Kilmore Football Club, nicknamed the Blues, is an Australian rules football club affiliated with the Northern Football League. The club is located 60 km north of Melbourne in the town of Kilmore.
History Football coverage in Kilmore was first published in The Leader newspaper back in 1873 with the town boasting three football teams - North Kilmore FC, South Kilmore FC and the Heath's Club.
In July, 1874, Kilmore hosted the Hawthorn Football Club in a match and also in May, 1875, resulting in a win to Kilmore.
At the 1876 Annual General Meeting, Mr. R. M. Heath was elected as club president and Mr. A Hudson as captain.
Kilmore signaled their intention to move from the Riddell District Football League to the Northern Football League (Australia) after the 2015 season, citing a lack of players committed to playing in the RDFL as many of their players are based in the NFL's catchment area. The RDFL rejected the transfer and AFL Victoria have been called in to resolve the situation. Kilmore have said that they will go into recess if the appeal is unsuccessful. Both leagues later agreed to the transfer.
Known for his sporting prowess, Nick Ferris, once wore the number 30 for the Kilmore Second 18. The number 30 has since been retired in honour of his contributions to the sporting culture of Kilmore and surrounds. The best & fairest medal - the Ferris medal - is named in his honour.
Competitions 1873 - 1890: club active, playing games against other local and Metropolitan sides, but no formal competition. 1891 - 1893: North Eastern Football Association 1894 - 1898: Club active, but did not play in an official competition 1899 - 1900: North Eastern Football Association 1901: Club active, but did not play in an official competition 1902 - North Eastern Football Association 1903 - Club active, but did not play in an official competition 1904 - Kilmore Football Association 1905 - club active, playing games against other local and Metropolitan sides, but no formal competition. 1906 - Central Mernda Football Association 1907 - Central Dalhousie Football Association 1919 - 1920: Midlands Football Association 1921 - 1931: Waranga North East Football Association 1932 - 1932: Riddell District Football League 1933 - 1937: Waranga North East Football Association 1938 - 1946: Hume Highway Football Association 1947 - 1984: Riddell District Football League 1985 - 1986: Panton Hill Football League 1987 - 2015: Riddell District Football League 2016 - 2024: Northern Football Netball League.
Football Premierships (10) Seniors Central Mernda District Football Association 1910 Midlands Football Association 1920 - Kilmore: 2.5 - 17 d Darraweit: 1.4 - 10
Hume Highway Football League 1938 - Kilmore: 10.14 - 74 d Wallan: 9.12 - 66 1939 - Kilmore: 12.17 - 89 d Tallarook: 12.7 - 79 1940 - Kilmore: 16.11 - 107 d Broaford: 14.11 - 95
Riddell District Football League Division One 1971 - Kilmore: 14.12 - 96 d Sunbury: 12.11 - 83 2001 - Kilmore: Division Two 1987 - Kilmore: 1994 - Kilmore:
Northern Football Netball League 2022
Runners Up (9) Seniors Mernda Football Association 1919 - Broadford: 4.10 - 34 d Kilmore: 4.5 - 29
Riddell District Football League 1932, 1948, 1952, 1973
Waranga North East Football Association 1934 - Seymour: 20.16 - 136 d Kilmore: 11.23 - 89
Hume Highway Football Association 1946 - Broadford: 18.20 - 128 d Kilmore: 7.9 - 51 1948 - Romsey: 19.12 - 126 d Kilmore: 8.23 - 71
Football Club Best & Fairest Seniors Hume Highway Football Association 1939 W Poulter 1940 Kevin Clancy 1946 Kevin Clancy Riddell District Football League 1947 Kevin Clancy 1948 J Reilly 1949 Roy Whalan 1950 J Zanelli 1951 K Robinson
Leading Goalkickers 1947 - 123: Les "Jock" Wicking 2007 - 73: David Cornish
Presidents 2008- Dayson Carroll 2009- Dayson Carroll
References
External links Kilmore FNC website 1931 - Kilmore FC & Alexandra FC team photos 1932 - Kilmore FC team photo