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The Club
St
Bedes / Mentone Tigers A.F.C. was formed in 1993 from an
amalgamation of three clubs. St Bedes O.C.F.C. who were
affiliated with both the V.A.F.A. and the M.S.J.F.L., the
Mentone Football Club which was a member of the Southern
Football League and the Mentone Junior Football Club, a member
of the M.S.J.F.L.
In the first
season of the merged club the senior team won the VAFA D Section Premiership
capping off a memorable year.
Mentone FC was
originally formed in 1904 and as such the club celebrated its
centenary during 2004.
St.Bedes OCFC was
formed in 1963 and competed initially in the YCW League before
joining the VAFA in 1972 and playing continually in the Amateurs
through to 1993. Mentone FC competed successfully in the Federal
Football League and then the Southern Football League prior to
1993.
The
amalgamation occurred with the help and perseverance of the
following people who should be acknowledged for their
foresight.
Michael
Atherton St Bedes O.C.F.C.
Dale Collins
St Bedes O.C.F.C
Peter Davis
Mentone F.C.
John Meyer
St Bedes O.C.F.C.
Phil Sierakowski Mentone
Junior Football Club
In
its first year the club fielded Senior, Reserves and Under 19's
in the V.A.F.A. and six junior sides in the M.S.J.F.L.
Winning the D Grade V.A.F.A. premiership against Old Geelong.
The Under 13 side won the combined club's first premiership in the M.S.J.F.L
The
leadership of John Meyer as the club's inaugural president and
Mark Tyquin the senior coach laid the foundation for the future.
More about
our history may be found by selecting one
of the buttons. Read about our Foundation Clubs, Life Members,
the people after whom our Perpetual Trophies are named. |