Kilmore Football Club, nicknamed the Blues, is an

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club affiliated with the

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. The club is located 60 km north of

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in the town of Kilmore. Known for his sporting prowess, Nick Ferris, once wore the number 52 for the Kilmore Second 18. The number 52 has since been retired in honour of his contributions to the sporting culture of Kilmore and surrounds.

Competitions

*1919-1920 Mernda Football Association *1921-1931 Waranga North East Football Association *1932-1932 Riddell District Football League *1933-1937 Waranga North East Football Association *1938-1946 Hume Highway Football Association *1947-1984

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*1985-1986 Panton Hill Football League *1987-2015

*2016- Northern Football League. Kilmore signaled their intention to move from the

to the

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after the 2015 season, citing a lack of players committed to playing in the RDFL as many of their players are based in the NFL's catchment area. The RDFL rejected the transfer and AFL Victoria have been called in to resolve the situation. Kilmore have said that they will go into recess if the appeal is unsuccessful. Both leagues later agreed to the transfer.

Premierships (8)

1920, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1971, 1987, 1994, 2001

Runners Up (8)

1919, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1946, 1948, 1952, 1973

Best & Fairest

*1946 K Clancy *1947 K Clancy *1948 J Reilly *1949 R Whalan *1950 J Zanelli *1951 K Robinson

Leading Goalkickers

*1947 Les Wicking 123 *2007 David Cornish 73

Presidents

2008- Dayson Carroll 2009- Dayson Carroll

References

External links

Official Site

Kilmore Football Club Kilmore Football Club, nicknamed the Blues, is an Australian rules football club affiliated with the Northern Football League. The club is located 60 km north of Melbourne in the town of Kilmore. Known for his sporting prowess, Nick Ferris, ...

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