The Ashwood Sports Club is a

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located in the south-eastern suburbs of

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. The club is mostly known for its

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team, which currently plays in the Division 3 of

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. Apart from football, other sports practiced at Ashwood are

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and

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Overview

Ashwood Football Club was formed in 1985 by means of a merger between Burwood and Essex Heights Football Clubs. Ashwood play their home games at Essex Heights Reserve, which is on the border of Ashwood and

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. The club currently has a senior and reserves teams as well as Juniors boys and Girl teams .Young Pies need help to take flight
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Senior premierships

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(2): 1996, 2001

References

External links

Official website

Ashwood Football website
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