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| Googong Hogs | ||
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| Names | ||
| Full name | Googong Hogs Football Club[1][2] | |
| Former name | HMAS Harman Australian Football Club Incorporated (1976–2015)[3][4] | |
| Nickname(s) | Hogs, Hoggies | |
| Club details | ||
| Founded | 1976 | |
| Colours | Blue Gold | |
| Competition | AFL Canberra Community Division | |
| Premierships | AFLC Community Men's (2)
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| Ground | Rockley Oval | |
| Uniforms | ||
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| Other information | ||
| Official website | googonghogs.com.au | |
The Googong Hogs are an Australian rules football based in the New South Wales town of Googong.[5][6] The club competes in the AFL Canberra Community Division and plays its home games at Rockley Oval.[7][8]
History
[edit]Googong was founded in 1976 as the HMAS Harman Australian Football Club, nicknamed the "Hogs".[9] The club was located around Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base HMAS Harman, allowing both civilians and defence personnel (regardless of rank) the opportunity to play for the club.[9] Because of the club's origins in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), it has a rivalry with the ADFA Rams.[10]
Harman initially competed in the Monaro Australian Football League (MAFL), making its first grand final in 1981 before being defeated by ANU.[9][11] The club formed a reserves team in 1982.[12][13]
After a winless 1984 season, the club won its first premiership in Division 2 in 1985.[9] The club was undefeated in 1986 and won a second premiership in Division 1.[9]
In 1995, Harman joined the Canberra District Football League (CDFL), winning the Division 2 premiership the same year and being promoted to Division 1 for the 1996 season.[9] During the 2002 season, the club was known as the "OZINVEST Harman Hogs" under sponsorship naming rights.[14] By 2005, Harman had returned to the MAFL.[15]
At the end of the 2015 season, Harman changed its name to the Googong Hogs, less than two years after residents moved into the newly-developed township of Googong.[16][17]
Googong introduced a women's team for the first time in 2023, entering Community Division 1 and winning a premiership in its first season.[18][19]
Honours
[edit]Premierships
[edit]| Competition | Division | Wins | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL Canberra Community Men's | Third Grade | 1 | 2011 |
| Fourth Grade | 1 | 2015 | |
| AFL Canberra Community Women's | Division 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Canberra District Football League | Division 2 | 1 | 1995 |
| Monaro Australian Football League | Division 1 | 1 | 1986 |
| Division 2 | 1 | 1985 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Morgan, Cassandra (1 September 2019). "Googong Father's Day Kite Fest sees record numbers". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Club Contacts – Senior and Community". AFL Canberra. Archived from the original on 20 June 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Current details for ABN 16 324 422 819". ABN Lookup. 17 September 2001. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "AFL CANBERRA 2010 SEASON DIRECTORY". AFL NSW/ACT. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Eagles stay perched on top of ladder". Yass Valley Times. 6 July 2022. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ Cutrupi, Darren (27 June 2025). "Big weekend for AFL on the Far South Coast". 2EC. Archived from the original on 19 July 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ Le Lievre, Kimberley (25 February 2016). "Queanbeyan Australian rules teams could be forced off home ground". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ Varcoe, Gemma (1 April 2016). "Synthetic cricket pitch to be removed from Rockley Oval". Queanbeyan Age. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Googong Football Club / Combined Services Football Club / HMAS Harman Football Club (ACT)". Footypedia. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "HARMAN Australian Football Club Reunion - 25th anniversary!". Royal Australian Navy News. 12 June 2000. p. 14. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "The Glory, The Honour, The Bliss" (PDF). ANUAFC. 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "New club for Qbn in Monaro League". The Canberra Times. 15 November 1981. p. 21. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Harman Seconds Football Club / HMAS Harman Football Club (ACT)". Footypedia. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mixed fortunes for Hogs". Air Force News. 23 May 2002. p. 23. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ Rogers, Kade (24 February 2005). "Hogs ready for opener". Royal Australian Navy News. p. 23. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "About the Googong Hogs". Googong Hogs. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ Meddemmen, Danielle (16 November 2022). "'There will be more growth here over time': What is the allure of living in Googong?". Allhomes. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ Ruuskanen, Caitlin (21 April 2023). "Season Preview: The Canberra Times 2023 Community Competition". AFL Canberra. Archived from the original on 3 November 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ↑ "Football". Googong Hogs. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.