangalow1821157

2006 – Byron Bay's first premiership–Grand final double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2006 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersByron Bay181422492244Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lennox Head 4 defeated Italo Stars 3 after extra time (3-3 at full-time) @ Skennars Heads ReserveLennox Head – Troy Percival (2), Rameesh Moaaz, Adrian Zakaras

Italo Stars – Matt Weir, Wayne Mortimer (penalty), own goal

2ndRichmond Rovers181134372536Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 3 defeated Maclean 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Adam Gray, Chris Matthews, Russell Dent
3rdMaclean181026503032Minor semi-finalMaclean 2 defeated Lennox Head 1 @ Wherrett Park, MacleanMaclean – Grant Nielson (2)

Lennox Head – Troy Percival

4thLennox Head181026433032Major semi-finalByron Bay defeated Richmond Rovers 3–1 on penalties (5-5 after extra time, 4–4 at full-time) @ Byron Recreation ReserveByron Bay – Jonathan Pierce, Tom Ruhl, Aaron Richter-Steers (penalty), Shaun Packham, Joel Rudgley

Richmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan (2), Adam Gray (2), Ian McGregor

5thItalo Stars18828413626Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Maclean 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan (2), Andrew Gray (2)

Maclean – Travis Armstrong (penalty)

6thGoonellabah18747332725Grand finalByron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreByron Bay – Bruce Morhaus, Tom Ruhl

Richmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan

7thLismore Workers18729343823
8thBallina184410243316
9thLismore Thistles184410215616
10thCasino18131411476

2007 to 2011 – Richmond Rovers dominate

From 2007 to 2011 Richmond Rovers won 10 of the 15 trophies on offer in Premier League and dominated the competition and opposition clubs:

  • ANZAC Shields – 2 in 2008 and 2009
  • premierships – 4 in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011
  • Grand finals (Cyril Mayo Cup) – 4 in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010

In doing so Richmond Rovers won the treble (ANZAC Shield, premiership and grand final) in 2008 and 2009 and the premiership-Grand final double in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

2007 Premier League table and finals results

  • 4th premiership, 10th championship
PositionClubPoints2007 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers40Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Goonellabah 3 defeated Maclean 0 @ Wherett Park, MacleanGoonellabah – Steve Foster, Dave Annetts (2)
2ndItalo Stars34Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Italo Stars 4 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, North LismoreItalo Stars – Wayne Mortimer, Brenton Mumford, Max Latimer (penalty), Matt Pratten

Byron Bay – Jonathan Pierce

3rdByron Bay33Minor semi-finalGoonellabah 3 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundsGoonellabah – Kale Hopper, Adam Barnes, Ben Andrews

Byron Bay – Todd Knaus

4thMaclean30Major semi-finalItalo Stars won 7–6 on penalties against Richmond Rovers (2-2 after extra-time, 2–2 at full-time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreItalo Stars – Max Latimer (2 penalties)

Richmond Rovers – Ian McGregor, Ben Casagrande

5thGoonellabah28Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers defeated Goonellabah on penalties (2-2 after extra time, 2–2 at full-time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Ben Casagrande, Matthew Olley

Goonellabah – Peter O'Neil (2 penalties)

6thLennox Head28Grand finalRichmond Rovers 1 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Troy Matthews (penalty)
7thBangalow24
8thBallina21
9thLismore Workers11
10thBurringbar4

2008 Premier League table and finals results

  • 5th premiership, 11th championship
PositionClubPoints2008 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers34Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 3 defeated Italo Stars 1 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Matt Parrish (3)

Italo Stars – Zac Innes

2ndLennox Head33Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lennox Head 1 defeated Ballina 0 @ Skennars Head Oval, Lennox HeadLennox Head – Justin Stockham
3rdBallina31Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Ballina 0 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaLismore Thistles – Matt Parrish, Tom Boland
4thLismore Thistles30Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Lennox Head 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan (2), Ben Casagrande

Lennox Head – Rameesh Kassim

5thItalo Stars29 *Preliminary finalLennox Head 1 defeated Lismore Thistles @ Skennars Head Oval, Lennox HeadLennox Head – Peter Edwards
6thByron Bay23Grand finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Lennox Head 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Brett Lane, Ian McGregor, Aaron Heffernan

Lennox Head – Peter O'Neill

7thGoonellabah18
8thBangalow15
9thLismore Workers14
10thPottsville12

* 9 point penalty for crowd misbehavior at the 2007 grand final

2009 Premier League table and finals results

  • 6th premiership, 12th championship
PositionClubPoints2009 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers42Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Italo Stars 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, North LismoreItalo Stars – own goal, Clint Willoughby
2ndGoonellabah37Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Goonellabah 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Dave Annetts, Chris Matthews
3rdByron Bay33Minor semi-finalItalo Stars 3 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundsItalo Stars – Clint Willoughby, Max Latimer (2)

Byron Bay – Jordy Campbell

4thItalo Stars30Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 5 defeated Goonellabah 2 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Troy Matthews (2), Ben Casagrande, Jonathan See, Andrew Marshall (penalty)

Goonellabah – Dave Annetts, own goal

5thLismore Workers28Preliminary finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Italo Stars 0 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Dave Annetts, Ben Andrews
6thBallina26Grand finalRichmond Rovers 3 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Crozier Field, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Tim Casagrande (penalty), own goal, Russell Dent (penalty)

Goonellabah – own goal

7thBangalow15
8thAlstonville12
9thLismore Thistles12
10thLennox Head11

2010 Premier League table and finals results[101]

  • 13th championship
PositionClubPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstPoints2010 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah181611611649Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 3 defeated Ballina 1 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaLismore Thistles – Darren Beardow, Jake Nind, Brenton Parrish

Ballina – Andrew Lundie

2ndRichmond Rovers181404552942Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 2 defeated Pottsville Beach 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Scott Coster, Tim Sheridan
3rdPottsville Beach181035453433Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles 5 defeated Pottsville 2 @ Koala Beach Sports Fields, Pottsville BeachLismore Thistles – Brenton Parrish (3), Jake Nind (penalty), Jakeb Speers

Pottsville Beach – Josh McQueen, Mike Kolovos

4thBallina18747353725Major semi-finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – own goal, Kale Hopper (penalty)

Richmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan

5thLismore Thistles18738344824Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 1 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Scott Coster
6thAlstonville18576343222Grand finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Aaron Heffernan, Tim Sheridan

Goonellabah – Matt Dorigo

7thByron Bay186210354320
8thLismore Workers185310264018
9thItalo Stars182610173012
10thBangalow18231317509

2011 Premier League table and finals results[102]

  • 7th premiership
PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2011 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers181332582042Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Lismore Workers 3 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Saunders Oval, BallinaLismore Workers – Shaun McDonald, Cameron Hyde (2)

Byron Bay – Kazuhiro Tsukamoto

2ndGoonellabah181035311433Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Goonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Cerys Hawkins, Sam Ireland

Lismore Thistles – Matthew Parrish

3rdLismore Thistles181026443432Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles 4 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Jakeb Speers, Matthew Parrish (3)
4thByron Bay18864352230Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Jonathan See
5thLismore Workers18846432628Preliminary finalGoonellabah 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Dylan Rippon, Dave Annetts

Lismore Thistles – Brenton Parrish

6thAlstonville186210273820Grand finalGoonellabah 5 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreGoonellabah – Sam Ireland, Cameron Rippon, Matt Dorigo, Dave Annetts, Cerys Hawkins
7thPottsville Beach18549264419
8thCasino186111264619
9thItalo Stars185310203818
10thBallina183411194713

2012 – Richmond Rovers win premiership, Lismore Workers win First Cyril Since 2004

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints2012 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers1814136221+4143Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Byron Bay 1 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Aaron Richter-Steers
2ndLismore Workers1813326719+4842Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 3 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Max Harlan (2), Wayne Mortimer

Goonellabah – Dave Annetts

3rdGoonellabah1812334421+2339Minor semi-finalGoonellabah defeated Byron Bay on penalties (2-2 at full time, 2-2 after extra time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Batok Ring, Dave Annetts

Byron Bay – Aaron Richter-Steers (2 including a penalty)

4thByron Bay189365035+1530Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Troy Matthews (2)

Lismore Workers – Max Harlan

5thLismore Thistles189274429+1529Preliminary finalLismore Workers 5 defeated Goonellabah 4 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Steve Morrissey, Bill Latimer, Jay Keevers, Kurt Walker, Miller

Goonellabah – Batok Ring (hat-trick), Dave Annetts (penalty)

6thAlstonville188284332+1126Grand finalLismore Workers 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 2 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreLismore Workers – Bill Latimer, Max Harlen, Kurt Walker

Richmond Rovers – Kurt Brewer-Charles, Troy Matthews

7thLennox Head1862103351-1820
8thItalo Stars1841132263-4113
9thCasino1831141970-5110
10thBallina1830151457-439

2013 – Lismore Thistles win ANZAC Shield-premiership Double

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2013 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersLismore Thistles181332431642Elimination final (4th v 5th)Richmond Rovers 2 defeated Bangalow 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Andrew Casagrande, own goal
2ndByron Bay181224722638Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)Lismore Workers 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundsLismore Workers – Wayne Mortimer, Daniel Kelly
3rdLismore Workers181125502135Minor semi-finalByron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundsByron Bay – Sebastian Bell, Jonathan Pierce

Richmond Rovers – Andrew Casagrande

4thRichmond Rovers181044562734Major semi-finalLismore Thistles defeated Lismore Workers on penalties (0-0 after extra time, 0–0 at full-time) @ Thistles Park, East Lismore
5thBangalow181107332233Preliminary finalByron Bay 3 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundsByron Bay – James Tomlinson (2), Herrick Schulaman

Lismore Workers – Wayne Mortimer

6thAlstonville18918543528Grand finalByron Bay 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreByron Bay – Sam Owens (2)

Lismore Thistles – Matt Weir (penalty)

7thLennox Head184311286015
8thGoonellabah184311316615
9thItalo Stars182412277510
10thCasino18141321677

2014 – Byron Bay premiership, Richmond Rovers Cyril Mayo Cup[103]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2014 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersByron Bay181503651545Elimination final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles 1 defeated Alstonville 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Thistles Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Matt Weir (penalty)
2ndRichmond Rovers181404662742Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Lismore Workers @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Aaron Gray
3rdLismore Workers181323512541Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles 2 defeated Lismore Workers 1 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLismore Thistles – Matt Weir (2 including a penalty)

Lismore Workers – Shaun McDonald

4thLismore Thistles181215461437Major semi-finalByron Bay 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Kazi Tsukamato, James Tomlinson, Connor Cannon, Herrick Schulaman

Richmond Rovers – Russell Dent

5thAlstonville181008462830Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Brad Bugden, Josh Scicluna

Lismore Thistles – Matt Armstrong

6thBangalow18828333126Grand finalRichmond Rovers defeated Byron Bay 9–8 on penalties (1-1 after extra time, 1–1 at full-time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Andrew Gray

Byron Bay – Kazi Tsukamato

7thBallina186111355819
8thLennox Head185112265016
9thGoonellabah18201614656
10thTintenbar/East Ballina18111614834

2015 – Byron Bay premiership[104]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2015 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersByron Bay181521631847Elimination final (5th v 6th)Lennox Head 3 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Skennars Head Oval, Lennox HeadLennox Head – Sam Ireland, Byron Milne, Ihsan Savran
2ndRichmond Rovers181242491540Qualifying Final (3rd v 4th)Richmond Rovers 1 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Scott Flynn
3rdLismore Workers18945423331Minor semi-finalLennox Head 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Richards Oval, LismoreLennox Head – Gus McDonnell, Byron Milne
4thLennox Head18945433731Major semi-finalByron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Todd Knaus, James Tomlinson

Richmond Rovers – Russell Dent

5thGoonellabah18846342328Preliminary finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Lennox Head 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Kurt Walker, Andrew Casagrande, Jake Heffernan, Matthew Olley

Lennox Head – Jervis Foley

6thLismore Thistles18648403522Grand finalRichmond Rovers defeated Byron Bay on penalties (2-2 at full-time, 2-2 after extra time) @ Oakes Oval, LismoreRichmond Rovers – Bobby Bugden, Kurt Walker

Byron Bay – Michael Kelly, James Tomlinson

7thAlstonville18648243122
8thCasino184311254915
9thBangalow18161117509
10thBallina18051320665

2016 – Bangalow Wins Their First Title: Cyril Mayo Cup

In 1987 in their first and until 2016 only grand final appearance Bangalow were convincingly beaten 4-1 by Richmond Rovers. Bangalow had made the grand final from 4th place, beating Alstonvilla (1-0, Goalscorer – Robert Parks), Ballina (2-0, Goalscorer – Paul Clarke (2)) and Lismore Thistles (1-0, Goalscorer – Robert Parks (penalty)).

In 2016 Bangalow won the Premier Division grand final 1–0 against the premiers Goonellabah, to win their first and so far only title.

2016 – Premier Division final table & Cyril Mayo Cup results & venues

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2016 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersGoonellabah181512562446Minor Preliminary Semi-final (4th v 5th)Byron Bay 2 defeated Lismore Workers 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundsByron Bay – Aaron Walker, Quinn McDonald
2ndRichmond Rovers181323681841Major Preliminary Semi-final (2nd v 3rd)Bangalow 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreBangalow – Daniel Crisante, Bryn Hicks, Rory Devlin

Richmond Rovers – Kurt Walker

3rdBangalow181314553040Minor semi-finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Andrew Gray, Russell Dent (penalty)
4thByron Bay181224611638Major semi-finalGoonellabah 1 defeated Bangalow 1 on penalties (1-1 after extra-time, 1–1 at full-time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Lloyd Howard

Bangalow – Joel Rudgley

5thLismore Workers181026453632Preliminary finalBangalow 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreBangalow – Rory Devlin, own goal

Richmond Rovers – Jake Heffernan

6thLismore Thistles18819343425Grand finalBangalow 1 defeated Goonellabah 0 @ Oakes Oval, LismoreBangalow – Rory Devlin
7thCasino184212275614
8thAlstonville183213173811
9thItalo Stars18221417558
10thLennox Head18211518917

2017 – Byron Bay wins the treble and South Lismore win 1st Division double

In 2017 Byron Bay won its first ever treble (ANZAC Shield, premiership & Cyril Mayo Cup) and in doing so became the 8th team to achieve the feat.

In April Byron Bay won the ANZAC Shield beating Richmond Rovers 2–1 in the final at Oakes Oval. Aaron Walker scored both goals for Byron Bay before being sent-off in the 89th minute, whilst Kurt Walker scored for Richmond Rovers in the 65th minute.[105] Joel Wood of Byron Bay was named player of the match.[105]

Byron Bay won the premiership by 2 points from Richmond Rovers, losing only once during the season, a round 17 home loss to Richmond Rovers 1–2. This defeat meant that Byron Bay had to win their final fixture away to Alstonville to secure the premiership. A 5–2 win ensured Byron Bay's 4th premiership.

The Cyril Mayo Cup (grand final) between Byron Bay and defending champions Bangalow was history-making, being contested for the first time ever by 2 clubs from the Byron Shire. It was also the first time since 2001 that both grand finalists were from outside Lismore (in 2001 Maclean defeated Byron Bay in the Cyril Mayo Cup final).[106] And for the first time since 2009 when the grand final was played at Crozier Field; the grand final wasn't played at Oakes Oval due to refurbishments. The game was played at Lismore Workers' home ground, Richards Oval in Lismore. A 10-man Byron Bay won the grand final 2-1 after Ben Ahearn was sent off in the 16th minute and extra time thanks to a double by player-of-the match Joel Wood.[107]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstPoints2017 FinalsResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersByron Bay181701931551Elimination final (4th v 5th)Goonellabah 5 defeated Lismore Thistles 4 after extra time (3-3 at full-time) @ Weston Park, GoonellabahGoonellabah – Kaiden Powell (3 including a penalty), Wayne Gordon, Lloyd Howard

Lismore Thistles – Oscar Stahl, Nathan McCann, Chris Hunt, Max Hospers

2ndRichmond Rovers181611762349Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)Bangalow 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreBangalow – Rory Devlin, Luke Wakefield
3rdBangalow181314473040Minor semi-finalRichmond Rovers 4 defeated Goonellabah 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Luke McWaide (2), Jonathan See, Kurt Walker

Goonellabah – Kurt Stephens

4thGoonellabah18927543429Major semi-finalByron Bay 3 defeated Bangalow 1 @ Byron Recreation GroundsByron Bay – Gianluca Bongiovanni, Sam Owens, Joel Wood

Bangalow – Scott Fuller

5thLismore Thistles187110424422Preliminary finalBangalow 3 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreBangalow – Dayne Smith, Josh Cole, Sam Ireland

Richmond Rovers – Kurt Walker

6thAlstonville186012314918Grand final[107]Byron Bay 2 defeated Bangalow 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Recreation Ground Number 12, Richards Oval, LismoreByron Bay – Joel Wood (2)

Bangalow – Sam Ireland

7thLennox Head185112375516
8thCasino185112277416
9thLismore Workers183312226912
10thItalo Stars183213296211

South Lismore were promoted to the 2018 Premier Division after winning the 2017 1st Division premiership by beating Ballina 3–1 at Saunders Oval, Ballina in the final fixture of the season. Going into that final fixture Ballina led South Lismore by 2 points and draw or win would have been enough for Ballina to be promoted. However goals by Kaine Allan (2) and Steve Morrissey in response to a Ben Coulter goal for Ballina gave South Lismore the win and the premiership. South Lismore won the premiership-grand final double by beating Shores United 3–1 in the grand final. South Lismore would be playing in the top division of FFNC competitions for the first time since 2002. South Lismore's 1st Division double was a triumph for their young coach, Cameron Hyde, who overcame a cancer diagnosis to guide his young team back into the Premier Division.[108]

2018 – Lismore Workers & Italo Stars Depart the Premier Division

The 2018 season began with the sad realisation that the 2 most successful clubs in FFNC history, Lismore Workers and Italo Stars, would not be competing in Premier Division. Italo Stars were relegated to 1st Division after coming bottom in the 2017 Premier Division competition whilst Lismore Workers voluntarily opted to play in the men's lower divisions.[109] Between them Lismore Workers (46 titles, 28 as Eastwood United and 18 as Lismore Workers) and Italo Stars (33 titles) have won 79 titles. Lismore Workers dropped 5 divisions to Division 5 whilst Italo Stars went back 1 division to 1st Division.

South Lismore returned to the Premier Division in 2018 after a 16-year absence after winning the 2017 1st Division premiership-grand final double. With the return of South Lismore, the self-demotion of Lismore Workers and the relegation of Italo Stars, the 2018 Premier Division competition has 9 clubs, a change from the tradition of 10 or even 12 clubs.

In April Lismore Thistles won their 3rd ANZAC Cup in 6 years and their 8th overall, beating Bangalow 3–0 at Crozier Field. Goalscorers were Oscar Stahl, Nick Albertini and Jye Wilson, with Stahl being named player of the match[110]

In May Byron Bay announced that Byron Bay Council had approved its plans for a new clubhouse at its "spiritual home", Byron Recreation Grounds, with the clubhouse expected to be completed in 2019.[111]

In July Richmond Rovers defeated Lennox Head 5–0 away and in doing so wrapped up their 9th premiership with 4 games to play in the 16-game home and away season.[112]

2018 Premier Division – final table & Cyril Mayo Cup results[113]

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstPoints2018 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersRichmond Rovers161321541641Elimination final (4th v 5th)Bangalow 3 defeated Lismore Thistles 0 @ Bangalow Recreation GroundBangalow – Sam Ireland (2), Luke Wakefield
2ndByron Bay16853392129Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)Byron Bay 1 defeated South Lismore 0 after extra time (0-0 at full-time) @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Matt Pike
3rdSouth Lismore16763301927Minor semi-finalSouth Lismore 2 defeated Bangalow 1 @ Caniaba Street, South LismoreSouth Lismore – Bob Mullenberg, Joel Goulding

Bangalow –

4thBangalow16718262522Major semi-finalRichmond Rovers 2 defeated Byron Bay 0 @ Nielson Park, East LismoreRichmond Rovers – Jaiden Walker, Brad Bugden
5thLismore Thistles16556322820Preliminary finalByron Bay 2 defeated South Lismore 0 @ Byron Recreation GroundByron Bay – Matt Pike, Ethan Archer
6thAlstonville16547272819Grand finalByron Bay 2 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Crozier Field, LismoreByron Bay – Jonathan Pierce (2)

Richmond Rovers – Brad Bugden

7thGoonellabah16457182017
8thLennox Head164210204714
9thCasino163211196111

2019 – Bangalow win First ANZAC Cup, Byron Bay win premiership & South Lismore Break 26 Year Trophy Drought

In April Bangalow won their first ANZAC Cup when they defeated Byron Bay 2-1 after extra time at Crozier Field, Lismore. This was their second trophy in FFNC history following their 2016 Cyril Mayo Cup triumph. Sam Ireland scored the winner for Bangalow in extra time after it was 1–1 at full-time. Goalscorers during normal time were Byron Milne for Bangalow and Ian McKellow for Byron Bay.

The 2019 Premier Division competition kicked off with just 8 clubs including a promoted Ballina which was found to be uncompetitive, losing all 21 games. Byron Bay won their 5th premiership at Nielson Park, East Lismore on a Wednesday night in August when they thrashed a disappointing Richmond Rovers 5–0 in a catch-up game. Byron Bay came from 2nd last after 5 rounds to win their 4th premiership in 6 seasons, winning 14 and losing just 2 of their final 16 fixtures.

South Lismore came second in the premiership but made amends by winning the Cyril Mayo Cup for the first time since their premiership-Cyril Mayo Cup double in 1993. South Lismore defeated premiers Byron Bay 2–1 with Noah Coleman scoring twice for South Lismore and winning the Terry Greedy medal for the player of the match. The grand final marked the end of an era with Damon Bell, the Byron Bay coach announcing his retirement during grand final week. During Bell's highly-successful 7-year reign Byron Bay won:

  • 4 Premier League premierships
  • 3 Cyril Mayo Cups (for winning the grand final)
  • 1 ANZAC Cup
  • the treble (ANZAC Cup, premiership and Cyril Mayo Cup (grand final)) in 2018

In August FFNC flagged changes to the structure of senior competitions in 2020 aimed at re-invigorating and removing constraints at the top levels:[114]

  • Men's Premier Division to be re-branded as Men's Premier League
  • Women's Premier Division to be re-branded as Women's Premier League
  • Men's Premier Reserves to be re-branded as the Championship League

The 2020 Men's Premier League will have 9 teams including the yet to be confirmed return of Maclean.

2019 – Premier Division Final Table[115] & Cyril Mayo Cup

PositionClubPlayedWonDrewLostForAgainstGoal differencePoints2019 Cyril Mayo CupResults & venuesGoalscorers
PremiersByron Bay2115156424+4046Elimination final (4th v 5th)Lismore Thistles defeated Bangalow 7–6 on penalties (0-0 at full-time, 0-0 after extra time) @ Jeff Schultz Field, Bangalow Recreation Ground
2ndSouth Lismore2110746231+3137Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)South Lismore 4 defeated Richmond Rovers 1 @ Caniaba Street, South LismoreSouth Lismore – Patrick Kable (2), Harry Armstrong, Murray Towner

Richmond Rovers – own goal

3rdRichmond Rovers2111464332+1137Minor semi-finalLismore Thistles defeated Richmond Rovers on penalties (1-1 after extra time) @ Nielson Park, East LismoreLismore Thistles – Kaleb Gooley

Richmond Rovers – Jacob Heffernan

4thBangalow2111194027+1334Major semi-finalSouth Lismore defeated Byron Bay 4–2 on penalties (3-3 at full-time, 3-3 after extra time) @ Byron Recreation GroundsSouth Lismore – Bob Mullenberg, Murray Towner, Patrick Kable

Byron Bay – Rick Muir (2), Ben Ahern

5thLismore Thistles2110473740-334Preliminary finalByron Bay 2 defeated Lismore Thistles 1 after extra time (1-1 at full-time) @ Byron Recreation GroundsByron Bay – Lisandro Luaces, Jonathan Pierce (penalty)

Lismore Thistles – Matt Parrish (penalty)

6thGoonellabah2183103335-227Grand finalSouth Lismore 2 defeated Byron Bay 1 @ Crozier Field, LismoreSouth Lismore – Noah Coleman (2)

Byron Bay – Lisandro Luaces (penalty)

7thAlstonville2174103040-1025
8thBallina210021888-800

Trophies

ANZAC Cup (from 1950-1971), ANZAC Shield (from 1972)

The first ANZAC Cup was played on Tuesday night 25 April 1950 as part of the ANZAC Day Sports Carnival.[116] This carnival featured athletics, cycling, woodchopping, national dancing, rugby league and soccer.[116] The ANZAC Cup was donated in 1949 by the Lismore RSL.

The inaugural ANZAC Cup kicked off at 8-30pm between Methodist United and North Lismore Marauders.[117] In an "evenly contested" game played under "inadequate lighting" Methodist United won 1 – 0 thanks to a goal by M Bell.[118] The teams and officials for the inaugural ANZAC Cup were:[117]

  • Methodist United – M Santin (Goalkeeper), R Hill, K Stevenson, L Morley (?), Stan Pendrigh, George Chalmers (Captain-Coach),[119] Fryer, M Bell, H Forster, Jack Dalmeyer, G Barnes
  • North Lismore Marauders – E Morgan (Goalkeeper), G Rogers (Captain), L Bryant, J Brady, Ossie Pomroy, H McDonald, J Docherty, Bill Driver, Bill Woolnough, R Bowen & K Matteson. Reserves – A Wakley, A Parker, G Kennedy, A Woolnough, A Manitta
  • Referee – Clarrie Richards
  • Linesmen – Jim Gooch, Charlie Thompson

In the early years the Cup was played between the Cup holders and a challenger decided by ballot.[120] The Cup holders only had to draw to retain the Cup. For example, in 1951 the Cup holders Methodist United drew 3–3 all with the challengers Eastwood United, and retained the Cup.[121] The date of the Cup also varied in the early years due to "inadequate lighting facilities" although it's now played on ANZAC Day or the weekend before or after ANZAC Day and usually at Oakes Oval, Lismore.

The record for the most ANZAC Cup wins is held by Lismore Workers with 19 (including 9 as Eastwood United). However, the record for the most consecutive wins is held by Italo Stars which won the renamed ANZAC Shield for 9 consecutive years from 1973 to 1981 including 6 wins over the luckless Eastwood United:

  • 1973 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 3 (Andy Stevens, Gordon Bryant, Kevin Watts) – Eastwood United 0
  • 1974 at Nielson Park – Italo Stars 1 (Mick Stevens) – Lismore Thistles 0
  • 1975 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 0 – Eastwood United 0 (Italo Stars retained the Shield as holders)
  • 1976 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 4 (scorers unknown) – Eastwood United 0
  • 1977 at Nielson Park – Italo Stars 3 (Gary Northcote, Greg Sharpe (2)) – Eastwood United 1 (Gerrard Pollard)
  • 1978 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 1 (Peter Jenson) – Goonellabah 0
  • 1979 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 3 (Rod Dargie, John Essex (2)) – Goonellabah 3 (Ian McDonald, Rodney Eather, Steven Hapgood) (Italo Stars retained the Shield as holders)
  • 1980 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 2 – Eastwood United 2 (Italo Stars retained the Shield as holders)
  • 1981 at Oakes Oval – Italo Stars 3 – Eastwood United 1

Special mention to the powerful Goonellabah Stars side of the 1950s which won their first ANZAC Cup in 1952 and then won it for the next 5 years:

  • 1952 at Recreation Ground Number 3[122] – Goonellabah Stars 4 (K Packham (2), R McDermott (2)) – Methodist United 2 (R Hill, J Parker)[123][124][125]
  • 1953 at Oakes Oval – Goonellabah Stars 4 (R McDermott, B McPherson (2), J Teale) – Church of Christ Crusaders 0[126]
  • 1954 at Nielson Park – Goonellabah Stars 7 (N Manitta (3), J Wraight (2), R Minarelli, K McDermott) – Methodist United 1 (M Marsh)[127][50]
  • 1955 at Oakes Oval – Goonellabah Stars 5 (Nino Manitta, Ben Neilson (2), Ken Eastment (2)) – Church of Christ Crusaders 2 (Ross Reid, Warren Taber)[128][129]
  • 1956 at Oakes Oval – Goonellabah Stars 3 (Ben Nielson (2 including a penalty), Pomfret) – Eastwood United 1 (Hodgkinson)[130]
  • 1957 at Recreation Ground Number 10 – Goonellabah Stars defeated Internationals (No details available)[131]

Cyril Mayo Cup (from 1958)[132]

Cyril Mayo emigrated from England as a 17-year old in the early 1900s and settled in the North Rivers region. Cyril was a competent player for North Lismore and after his playing days took up refereeing.

Tragically Cyril was killed in a car crash in 1957. Cyril's wife Lucy commissioned a trophy to remember Cyril's contribution to the game, the Cyril Mayo Cup which has "become the most sought after piece of silverware in local soccer". The cup is awarded to the highest Men's Division grand final winner's also known as Champions. It was first awarded in 1958 to Goonellabah Stars following their 1 – 0 win over Eastwood United at Oakes Oval, Lismore. Ben Nielson was Goonellabah Star's goalscorer.[133]

The cup was originally called the Cyril Mayo Memorial Challenge Cup but in more recent times has been referred to simply and affectionately as "Cyril".

Most Consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup Wins

The record for the most number of consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup wins is 5 and is jointly held by:

  • Lismore Thistles – 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
  • Italo Stars – 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Callan McMillan Memorial Shield (from 1978)[134]

In 1972 a young Scotsman Callan McMillan Junior left the country of his birth headed for Australia where he eventually settled in Lismore. An avid Glasgow Rangers supporter, Callan was soon involved in local football as a coach and member of the inaugural Far North Coast Amateur Soccer Association Committee in 1977.

Tragedy struck in December 1977 when Callan Junior drowned whilst trying to save a young girl. The local football community rallied to support Callan's family, and in 1978 the Callan McMillan Memorial Shield was struck to commemorate his contribution to the local game. The shield was presented to the winner of the women's knock-out competition.

In 1996 when the North Coast Women's Soccer Association and the Lismore District Soccer Association amalgamated, it was agreed that the shield be incorporated with the men's ANZAC Cup/Shield knockout competition held on ANZAC day.

FFNC Clubs

The following clubs are affiliated with Football Far North Coast:

Club Date/Year of Formation Nickname(s) Home Ground
Alstonville 1987 following the merger of Alstonville Junior Soccer Club (formed in 1972) and Alstonville Senior Soccer Club (formed in 1980) Alstonvilla, Villa Crawford Park (Seniors) & Geoff Watt Oval (Juniors), Alstonville
Ballina 1971 Seahorses Saunders Oval, Ballina
Bangalow1970The BluedogsBangalow Recreation Ground
Burringbar1992The BanditsBurringbar District Sports Club, Fourth Avenue
Byron Bay[135][136]1963 (juniors), 1966 (seniors), 1982 (joined the Lismore District Soccer Association)The RamsByron Recreation Grounds
Casino[137]1933The CobrasColley Park, Casino
Dunoon[138]1994United Balzer Park, Dunoon Sports Club
Eureka[139]2012The Biggest Little Club in NSWEureka Public School
Goonellabah[140]21 June 1969The HornetsWeston Park, Goonellabah
Italo Stars1966 (as a breakaway club from Goonellabah Stars and originally called Italo Australia Stars)StarsLismore Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club, Barrow Lane, Lismore
KyogleTo be advisedThe TurkeysDon Gully Oval, Kyogle
Lennox Head[141]1978 (juniors), 1979 (seniors)The SharksSkennars Head Oval, Lennox Head
Richmond Rovers1961RoversBill Harris Field, Nielson Park, East Lismore
Lismore Thistles[68]31 January 1958The BluesJohn Ryan Field, Thistles Park, East Lismore
Lismore Workers[142]1949 as Eastwood United, 1985 as Lismore WorkersThe RedmenRecreation Ground Number 12, Richards Oval, Lismore
Nimbin[143]1985The HeadersNimbin Headers Sports Club, Cecil Street, Nimbin
Pottsville Beach1994The PanthersKoala Beach Sports Fields, Tom Merchant Drive, Pottsville Beach
Shores UnitedTo be advisedThe Brownsnakes, The Redbacks New Brighton Oval, Park Street, New Brighton & Shara Fields, Ocean Shores
South Lismore[144]1946The Celtics, The HoopsCaniaba Street, South Lismore
Suffolk Park[145]2012The PhoenixBeech Drive, Suffolk Park
TEBFC (Tintenbar East Ballina Football Club)1984The StrikersTintenbar Grounds, Power Drive, Cumbalum
Tumbulgum[146]1959 after the Murwillumbah Rangers re-located to TumbulgumRangersBrian Breckenridge Field, Bawden Street, Tumbulgum
Uki[147]1994The PythonsUki Sports Ground, Kyogle Road, Uki
Woodburn[148]1 March 1982WolvesWoodburn Park, Wagner Street, Woodburn
  • Alstonville FC
  • Ballina Seahorses
  • Bangalow Bluedogs
  • Brunswick Heads Football Club
  • Burringbar
  • Byron Bay Rams
  • Casino Cobras
  • Dunoon
  • Eureka
  • Goonellabah Hornets
  • Italo Stars (Lismore)
  • Kyogle
  • Lennox Head Sharks
  • Richmond Rovers
  • Lismore Thistles
  • Lismore Workers
  • Mullumbimby Brunswick
  • Nimbin Headers
  • Pottsville Beach Panthers FC
  • Shores United
  • South Lismore Celtic
  • Suffolk Park
  • Tintenbar/East Ballina
  • Tumbulgum Rangers
  • Uki Pythons
  • Woodburn Wolves

Former FFNC Clubs

The following teams were once part of competitions organised by Football Far North Coast and its predecessors:

  • Kingscliff (moved to the Gold Coast Football League)
  • Maclean Bobcats (moved to the Mid North Coast Football League)
  • Murwillumbah Saints (moved to the Gold Coast Football League)
  • Tweed Heads
  • Goonellabah Stars – in existence from 1949 to 1965. A separate club to Italian-Australian Stars (now Italo Stars) which was formed in 1966.
  • Goolmangar
  • Dungarubba
  • Woodlawn College
  • Coraki
  • Evans Head
  • Bonalbo
  • Southern Cross University
  • Methodist United OK (Order of the Knights)
  • North Lismore Marauders
  • Tyalgum Taipans

Honours – women

Season 1st Division champions 1st Division grand final score 1st Division premiers 2nd Division champions 2nd Division grand final score 2nd Division premiers Callan McMillan Shield (A Division) Player of the year Golden boot
1978Richmond Rovers ARichmond Rovers B
1979
1980Richmond RoversRichmond Rovers 4 – Eastwood United 0Richmond RoversBallina
1981
1982[149]Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 5 – Ballina 2Lismore ThistlesAlstonvilleAlstonville 3 Richmond Rovers Wanderers 1Alstonville
1983
1984Richmond Rovers (A)Richmond Rovers (A) 3 – Byron Bay 2Richmond Rovers (A)
1985
1986
1987Byron BayMullumbimby
1988
1989
1990Richmond RoversRichmond Rovers 1 – Woodburn 0Richmond RoversRichmond RoversRichmond Rovers 0 – Casino 0, Richmond Rovers won 2–1 on penaltiesCasino
1991GoonellabahGoonellabah 2 – Woodburn 1Woodburn tbcWoodburnWoodburn B 3 – Woodburn C 0
1992WoodburnWoodburn 1 – Nimbin 0 after extra timeMacleanBallinaBallina 2 – Woodburn 0Ballina
1993Nimbin HeadersNimbin Headers 1 – Richmond Rovers 0 after extra timeRichmond RoversLismore Thistles BlueLismore Thistles Blue 2 – University of New England, Northern Rivers 0Lismore Thistles Blue
1994Nimbin United & Richmond Rovers (joint Champions)First grand final: Nimbin United 0 – Richmond Rovers 0, Replay: Nimbin United 0 – Richmond Rovers 0WoodburnGoonellabahGoonellabah 2 – Woodburn 0Goonellabah
1995Nimbin UnitedNimbin United 3 – Richmond Rovers 1Nimbin UnitedCasino
1996[150]Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 2 – Nimbin 1MacleanLismore WorkersLismore Workers 2 – Southern Cross University Blue 1Southern Cross University BlueLismore ThistlesTracy Want (Maclean)Tracy Want (Maclean)
1997Richmond RoversRichmond Rovers 2 – Lismore Thistles 1Richmond RoversCasinoCasino 2 – Lismore Workers 0CasinoMacleanMartene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)Cass Thorman (Richmond Rovers) – 23 goals
1998[151]Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 3 – Maclean 2 by golden goal in extra time (2 – 2 at full-time)Lismore ThistlesTintenbarTintenbar 1 – Byron Bay 1 after extra time, Tintenbar won 5 – 4 on penaltiesByron BayRichmond RoversNatalie Anderson (Maclean)Tracy Want (Maclean)
1999Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 3 – Maclean 2Richmond RoversByron BayByron Bay 4 – Southern Cross University 1Southern Cross UniversityAshley Wilson (Goonellabah)Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
2000Southern Cross UniversitySouthern Cross University 1 – Richmond Rovers 1 on penalties after extra timeRichmond RoversCasinoCasino 1 – Richmond Rovers 0CasinoByron BayHayley McAnelly (Richmond Rovers)Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
2001Lismore WorkersLismore Workers 1 – Richmond Rovers 0Lismore WorkersLismore WorkersLismore Workers 2 – Lismore Thistles 1 in golden goal extra timeLismore WorkersTweed Heads
2002Lismore WorkersLismore WorkersLennox HeadLismore WorkersMartene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
2003Lismore WorkersAlstonvilleRichmond RoversKatie Parker (Richmond Rovers)Katie Parker (Richmond Rovers)
2004Richmond RoversRichmond RoversFelicity Kerslake (Southern Cross University)Rose Argent (Byron Bay)
2005[152]Lismore WorkersLismore Workers 2 – Ballina 0Lismore WorkersAlstonvilleAlstonville 4 – Lismore Workers 1Lismore WorkersRenee McIntosh (Richmond Rovers)Renee McIntosh (Richmond Rovers) – 28 goals
2006Richmond RoversRichmond Rovers 4 – Lismore Workers 1Italo StarsItalo Stars 3 – Lennox Head 1Byron BayMartene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
2007Lennox HeadLennox Head 2 – Lismore Workers 1Lennox HeadAlstonvilleAlstonville 2 – Lismore Thistles 1AlstonvilleByron BayGypsy Hechtl (Lismore Workers)Abigail Allardyce (Lennox Head) – 36 goals
2008[153][154]Lennox HeadLennox Head 6 – Richmond Rovers 1Lennox HeadTumbulgumWoodburnLennox HeadShelley West-Watts (Lismore Thistles)Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head)
2009[155][156]Italo StarsItalo Stars 4 – Bangalow 1Italo StarsTumbulgumTumbulgum 2 – Goonellabah 2 after extra time, Tumbulgum won on penaltiesGoonellabahRichmond RoversMartene Wallace (Italo Stars)Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) & Martene Wallace (Italo Stars) – 23 goals
2010[157][158][159]AlstonvilleAlstonville 3 – Richmond Rovers 1AlstonvilleCasinoCasino 3 – Byron Bay 1CasinoAlstonvilleSarah Flower (Richmond Rovers)Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville) – 28 goals
2011[160]AlstonvilleAlstonville 3 – Bangalow 0AlstonvilleLennox HeadLennox Head defeated Ballina on penalties after extra timeBallinaAlstonvilleTenneille Shaw (Bangalow) & Abbie Heffernan (Richmond Rovers)Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville) & Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 25 goals
Season Premier Division champions Premier Division grand final score Premier Division premiers 2nd Division champions 2nd Division grand final score 2nd Division premiers Callan McMillan Shield (A Division) Player of the year Golden boot
2012[161][162][163]AlstonvilleAlstonville 4 – Lismore Thistles 1AlstonvilleItalo StarsItalo Stars 4 – Lennox Head 2CasinoAlstonvilleHollie Jarrett (Bangalow)Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 23 goals
2013[164][165]BangalowBangalow 3 – Alstonville 0BangalowCasinoCasino 4 – Lennox Head 1Lennox HeadAlstonvilleJade Bianchetti (Bangalow)Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 28 goals
2014BangalowBangalow 4 – Alstonville 0BangalowMullumbimby Brunswick ValleyMullumbimby Brunswick Valley 5 – Woodburn 1Mullumbimby Brunswick ValleyBangalowJade Bianchetti (Bangalow)Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 40 goals
2015BangalowBangalow 4 – Alstonville 0BangalowLismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 2 – Woodburn 1WoodburnBangalowJade Bianchetti (Bangalow)Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 40 goals
2016BangalowBangalow 2 – Lismore Thistles 0BangalowPottsvillePottsville 1 – Goonellabah 0GoonellabahBangalowHollie Jarrett (Bangalow)Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 21 goals
2017[166][167]Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 1 – Bangalow 0Lismore ThistlesMullumbimby Brunswick ValleyMullumbimby Brunswick Valley 3 – Lismore Workers 2Mullumbimby Brunswick ValleyBangalowHollie Jarrett (Bangalow)Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 19 goals
2018[150][168][169]Lismore ThistlesLismore Thistles 2 – Byron Bay 1 after extra timeLismore ThistlesRichmond RoversRichmond Rovers 2 – Casino 0GoonellabahLismore ThistlesKeea Parrish (Lismore Thistles)Stephanie Foreman (Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley)
2019Lennox HeadLennox Head 4 – Alstonville 0Lismore ThistlesNo competitionNo competitionNo competitionLismore Thistles[170]Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles)Olivia Collins (Lismore Thistles) – 17 goals
2020Lennox HeadLennox Head defeated AlstonvilleAlstonvilleAlstonville[2]Deeanna Thompson (Lennox Head) – 15 goals
2021[171][172][173][174]Not playedNot playedByron BayNot playedNot playedShores UnitedByron BayRuby Smith (Byron Bay)Charlotte Voss (Alstonville) – 12 goals

Honours – men

Season Champions Premiers Championship League champions Championship League premiers First Division champions First Division premiers ANZAC Cup (Premier Division) Player of the year Golden boot Summer Youth League
1949[175]Lismore City
1950[176]Casino (1st)Methodist United (1st) Methodist United (1st)
1951[45][177][178][121]North Lismore Marauders (1st)Goonellabah Stars (1st) Methodist United (2nd)
1952[179][180]Eastwood United (1st)Goonellabah Stars (2nd) Goonellabah Stars (1st)
1953[181][182]Eastwood United (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (3rd) Goonellabah Stars (2nd)
1954[183][184]Goonellabah Stars (1st)Eastwood United (1st) Goonellabah Stars (3rd)
1955Goonellabah Stars (2nd)Goonellabah Stars (4th) Goonellabah Stars (4th)
1956Goonellabah Stars (3rd)Eastwood United (2nd) Goonellabah Stars (5th)
1957Eastwood United (3rd)Goonellabah Stars (5th) Goonellabah Stars (6th)
1958Goonellabah Stars (4th)Goonellabah Stars (6th) Eastwood United (1st)
1959Goonellabah Stars (5th)Eastwood United (3rd) Eastwood United (2nd)
1960Goonellabah Stars (6th)Goonellabah Stars (7th) Goonellabah Stars (7th)
1961Eastwood United (4th)Lismore Thistles (1st) Lismore Thistles (1st)
1962Goonellabah Stars (7th)Goonellabah Stars (8th) Lismore Thistles (2nd)
1963Lismore Thistles (1st)Goonellabah Stars (9th) Goonellabah Stars (8th)
1964Richmond Rovers (1st)Goonellabah Stars (10th) Goonellabah Stars (9th)
1965Eastwood United (5th)Eastwood United (4th) Richmond Rovers (1st)
1966Eastwood United (6th)Lismore Thistles No 1 (2nd) Eastwood United (3rd)
1967Eastwood United (7th)Lismore Thistles White (3rd) Eastwood United (4th)
1968Italo Stars (1st)Lismore Thistles Civics (4th) Eastwood United (5th)
1969Italo Stars (2nd)Eastwood United (5th) Eastwood United (6th)
1970Lismore Thistles (2nd)Eastwood United (6th) Lismore Thistles (3rd)
1971Lismore Thistles (3rd)Eastwood United (7th) Lismore Thistles BLismore Thistles BEastwood United (7th)
1972Lismore Thistles (4th)Italo Stars (1st) Italo StarsLismore Thistles ColtsEastwood United (8th)
1973Lismore Thistles (5th)Lismore Thistles (5th) Lismore ThistlesItalo Stars (1st)
1974Lismore Thistles (6th)Italo Stars (2nd) NimbinCollege of Advanced EducationItalo Stars (2nd)
1975Richmond Rovers (2nd)Richmond Rovers (1st) Richmond RoversItalo Stars (3rd)
1976Lismore Thistles (7th)Italo Stars (3rd) Eastwood CityLismore Thistles CivicsItalo Stars (4th)
1977Italo Stars (3rd)Italo Stars (4th) (Undefeated) Lismore Thistles CivicsLismore Thistles CivicsItalo Stars (5th)
1978Italo Stars (4th)Italo Stars (5th) Lismore Thistles CivicsLismore Thistles CivicsItalo Stars (6th)
1979Italo Stars (5th)Eastwood United (8th) South LismoreBallinaItalo Stars (7th)
1980Italo Stars (6th)Lismore Thistles (6th) CasinoLismore ThistlesItalo Stars (8th)
1981Italo Stars (7th)Eastwood United (9th) NimbinLismore Thistles CivicsItalo Stars (9th)Terry Woods (Lismore Thistles)
1982Lismore Thistles (8th)Eastwood United (10th) NimbinCasinoEastwood United (9th)Tony Roder (Lismore Thistles)
1983Eastwood United (8th)Goonellabah (1st) BangalowBangalowGoonellabah (1st)Ken McPherson (Eastwood United)
1984Eastwood United (9th)Souths Stars United (1st) DungarubbaDungarubbaSouths Stars United (1st)Brett Towner (South Lismore)Kevin Wilson (South Stars United)
1985 Lismore Thistles (9th) Lismore Thistles (7th) (Undefeated) Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education South Stars United (2nd) Glenn Weir (Alstonvilla) Jeff Edwards (Lismore Thistles)
1986 Richmond Rovers (3rd) Richmond Rovers (2nd) Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education Italo Stars (10th)
1987 Richmond Rovers (4th) Lismore Thistles (8th) Richmond Rovers Lismore Thistles Italo Stars (11th) Steve Morrissey (Lismore Thistles)
1988 Italo Stars (8th) Italo Stars (6th) Maclean Lismore Thistles Lismore Thistles (4th) Brett Towner (South Lismore)
1989 Lismore Workers (10th) Lismore Workers (11th) Goonellabah Goonellabah Italo Stars (12th) Tony Perkins (Richmond Rovers) Steve Fredericks (Lismore Workers)
1990 Lismore Workers (11th) Lismore Workers (12th) Lennox Head Lennox Head Lismore Workers (10th) Greg Piper (South Lismore)
1991 Lismore Thistles (10th) & Richmond Rovers (5th)

(joint Champions)

Lismore Thistles (9th) Brunswick Valley Brunswick Valley Lismore Workers (11th) Steve Morrissey (Lismore Thistles) Steve Morrissey (Lismore Thistles)
1992 Lismore Thistles (11th) Lismore Thistles (10th) Maclean Ballina Italo Stars (13th) Paul Wiltshire (Lismore Workers) Brett Towner (South Lismore) & Ian Hutchinson (Lismore Thistles) – 13 goals
1993 South Lismore (1st) South Lismore (1st) Tintenbar Bangalow Lismore Workers (12th) Sam Tancred (Lismore Workers) Brett Towner (South Lismore)
1994 Goonellabah (1st) Goonellabah (2nd) Grafton Grafton Lismore Workers (13th) Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles) (1st) Jim Phillips (Goonellabah) – 13 goals
1995 Goonellabah (2nd) Goonellabah (3rd) Bangalow Nimbin Headers Lismore Workers (14th) Matthew Bath (Goonellabah) Matthew Bath (Goonellabah) – 24 goals
1996 Richmond Rovers (6th) Lismore Workers (13th) Italo Stars Italo Stars Lismore Workers (15th) Brett Towner (South Lismore) Matthew Olley (Goonellabah) – 31 goals
1997 Casino (2nd) Lismore Workers (14th) Alstonville Brunswick Valley Lismore Thistles (5th) Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles) (2nd) Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles) & Paul Schaefer (Italo Stars) – 16 goals
1998 Richmond Rovers (7th) Goonellabah (4th) Woodburn Bangalow Lismore Workers (16th) Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles) (3rd) Nathan Scully (Casino) & Matthew Lampard (Goonellabah) – ?
1999 Richmond Rovers (8th) Maclean (1st) Woodburn Bangalow Lismore Workers (17th) Troy Percival (Ballina) Tim Sheridan (Richmond Rovers) – 17 goals
2000[185] Italo Stars (9th) Italo Stars (7th) Alstonville Alstonville Richmond Rovers (2nd) Daniel Fung (Maclean) Daniel Fung (Maclean) – 16 goals
2001[185] Maclean (1st) Maclean (2nd) Richmond Rovers Richmond Rovers Lismore Workers (18th) Lucas Wagland (Ballina) Daniel Fung (Maclean) – 24 goals
2002 Richmond Rovers (9th) Italo Stars (8th) Bangalow Bangalow Italo Stars (14th) David Betteridge (Ballina) Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars)
2003 Italo Stars (10th) Italo Stars (9th) Lennox Head Bangalow Byron Bay (1st) Jim Harris (Maclean) Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars) & Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers)
2004 Lismore Workers (12th) Richmond Rovers (3rd) Goonellabah Goonellabah Byron Bay (2nd) Anthony Alvos (1st, Lismore Workers) Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers)
2005[152] Byron Bay (1st) Goonellabah (5th) Lennox Head Lennox Head Ballina (1st) Aaron Richter-Steers (Byron Bay) Peter O'Neill (Goonellabah) – 23 goals
2006 Byron Bay (2nd) Byron Bay (1st) Burringbar Burringbar Goonellabah (2nd) Ben Andrews (Goonellabah) Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head) & Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers)
2007 Richmond Rovers (10th) Richmond Rovers (4th) Tweed Heads Lismore Thistles Byron Bay (3rd) Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers) Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head) & Jordy Campbell (Byron Bay) – 18 goals
2008[154] Richmond Rovers (11th) Richmond Rovers (5th) Alstonville South Lismore Richmond Rovers (3rd) Ben Andrews (Lennox Head) & Anthony Alvos (2nd, Lismore Workers) Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers) Lismore Thistles (1st)
2009[156] Richmond Rovers (12th) Richmond Rovers (6th) Pottsville Pottsville Richmond Rovers (4th) Darren Beardow (4th, Lismore Thistles) & Anthony Alvos (3rd, Lismore Workers) Max Latimer (Italo Stars) & Jordy Campbell (Byron Bay) – 16 goals Alstonville (1st)
2010[159] Richmond Rovers (13th) Goonellabah (6th) Lennox Head Casino Goonellabah (3rd) Dave Annetts (Goonellabah) Dave Annetts (Goonellabah) – 23 goals Byron Bay (1st)
2011 Goonellabah (3rd) Richmond Rovers (7th) Bangalow Lennox Head Goonellabah (4th) Matthew Olley (Richmond Rovers) Matthew Olley (Richmond Rovers) Byron Bay (2nd)
2012 Lismore Workers (13th) Richmond Rovers (8th) Bangalow Bangalow Lismore Workers (19th) Martin Kelleher (Lismore Workers) Martin Kelleher (Lismore Workers) – 18 goals Byron Bay (3rd)
2013 Byron Bay (3rd) Lismore Thistles (11th) Ballina Ballina Lismore Thistles (6th) Dean Casey (Casino) Sebastien Bell (Byron Bay) – 28 goals Richmond Rovers (1st)
2014[186][187] Richmond Rovers (14th) Byron Bay (2nd) Casino Casino Lismore Thistles (7th) Jonathon See (1st, Richmond Rovers) Jonathon See (1st, Richmond Rovers) – 28 goals Lennox Head (1st)
2015 Richmond Rovers (15th) Byron Bay (3rd) Suffolk Park Italo Stars Lennox Head (1st) Byron Milne (Lennox Head) Byron Milne (Lennox Head) Lennox Head (2nd)
2016 Bangalow (1st) Goonellabah (7th) Ballina Suffolk Park Richmond Rovers (5th) Joel Rudgley (Bangalow) Aaron Walker (Byron Bay) – 23 goals Richmond Rovers (2nd)
2017[188][189] Byron Bay (4th) Byron Bay (4th) South Lismore South Lismore Byron Bay (4th) Kaiden Powell (Goonellabah) Joel Wood (Byron Bay) Byron Bay (4th)
2018[190][112][168]Byron Bay (5th)Richmond Rovers (9th) Shores UnitedBallinaLismore Thistles (8th)Jonathan See (2nd, Richmond Rovers)Jonathan See (2nd, Richmond Rovers)Byron Bay (5th)
2019South Lismore (2nd)Byron Bay (5th)Tintenbar East BallinaItalo StarsBangalow (1st)Patrick Kable (South Lismore)Lisandro Luaces (Byron Bay) – 24 goalsByron Bay (6th)
2020Byron Bay (6th)South Lismore (2nd)Richmond RoversLennox HeadNimbin HeadersBallinaGoonellabah (5th)Diego Vazquez (Byron Bay) – 11 goalsNot played
2021[191][192][193][194]Not playedRichmond Rovers (10th)Not playedRichmond RoversNot playedShores UnitedSouth Lismore (1st)Jye Wilson (Lismore Thistles)Jonathan See (3rd, Richmond Rovers) – 12 goals

Honours – men (summary)

Club ANZAC Cups premierships Cyril Mayo Cups Summer Youth League (SYL) Total Honours (excluding SYL)
Lismore Workers (Eastwood United)19 (9 as Eastwood United)14 (10 as Eastwood United)13 (9 as Eastwood United)-46 (28 as Eastwood United)
Italo Stars14910-33
Lismore Thistles81111130
Richmond Rovers51015230
Goonellabah Stars (defunct)9107-26
Goonellabah573-15
Byron Bay456615
South Lismore122-5
Methodist United (defunct)21--3
Casino--2-2
South Stars United (a 2-year merger of Italo Stars & South Lismore, now defunct)21--3
Maclean (joined FFNC in 1986 and departed for Football North Coast in 2008)-21-3
Ballina1---1
Lennox Head1--21
Bangalow1-1-2
North Lismore (defunct)--1-1
Alstonville---1-
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The Treble

Women

The treble (Callan McMillan Shield, premiership and grand final in the same season) has been achieved by 5 clubs on at least 10 occasions (unsure of the complete list due to incomplete records):

Club Season
Lismore Workers2002, 2005
Lennox Head2008
Alstonville2010, 2011, 2012
Bangalow2014, 2015, 2016
Lismore Thistles2018

Men

The treble (ANZAC Cup, premiership and grand final in the same season) has been achieved by 5 clubs on 8 occasions. In 2017, Byron Bay became the first club to win four trophies: the traditional treble plus the Summer Youth League.

Club Season
Goonellabah Stars (defunct)1955, 1960
Italo Stars1977, 1978
Lismore Workers1990
Richmond Rovers2008, 2009
Byron Bay2017

Awards

2019 awards [195]

Player of the Year

  • Women (Premier Division) – Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Patrick Kable (South Lismore)

Golden Boot

  • Women (Premier Division) – Olivia Collins (Lismore Thistles) – 17 goals
  • Women (Open) – Catherine North (Uki) – 31 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Lisandro Luaces (Byron Bay) – 24 goals
  • Men (Open) – Glen Godbee (Shores United) – 33 goals

Women's Premier Team of the Year

  • 1 Arky Ryall (Lismore Thistles)
  • 2 Violet Innes (Byron Bay)
  • 3 Brittney Webster (Alstonville)
  • 4 Natalia Brooker (Lismore Thistles)
  • 5 Maddie Green (Byron Bay)
  • 6 Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head)
  • 7 Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles)
  • 8 Laura Marlowe (Italo Stars)
  • 9 Jessie Jordan (Alstonville)
  • 10 Lisa Bolt (Alstonville)
  • 11 Olivia Collins (Lismore Thistles)
  • Coach – Thaya Evenden (Lennox Head)

Men's Premier Team of the Year

  • 1 Pierce Essery (Byron Bay)
  • 2 Jeremy Perkins (Richmond Rovers)
  • 3 James Tomlinson (Byron Bay)
  • 4 Shayne Smith (Richmond Rovers)
  • 5 Bobby Bugden (Richmond Rovers)
  • 6 Joel Rudgley (Bangalow)
  • 7 Oscar Stahl (Lismore Thistles)
  • 8 Patrick Kable (South Lismore)
  • 9 Diego Vazquez (Byron Bay)
  • 10 Jye Wilson (Lismore Thistles)
  • 11 Lisandro Luaces (Byron Bay)
  • Coach – Damon Bell (Byron Bay)

Referee of the Year

  • Connor Johnston

Birmingham Dedication to Football Award

  • Wally Edwards (Richmond Rovers)

Club Championship

  • Byron Bay (3rd)

2018 awards[196]

Player of the Year

  • Women (Premier Division) – Keea Parrish (Lismore Thistles)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers)

Golden Boot

  • Women (Premier Division) – Stephanie Foreman (Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley)
  • Women (Open) – Joyce De Wit (Ballina)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men (Open) – Harrison Langford (Lennox Head)

Team of the Year – women's premier

  • Goalkeeper – Karoline Verrall (Lennox Head)
  • Defenders – Thaya Evenden (Lennox Head), Breanna Gatt (Lismore Thistles), Brooke Sheehan (Lennox Head), Brittany Webster (Alstonville)
  • Midfielders – Lisa Bolt (Byron Bay), Zoe Corbett (Byron Bay), Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles), Caitlin Moss (Lismore Thistles)
  • Strikers – Stephanie Foreman (Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley), Keea Parrish (Lismore Thistles)
  • Coach – Paul Albertini (Lismore Thistles)

Team of the Year – Men's Premier

  • Goalkeeper – Chris Jones (Richmond Rovers)
  • Defenders – Patrick Kable (South Lismore), Shayne Smith (Richmond Rovers), James Tomlinson (Byron Bay), Gabe Vidler (Alstonville)
  • Midfielders – Bob Mullenburg (South Lismore), Tom Pitman (Goonellabah), Oscar Stahl (Lismore Thistles), Kurt Walker (Richmond Rovers)
  • Strikers – Jonathan Pierce (Byron Bay), Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers)
  • Coach – Cameron Hyde (South Lismore)

Referee of the Year

  • Anthony Smith (4th)

Birmingham Dedication to Football

  • Brian Breckenridge (Tumbulgum)

Club Championship

  • Alstonville

2017 awards[189]

Player of the Year

  • Women (Premier Division) – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Kaiden Powell (Goonellabah)

Golden Boot

  • Women (Premier Division) – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 19 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Joel Wood (Byron Bay)

Team of the Year

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Karoline Verrall (Lennox Head)
  • Defenders – Erin Huntsman (Alstonville), Claudia Hewitt (Lismore Thistles), Miranda Sochacki (Bangalow), Thaya Evenden (Lennox Head)
  • Midfielders – Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles), Caitlan Moss (Lismore Thistles), Jess Woolfe (Alstonville), Jenna Lees (Lismore Thistles)
  • Strikers – Keea Parrish (Lismore Thistles), Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Coach – Mick Smith (Lennox Head)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Chris Jones (Richmond Rovers)
  • Defenders – James Tomlinson (Byron Bay), Shayne Smith (Richmond Rovers), Daniel Flynn (Richmond Rovers), Jay Keevers (Lismore Workers)
  • Midfielders – Russell Dent (Richmond Rovers), Kaiden Powell (Goonellabah), Sam Shepherd (Byron Bay), Ben Ahern (Byron Bay)
  • Strikers – Aaron Walker (Byron Bay), Dean Casey (Casino)
  • Coach – Damon Bell (Byron Bay)

Referee of the Year

  • Anthony Smith (3rd)

Birmingham Dedication to Football Award

  • Jason Toniello (Lismore Workers)

Club Championship

  • Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley

2016 awards[197]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Men – Joel Rudgley (Bangalow)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women (Premier Division) – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 21 goals
  • Women (Open) – Tara Bayles (Italo Stars) – 33 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Aaron Walker (Byron Bay) – 23 goals
  • Men (Open) – Adam Church (Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley) – 30 goals

FFNC premiership Team of the Year

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Karoline Verral (Lennox Head)
  • Defenders – Karina Young (Lismore Thistles), Isabelle Braly (Bangalow), Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Claudia Hewitt (Lismore Thistles)
  • Midfielders – Elsa Mangan (Lismore Thistles), Laani Winkler-Harding (Bangalow), Emily McCann (Alstonville)
  • Strikers – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow), Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow), Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head)
  • Coach – Mick Smith (Lennox Head)

Men

  • Joel Rudgley, Josh Cole, Sam Ireland (Bangalow)
  • James Tomlinson (Byron Bay)
  • Brad Robertson, Matt Graham, Kurt Stephens (Goonellabah)
  • Jay Keevers (Lismore Workers)
  • Shane Smith, Russell Dent, Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers)

Referee of the Year (The Glen Gibbs Trophy)

  • Anthony Smith (2nd)

Birmingham Dedication to Football Award

  • The Hanigan Family (Bangalow)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers (12th)

2015 awards

Player of the Year (Premier Division)

  • Women – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow)
  • Men – Byron Milne (Lennox Head)

Golden Boot

  • Women (Premier Division) – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 40 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Byron Milne (Lennox Head)

Teams of the Year (Premier Division)

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Simone Stroet (Bangalow)
  • Defenders – Bree Minikin (Lennox Head), Isabele Braly (Bangalow), Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Jess Woolf (Alstonville)
  • Midfielders – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow), Elsa Mangan (Lismore Workers), Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head)
  • Strikers – Keea Parrish (Lismore Workers), Emily McCann (Alstonville), Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow)
  • Coach – Mick Smith (Lennox Head)

Men

Referee of the Year

  • Anthony Smith (1st)

Birmingham Dedication to Football Award

  • Matthew Wiltshire (Alstonville)

Club Championship

  • Byron Bay

2014 awards[187]

Player of the Year (Premier Division)

  • Women – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow)
  • Men – Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women (Premier Division) – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 40 goals
  • Women (Open) – Stephanie Foreman (Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley) – 54 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers) – 28 goals
  • Men (Open) – Sam Tomlinson (Shores United) & Eduardo Divanna (Eureka) – 28 goals

Teams of the Year

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Georgia Spencer (Alstonville)
  • Defenders – Tanika Hand (Bangalow), Karina Young (Lismore Thisltes), Sarah Duley (Lennox Head), Laura St Ruth (Lismore Workers)
  • Midfielders – Jessica Woolfe (Alstonville), Elsa Mangan (Lismore Workers), Rose Argent (Bangalow)
  • Strikers – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow), Serena Mangan (Lismore Workers), Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Coach – Luke McWaide (Lismore Workers)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Brad Robertson (Lismore Thistles)
  • Defenders – Eamon Banks (Alstonville), Jay Keevers (Lismore Workers), Max Hospers (Lismore Thistles), Shaun Packham (Byron Bay)
  • Midfielders – Kurt Walker (Lismore Workers), Russell Dent (Richmond Rovers), Connor Cannon (Byron Bay)
  • Strikers – Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers), Kazi Tsukamoto (Byron Bay), Liam Giles (Alstonville)
  • Coach – Brian Bugden (Richmond Rovers)

Referee of the Year

  • Stuart Bradley

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer Award

  • Glenn Rose (Kyogle)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers (11th)

2013 awards[165]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow)
  • Men – Dean Casey (Casino)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women (Premier League) – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 28 goals
  • Women (Open) – Tiaharna Close (Casino) – 34 goals
  • Men (Premier League) – Sebastian Bell (Byron Bay) – 28 goals
  • Men (Open) – Gou Brummel Huis (Bangalow) – 34 goals

Teams of the Year

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Karoline Verrall (Richmond Rovers)
  • Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Hannah Sheehan (Alstonville), Sarah Flower (Richmond Rovers), Georgia Keen (Alstonville), Jenna Lees (Lismore Thistles), Isabelle Pratt (Lismore Workers), Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville), Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow), Abbie Heffernan (Richmond Rovers), Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Coach – Paul Hanigan (Bangalow)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Brad Robertson (Lismore Thistles)
  • Eamon Banks (Alstonville), Max Toovey (Lismore Thistles), Max Hospers (Lismore Thistles), Shaun Packham (Byron Bay), Kurt Walker (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Joel Rudgley (Bangalow), Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers), Dean Casey (Casino), Sebastian Bell (Byron Bay)
  • Coach – Paul Parmenter (Lismore Thistles)

Referee of the Year

  • Jared Seiffert

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer

  • Rob Sheehan (Alstonville)

Club Championship

  • Lismore Thistles

2012 awards[162]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Men – Martin Kelleher (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women (Premier Division) – Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow) – 23 goals
  • Women (Open) – Tiaharna Close (Casino) – 37 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Martin Kelleher (Lismore Workers) – 18 goals
  • Men (Open) – Phil Courtney (Nimbin Headers) – 39 goals

Team of the Year

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Sophie Thomson (Ballina)
  • Jade Bianchetti (Bangalow), Kendall Brazendale (Lennox Head), Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville), Ellie Fryer (Alstonville), Abbie Heffernan (Richmond Rovers), Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow), Georgia Keen (Alstonville), Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Laani Winkler-Harding (Lismore Thistles), Kim Wraight (Lismore Thistles)
  • Coach – David Weaver (Ballina)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Bryce Walley (Casino)
  • Eamon Banks (Alstonville), Richard Hanna (Alstonville), Max Hospers (Lismore Thistles), Martin Kelleher (Lismore Workers), Luke McWaide (Richmond Rovers), Wayne Mortimer (Lismore Workers), Baithok Ring (Goonellabah), Sam Robson (Byron Bay), Joel Saye (Richmond Rovers), Kurt Walker (Lismore Workers)
  • Coach – Troy Taylor (Alstonville)

Referee of the Year

  • Stuart Bradley

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer

  • Paul Albertini (Lismore Thistles)

Club Championship

  • Goonellabah

2011 awards[160]

Player of the Year (Premier Division)

  • Women – Abbie Heffernan (Richmond Rovers) & Teneille Shaw (Bangalow)
  • Men – Matt Olley (Richmond Rovers)

Golden Boot Award (Premier Division)

  • Women – Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville) & Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) – 25 goals
  • Men – Matt Olley (Richmond Rovers)

Team of the Year (Premier Division)

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Sophie Thompson (Byron Bay)
  • Defenders – Tenielle Shaw (Bangalow), Ellie Fryer (Alstonville), Maria Wilson (Lismore Workers)
  • Midfielders – Sarah Flower (Richmond Rovers), Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Elsa Mangan (Alstonville), Deanna Thomson (Bangalow)
  • Strikers – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow), Abbie Heffernan (Richmond Rovers), Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville), Tegan Blanch (Richmond Rovers)
  • Coach – Rob Sheehan (Alstonville)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Lucas Wagland (Ballina)
  • Defenders – Max Hospers (Lismore Thistles), Mitchell Flower (Richmond Rovers), Joel Saye (Richmond Rovers)
  • Midfielders – Dave Lonie (Pottsville), Kurt Walker (Lismore Workers), Ian Mcgregor (Richmond Rovers), Matt Dorigo (Goonellabah)
  • Strikers – Kazuhiro Tsukamoto (Byron Bay), Wayne Mortimer (Casino), Matt Olley (Richmond Rovers)
  • Coach – Scott Collis (Lismore Workers)

Referee of the Year

  • Luke Mackney (3rd)

Club Championship

  • Bangalow

2010 awards[159][158]

Player of the Year

  • Women (1st Division) – Sarah Flower (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Dave Annetts (Goonellabah)

Golden Boot

  • Women (1st Division) – Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville) – 28 goals
  • Women (Open) – Tiaharna Close (Casino) – 43 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Dave Annetts (Goonellabah) – 23 goals
  • Men (Open) – Steven Clifford (Ballina) – 25 goals

Teams of the Year

Women

  • 1. Tegan Blanch (Richmond Rovers), 2. Christy Hopley (Bangalow), 3. Renee Cowan (Lismore Workers), 4. Laura St Ruth (Lismore Workers), 5. Josie Bancroft (Lismore Workers), 6. Ellie Fryer (Alstonville), 7. Ruby Edwards (Alstonville), 8. Sarah Flower (Richmond Rovers), 9. Chloe Dunsmore (Bangalow), 10. Chelsea Coleman (Alstonville), 11. Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow)
  • Coach of the Year – Corey Loft (Lismore Workers)

Men

  • 1. Brad Robertson (Goonellabah), 2. Mitchell Flower (Richmond Rovers), 3. Dane Seymour (Ballina), 4. Dylan Rippon (Goonellabah), 5. Paul Pomroy (Goonellabah), 6. Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), 7. Daniel Baxter-Wright (Alstonville), 8. Aaron Heffernan (Richmond Rovers), 9. Jonathon See (Richmond Rovers), 10. Dave Annetts (Goonellabah), 11. Dave Lonie (Pottsville)
  • Coach of the Year – Dave Lonie (Pottsville)

Referee of the Year

  • Adam Coupe

Birmingham Dedication to Football

  • Steve Towner (South Lismore)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers (10th)

2009 awards[155][198]

Player of the Year

  • Women (1st Division) – Martene Wallace (Italo Stars)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Darren Beardow (4th) (Lismore Thistles) & Anthony Alvos (3rd) (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot

  • Women (1st Division) – Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow) & Martene Wallace (Italo Stars) – 23 goals
  • Women (Open) – Alexandra Kennedy (Ballina) – 21 goals
  • Men (Premier Division) – Max Latimer (Italo Stars) & Jordy Campbell (Byron Bay) – 16 goals
  • Men (Open) – Dean Treveton (Brunswick Valley) – 24 goals

Teams of the Year

Women

  • Tegan Blanch (Richmond Rovers), Whitney McNall (Richmond Rovers), Jessica Grissell (Woodburn), Tennielle Shaw (Bangalow), Sarah Flower (Richmond Rovers), Martene Wallace (Italo Stars), Renae Cowan (Lismore Workers), Brooke Sheehan (Alstonville), Hollie Jarrett (Bangalow), Rose Argent (Bangalow), Teonie Rushton (Richmond Rovers)
  • Coach of the Year – Joel Rudgley (Bangalow)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Andrew Marshall (Richmond Rovers)
  • Joel Saye (Richmond Rovers), Dane Seymour (Ballina), Daniel Morrow (Goonellabah), Clint Willoughby (Italo Stars), Russell Dent (Richmond Rovers), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Ben Casagrande (Richmond Rovers), Mark Rosenstein (Goonellabah), Max Latimer (Italo Stars), Jordy Campbell (Byron Bay)
  • Coach of the Year – Paul Ianna (Lismore Workers)

Referee of the Year

  • Luke Mackney (2nd)

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer Award

  • Brenda Zakaras (Lennox Head) & Frank Scott (Alstonville)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers (9th)

2008 awards[154]

Player of the Year

  • Women (1st Division) – Shelley West-Watts (Lismore Thistles)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Ben Andrews (Lennox Head) & Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot

  • Women (1st Division) – Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head)
  • Women (Open) – Naomi Dean (Bangalow)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men (Open) – Michael Ravenscroft (Goonellabah)

Teams of the Year

Women

  • Whitney McNall, Angela Penfound (Richmond Rovers), Thaya Evenden, Sophie Towner, Amanda Brett, Abigail Allardyce (Lennox Head), Brooke Sheehan, Courtney Nelson (Alstonville), Jane DeConti, Teonie Rushton (Italo Stars), Shelley West-Watts (Lismore Thistles)
  • Women's Coach of the Year – John De Conti (Italo Stars)

Men

  • Nathan Wilson (Pottsville), Dane Seymour, Dave Betterridge, Shannon Maciejewski (Ballina), Joel Saye, Mitchell Flower (Richmond Rovers), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Bill Latimer (Italo Stars), Mark Rosenstein (Goonellabah), Ben Andrews (Lennox Head), Tom Boland (Lismore Thistles)
  • Men's Coach of the Year – Ken MacPherson (Lismore Thistles)

Referee of the Year

  • Tanya De Boer

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer

  • Carlo Borra (Richmond Rovers) & the Lee family (Pottsville)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

2007 awards

Player of the Year

  • Women – Gypsy Hechtl (Lismore Workers)
  • Men – Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women – Abigail Allardyce (Lennox Head) – 36 goals
  • Men – Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head) & Jordy Campbell (Byron Bay) – 18 goals

Team of the Year (Premier Division)

Women

  • Goalkeeper – Jessica Rasso (Burringbar)
  • Defenders – Sharde Pohatu (Burringbar), Laura Cahill (Burringbar), Fallon Campbell (Richmond Rovers), Thaya Evenden (Lennox Head)
  • Midfielders – Gypsy Hechtl (Lismore Workers), Amanda Brett (Lennox Head), Sophie Towner (Lennox Head), Martene Wallace (Lennox Head)
  • Strikers – Samantha Walsh (Tumbulgum), Abigail Allardyce (Lennox Head)
  • Coach – Damion Davis (Lennox Head)

Men

  • Goalkeeper – Alex Pratt (Bangalow)
  • Defenders – Joel Saye (Richmond Rovers), Scott Coster (Richmond Rovers), Shaun Packham (Byron Bay), Mike Raeburn (Lennox Head)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Joel Rudgley (Bangalow), Jonathan Pierce (Byron Bay), Ben Casagrande (Richmond Rovers)
  • Strikers – Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers), Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head)
  • Coach – Brendan Logan (Goonellabah) & Damon Bell (Bangalow)

Referee of the Year

  • Luke Mackney (1st)

Club Championship

2006 awards

Player of the Year

  • Women – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Ben Andrews (Goonellabah)

Golden Boot

  • Women (1st Division) – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head) & Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers)

Premier Division Team of the Year (Women)

  • Goalkeeper – Jaqueline Leuthi (Goonellabah)
  • Defenders – Tanika Hand (Byron Bay), Renee Cowan (Lismore Workers), Thaya Evenden (Goonellabah), Whitney McNall (Richmond Rovers)
  • Midfielders – Kim Wraight (Lismore Workers), Felicity Kerslake (Goonellabah), Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Strikers – Hayley McAnelly (Richmond Rovers), Jenna Gollan (Lismore Workers), Rose Argent (Byron Bay)

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Kai Connell (Byron Bay)
  • Defenders – Aaron Richter-Steers (Byron Bay), Mike Raeburn (Lennox Head), Russell Dent (Richmond Rovers), AAron Heffernan (Richmond Rovers)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Richmond Rovers), Shaun Packham (Byron Bay), Erris Dufficy (Maclean)
  • Strikers – Ben Andrews (Goonellabah), Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers), Paul Kirkland (Lennox Head)
  • Premier Division Coach of the Year – Peter Ware (Byron Bay) & Steve O'Sullivan (Maclean)

Referee of the Year

  • Leigh McMaster

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

2005 awards[152]

Player of the Year

  • Women (1st Division) – Renee McIntosh (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Aaron Richter-Steers (Byron Bay)

Golden Boot

  • Women (1st Division) – Renee McIntosh (Richmond Rovers) – 28 goals
  • Women (Open) – Tracy Want (Lismore Thistles) & Courtney Nelson (Alstonville)
  • Men (Premier Division) – Peter O'Neill (Goonellabah) – 23 goals
  • Men (Open) – Matthew Flaherty (Woodburn)

Premier Division Team of the Year

  • Goalkeeper – Brett Chaplin (Goonellabah)
  • Defenders – Aaron Richter-Steers (Byron Bay), Russell Dent (Richmond Rovers), Damien Keevers (Lismore Workers), Stewart Coughran (Casino)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Kevin Crofton (Maclean)
  • Strikers – Peter O'Neill (Goonellabah), Ben Andrews (Goonellabah), Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars)
  • Coach – Peter Ware (Byron Bay)

Referee of the Year

  • Glenn Gibbs (3rd)

Birmingham Dedication to Soccer Award

  • Nick Rudgley (Bangalow)

Club Championship

  • Alstonville

2004 awards[199]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Felicity Kerslake (Southern Cross University)
  • Men – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Women – Rose Argent (Byron Bay)
  • Men – Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers)

Team of the Year

Men (Premier Division)

  • Goalkeeper – Lucas Wagland (Ballina)
  • Defenders – Shaun Packham (Byron Bay), Anthony Nind (Lismore Thistles), Tim Sheridan (Richmond Rovers)
  • Midfielders – Christian Watson (Ballina), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Damien Keevers (Lismore Workers), Kevin Crofton (Maclean)
  • Strikers – Tom Guttormsen (Lismore Workers), Wayne Mortimer (Casino), Adam Bostock (Byron Bay)
  • Coach – Peter Rologas (Bangalow)

Referee of the Year

  • Glen Gibbs (2nd)

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

2003 awards[200]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Katie Parker (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Jim Harris (Maclean)

Golden Boot

  • Women – Katie Parker (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars) & Troy Matthews (Richmond Rovers)

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Brett Chaplin (Lismore Thistles)
  • Defenders – Anthony Nind (Lismore Thistles), Ben Haigh (Alstonville), Rowan Walker (Alstonville)
  • Midfielders – Jim Harris (Maclean), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Brett Lane (Richmond Rovers), Clint Willoughby (Italo Stars), Kevin Crofton (Maclean)
  • Strikers – Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars), Jed Wright (Byron Bay)
  • Premier Division Coach of the Year – Stuart Harris (Italo Stars) & Dennis Dalcin (Casino Cobras)

Referee of the Year

  • Clive Owen

Club Championship

  • Lennox Head

2002 awards[201]

Player of the Year

  • Women – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – David Betteridge (Ballina)

Golden Boot

  • Women – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars)

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Lucas Wagland (Ballina)
  • Defenders – David Betteridge (Ballina), Luke McAnelly (Richmond Rovers),
  • Midfielders – Kevin Crofton (Maclean), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers),
  • Strikers – Wayne Mortimer (Italo Stars),
  • Reserves – Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Brett Chaplin (Lismore Thistles), Tim Casagrande (Italo Stars), Craig Wiblen (Italo Stars)
  • Coaches – Graham Bird (Byron Bay) & John Percival (Ballina)

Referee of the Year

  • Stuart Bradley

Club Championship

  • Byron Bay

2001 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Women – Natalie Anderson (Maclean)

Golden Boot (Premier League)

  • Men – Daniel Fung (Maclean) – 24 goals

Club Championship

  • Italo-Stars (1st)

2000 awards[202]

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Women – Hayley McAnelly (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Daniel Fung (Maclean)

Golden Boot (Premier League)

  • Women – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Men – Daniel Fung (Maclean) – 16 goals

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Scott Collis (Lismore Workers)
  • Defenders – Todd Gava (Italo Stars), Aaron Nugent (Italo Stars), Luke McAnelly (Richmond Rovers), Stewart Coughran (Southern Cross University)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Craig Metcalfe (Italo Stars), Todd Patch (Southern Cross University)
  • Strikers – Wayne Mortimer (Casino), Daniel Fung (Maclean), Tim Sheridan (Richmond Rovers)
  • Coach – Stuart Harris (Italo Stars)

Referee of the Year

  • Lee MacMaster

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

1999 awards

Player of the Year

  • Female – Ashley Wilson (Goonellabah)
  • Male – Troy Percival (Ballina)

Golden Boot Awards

  • Female – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers) –
  • Male – Tim Sheridan (Richmond Rovers) – 17 goals

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Lucas Wagland (Ballina)
  • Defenders – Luke McAnelly (Richmond Rovers), Todd Gava (Italo Stars), Aaron Bylos (Maclean), Jason Collins (Southern Cross University)
  • Midfielders – Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Troy Percival (Ballina), Craig Metcalf (Italo Stars), Kevin Crofton (Maclean)
  • Strikers – Neal Harding (Lismore Thistles), Grant Neilson (Maclean)
  • Coach – Grant Nielson (Maclean)

Referee of the Year

  • Mark Predebon

Dedication to Soccer Award

  • Wal Trainor (Tintenbar)

1998 awards

Player of the Year

  • Female – Natalie Anderson (Maclean)
  • Male – Darren Beardow (3rd) (Lismore Thistles)

Golden Boot

  • Female (1st Division) – Tracy Want (Maclean)
  • Female (Open) – Jenny Bouke (Italo Stars)
  • Male (Premier Division) – Nathan Scully (Casino) & Matthew Lampard (Goonellabah)
  • Male (Open) – Phillip Alley (Alstonville)

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Adam Fittock (Goonellabah)
  • Defenders – Todd Gava (Italo Stars), Jason Toniello (Lismore Workers), Paul Wiltshire (Lismore Workers)
  • Midfielders – Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Damien Keevers (Goonellabah), Greg Huxtable (Goonellabah), Dean Klower (Ballina)
  • Strikers – Matthew Lampard (Goonellabah), Brad Bosworth (Lismore Workers)
  • Coach – John Essex (Italo Stars)

Referee of the Year

  • Dick Nolan

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

1997 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Female – Martene Edwards (Richmond Rovers)
  • Male – Darren Beardow (2nd) (Lismore Thistles)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League (Female) – Cass Thorman (Richmond Rovers) – 23 goals
  • Premier League (Male) – Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles) & Paul Schaefer (Italo Stars) – 16 goals
  • Open (Female) – ?
  • Open (Male) – ?

Premier Division Team of the Year (Men)

  • Goalkeeper – Sterling Collier (Byron Bay)
  • Defenders – Paul Kirkland (Goonellabah), Tony Duncombe (Byron Bay), Todd Gava (Italo Stars), Martin Scott (Lismore Thistles)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Brad Bosworth (Lismore Workers), Damien Keevers (Goonellabah)
  • Strikers – Troy Percival (Lismore Thistles), Wayne Mortimer (Casino)
  • Coach – Jeff Hogan (Casino)

Referee of the Year

  • Dick Nolan

Club Championship

  • Bangalow

1996 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Female – Tracy Want (Maclean)
  • Male – Brett Towner (South Lismore)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League (Female) – Tracy Want (Maclean) – ?
  • Premier League (Male) – Matthew Olley (Goonellabah) – 31 goals
  • Open (Female) – Sheree McGrath (Nimbin United) – ?
  • Open (Male) – Rohan Coe (Casino) – ?

Premier League Team of the Year

  • Goalkeeper – Teja Liebetreu (Nimbin Headers)
  • Defenders – Rod Kirkland (Lismore Thistles), Matthew Walsh (Lismore Workers), Jason Toniello (Lismore Workers), Paul Wiltshire (Lismore Workers)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Brad Bosworth (Lismore Workers), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles), Brett Towner (South Lismore)
  • Strikers – Matthew Olley (Goonellabah), Todd Franks (South Lismore)
  • Coach – Robbie Armbruster (Richmond Rovers)

Referee of the Year

  • Stuart Hase

Life Membership

  • Doug Edwards

Club Championship

  • Richmond Rovers

1995 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Male – Matthew Bath (Goonellabah)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League – Matthew Bath (Goonellabah) – 24 goals
  • Open – Anthony Gaggin (Italo Stars) & Andre Real (Woodburn) – 23 goals

Team of the Year (Premier League)

  • Goalkeeper – Adam Fittock (Goonellabah)
  • Defenders – Matthew Lacey (Goonellabah), Jason Toniello (Lismore Workers), Paul Wilkshire (Lismore Workers), John Newton (Goonellabah)
  • Midfielders – Anthony Alvos (Lismore Workers), Jim Phillips (Goonellabah), Scott Wilson (Goonellabah), Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles)
  • Strikers – Matthew Bath (Goonellabah), Brett Towner (South Lismore)
  • Coach – Renato Cheli (Goonellabah)

Referee of the Year

  • Paul Bartolo

Dedication to Soccer

  • John Armstrong

1994 awards

Player of the Year

  • Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League – Jim Phillips (Goonellabah) – 13 goals
  • Open – Perry LePetit (Alstonville) – 33 goals

Coach of the Year

  • Renato Cheli (Goonellabah)

Referee of the Year

  • Paul Bartolo

Dedication to Soccer

  • Julie Clifford

Club Championship

  • Goonellabah

1993 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Sam Tancred (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League – Brett Towner (South Lismore)
  • Open – James Norris (Tintenbar)

Coach of the Year (Premier League)

  • Renato Cheli (Goonellabah)

Referee of the Year

  • Stuart Hase

Club Championship

  • Bangalow

1992 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Paul Wiltshire (Lismore Workers)

Golden Boot

  • Premier League – Brett Towner (South Lismore) & Ian Hutchison (Lismore Thistles) – 13 goals
  • Open – Stephen Bostock (Alstonville) – 26 goals

Coach of the Year (Premier League)

  • Terry Woods (Lismore Thistles)

Referee of the Year

  • Glenn Gibbs (1st)

Club Championship

  • Ballina

1989 awards

Player of the Year (Premier League)

  • Tony Perkins (Richmond Rovers)

Golden Boot

  • Men (Premier League) – Stephen Fredericks (Italo Stars)
  • Men (Open) – Daniel Parker (Kyogle)

Coach of the Year

  • Ken McPherson (Lismore Workers) & Jeff Hogan (Casino)

Junior Player of the Year

  • Darren Beardow (Lismore Thistles)

1984 awards

Coach of the Year

  • Wayne Ianna (Lismore Workers)

1983 awards

Player of the Year (1st Division) – Coleman Trophy

  • Ken McPherson (Eastwood United)

Coach of the Year

  • Lyle Wheeler (Bangalow)

Referee of the Year

  • Richard Morrissey

1982 awards[203]

Player of the Year – Coleman Trophy & Bert Mullins Prize

  • Tony Roder (Lismore Thistles)

1981 awards[204]

Player of the Year – Coleman Trophy (Inaugural) & George Gooley Award

  • Terry Woods (Lismore Thistles)

Team of the Year

  • Played Inter-Monaro in Lismore in October 1981. Inter-Monaro were a NSW State League side based in Queanbeyan, NSW.
  • Glen Hart, Craig Kennedy, Bruce Harris, John Essex, Terry Woods (Lismore Thistles), Andrew Wilcox, Ian Layzell, Ken McPherson, Noel Fields, Laurie Carwadine, Robby Stevens, Ron Forder, Gordon Bryant, Glen Weir

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