Salisbury North Football Club
| Salisbury North | ||
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| Full name | Salisbury North Football Club | |
| Nickname(s) | Hawks | |
| Motto | Perseverance. Diversity. Teamwork. Respect. | |
| 2026 season | ||
| After finals | Premiers (D1) | |
| Home-and-away season | 1st (14W, 4L) | |
| Leading goalkicker | Anthony Hellebaut (41 Goals) | |
| Club details | ||
| Founded | 1954 | |
| Colours | Green Gold | |
| Competition | Adelaide Footy League (Division 1) | |
| Chairman | Simon Warner | |
| Coach | Luke Habel | |
| Captain(s) | Jordan O'Brien | |
| Premierships | 11 | |
| Ground(s) | Salisbury North Oval, Salisbury North | |
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| Other information | ||
| Official website | snfc.com.au | |
Salisbury North Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is an Australian rules football club based in the northern Adelaide suburb of Salisbury North, South Australia. The club currently competes in the Adelaide Footy League and plays its home matches at Salisbury North Oval.
The club was established in 1954 by a group of football enthusiasts living in Salisbury who had moved into South Australian Housing Trust homes in Salisbury North. The club initially competed in the Gawler Football League before transferring to the Central Districts Football Association in 1961. It joined the South Australian Football Association in 1979 and subsequently became a member of the South Australian Amateur Football League, now known as the Adelaide Footy League.[1]
History
Formation and early years
The Salisbury North Football Club was formed in 1954 by local football enthusiasts, including brothers Les and Clarrie Window, Russell Stopp and Jimmy Banks. The club was established during the development of Salisbury North, as residents moved from cabin homes in Salisbury into newly constructed South Australian Housing Trust homes.[1]
During its first season, the club wore jumpers supplied by the South Adelaide Football Club.[1]
Salisbury North initially competed in the Gawler Football League. In 1961, the club transferred to the newly formed Central Districts Football Association.[1]
The club also developed a junior football program, first fielding junior sides in 1961. The junior program subsequently became an important part of the club, producing a number of players who went on to play at SANFL and AFL level.[1]
League changes
Salisbury North joined the South Australian Football Association in 1979. The club subsequently moved between the SAFA and the Northern Metropolitan Football League before the SAFA was disbanded in 1995.[1]
The club became a member of the South Australian Amateur Football League following the 1995 season. The SAAFL was renamed the Adelaide Footy League in 2017.[1]
Club development
The original Salisbury North clubrooms were constructed using wooden packing cases obtained from the General Motors Holden factory. The clubrooms were later replaced by a brick building, which underwent several extensions as the club developed.[1]
The development of Salisbury North Oval was assisted by local businessman and councillor Ron White, who provided equipment to transfer couch grass from the Little Para River.[1]
In 1994, the club was granted a gaming machine licence for 26 machines. The club subsequently undertook a major $1.3 million redevelopment, which was completed in November 1996.[1]
The redevelopment contributed to the transformation of Salisbury North from a suburban football club into a broader sporting and community club.[1]
Premierships
Salisbury North has won eleven A-grade premierships, in addition to numerous lower-grade and junior premierships.[1]
| Year | Competition |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1963 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1965 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1972 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1974 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1975 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1976 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1978 | Central Districts Football Association |
| 1989 | Northern Metropolitan Football League |
| 1990 | Northern Metropolitan Football League |
| 2026 | Adelaide Footy League (Division 1) |
The Northern Metropolitan Football League records Salisbury North as winning ten premierships during its periods in the competition, including premierships in 1961, 1963, 1965, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1989 and 1990. Additionally Salisbury North won their first Adelaide Footy League premiership in 2026 in division 1.
Players who reached SANFL or AFL level
Salisbury North has produced a number of players who went on to play at higher levels of Australian rules football. The club's published history lists the following players as having played junior football at the club or represented Salisbury North before being selected by SANFL or AFL clubs:[1]
- Gavin Wanganeen
- Michael O'Loughlin
- Ricky O'Loughlin
- Troy Bond
- Shane Bond
- Daryl Hart
- Isaiah Dudley
- Gary Window
- Spog Wiley
- Sammy Donovan
- Wilbur Wilson
- John Spaans
- Rene Van Dommelle
- Malcolm McGrath
- Jamie Thomas
- Greg Edwards
- Darren Clohessey
- David Buckley
- Callum Hay
- Joe Hay
- Ricky Stoynoff
- Brad Robertson
- Cory Reichert
Club facilities
Salisbury North's home ground is Salisbury North Oval in Salisbury North. The oval is used for senior and junior football, with the club's senior teams conducting training and playing home matches at the ground.[2]
The Salisbury North Football Club also operates a community club incorporating sporting, social and hospitality facilities at 39–41 Bagster Road, Salisbury North.[2]
Community club
The football club has developed into a wider community organisation. The club states that it employs staff and provides financial assistance to other community organisations, while continuing to invest in its facilities.[1]
In 1997, Salisbury North was named Club of the Year. The club subsequently received recognition at the Clubs SA Awards, including awards for Best Bar Environment in 2021 and Best Bar, Best Dining, Best Gaming and Club of the Year in 2024.[2]
Junior football
Salisbury North has maintained a junior football program since first fielding junior sides in 1961. The club's history states that it has produced more than 260 junior footballers in its current junior program.[1]
The junior program has contributed to the development of players who have subsequently played at SANFL and AFL level.
Club records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Nickname | Hawks |
| Home ground | Salisbury North Oval |
| A-grade premierships | 11 |
| First A-grade premiership | 1961 |
| Most recent A-grade premiership | 2026 |
| Junior football established | 1961 |
Notable people
Life members
Salisbury North has awarded life membership to numerous players, administrators and contributors throughout its history. The club's published life members list dates back to 1962 and includes Les B. Window, Jimmy Banks, Gary Young, D. McIntyre, Ron Raphael, Kerry Coutlakis and other long-serving members.[3]
See also
- Adelaide Footy League
- South Australian Football Association (1978–1995)
- Northern Metropolitan Football League
- Australian rules football in South Australia
- List of Australian rules football clubs in South Australia
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 "Club History". Salisbury North Football Club. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About Us". Salisbury North Football Club. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "Club Life Members". Salisbury North Football Club. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
External links
- Salisbury North Football Club official website
- Salisbury North Football Club history
- Salisbury North Football Club senior football
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