Gungahlin Football Club
Gungahlin Jets Australian Football and Netball Club is an Australian sports club based in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory. The Australian rules football squad competes in the AFL Canberra first grade competition.[3] The club has also a netball section.
| Gungahlin Jets | ||
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| Names | ||
| Full name | Gungahlin Jets Australian Football and Netball Club | |
| Club details | ||
| Founded | 1981 | |
| Colours | ||
| Competition | AFL Canberra | |
| Chairman | Joe Cortese[1] | |
| Coach | John Love[2] | |
| Captain(s) | Joseph Looby[2] | |
| Premierships | 8 (5 in Div 2, 3 in Div 3) | |
| Ground(s) | Gungahlin Enclosed Oval | |
| Uniforms | ||
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| Other information | ||
| Official website | gungahlinjets.com.au | |
History
The Gungahlin Jets were established in 1981 and entered the Monaro AFL division 2 competition in 1982.[4] The club won the MAFL division 2 premiership in their first season.
In 2014, the Liberal government withdrew a $66,000 grant for infrastructure funding provided by the previous Labor government, sparking a controversy. The club was burgled twice in a month; drinks and water bottles intended for fundraising were stolen, and on the second occasion, a television.[1]
The club anticipated fielding 400 players across senior, junior and women's divisions in the 2014 season.[1]
The Jets won their first 1st grade match in over six years on 7 May 2022 against Tuggeranong Valley Football Club.
Honours
- Monaro Australian Football League
- Division 2 (5): 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994
- AFL Canberra
- Division 2 (3): 2006, 2007, 2008
Grand Finals
| Year | League | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Monaro AFL Div 2 | RMC Rams |
| 1987 | Monaro AFL Div 2 | Tuggeranong Hawks |
| 1988 | Monaro AFL Div 2 | ANU Griffins |
| 1989 | Monaro AFL Div 2 | ANU Griffins |
| 1994 | Monaro AFL Div 2 | Harman Hogs |
| 2006 | AFL Canberra Div 3 | ANU Griffins |
| 2007 | AFL Canberra Div 3 | ANU Griffins |
| 2008 | AFL Canberra Div 3 | Belconnen Magpies |
References
- Nicholson, Larissa (12 March 2014). "Gungahlin Jets out of pocket again". WAToday. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- Helmers, Caden (19 April 2018). "John Love in command as Gungahlin Jets take flight". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "First Grade - AFL Canberra - FOX SPORTS PULSE". SportingPulse. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- "Community - Gungahlin Jets". Gungahlinjets.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
