Gungahlin Jets Australian Football and Netball Club is an Australian

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based in

Gungahlin The District of Gungahlin () is one of the original eighteen districts of the Australian Capital Territory used in land administration. The Gungahlin Region is one of fastest growing regions within Australia. The district is subdivided into di ...

, Australian Capital Territory. The

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squad competes in the

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first grade competition. The club has also a

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section.

History

The Gungahlin Jets were established in 1981 and entered the Monaro AFL division 2 competition in 1982. The club won the MAFL division 2 premiership in their first season. In 2014, the

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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. The club anticipated fielding 400 players across senior, junior and women's divisions in the 2014 season. 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 *

** Division 2 (3): 2006, 2007, 2008

Grand Finals

References

External links

* {{AFL Canberra AFL Canberra clubs 1981 establishments in Australia Australian rules football clubs established in 1981