The Ultima Football Club, nicknamed the Storm, is an Australian rules football and netball club based in the town of Ultima, Victoria. The football team currently competes in the Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL).
History The club was founded in 1905 and has competed in several local competitions, such as the Quambatook, Mid Murray, Tyrrell, Kerang and District, and Golden Rivers Football Netball League (GRFNL).
Since joining the KDFL/GRFNL in 1979, Ultima has enjoyed ongoing success, including the most senior premierships during this time and back-to-back Tim Brockwell Champion Club Awards. The club's success was also recognised when they were ranked 46th in the Herald Sun's Top 50 Country Teams in Victoria.
In 2024, the club undertook a strategic review to ensure a strong future for generations to come. This process led to an application to join the Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL). In August 2025, the Central Rivers Board and AFL Central Victoria approved the club's transfer, with the Ultima Football Netball Club set to compete in the Central Murray Football Netball League from the 2026 season.
As part of this transition, the club adopted new colours and a new identity. Following a formal vote by members, at the end of the 2025 season the club farewelled the Roos and the GRFNL and proudly emerged ready to compete in the CMFNL as the Ultima Storm.
Football Premierships Sources:
Northern DFA (1)
1924
Swan Hill FA (1)
1930
Lalbert-Manangatang FA (1)
1933
Kerang and District FL / Golden Rivers FL (11)
1981, 1983, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2015, 2024
League Awards
League best and fairest
Kerang & District / Golden Rivers FL
1988: Evan Eilson 1993: Shane Ingram 1999: Dean Young 2003: Luke O'Toole 2005: Luke O'Toole 2013: Luke O'Toole 2014: Thomas Isma
League leading goalkicker
Kerang & District / Golden Rivers FL 1979: Steven Strevens (132 Goals) 1981: Brian Findlay (93 Goals) 1983: Steven Strevens (105 Goals) 1985: Steven Strevens (131 Goals) 1991: Dean Farrell (83 Goals) 2003: Brad Carroll (119 Goals) 2018: Arnold Kirby (84 Goals) 2019: Jack O'Rourke (80 Goals) 2024: Ryan Devereux (59 Goals)
VFL/AFL Players Source: Gus Petzke 2 Games at Richmond in 1923 Hugh Carroll 9 Games at North Melbourne in 1932 Cornelius O'Toole 4 Games at Melbourne in 1950
References