Category Archives: About Club

Old Xaverians Best Games: 2013

The Old Xaverians Football club is steeped in a rich history of championship pedigree. Founded in 1923 by the alumni of Xavier College in Melbourne, Australia, the Old Xaverians have established themselves as one of the most successful Australian Rules Football clubs in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA). After an unprecedented championship run of […]

Old Xaverians Best Games: 2016

The Old Xaverians Football club is steeped in a rich history of championship pedigree. Founded in 1923 by the alumni of Xavier College in Melbourne, Australia, the Old Xaverians have established themselves as a most victorious Australian Rules football clubs in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA). After an unprecedented championship run of 6 years […]

Silver Sponsors of Old Xaverians Football Club

Silver sponsors are the ones that support the team on rare occasions, they have little shares compared to platinum sponsors, and they cannot be relied upon by the club like the way platinum sponsors can be relied upon. Despite their little contribution, they are vital in the smooth running of the club because their contribution […]

Old Xaverians Football Club Coaches

Coaching at Old Xaverians began with Dr Alan Keane the founding captain-coach. He led the team in 1923 and 1924. The club’s early years were tough, but he ensured that the Old Boys could wear red and black colours after their school years. Old Xavs honoured Keane by awarding him the first life membership. After […]

The Games of Old Xaverians Football Club

Over the past few years, different Premier clubs has successfully produced premiership dynasty. Perhaps the most prominent one would be the premiership dynasties that have been recorded by the Old Xaverians Football Club during the year 1995-2000. This amazing feat by the sports club has been magnified since it was achieved during the time that […]

Old Xaverians Football Club Distinguished Number 1s

The Old Xavs red and black jumper has been worn by over 2,100 players. Some of the players had short stints, while other players and coaches delivered many years of service, on the field and sometimes off the field. They have kept the spirit of the Old Xavs burning throughout the years. Of course, the […]

About the History of the Club

The Old Xaverians Football Club (OXFC) was born in 1923. Gerald Honan, the club’s first secretary, expressed in writing that there was the need for occasional festive gatherings, which would ensure close association of the old boys from Xavier College, Melbourne. Four alumni, according to the club’s website, are responsible for the club’s formation: Dan […]

What You Need to Know about the Old Xaverians Football Club

When it comes to amateur football clubs in Australia, one of the most popular clubs is the Old Xaverians Football Club. Since its founding in 1923, the Old Xavshas become one of the top clubs in the Victorian Amateur Football Association. Since its conception, the members of Old Xaverians Football Club are former students of […]