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East Ringwood Football Club – Eststablished in 1930 A very proud and passionate football club has been built through the dedication and hard work of many.

History The 30's - Our club is born! In the early thirties it was common to lose by 100 each game, with only one win in the first year, 1930, none in 1931 and three in 1932. 1933 was more encouraging - winning more matches than losing, having a percentage greater than 100% and, for the first time, kicking over 100 points in match against local rivals Ringwood. Following its formation years, East Ringwood started the forties with success and the knowledge that they were a competitive Club and could match it with any team in the League.

The 40's - Our first finals appearence! In 1940, East, for the first time in its history, was eligible to play finals, finishing second on the ladder. They went down to the powerful Croydon team in the 2nd semi-final and lost in the preliminary final to the talented Lilydale combination that eventually went on to win the Grand Final. In 1941, despite the difficulty of fielding a full team due to almost half the players signing up for war service, East finished top of the ladder under the leadership of star centre-half back Alf Whitehouse. They had a solid win against Croydon in the second-semi that, by the way, included the later Richmond players, dynamic twins Keith and Fred Cook and third brother Cecil - all three eventually having great success as captains/coaches of Croydon, East Ringwood and Coldstream teams respectively. East won the flag against old foes Ringwood, which gave supporters a double reason for celebration.

Break for War 1942-45 During the war years many of our young, potential players were kept busy playing for Ringwood's Harmony Club. In 1946, a number our old players settled down and some new recruits such as Roy Delahunty and Ken Hardidge joined up. Ringwood moved over to the Eastern Suburban Football League, and who wouldn't after the last match they played against East in 1941, to join teams like Surrey Hills, Mitcham and Blackburn. East finished second on the ladder but was beaten by Croydon, eventual premiers, in the second-semi and by Bayswater in the preliminary final. In 1947, Roy Cassidy was appointed coach and for the first time, East entered a second eighteen team. Despite some losses early in the season, the East Ringwood side picked up momentum and finished second behind favourites Lilydale They lost the second-semi to Lilydale by 22 points but avenged their defeat by kicking 12 goals to 4 in the grand final against Lilydale. 1948 saw East Ringwood finish fifth, and fourth in 1949 after losing to Croydon in the first semi-final. ERFC - 1953 Triple Premiership (The Cook Era 1950-56) In 1950 two major events happened to East. Firstly they joined the Eastern Suburban Football League, and secondly they appointed Fred Cook as captain and coach. The year was not that successful, with only three wins for the season, but the team become toughened and gradually accepted Cook's coaching methods. Returning to the Croydon-Ferntree Gully League in 1951, East lost only four matches for the season - all to Croydon and Kilsyth - yet finishing second on the ladder. East lost to Kilsyth in the second semi, decimated Ferntree Gully by 11 goals in the preliminary and, unfortunately, couldn't match Kilsyth in the final match of the season. Our reserves turned the tide against Kilsyth and thus began the first of many of their premierships. 1952 was a mirror of the previous year. They finished second to Kilsyth losing to them in the second-semi final, recovering in the preliminary and, despite staging the usual East comeback by doubling their own score in the last quarter, went down by 14 points to the well-deserving Kilsyth. The seconds go two in a row, again against Kilysth, under coach Clarrie Burns and captain George McKemmish. In 1953 continued to grow as a football club winning the Seniors, Reserves and U18 grand finals.

A proud club with a long and great history, we strive for the future with our motto constantly in mind. At senior level we aim to continue the tradition of actively recruiting for success whilst encouraging young local players with one of the largest junior programs in the Eastern Football League – Won best EFL Junior Club 2007. The ERFC aims to play an active role in the community with a strong commitment to its junior development and family atmosphere – providing an environment in which members of the ERFC community, players, parents and supporters can feel welcome and involved.

2002 Premiership The 2002 Grand Final was one that will never be forgotten, and for those there, it was a Grand Final that was unlikely to be repeated. East Burwood took on East Ringwood at Bayswater Oval inn 2002, East Burwood got off to a strong start and lead at ¼ time, E. Burwood 3.4 to E. Ringwood 1.6, the second quarter was a repeat of the first, with East Burwood again dominating, at ½ time East Burwood were 5.6 to East Ringwood 2.10, by this time, most people thought that East Burwood were certainly the 2002 premiers, the third quarter was again dominated by east Burwood, 3/4 time, e. Burwood were 9.9 to East Ringwood 3.12. at this stage, the ribbons for East Burwood were put on the Cup as the Rams were most likely to win. But to everyone’s surprise, the quiet East Ringwood side that hadn’t played well the whole game, put their foot on the accelerator, and booted 10 straight goals, and kept East Burwood to only 2 behinds in the final quarter. The final scores were East Ringwood 13.12.90 def East Burwood 9.11.65, an unforgettable win by the mighty Roos, and there were big celebrations that night. East Ringwood: Q1:1.6 Q2:2.10 Q3:3.12 Q4:13.12 (90) East Burwood: Q1:3.4 Q2:5.6 Q3:9.9 Q4:9.11 (65) Best ERFC: Marcus Buzaglo (Capt), Paul Grayling, Paul McMaster, Kane Fraser, Daniel Young, Daniel Sheers Goals: Adam Douglas 4, Daniel Young 3, Cam Crowley 2, Wade Porter 1, Paul McMaster 1, Luke McCormick 1, Chris Hughson 1 President: Peter Baker Senior Coach: Greg Freemantle Assistant Coaches: Adam Douglas & Andrew Nichol Runner: Nick Biggs Team Manager: Frank Glenn Head Trainer: Warren Gilbert Best & Fairest: Luke McCormick (104 votes) Leading Goal Kicker: Daniel Young (42)

Team Song Out we come, out we come, out we come to play, Just for recreation’s sake, to pass the time away, Heaps of fun, lots of fun, enjoy the game today, East Ringwood boys are hard to beat, When they come out to play. OOOOHHHHH, the roos, the roos, the roos, the roos, the roos, the roos, the roos, The football club is nearly full, But there’ll be room for you, So take a trip to Ringwood East, Before the gates are shut And we’ll be here at the end of the year, Holding the Premiership Cup.

2010 East Ringwood Results

Round 1 (17/4/10): South Croydon vs. East Ringwood Colts (U/18’s)	East Ringwood	30.25.205	def	Sth Croydon	1.3.9, Reserves	East Ringwood	12.19.91	def	Sth Croydon	8.7.55, Seniors	       Sth Croydon	20.19.139	def	East Ringwood	9.12.66.

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