Photos by Competition and Team
Preston is a Northern suburb of Melbourne that saw large growth in the 1920s and 1930s and then again in the 1950's when many migrants moved to the area adding to it's diversity and providing the area with a strong soccer team. Originally, the Macedonian Soccer Club but for many years has been known as Preston Lions FC.
Preston joined the VFA in 1903 but was not successful and ended their stint in 1912. But with a population boom and rising success, Preston rejoined the VFA in 1926 as part of the turnoil when Hawthorn, North Melbourne and Footscray left the VFA for the VFL.
After rejoining the VFA Preston were finalist in 6 of their first 10 years but after that found little success and were moved into the VFA Second Divison when it was created in 1961.
The 1960's brought success for the club with two Second Division Premierships in 1963 and 1965, and then, finally, VFA premierships in 1968 and 1969.
The club win a further VFA premierships in 1983–84.
Late in 1885, the Preston and Gowerville Football Clubs merged and the club was briefly known as "Preston and Gowerville". The "Gowerville" name had disappeared a year later and the club regarded the original Preston club formed in 1882 as its forebearer.
Known as the Bullants (from circa 1939)
Colours :
Preston Team Photos
Reference_ Preston Captains
Reference_ Preston Coaches
Reference_ Preston Best and Fairest
Reference_ Preston Leading Goal Kicker
Reference_ Preston Team of the Century (Unofficial)
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Table of contents
Introduction
1950 Argus Badge
Preston is a Northern suburb of Melbourne that saw large growth in the 1920s and 1930s and then again in the 1950's when many migrants moved to the area adding to it's diversity and providing the area with a strong soccer team. Originally, the Macedonian Soccer Club but for many years has been known as Preston Lions FC.
Preston joined the VFA in 1903 but was not successful and ended their stint in 1912. But with a population boom and rising success, Preston rejoined the VFA in 1926 as part of the turnoil when Hawthorn, North Melbourne and Footscray left the VFA for the VFL.
After rejoining the VFA Preston were finalist in 6 of their first 10 years but after that found little success and were moved into the VFA Second Divison when it was created in 1961.
The 1960's brought success for the club with two Second Division Premierships in 1963 and 1965, and then, finally, VFA premierships in 1968 and 1969.
The club win a further VFA premierships in 1983–84.
Club Competition History
| Name | From | To | ||
| Gowerville Football Club 1884? - 1885 | 1884 | 1885 | ||
| Preston Football Club 1882 - 1885 | 1882 | 1885 | ||
| Preston Football Club - V.J.F.A. | 1886 | 1902 | ||
| Preston Football Club - V.F.A. | 1903 | 1911 | ||
| Preston Districts Football Club - V.J.F.A. | 1912 | 1915 | ||
| Preston Football Club - V.J.F.A. | 1916 | 1925 | ||
| Preston Football Club - V.F.A. | 1926 | 1995 | ||
| Preston Knights Football Club | 1996 | 1999 | ||
| Northern Bullants Football Club | 2000 | 2011+ | ||
Late in 1885, the Preston and Gowerville Football Clubs merged and the club was briefly known as "Preston and Gowerville". The "Gowerville" name had disappeared a year later and the club regarded the original Preston club formed in 1882 as its forebearer.
Team Name and Jumpers
Cgwil003 021 Preston - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
Known as the Bullants (from circa 1939)
Colours :
| 1885 - 1902 | Blue with yellow diagonal sash | |||
| 1903-1911 | VFA maroon jumper, hose, navy knicks | |||
| 1912 - 1925 | Red and white per 1926 on | |||
| 1926 - | Broad red stripe with white sides and sleeves. | |||
| Post World War Two - | Guernsey colours changed to all red with a white PFC monogram. | |||
Boyles Team Photos
Other Team Photos
Preston Team Photos
Boyles Player Photos
Lists
1933 Giant League and Association Colours
Reference_ Preston Coaches
Reference_ Preston Best and Fairest
Reference_ Preston Leading Goal Kicker
Reference_ Preston Team of the Century (Unofficial)
Home Grounds
Preston City Oval (Preston)Results during Charles Boyles Work Period 1925-63
For more extensive results (and source data for this table), seehttp://www.thegapchessclub.org.au/vfa/
Memorabilia
Membership Card 1913 - Source: Brian Membrey
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Preston Supporters Badge 1935 - Source: Brian Membrey
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Preston Annual Report 1952
Preston Annual Report 1952 Cover - Source: Private Collection
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Preston Annual Report 1952 pp02-03 - Source: Private Collection
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Preston Annual Report 1952 pp04-05 - Source: Private Collection
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Preston Annual Report 1952 pp18-19 - Source: Private Collection - Photographer Unknown
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External Links
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