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Swan Districts are an Australian rules football club based in Bassendean a suburb east of Perth. They joined the WAFL as it was then known, in 1934, winning 7 out of 18 games in their debut season. However, a "Swans" senior team has existed since 1883, being the second oldest of any code in Western Australia after "Unions",. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... The West Australian Football League (WAFL) (pronounced waffle) is the premier state based Australian rules football league in Western Australia. ... Steel Blue Oval, originally known as Bassendean Oval, is a sports stadium located in Perth, Australia. ... Chris Lewis (born 17 March 1968) is an Australian rules footballer who played over 200 AFL senior games for the West Coast Eagles. ... High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... The Town of Bassendean is a Local Government Area of Western Australia, located in the Perth metropolitan area some seven kilometers east of the CBD. The Town of Bassendean maintains 97 km of roads, and has a population of 13,362. ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... The West Australian Football League (WAFL) (pronounced waffle) is the premier state based Australian rules football league in Western Australia. ... Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 15 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $100,900 (4th) - Product per capita $50,355/person...

After finishing last in 1960, Swan Districts appointed Haydn Bunton Junior as senior coach in early 1961, this saw the Swans win their first flag in 1961, with two more following in 1962 and 1963. Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A bloodied Haydn Bunton Junior celebrates Swan Districts first Grand Final win, in 1961. ...

John Todd, who took the coaching reins at Bassendean in 1977, brought with him a new winning culture, one which would emulate that of the Haydn Bunton era. By the 1980s, the Swans became the dominant side in the WAFL, winning three straight flags in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and a further flag in 1990 after his stint as coach with the West Coast Eagles. John Todd is the name of: John Todd (b. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ...

Sandover Medallists: George Krepp 1935, Jack Davies 1944, Haydn Bunton Junior 1962, Bill Walker 1965-1967 & 1970, Phil Narkle 1982, Mick Grasso 1990, Jeremy Wasley 1996, Shane Beros 2003. A bloodied Haydn Bunton Junior celebrates Swan Districts first Grand Final win, in 1961. ... Bill Walker is the name of: Bill Walker (politician), UK Conservative Party MP Bill Walker (Atlanta, Canada), Canadian Liberal Party politician Bill Walker (football player), Australian Rules football Bill Walker (baseball) (-1966) Bill Walker (television host) See also: William Walker This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that... Phil Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Saint Kilda Football Club and West Coast Eagles Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the mid-late 1970s and early 1990s. ...

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WANFL/WAFL Premierships: 1961-62-63, 1982-83-84, 1990 The West Australian Football League (WAFL) (pronounced waffle) is the premier state based Australian rules football league in Western Australia. ...

Record Home Attendance: 22,350 v West Perth, 19th May 1980 The West Perth Falcons are an Australian Rules Football club in the West Australian Football League. ...

League premiership teams

1961 Finals Swan Districts lost the second semi final to East Perth, then beat Subiaco in the Preliminary Final to win through to the Grand Final

1962 Finals Swan Districts defeat East Fremantle in the second semi final. Joe Lawson is the writer and creator of Geicos Cavemen commercials and TV series. ... Anthony Tony Nesbit is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Ken Bagley ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1958-1970. ... John Turnbull is a pop and rock guitarist/vocalist (born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on August 27, 1950) Some of the bands he played in are: Skip Bifferty, The Chosen Few, Loving Awareness, Glencoe, Nick Lowe, Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys, Eurythmics, Talk Talk, London Beat, Paul Young... Bill Walker is the name of: Bill Walker (politician), UK Conservative Party MP Bill Walker (Atlanta, Canada), Canadian Liberal Party politician Bill Walker (football player), Australian Rules football Bill Walker (baseball) (-1966) Bill Walker (television host) See also: William Walker This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that... Keith Nichol Slater (Born March 12, 1936 in Midland, Western Australia) is a former Western Australian and Australian cricketer and WAFL player. ... Fred Castledine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1950s and 1960s. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ...

1962 Grand Final Swan Districts 14.10 (94) defeated East Fremantle 10.16 (76)

1963 Finals Swan Districts defeat East Perth in the first semi final, then Swan Districts defeat Perth in the Preliminary Final Joe Lawson is the writer and creator of Geicos Cavemen commercials and TV series. ... Anthony Tony Nesbit is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Ken Bagley ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1958-1970. ... John Turnbull is a pop and rock guitarist/vocalist (born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on August 27, 1950) Some of the bands he played in are: Skip Bifferty, The Chosen Few, Loving Awareness, Glencoe, Nick Lowe, Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys, Eurythmics, Talk Talk, London Beat, Paul Young... Eric Desmond Gorman is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Bill Walker is the name of: Bill Walker (politician), UK Conservative Party MP Bill Walker (Atlanta, Canada), Canadian Liberal Party politician Bill Walker (football player), Australian Rules football Bill Walker (baseball) (-1966) Bill Walker (television host) See also: William Walker This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that... Keith Nichol Slater (Born March 12, 1936 in Midland, Western Australia) is a former Western Australian and Australian cricketer and WAFL player. ... Fred Castledine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1950s and 1960s. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ...

1963 Grand Final Swan Districts 17.10 (112) defeated East Fremantle 13.12 (90)

1982 Finals Swan Districts defeat Claremont in the second semi final Joe Lawson is the writer and creator of Geicos Cavemen commercials and TV series. ... Anthony Tony Nesbit is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Fred Castledine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1950s and 1960s. ... John Turnbull is a pop and rock guitarist/vocalist (born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on August 27, 1950) Some of the bands he played in are: Skip Bifferty, The Chosen Few, Loving Awareness, Glencoe, Nick Lowe, Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys, Eurythmics, Talk Talk, London Beat, Paul Young... Ken Bagley ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1958-1970. ... Eric Desmond Gorman is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Bill Walker is the name of: Bill Walker (politician), UK Conservative Party MP Bill Walker (Atlanta, Canada), Canadian Liberal Party politician Bill Walker (football player), Australian Rules football Bill Walker (baseball) (-1966) Bill Walker (television host) See also: William Walker This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that... Keith Nichol Slater (Born March 12, 1936 in Midland, Western Australia) is a former Western Australian and Australian cricketer and WAFL player. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ...

1983 Finals Swan Districts defeat East Fremantle in the first semi final, then Swan Districts defeat South Fremantle in Preliminary Final Thomas Cade Tom Mullooly is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Graham Melrose ia a former Australian rules football player regarded as a competitive and skillful rover with particularly accurate foot passing. ... Anthony Tony Solin is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club. ... Phil Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Saint Kilda Football Club and West Coast Eagles Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the mid-late 1970s and early 1990s. ... Leon Baker ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Essendon Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s. ... Bradley John Shine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s and early 1990â€™s. ... Murray Rance (born January 25, 1962 in Kununoppin) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and West Coast in the Australian Football League during the late 1980s. ... Keith Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the 1970s and 1980s. ... Stanley Robert Stan Nowotny ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1969 to 1983. ... Donald Shane Don Holmes is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Ron Boucher is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Jonathon Alfred Jon Fogarty is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Michael John Mike Richardson ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Collingwood Football Club, Essendon Football Club and Brisbane Lions Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club and West Perth Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1970s and early 1990s. ... Donald Leslie Don Langsford is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... John Todd is the name of: John Todd (b. ...

1984 Finals East Fremantle defeat Swan Districts in the second semi final, then Swan Districts defeat Claremont in Preliminary Final Anthony Tony Solin is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club. ... Donald Leslie Don Langsford is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Murray Rance (born January 25, 1962 in Kununoppin) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and West Coast in the Australian Football League during the late 1980s. ... Keith Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the 1970s and 1980s. ... Phil Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Saint Kilda Football Club and West Coast Eagles Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the mid-late 1970s and early 1990s. ... Gerard Neesham (born 11 December 1954) was an Australian rules footballer in the WAFL and VFL as well as coach in the WAFL and AFL. Today he is chief executive of the Clontarf Foundation. ... Donald Shane Don Holmes is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Barry Robert Kimberley is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club and the Perth Football Club. ... Leon Baker ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Essendon Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s. ... Ron Boucher is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Peter David Sartori ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club and the Fitzroy Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the mid to late 1980s and early 1990â€™s. ... Jonathon Alfred Jon Fogarty is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Bradley John Shine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s and early 1990â€™s. ... Stanley Robert Stan Nowotny ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1969 to 1983. ... John Todd is the name of: John Todd (b. ...

1984 Grand Final Swan Districts 20.18 (138) defeated East Fremantle 15.12 (102)

1990 Finals Claremont defeat Swan Districts in the second semi final, then Swan Districts defeat South Fremantle in Preliminary Final Thomas Cade Tom Mullooly is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Donald Leslie Don Langsford is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Murray Rance (born January 25, 1962 in Kununoppin) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and West Coast in the Australian Football League during the late 1980s. ... Anthony Tony Solin is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club. ... Keith Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the 1970s and 1980s. ... Donald Shane Don Holmes is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Peter David Sartori ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club and the Fitzroy Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the mid to late 1980s and early 1990â€™s. ... Bradley John Shine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s and early 1990â€™s. ... Jonathon Alfred Jon Fogarty is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Barry Robert Kimberley is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club and the Perth Football Club. ... Gerard Neesham (born 11 December 1954) was an Australian rules footballer in the WAFL and VFL as well as coach in the WAFL and AFL. Today he is chief executive of the Clontarf Foundation. ... John Todd is the name of: John Todd (b. ...

Team of the Century

Graham Melrose ia a former Australian rules football player regarded as a competitive and skillful rover with particularly accurate foot passing. ... Joe Lawson is the writer and creator of Geicos Cavemen commercials and TV series. ... Stanley Robert Stan Nowotny ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1969 to 1983. ... Fred Castledine ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1950s and 1960s. ... Ken Bagley ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL from 1958-1970. ... Phil Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Saint Kilda Football Club and West Coast Eagles Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the mid-late 1970s and early 1990s. ... Leon Baker ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Essendon Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL throughout the 1980s. ... Peter Manning is a British violinist and conductor. ... Michael John Mike Richardson ia a former Australian rules football player who played for the Collingwood Football Club, Essendon Football Club and Brisbane Lions Football Club in the AFL and Swan Districts Football Club and West Perth Football Club in the WAFL throughout the late 1970s and early 1990s. ... Haydn Bunton Junior (born April 5, 1937 in Melbourne) was a famous player and coach of Australian rules football. ... Ron Boucher is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Keith Nichol Slater (Born March 12, 1936 in Midland, Western Australia) is a former Western Australian and Australian cricketer and WAFL player. ... Anthony Tony Nesbit is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Bill Walker is the name of: Bill Walker (politician), UK Conservative Party MP Bill Walker (Atlanta, Canada), Canadian Liberal Party politician Bill Walker (football player), Australian Rules football Bill Walker (baseball) (-1966) Bill Walker (television host) See also: William Walker This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that... Thomas Cade Tom Mullooly is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Keith Narkle ia a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the WAFL during the 1970s and 1980s. ... Douglas Duggan Anderson is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Donald Leslie Don Langsford is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Donald Shane Don Holmes is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club. ... Bob Beecroft (born January 11, 1952) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL during the late 1970s. ... John Todd is the name of: John Todd (b. ...

Club Song

The Swan Districts club song is apparently nameless. Its lyrics were written by John Watts. John Watts (27 August 1749 - 3 September 1836) was a Representative from New York. ...

Contents

League premiership teams

Team of the Century

Club Song

See also

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