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Eastern Eyre Football League

Last updated on May 29, 2024 at 14:40 pm

Posted on May 20, 2024 at 06:28 am

The Eastern Eyre Football League (EEFL) is an Australian rules football competition based in the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia. It was formed in 1989 from the merger of the Kimba Districts Football League and the County Jervois Football League. The league features several local clubs, which include teams formed from mergers of earlier clubs. It's an affiliated member of the South Australian National Football League, which helps in maintaining high standards of play and organization.

Teams in the League

Here’s a quick look at the current clubs and former clubs in the league. We've put them in tables so you can easily see who they are and their achievements!

Current Clubs:

Colors

Club

Nickname

Origins

Premierships Won

Premiership Years

Blue

Cowell

Cats

Founded 1896

5

1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009

Red & Black

Eastern Ranges

Eagles

Merger of Cleve & Rudall

3

2012, 2013, 2015

Yellow & Black

Kimba Districts

Tigers

Merger of Kimba, Buckleboo & Kelly

13

1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019

Black & White

Ports

Magpies

Merger of Arno Bay & Port Neill

4

2017, 2021, 2022, 2023

Blue & White

Central Eyre United

Storm

Merger of Wudinna and Central Eyre

0

Former Clubs:

Club

Years in Competition

Nickname

EEFL Premierships

Premiership Years

Fate

Cleve

1989–2011

Bombers

8

1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005

Merged with Rudall to form Eastern Ranges

Darke Peak-Waddikee

1989–1996


1

1991

Folded

Rudall

1989–2011

Rams

0

Merged with Cleve to form Eastern Ranges

Recent Season Highlights

The last few years have been super exciting:

  • Ports Magpies have shown great skill, winning the championship in 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

  • Kimba Districts Tigers have been consistently strong, winning several times, including in 2016, 2018, and 2019.

Community Involvement

The EEFL is all about bringing people together. Teams help their towns by hosting fun events, teaching kids to play football, and supporting local causes. It's a great way to make friends and be part of something big!

For more detailed information visit Eastern Eyre Football League Wikipedia Page.


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