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• (1906-07) Suburban United Football Association
• (1911) Adelaide & Suburban Association
• (1912-15) Adelaide Junior Football Association
• (1918) Imperial Football Association
• (1919) Metropolitan & Suburban Association

• Beck's Reserve (Beck Street, Henley Beach)

• Dark blue with white diagonal slash, long sleeves

The Henley Beach Football Club was formed in around the year of 1906. The club's first home ground was situated within Beck Street and Marlborough Street of Henley Beach when the whole area was open paddocks. It was typically known as Beck's Reserve.

1906 Season

Henley's first known affiliation commenced in the Suburban United Football Association's 1906 season. Other competing teams included Norwood Imperial, Sefton Park, Queenstown and St. Bartholomew.

1907 Season

In 1907 Henley Beach again played in the Suburban United Football Association. A minor round game saw Henley Beach defeat St.Oswald 6.3 (39) to 5.7 (37). Goal kickers were H. Webb with 4 goals and singles to C. Strapps and S. Mack.

The season was a great success as Henley Beach went on to win its first premiership. The match was played against St. Bartholomew at Unley Oval and the final scores were 4.8 (32) to 2.5 (17). Best players on the day were Johns, Edwards, Ralph and Craigie. The umpire of the game was T. King. 1908-1910 Seasons So far no records have been found.

The 1911 season saw Henley Beach affiliated to the "Adelaide & Suburban Association". It was also the season that the SAAFL was established.

The only game record we have for this particular season is a September loss to Prospect Methodists. It was played on the South Parklands and the final scores were 5.6(36) to 1.6(12).

1912-15 Season

In 1912 the club joined the "Adelaide Junior Football Association" which was a reserves type league for the state's highest competition, the SANFL.

A minor round game saw Henley Beach 6.12(42) defeat Torrenside Juniors 4.10 (34). Goal kickers were R. Webb with 2 goals, W. Hosking also with 2 goals, and singles to B. Booker and W. Northey.

It is known that the club remained playing in the Adelaide Junior Football Association until the end of 1915.

1916-17 Season

In 1916, South Australian football was temporarily ceased due to the huge numbers of young men serving in the 1st World War. The SANFL cancelled its season, as did the amateur league. The only games played were in a competition called the Patriotic League. The consequence of Henley Beach Football Club's existence is currently not known.

In 1917 on the 7th of July, a fancy dress football match was held between the married men of Henley & Grange. A parade began from the Lady Galway Clubhouse and Grange jetty which marched towards the oval grounds near Marlborough street, Henley Beach. A band recital led the march and several novel amusements were provided. All proceeds from the great day out were donated to the local Soldier's Fund.

1918 Season

In 1918 Grange, our possible neighbour or possibly us, played in the "Imperial Football Association".

1919 Season

The final year of the decade saw the local team play in the Metropolitan & Suburban Association. It played under the title of 'Grange & Henley Juniors'.

• (1920-22) South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)
• (1923) Did not compete
• (1924-26) West Torrens District Football Association
• (1927-36) South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)

• (1920-35) Grange Oval
• (1936) Park 25 next to Railways

• Red with white 'V', long sleeves

1920 Season

In 1920 the SAAFL competition resumed playing football after a cease of play in 1916 due to World War 1. With a successful application for affiliation, Henley & Grange commenced playing in the amateur league.

In an excellent performance in its first season, Henley & Grange finished second after the minor round games and only percentage denied the minor premiership.

W. Mair was Henley's best performer on the day.

1921-22 Seasons

To be written.

1923 Season

In 1923, after 3 seasons in the SAAFL, the club was unable to field a team.

1924-26 Seasons

A team was re-formed in 1924 to play in the 'West Torrens District Football Association' for the following 3 years.

1927 Season

1929 Season

1930 Season

In the Grand Final we met Saint Peters Old Scholars at University Oval and unfortunately lost by 2 goals with Saint Peters 16.12 (108) and Henley & Grange 13.19 (97).

In these early days, a rule existed where the minor premiers were able to announce a challenge match against the newly victorious premiers of the Grand Final. In the officially known 'Challenge Final' held at Norwood Oval, we were again defeated by Saint Peters, 7.14 (56) to Henley’s 6.8 (44). Bond was our best player restricting the competition’s star forward to just 1 goal. Both Grand Finals were umpired by J.H. Parkinson.

A victorious highlight of the season went to our very own Charles Remnant for winning the A2’s Best Player in the League Award.

On Monday the 9th of June, Wilbur Harris and John Jacka played in the state match against Victoria at Kensington Oval. Later in the season John Jacka was joined by Charles Remnant and Phil Harris in the SAAFL’s representative team loss to Pt. Pirie at the Memorial Oval.

This was also the year Mr Perce Johns became Club Secretary and soon after Alf Griffiths joined the club to become Captain-Coach.

Unfortunately celebrations were made short as Exeter exercised their right as minor premiers to play a 'Challenge Final' against the Grand Final victors of Henley. Played a week later at Unley Oval, the team fought through a close hard game winning the challenge by 3 points. Our first SAAFL premiership was confirmed 10.12 (72) to 10.9 (69).

Another huge highlight of 1934 was the performance of star forward Alec Kinlough. He kicked 112 goals for the season and although he did not win the league medal, he broke a league record against Y.M.C.A. kicking 22 goals in one game.

Norm King, from Henley & Grange represented South Australia in the 1934 state side.

1935 Season

In 1935 the Annual General Meeting was held at the Henley & Grange Town Hall where members were advised that an alternative to Grange Oval might soon be required as the Woodville Council refused to make any improvements to facilities.

At the same time the Henley & Grange Council was attempting to take possession of Grange Oval which would solve the problem for the club.

1936 Season

Due to council disagreements in regards to oval maintenance, the club was required to play elsewhere in 1936. The oval such as park 25 next to Railways was one alternative used.

• (1937-40) Adelaide & Suburban League
• (1955-57) SAAFL

• Grange Oval

• Green with Gold ‘V’

History Description

In 1937 the club left the SAAFL, transformed its name to Grange and joined the Adelaide & Suburban league. The events that caused the departure or the stand alone existence without the name of Henley is unknown, but as a future amalgation occured again with Henley, the history of Grange in this period should be acknowledged.

1937 Season

Going into the 19th of June game against the West Adelaide Ramblers, the Division 2 ladder stood as follows...

1. West Adelaide Ramblers (14)
2. Magill Juniors (8)
3. Grange (6)
4. South Adelaide Ramblers (6)
5. West Torrens United (4)
6. Black Forest (2)

1938 Season

It is said that Grange, along with Riverside, applied for re-admission to the SAAFL but were unsuccessful.

1939 Season

Grange applied for admission to the SAAFL in 1939 but was once again unsuccessful. As too were Kilburn.

The Grange Football Club Annual Ball was to be held at the Henley Kiosk (currently Sandbar Hotel) on July 22nd but was postponed until August 12th.

1940 Season

Grange remained affiliated to the Adelaide & Suburban's A2 division. On Saturday the 3rd of August it played the Sturt C team at the Southwark Oval. The result is not known but the ladder before the game stood as follows...

1. South Adelaide Jnrs (18)
2. Southwark (16)
3. Flinders Park (16)
4. Sturt C (10)
5. Grange (10)
6. Mitchell & Sons Sports Club (2)

The final chapters of football at Grange Oval

By establishing itself as the Grange Football Club only, the marriage of the 1920s and 30s further became divided as the men of Henley inevitably created their own side from the Atkin street oval in 1947.

The journey of the Grange Football Club into the late 1940's saw it join the West Torrens District Football Association and even win a Gold Division premiership in 1947. This Gold Division included the B-Team of Henley as some great derby games in the late 40s and early 50's would have occured.

In 1955 Grange returned to the SAAFL playing in the A2 then A3 divisions where it again played against the Henley B team.

In 1957 discussions between the Henley and Grange clubs lead to a mutual agreement on an amalgamation into the 1958 SAAFL season. On the 3rd of March 1958 at the Henley Town Hall, the motion was carried that the merged clubs would forever be known as Henley & Grange and would be based at the Henley Memorial Oval.

Captained by J. Cassidy, the team included the infamous names of David and Peter Ardill. Peter was not only the team's vice captain but also the Secretary. Their brother John Ardill, a member of the Royal Australian Air Force, also played for the Rovers, in his return home from the War.

• (1947-52) West Torrens District Football Association
• (1953-57) South Australian Amateur Football League

• Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• Dark blue with light blue ‘V’ (Two blues)

1947-49 Seasons

1947 was the birth year of the Henley & Grange Memorial Oval. After receiving permission from the Henley & Grange Council, the Henley Rovers and friends, founded a playing field in the empty reserves behind East Terrace. Originally the oval was marked out running in an East-West direction.

Mrs McNamara, a local neighbour, was the hero of the new club, donating sandstone from which a club shed was built.

The new team, full of many Henley Rovers from the year before, returned to the newly reborn "West Torrens District Football Association". The association, with a surplus of teams, was able split into 2 halves, formally known as the Blue Division and the Gold Division.

Henley itself, also having a large number of players, were able to submit a "Henley A team" into the Blue division and a "Henley B team" into the Gold division. Our neighbour Grange, friend and rival, participated in the association's "Gold" division.

The inaugural administration needs were taken care of by President Perce Johns, Chairman Alf Griffiths, Treasurer Norm Oldum and playing Secretary Peter Ardill. The inaugural coach was Pat Martin and the club's nickname was the "Two Blues".

In July 1947, having undertaken to provide a new set of Guernseys for the Henley Beach Public School, the club raised funds by hosting a football carnival for all the schools of the far Western District. The business men of Henley provided 12 trophies for best players, foot races and kicking contests. The new oval and the carnival were officially opened at 3:15pm by the Mayor of Henley & Grange, A. E. Northey.

Later, it was said that after raising $1500 possibly from this carnival or another, the Henley & Grange Memorial Oval was surveyed, levelled, and redesigned to run North-South, with dimensions at the time made identical to the Adelaide Oval.

Back on the field, the senior team unfortunately missed out on victory in 1947 Grand Final against Flinders Park, to be runners up in the first season of the league.

1950-52 Seasons

In the next few seasons the strength of the club grew winning 3 "Blue Division" premierships in a row from 1950 to 1952.

In July 15th 1951 the club held a past vs present game.

1953 Season

In 1953 Henley was re-admitted to the SAAFL.

1954 Season

To be written.

1955 Season

To be written.

1956 Season

To be written.

1957 Season

The B-Grade finished 9th out of 12 teams and the Under 17s came last with only 5 teams in the league.

• South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)

• (1958-63) Grange Oval
• (1964-69) Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• (1958) Red with blue 'V’
• (1960) Blue & gold horizontal stripes
• (1961-69) Royal blue with gold eagle & trim

1958 Season

1959 Season

1960 Season

Playing in A3 Henley & Grange finished 4th after the minor round and eliminated Riverside in the First Semi Final, 9.7 (61) to 5.12 (4.2). The following week it played Scotch Old Collegians in the Preliminary Final and with a great 5 point victory earnt a place in the Grand Final. Minor premiers Hyde Park were too strong on the day but as one of the top 2 teams, Henley & Grange won promotion to the A2 competition for the following year.

Captain/Coach Bill Buckley was the team's Best & Fairest Winner and David Ardill, the Runner Up, was voted as the team's best defender. Bill Buckley also won the A3 association medal.

In A5 the B-Grade side of Henley & Grange finished 5th just missing out on finals. Player P.Elvard had a great season winning the A5 medal.

1961 Season

1962 Seasons

To be written.

1963 Season

In 1963, the Henley & Grange council accepted an $8000 quote to construct new change rooms at Henley & Grange Memorial Oval. They were officially opened by Mayor John Mitchell on April 20th.

1964 Season

After 14 years Alf Griffiths finished his last year as President and stepped away from any formal role in the Club's administration. His 1st season as President was in 1951 and in the previous 4 years from 1947, Griffiths worked as Chairman and was one of the original founders of the football club at Henley. Today the club's Life Members are honoured in his name.

1965 Season

The first Semi Final saw Henley & Grange face the minor premier of Seaton and successfully defeat them by 4 goals to gain direct entry to the Grand Final. Seaton went out in straight sets the following week being beaten by Goodwood in the Preliminary Final.

The A2 Grand Final at Norwood Oval was a close game with Henley & Grange winning its 4th SAAFL A-Grade premiership against Goodwood. Final scores were 11.9 (75) to 9.12 (66).

The club's B-Grade team came third, going down St.Dominics in the A2 Reserves preliminary final.

1965 also saw the birth of our first ever C-Grade side. Playing in A4, it missed the finals and finished 8th out of 12 teams.

1966 Season

1967 Season

In its second season in the A1 division, a round 5 drawn match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians enivitibly was the difference between relegation and A1 survival. The draw at the time brought Henley & Grange's first premiership points for the season. The relief however would later turn to grief as a second to bottom finish just behind that day's opponent, Prince Alfred OC, caused another season ending relegation back to A2.

With great rebound from Ron Ettridge at half back and Pearce controlling the centre, Henley scored the winning and only goal of the second half to collect victory over the league leader.

Final scores were 4.9 (33) to 3.4 (22) as other best players on the day were Hart, Rankine, Everingham and Elfenbien.

The momentum continued in the last round defeating 4th place Riverside. Unfortunately the great end to the season wasn't enough as 13 losses compared to Prince Alfred's 12, meant Henley & Grange would once again be demoted to A2.

1968 Season

The B-Grade team finished 9th and the C-Grade came 5th in Division A6.

Our top vote getters in the 1968 A2 Chambers medal count were...

• D. Pearce - 8 votes
• J. Everingham - 7 votes
• B. Deverson - 6 votes
• C. Deverson - 6 votes

Although not winning, J. Whitall was the B-Grade's best performer for Henley & Grange in the A2 Reserves medal with I. Mudge second.

In A6 C-Grader Trevor Deverson won the Hooper league medal with 18 votes.

A new bar was built and opened before the season in febuary.

1969 Season

To be written.

• South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)

• Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• Royal blue with gold eagle & trim

1972 Season

The C-Grade finished 3rd in 1972 and although winning it first final they were eliminated in the Preliminary Final by Goodwood. Captain and Coach Ralph Mudge was the season's best player as L. Hill, Trevor Pitman and P. Robinson also were stand outs for the team.

1973 Season

The 1973 season began with a new brigade of leaders. The club appointed former West Adelaide star and reserves coach Jeff Bray and the recent 1972 Ardill medallist Rodney Bridgman was chosen as the new captain.

Rod Bridgman's season as premiership captain was further honoured by winning his second Ardill medal in row. John Burch of the A7 premiers was best of the bunch winning the C-Grade best & fairest award.

1974 Season

The A5 and A5 reserves team were unfortunately graded too high and encountered more losses than wins. The teams were well coached however by Greg Bulger and Stan Williams respectively with Ralph Mudge the C-Grade best & fairest winner. In what could be a first in Australian Rules Football, an American in John Corbett took out the D-Grade's best and fairest award.

Down the road at Henley High, a new club was established known as the Henley High Old Scholars. Coached by Ralph Hillman the club won the A5 and A5 reserves premierships in its first year and throughout the minor rounds competed against our C-Grade and D-Grade teams.

1975 Season

Phil Kerston won the Ardill Medal as the season's Best & Fairest player and Paul Heeps polled well in the league medal with 23 votes. His placing is unknown.

David Rankine's B-Grade team strangely finished 5th in the A2 Reserves after last year winning the A1 Reserves premiership. Rod Hill not only won the Best & Fairest award but also was runner up in the league medal.

Greg Bulger as Captain/Coach won the A7 league medal as the C-Grade team finished 4th reaching the finals.

Peter Ardill completed his last year as Club Chairman after 9 years in the role and in 1978 went on to become President of Henley District & Old Scholars for multiple years.

Throughout the year the club undertook many upgrades to the premises. The clubroom floor was also repolished, the Coaches oval shelters were built, the water supply to club was upgraded and a toaster, freezer and television was purchased.

1976 Season

1977 Season

The club's 30th anniversary at Henley & Grange Memorial Oval saw the State Government provide a $72,000 grant to the Henley & Grange Council to allow the reconstruction of the football club's hall, change rooms and training facilities.

On the 10th of July 1977, the Honourable J. D. Wright, Minister of Labour & Industry, officially opened the new clubrooms.

A week later on the 16th of July the annual Henley Ball was held at the Henley Town Hall. Tickets were $15 for doubles and $8 for singles with liquor included.

Saturday the 30th of July was "Davo's Dive" party night, where entry rules instructed that all must dress as the opposite sex.

In the milestones of the season, players Greg Boulger and Trevor Pitman played their 150th matches. Boulger on the 23rd of May and Pitman the 14th, both became Life Members of the club.

• (1978-81) South Australian Amateur Football League
• (1982-93) South Australian Football Association (SAFA)

• Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• (1978-82) Red & green vertical stripes
• (1983-93) Red, white & green vertical panels

Henley District and Old Scholars was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Henley Eagles Football Club and the Henley High Old Scholars.

Henley had struggled for success in the SAAFL's highest level, reaching the "A1" finals only once in the 1920s, when playing as Henley & Grange. In 1977 it finished the A1 season in 10th place out of 12 teams.

With the rise and success of neighbour Henley High Old Scholars in the lower divisions, the time was ripe for a merger, and the two clubs united to become a mighty club force in South Australian Amateur Leagues.

For a full description of the Henley High Old Scholars Football Club, see Club History menu option.

1978 Season

Headed by newly appointed A Grade captain/coach Neil Higgins, the new club's first preseason day commenced on Sunday the 22nd of July at 9:45am.

On the 15th of April, the 5 senior teams and the Henley Under 18 Colts all ran out in new Guernseys for the first time. The red, white & green vertical panels were introduced to represent the newly merged club into the future.

The 13th of May saw Graeme 'Goog-Cookie' Hill play his 150th and 2 other players in Graeme 'Burra' Hicks and Chris 'Nifty' Farren play their 100th games. Jack Ridley played his 200th game.

The next day saw the 'Adelaide Cup Disco' party night at the club with an entry fee of 50 cents.

The following week on May 20th, Paul Heeps played his 100th game against Glenunga.

In a rising star alert, "How about the meteoric rise of the running dynamo" on the 17th of June, young gun Paul Caica played his first A-Grade game for the new club against Rosewater. 5 weeks earlier, Caica had started the season late playing in the E-Grade team, but with great form, his rapid rise saw him become one of the best players in his inaugural A-Grade game. He had earlier played A-Grade for Henley High Old Scholars in previous years.

The season's Henley Ball was held at the Henley Town Hall on the 1st of July.

Success came for our Under 18 Colts team at Kingswood Oval in 1978, defeating Semaphore Central in the Grand Final. The team included a young Hayden Schwarz, who before the final had already kicked over 60 club goals for the season plus another 30 goals for his high school team. Michael Broadbent was captain.

1979 Season

In November 1979, the Henley & Grange Memorial Oval was further enhanced by the new establishment of the Henley Beach Little Athletics complex.

The A3 C-Grade and D-Grade teams had seasons of minimal wins and played no role in finals.

In the Division A8, our E-Grade team had a stellar season bringing home the flag with a 2 point victory over Post-Tel Institute in the Grand Final. Final scores were Henley District & OS 9.12 (66) to Post-Tel Institute’s 9.10 (64).

The Under 18s had a strong season reaching the Grand Final, but went down to minor premier Walkerville on the day.

1980 Season

To be written.

1981 Season

In 1981 Henley finished second bottom in A1 and faced relegation to A2 for the 1982 SAAFL season. It was then decided that the club would instead affiliate with the new S.A.F.A. league.

The SAFA league was a break out league that became a place for former SANFL stars to continue their careers where even the match of the round was televised on Channel 9 from the Adelaide Oval.

Some big names who played for Henley in these early days were John Girardi & Greg White. Barry Robran played for Walkerville.

1982 Season

It was the colts, coached by Rod Hill, in the Under 18s competition that brought home the club's first SAFA premiership in 1982.

1983 Season

In his 3rd year as Captain & Coach, John Girardi and his team brought home the first Henley A-Grade premiership in 10 years. After a vigorous recruiting and fitness campaign, the extremely fit and talented side won their way into the Division 2 Grand Final after a heart stopping second semi final.

The Grand Final played at Thebarton Oval, Henley District & OS defeated Walkerville 16.19(115) to 10.15 (75). The appearance also achieved a promotion to Division 1 for the 1984 season.

Vice Captain Ian Berry won the Ardill Medal (Best & Fairest) with Roger Russell and Greg Frick also having great seasons. Daryl Smith was the A-Grade's leading goal kicker with 70 goals.

Former A-Grade Captain and league medalist Paul Heeps, coached the B-Grade in 1983 and finished 2nd after the minor rounds. The team's finals journey is currently not known. Nick Kiosses, Darren Hocking and Mark Shuttleworth were great B-Grade players for the year.

Whilst coaching the Under 18's Rod Hill won a C-Grade Best & Fairest award in Division 3. The team finished 7th under Captain/Coach Graham Hill as player Colin Ellis also had a consistent year.

Michael 'Wingers' Hicks won his second D-Grade Best & Fairest in his year as Captain/Coach. Hicks had also won a B-Grade Best & Fairest for Henley High Old Scholars in 1974. The D-Grade finished 9th in Division 4 and Phil Stratford was another good performer for the team.

Rod Hill and his colts again won the Under 18's flag. One premiership colt, known as Mel Pilmore kicked 78 goals and 9 years later would play in the club's 1992 Division 1 A-Grade premiership. Captain Ian McDowall won the Best & Fairest award as Tom Ryan and Steve Maguire were also great contributors.

The Under 16's in their 4th year finished 6th with youngster Randy Wallace having a great year.

1983 also endured enormous groundwork by Stan Williams in the club's mission to introduce junior teams into the Woodville Junior Football League for the following 1984 season.

1984 Season

The D-Grade lads in the SAFA's A4 division won the flag.

Peter Ardill completed his 7th year as President.

1985 Season

The Under 16's showed their talent by winning the premiership in 1985.

1986 Season

To be written.

1987 Season

Michael Cocks was the A-Grade Best & Fairest player. The A-Grade played finals under Coach Peter Meuret with Steve Miller his Captain. Other best players for the year were Lindsay Hick, Roger Russell, Peter Ashmalz, Andy Mac and Ian Borchard.

The C-Grade side were Undefeated Division 3 Premiers. Playing Coach Ian Berry had great contributions from players Ross Frick, best & fairest Mark Pedretti, Jan Overduin and Bill Hoey. The Grand Final was played at Pertaringa Oval against Edwardstown with the final scores being 11.10 (76) to 4.12 (36).

The D-Grade also finished as undefeated premiers in the Division 4 Grand Final against Salisbury North also at Pertaringa Oval. Paul Edwards won the league medal and Gary Fazzalari was coach. Consistent playing performances came from Phil Stratford, Michael Hicks and Allan Battersby.

Davin Ettridge kicked 138 goals in the Under 15's premiership side coached by John Berry.

Sam Phillipou won the Under 13's Association medal.

The Under 11's won the flag at Woodville Oval when it defeated Rosewater under Coach Greg Leal. Michael Phillipou was the team's best player for the year.

1988 Season

5 years after the 1983 Premiership, the club celebrated a Premiership Reunion night, titled the "Home Grown Rock & Roll Disco", on the 31st of July.

In September 1988, the D-Grade missed out on Grand Final victory and was Division 4 Runners Up.

Junior coaches of the 1988 season were Darryl Hammil (Under 11's), Greg Leal (Under 13's), Geoff Pierson (Under 15's) and John Berry (Under 17's).

1989 Season

Coached by Malcolm Noble in his second year and Captained by Linsay Hick, the A-Grade team finished 3rd in 1989. In the finals race, the Sharks were defeated by Pooraka in the Qualifying final to lose the double chance. The following week the team rallied to score a great win against arch rival Flinders Park. In the Preliminary Final Henley were well on the way to a Grand Final appearance with a 30 point lead in the 3rd quarter but somehow fate stepped in and the game was lost to Edwardstown 7.15(57) to 6.12(48).

Matthew Wormald won his first Ardill medal with other good season performances coming from Rod Sperling, Ian McDowall, Roger Russell, Mark Berry, Scott Moritz and Fraser Cooper.

The 22nd of July wasn't the greatest of days for then B-Grade Captain/Coach Malcolm Davidson, who copped a broken jaw from an unknown ex-Henley player against Flinders Park. His team went on to finish 3rd in the Division 1 reserves.

On the 29th of July, it was the "Weird Hat Night" at the club where the band "UXB" provided the entertainment.

In Division 3 Michael 'Wingers' Hicks returned to Coach after 2 years away from the job and finished 3rd. In a minor round game C-Grader Craig Williams kicked 7 goals in his 150th game to defeat Pooraka by 20 goals. Dave Caire kicked 8. Best players for the year were Neale Clarke, Jeff Ramm, Geoff Stevens, Phil Stratford and Stuart Delbridge.

The D-Grade came 4th in 1989 under Coach Rob Smith. A season highlight came when always retired, Neil "Goon" Madigan returned to the field in the D-Grade and despite never leaving the goal square on May 20th he kicked 3 magical goals in the victory over Edwardstown.

Milestones were a plenty in 1989...

The season saw Darren "Bulldog" Hocking's 150th game and David Nic's 100th on the 5th of August. A week earlier it was Tim Dodds' 150th weekend. On the 2nd of September, the A-Grade captain Lindsay Hick, also played his 150th game.

A talented Under 16's team, coached by Geoff Pierson, had successful season making the Grand Final but unfortunately went down to Athelstone on the day.

Under 15's won the premiership. Players Sam Phillipou (Best & Fairest winner and premiership captain), Nathan Rooney, Shane Stone, Leigh McNeil and J. Pilmore were all reps in the Woodville Junior Football League side.

Under 13's player Michael Phillipou won the Association medal. His team was undefeated throughout the season under Coach Greg Leal and finished 2nd.

The 1989 Junior Football Director Mark King took on a second role by coaching the Under 11's. The team finished 4th.

With 8 out of 9 teams participating in finals the Under 18's unfortunately missed out.

Thursday night cooks were Chris Dean, Graham Hill and Ernie Dean.

The most successful social event of the year came after the season when the club held a New Years Eve show where approximately 5 to 6 hundred people attended. The show also including the members of the Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club of Victor Harbour.

The Ramsgate Hotel was the club's major sponsor.

1990 Season

1991 Season

The 1991 season started with a buzz. The administration appointed former West Torrens player Terry Homan as new coach and with him came several players from the Under 19's West Torrens premiership side.

The goals of the season were to introduce youth and to rebuild the depth and calibre of players, to enhance the long term future of the club.

With Rod Sperling in his second year as captain, Henley District & Old Scholars had strong year finishing the SAFA minor round with 13 wins and 5 losses. For the record the sharks had the highest percentage of all teams, it held the best attack and maintained the second best defence in the league. It also defeated every team.

With an average age of 23 years old and having 22 players under the age of 20 represent the club in Division 1 senior or reserve teams, the young A-Grade team made it all the way to the club’s first Division 1 SAFA Grand Final. Pooraka on the day were too strong but the club's new goals were successfully achieved and finished runners up in year one of a long term mission.

In his first season at the club, West Torrens recruit Phil Dawkins had a massive year winning the league’s Messenger Medal, kicking 99 goals for the season.

The league’s best player medal count was dominated by Henley with 21 year old Andrew Horsnell winning the Harford medal and Andrew Engelhardt the runner up on a count back. Horsnell also took out the club’s best & fairest award, the Ardill medal, from Phil Dawkins and Lindsay Hick.

Wayne Pierson and Brian O’Conner were SAFA Foundation Cup representatives.

In the B-Grade, the growing talent finished 3rd under Coach Ian Berry as the turnover of players within the reserves was a key element to the A-Grade’s success.

As minor premiers, the C-Grade also performed strongly under coach Michael Hicks and finished runner up to a side determined to match the strength that Henley had displayed all year. Darren Kite, in his first senior season, won the team’s best & fairest award.

The performance of the D-grade was also outstanding going from 3 wins in 1990 to 13 wins and finishing 3rd in the preliminary final. Under Coach Rob Smith the team was also quite young with an average age 20 years old.

Milestone achievements were made by...

• 150 Games - Neale Clarke, Phil Stratford
• 100 Games - Fraser Cooper, Michael Cocks, Charlie Drew and Andrew Henry

Further depth was also highlighted in our Under 15's side who won the premiership in the Woodville Junior Football League. Coaching honours went to Rod Hill with Michael Phillipou his captain and Andrew Butterfield the won the season’s best & fairest award.

In the social scene, the golfing team of Terry Homan, Charlie Drew, Phil Brooks and Dave Chappill dominated the annual golf day at the Patawalonga North golf course and took home the President’s Trophy.

In 1991 the inaugural Miss Henley Night was held as the fairest girl of all, Rod “Charity” Sperling, impressed the judges most of all, to be Queen of the night. Simon “Rhonda Rottinbots” Jennings was runner up.

Other moments in history saw Ron Ettridge complete his final year as club president after 5 years in the job.

The club kitchen was also renovated in 1991.

1992 Season

In 1992 Henley District & Old Scholars secured its first Division 1 SAFA Premiership against Plympton at Richmond Oval. Terry Homan's boys were captained by Matthew Wormald and were well lead up front by star forward Davin Ettridge, who kicked 59 goals for the season.

In the Grand Final game itself, Henley jumped Plympton from the word go kicking 7 goals to 2 in the first quarter. An improved Plympton fought back in the 2nd to see the half time Henley lead decreased to 3 goals. In the second half Henley was always stronger kicking away to a 10 goal victory. Davin Ettridge kicked 6 goals for the game and Wayne Pierson was best a field taking marks all over the ground. The final scorecard stood as follows...

Score: Henley District & OS - 21.8 (134) def. Plympton - 10.16 (76)

Goals: Ettridge 6, Hine 3, Wormald 2, Pilmore 2, Carpenter 2, McDowall 2, Richards 2, Horsnell, Dawkins.

Best: W. Pierson, M. Wormald, A. Engelhardt, M. Pilmore, D. Ettridge.

Matthew Wormald's leadership was further recognised by not only winning his second club best & fairest award but also the Division 1 Harford league medal. Further recruitment to the 92 side added Brad Hunter, Pat Carpenter, Scott Hine, Rick Coates, Lincoln Hayes and Scott Geyer. All of whom came from the SANFL's Eagles. Mel Pilmore and Mark Payze were also able to make regular appearances after limitations in the year before.

The strength of the A-Grade team was on show during the year when 7 Henley players represented SAFA in the state team. These were Matthew Wormald, Wayne Pierson, M. Cocks, I. McDowall, Mark Payze, Dave Simmons and Phil Dawkins.

An all conquering season of the SAFA was confirmed when the Division 1 Reserves, coached by Peter Williams, also won the flag. Played at Richmond Oval in the earlier game, the boys conquered a worthy Edwardstown by 3 goals. Jamie Butterfield captained the premiership side in his first year of a 6 year captaincy reign. Todd Schultz was runners up in the reserves league medal with Paul Cenko winning the B-Grade best & fairest award. Other prominent players in the reserves side were Spook Moritz, Scott Robinson, Dave Nicol, Dave Chappill, Charlie Drew, Pete Evans, Gavin Kemp and the scary James Weaver.

The C-Grade in division 3 were once again finished runners up, this time to Salisbury North and the D-grade too were second in division 4 being stung by Para Hills. Dave Caire's D-Grade best & fairest was complimented with a 3rd place in the league medal.

Player achievements were a plenty, with the following milestone games played...

• 200 Games - Lindsay Hick
• 150 Games - David Nicol, Greg Wood
• 100 Games - Dave Caire, Scott Moritz, Steve Nash, Brian O'Connor

The talent in our junior teams saw Michael Axon win the Under 15's league medal and Ken McGregor win the Under 11's league medal. Both teams also won the premiership at Alberton Oval. Coaches were Rod Hill in the Under 15's and Jim Hoare coached the Under 11's. The Under 13's finished 5th under coach John Berry with Peter Stevens their best & fairest player for the year.

To highlight some more broader achievements, junior David Barnes represented the school state side in the Sydney football carnival and 17 year old Sam Phillipou played his first SANFL league game with the Eagles, after being captain of the Henley District Under 15's team in 1990.

Socially, a sell out crowd saw some pretty not-girls strut their stuff on the Ardill Hall catwalk. Miss Andrew Horsnell imposed his beauty to win the '92 Miss Henley Night spectacular.

The success of 1992 can be outlined by highlighting that 6 of our 7 teams made the Grand Final with 4 premierships victories.

1993 Season

Our final year in the SAFA was absolutely outstanding. Once again at Richmond Oval, the A-Grade took out its second Division 1 premiership and on the same day the reserves also won a consecutive flag.

Not only playing for back to back flags, the A-Grade also confronted the chance of revenge against Pooraka, who had defeated Henley in the 1991 Grand Final. On a windy day at Richmond Oval, the Sharks were behind for alot of the day trailing Pooraka by a goal at half time. When kicking against the wind in the 3rd quarter, players such as Mark Payze, Paul Allport, Dave Simmons, Rick Coates, Andrew Engelhardt and Davin Ettridge took control of the game to take the lead by 2 goals at the final change. Pooraka goaled early in the last quarter to enhance an exciting contest, but the Sharks kicked away with the final 4 goals of the game sealing the premiership. Final scores were as follows...

Score: Henley District & OS - 15.8 (98) def. Pooraka - 10.9 (69)

Goals: D. Ettridge 8, R. Coates, P. Dawkins, M. Payze, P. Carpenter, A. Horsnell, L. Hayes, T. Searle.

Best: D. Ettridge, R. Coates, D. Simmons, P.Allport, M. Payze, D. Porrit.

Matthew Wormald was awarded his third best & fairest award for another great season. Davin Ettridge won his second leading goal kicker award with 35 goals on top of his best on ground performance in the Grand Final kicking 8 goals.

SAFA state team representatives were Phil Dawkins, Lincoln Hayes, Matthew Wormald, Wayne Pierson, Andrew Horsnell, Paul Allport, Dave Simmons, Scott Geyer, Andrew Engelhardt and Troy Searle.

Further new players to the side who also played well in the year were Damien Porrit and Paul Scriberras.

The B-Grade also slammed Pooraka in the Grand Final as players Shane Thomson, Glen Kerrison, K. Aistrope, Todd Schultz, Charlie Drew and N. Bromley were great performers on the day for Peter Williams team. Jamie Butterfield captained his second flag as Todd Schultz won the premiers best & fairest award.

In Division 3, the C-Grade coached by Michael 'Wingers' Hicks defeated the Trans Adelaide Tigers in a thriller at Payneham Oval. A one point victory finally brought home a flag after being runners up in the previous 2 years. The successful captain was Rod Macfarlane and the best & fairest winner for the premiership team was Chris Cox. Other strong performers for the year were Hayden Schwarz, Chris Reilly, Andrew Bray and Paul Pitman.

The Division 4 D-Grade also had a great season making a grand final appearance going down to Athelstone on the day.

The Under 17s, under coach Robert 'Bob' Taylor, won the premiership playing Para Hills on the same day of the senior Grand Finals. Scott Bean took out the season best & fairest award and Steve Mugge captained the premiers.

The flags didn't stop there when Rod Hill's Under 15's side secured an undefeated premiership. The team captain by Brett Leal included future AFL premiership player Warren Tredrea and AFL draftee Jake Lynch. Star player Steven Parisi had a great year winning the Under 15's league medal and Vice Captain Kym Waldeck amoungst the pool of talent, won the best & fairest for the premiership team.

The Under 11's finished 4th and were well coached by a current Henley Player at the time in Marcus Knill.

The club also introduced its first under 9's team in 1993. Coached by Rod Cavenett the baby sharks included the likes of Captain Rob Picheta, Logan Pastyn, Dale Geddes, Russell Biar and Alex Costello.

Milestone games were celebrated by the following players...

• 350 Games - Keith Starr
• 150 Games - Jamie Butterfield, Kym Metcalfe
• 100 Games - Steven Hannaford, John Lawrence, Mark Pilmore, Rod Sperling

New renovations to the club rooms were also completed in 1993.

The season collected 5 premierships from 8 teams. The success combined with last years achievements meant that Henley District & Old Scholars won 9 flags in two years.

• South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)

• Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• Navy blue with white ‘HG’ monologue

In the most successful period in the Club's history, the prospect of the SAFA league soon folding, meant that Henley District & Old Scholars could soon have no choice but to enter the South Australian Amatuer Football League in the Division A-6 level.

In the A1 division stood the Greek Camden Football Club who were finding it difficult to attract new players and had no junior teams. Their future too was insecure after winning back to back A1 premierships in 1990 and 1991.

An amalgamation was made to become the Henley Greek Football Club and be marketed as the 'Sharks'. The Camden division of the Greek Camden entity defected to amalgamate with Plympton High Old Scholars and formed the now known PHOS Camden Football Club.

Henley's much loved and recently successful colours of red, white and green were replaced by Greek's South Adelaide navy blue style uniform.

1994 Season

With the 2 club's of Henley & Greek both winning recent A-Grade back to back premierships in opposing leagues, the team coached by Terry Homan looked set to be a powerhouse in the 1994 A1 competition. The first round saw a suprising loss to Gaza but the Sharks led to competition through most of the year falling to third in the closing stages of the minor round.

Davin Ettridge had a stellar season up forward kicking 75 goals. Phil Dawkins excellent year saw him win the club's best & fairest award and also a selection in the SAAFL's Team of the Year. Other players selected were Mark Payze, Andrew Engelhardt and Andrew Horsenell.

Henley's SAAFL Team of the Year players, along with Wayne Pierson, were all selected in the South Australian State side. The high quality performance of Mark Payze throughout the carnival, saw him named in the All Australian Team. Other valuable players in the Sharks season were Tim Johns and Lincoln Hayes.

The A1 Reserves, coached by Charlie Drew, were premiers in 1994 defeating Goodwood at Adelaide Oval. Final scores were 10.9 (69) to 3.11 (29) and Jamie Butterfield captained his 3rd B-Grade premiership in a row. Strong on field contributions were made by best & fairest Peter Morgan, runner up league medalist Todd Schultz, Sandro Ferraro, Peter Evans, Nev Burner and A1 reserves leading goal kicker Anthony Klitogiannis (50 minor round goals).

In the A7 and A7 Reserve competitions, the C & D grade teams were Runners Up going down to Modbury in both Grand Finals. Matthew Wormald played a few C-Grade games and kicked 46 goals. In the D-Grade S. Maguire kicked 93 goals to be runner up in the league goal kicking.

Players reaching their milestone games were as follows...

• 200 Games - Neale Clarke
• 150 Games - Andrew Henry
• 100 Games - Chris Cox, Andrew Lynch, Darren Salisbury

The Under 15's had another successful year under coach Rod Hill by defeating Port Districts in the Grand Final. A week earlier the boys showed alot of character in a 2nd Semi Final cliff hanger that was won after double extra time. Steve McLawrence had a wonderful season winning the league medal, the team's best & fairest award and represented Henley Greek in the Under 15's state side.

The work of Coach Jim Hoare was finally rewarded when the Under 13's also won the flag. Prominent players for the year were Ken McGregor, Josh Picheta, Matthew Thomas, Steven Axon, Cullen Spotswood, Damien Hoare, Michael Klitogiannis and Luke Pastyn.

Peter King, Ryan Chung Gon and Scott Bean were representatives in the Under 17's state team. The Henley Under 17s finished 6th. Josh Quinn led the goal kicking with 32 goals.

The club's major sponsor in 1994 was the Rock Lobster Cafe.

1995 Season

Coach Terry Homan had the honour of coaching the state team and players Andrew Horsnell, John Muir, Dave Simmons and Scott Geyer were also apart of the South Australian side.

For the first time in 5 years the B-Grade did not play in the Grand Final but had a consistent year winning 12 games to play some early games in the finals. Playing in A5, the C and D grade sides had to compete against teams who were actual A-Grade sides and victories were minimal. B. Robertson was the best goal kicker with 35 season goals in the C-Grade and B. Tucker kicked the most D-Grade goals (34). The on field success of the club did not reach great heights but the popularity and participation was outstanding as the Henley Greek was able to field a 5th senior side into the A8 division. The E-Grade was coached by John Lawrence.

Rod Hill and the Under 15's won another premiership at Woodville Oval against Rosewater. Trent Hill won the league medal and Aaron Shattock, future Brisbane Lions player, won the team's best & fairest award.

The milestones were played by the following players...

• 150 Games - Dave Caire, Neil Maddigan (Goon)
• 100 Games - Frank Ballard, Gary Lawrence

1996 Season

Terry Homan again coached the state side as Matthew Wormald, Mark Payze, Andrew Pierson and Brett Teakle were South Australian player representatives.

The B-Grade won the premiership defeating Edwardstown under new coach Michael Hicks. Jamie Butterfield captained his 4th flag in 5 years and also won the best & fairest along with equal winner Peter Evans (Vice Captain). Other minor trophy awards went to Shaun Letts, Paul Bates and Leigh McNeil for good seasons.

In A5 the C-Grade, under coach Andrew Henry, were runners up behind Broadview. Captained well by Darren Kite the team had strong season performances from players Hayden Schwarz, James Minagall, Michael Lockett and David Rex.

The D-Grade played finals finishing 4th under Coach Gary Lawrence. Big Pete Niemann won the best & fairest award.

It was a sensational year in the Under 17's when 21 year old A-Grade player Shane Stone took on the coaching role on top of his Saturday role as a player in Henley Greek's A-Grade side. With 40 players representing the Under 17's over the year and many players missing out every week, a huge pool of talent went on to defeat Port Districts in the Grand Final at Payneham Oval. Player David Green won the Under 17's league medal on top of the team's best & fairest award and Steve McLawrence was the league's leading goal kicker. Players such as Captain Craig Bury, Luke Hein, Michael Desyllas and Ian Panunzio also had great seasons.

The Under 15's, coached by Rod Hill, won it's 6th premiership in a row, this time against Woodville South at Alberton Oval. It was also the Under 15's 10th Grand Final appearance in as many years. Players Ken McGregor and Matthew Pavlich represented the Under 15's state side and Matthew Thomas was equal runner up in the league medal. Captain McGregor, Josh Picheta and Luke Pastyn were also involved in the SANFL Eagles' Under 17 Colts side.

The Under 13's, Under 11's and Under 9's all played in finals without competing on the final stage.

Multiple players encountered milestone games...

• 200 Games - Jamie Butterfield
• 150 Games - John Lawrence
• 100 Games - Phil Dawkins, Karl Dobner, Andrew Engelhardt, Peter Evans, Matthew Wormald, Andrew Horsnell, S. Maguire, Lee McNeill, and Scott Robinson

Rod Hill was also the Thursday night Snitzel master, cooking many ok meals for players and social members.

Life member Barry Deverson provided the club's major sponsorship through his business "Southern Cross Trailers".

1997 Season

The A-Grade finished 4th going down to Broadview in the 1st Semi Final under new coach Peter Williams. Matthew Wormald won his 4th Ardill medal and Stacey Visser kicked 67 goals to win his second Brian J. Williams Medal for most A-Grade goals. Other strong goal kickers were Andrew Engelhardt with 36 and Stewart Whitehouse with 34.

Brad Samuels was Henley Greek's leading goal kicker in the A1 reserves, kicking 66 goals. The B-Grade who finished minor premier went down to Athelstone in the Grand Final.

Steve McLawrence in the Under 17s kicked 154 goals and won the League Medal with 34 votes. Henley's next best colt was Tom Cakar with 15 votes. The team finished minor premier by a mile under Coach Rob Smith but were unable to win a final finishing 3rd. Averaging over 20 goals a game, its highest score came in Round 2 when it kicked 41.15(261) to Flinders Park 0.2(02).

Milestones were reached by...

• 250 Games - Neale Clarke
• 100 Games - B. Teakle, Wayne Pierson, Todd Schultz, Scott Hine, Andrew Engelhardt, C. Adamson, Darryl Aldridge, Andy Bray

• South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL)

• Henley & Grange Memorial Oval

• (1999-2002) Navy blue, white shark, white horizontal stripe
• (2003-Now) Navy blue with white ‘shark’ monologue
• (?-Now) Clash Guernsey: All white with 'shark monologue

The Greek merger lasted 4 seasons until the end of 1997, where a split caused the name creations of the Henley Football Club and the Western Warriors Football Club.

1998 Season

Mark Payze won the Best & Fairest award as Coach Lukosius not only won the A-Grade goal kicking award but also represented Henley in the South Australian state team. 18 year old Bradley Homan had a great year winning the Best Team Man Award. Other good players for the year were Phil Dawkins, Heath Price and Nathan Caldow in his first senior year.

The B-Grade coached by Rod Sperling and also missed out on finals finishing 5th. Captain Jarred Hawson had a great year along with Damien Porrit, Shaun Letts and Matthew Hamdorf.

In Division A8 the C-Grade finished minor premier under coach Gary Lawrence. Earning the week off the team defeated Portland in its first final 14.7(89) to 9.7 (61). In the Grand Final at Mitcham Oval it faced a Port Districts and in a close game took victory by 10 points. Final scores were Henley 10.15(75) to Port District 10.5(65). James Minagall captained the side and Martin Jefferies won the year's best & fairest award. Other stand out players throughout the season were Andrew Bray, Tom Pitman in his 1st year and David Rex.

After 11 years without a flag the D-Grade also steam rolled the competition and won the A8 Reserves premiership. With the guidence of super coach James 'Jimmy' McCabe and the direction of 250 game captain Neale Clarke, the Demon D's conquered Port Districts in the earlier game at Mitcham Oval. The victorious score was set as 10.9(69) to 8.7(55). Youngster Tom Cakar in his first senior year won the Best & Fairest award as Braden Tucker, Sean Adamson, Hayden Schwarz and Brad Dunstan were strong contributors in the premiership year.

The Under 17's finished equal minor premier with 2 other teams and finished 4th under coach Kym Tonkin after going down in the elimination final.

For a change the Under 15's didnt win a premiership but player Joe Muscara won the competition's league medal.

Rod Cavenett had great success with his Under 13's side who defeated SMOSH West Lakes in the Grand Final at Alberton Oval. Captain D. Franco had an impressive year winning the league medal and the team's best & fairest award.

On the same day the Under 11's also brought home a flag defeating Port Districts. Coached by Grant Geddes, his son and captain Brad had a great year as the team's best player.

In the Under 9's a little Sammy Fairclough won the best & fairest. He would later play league football for the Eagles and return play in Henley's A-Grade side.

Milestone games were celebrated by...

• 200 Games - Andrew Henry
• 100 Games - Martin Jefferies, Darren Kite, I.Rochow

1999-03 Seasons

To be written.

2004 Season

After finishing 3rd in 2003, the new season was always going to be exciting and challenging. Coached again by Grant Levy, a new club captain was appointed in Luke Pastyn, with Adam Douglas and Nathan Caldow his deputies. 8 new team members also arrived, as the pressure on players to perform was high.

The motto for the year was an "extra 3%", to encourage everyone to dig deep and give that little bit extra.

Played at Thebarton Oval, the Sharks again steam rolled the sentimental Woodville South in the Grand Final and set their sights on Division 1 with a powerful victory of over 13 goals. The cats were kept to only 2 scoring shots as the scoreboard concluded at 13.15(93) to 2.0(12).

Dennis Iljcesen was the league's leading goal kicker with 47 goals as Luke Pastyn was runner up in the Chambers League Medal after winning it the year before. 4 men represented the South Australian state team in Victoria which normally tends to select A1 players. These were Adam Douglas, Darren Holland, Dennis Iljcesen and David Niemann. Thomas Wright was also a representative in the state Under 23 team.

Adam Douglas won the club's best & fairest Ardill Medal for his terrific season.

Earlier the B-Grade team, coached by Patty Carpenter, set the scene of the day by defeating Tea Tree Gully in the A1 Reserves Grand Final. Also without being beaten for the year, the team went out as undefeated premiers winning the game 9.16 (70) to Tea Tree Gully's 2.1(13). The premiership was led by Captain Leon Raynor who also took out the team's 2004 Best & Fairest award.

In A7, the C-Grade climbed the most difficult mountain to the flag, when in the last round it was not even certain it would play finals. To do so it had to get past the undefeated Colonel Light Gardens to qualify. Coached by Steve Lowe, a great last round victory began a rise to the top when it got through 4 finals in 4 weeks defeating West Croydon, Wingfield, Houghton and again Colonel Light Gardens in the Grand Final. Played at Edwardstown Oval, final scores were Henley 13.5(83) to Colonel Light’s 8.10(58). Atticus Boyce as premiership captain held up the cup and Scott Robinson was acknowledged for his great season winning the C-Grade's best & fairest award.

The D-Grade super coach in Jimmy McCabe led the Demon D's to a stunning victory in the A7 Reserves Grand Final also played at Edwardstown Oval. After losing 1 game for the year, the mighty D's sealed 2004 as the year of the sharks with a victory over Tea Tree Gully. Final scores were 09.6(60) to 6.8(44). The 2004 best & fairest for the premiership team was Captain Andy Bray. Cody Hicks and Aaron Dart were also impressive throughout the year, displaying great performances in the goal and boundary umpiring as youngsters.

The Under 17's, who in 2003 were unable to submit a team, were well led by coach Michael 'Wingers' Hicks, to finish minor premier. The admirable efforts unfortunately saw the passionate youngsters go without a win in the finals and finished 3rd. Establishing the return of a colts team was of most significance as efforts involved were most rewarding to the colts future success.

The junior teams also added titles to the trophy cabinet by winning the Under 15s and Under 13 premierships. Coaches Rod Hill and Phil Burgess respectively, conquered Port Districts in both games at Alberton Oval. Sam Fairclough as premiership captain led the Under 15s well by also winning the team's best and fairest award for the year. In the Under 13's it was Adam Turner leading the way as captain and Kale Brock was the 2004 best & fairest.

The lads in the under 11s and under 9s also had great seasons, finishing Runners Up with Grand Final appearances.

All in all the Year Of the Shark saw the Henley Football club, with nine teams, win 6 premierships out of 8 grand finals.

Off the field the club invested over $20,000 dollars in club room improvements. The projects included adding multiple doors to the front of the building, laying at least 50 metres of pavers to the spectator area and upgrading the hospitality area to forever be known as the Graeme Hill "Goog's Bar".

2005 Season

In Round 18, Paul Eadon kicked 10 goals in the A6 C-Grade team to defeat North Pines on the 13th of August at the Andrew Smith Reserve.