club history

Originally known as the Nunawading Warriors Gridiron Club, the club was founded by the late James White (pictured on the left, wearing jersey number 75). The club quickly made its mark by winning the minor premiership in 1988. The Warriors would wait a decade before making a return to the finals in 1998, where they faced the now-defunct Banyule Panthers. From that point forward, the Warriors have established themselves as the premier team in Gridiron Victoria.

Since 2000, we have reached the finals almost every year and secured victory in 11 of the 15 VicBowls (state championships) we have contested. Our achievements include two historic three-peats of State Championships from 2008-2010 and 2012-2014, showcasing our consistent excellence on the field.

In 2013, we made history by winning both the Division I VicBowl and the Division II Championships with our Barbarians team, the first in Gridiron Victoria’s history.

Our junior program has also flourished, winning championships in 2003, 2009, and in 2016 Junior Championship finishing the season a perfect 10-0.

Today, the Warriors continue to grow, fielding senior men's, junior, and women's teams. Our mission remains to promote American football within the community, provide elite coaching, and support our players' development on and off the field. Join us and be a part of our proud legacy and bright future!

“We are committed to excellence on the field, the personal growth of our members, and most importantly playing the game we all love with pride.”