Where The Eagles Started

The Adelaide Eagles American Football Club Inc. has a history spanning almost twenty years.

We first fielded a team in the 1986/87 season, which was the second year of competitive Gridiron in South Australia. The Eagles burst onto the scene with a 14-12 win over the Port Adelaide Spartans. On the way to a berth in the play-offs, we scored a historic 54-0 win over the Southern Long Horns (now known and the Southern District Oilers). During the 1990's the club struggled with a shortage of players, coaches and general support. Although we had limited on-field success, the Eagles maintained a competitive spirit and strong sense of pride.

The 2000/01 season was the beginning of a period of re-building for the Eagles. Our player roster was boosted by the recruitment of a number of experience players from other clubs, talented rookies and significantly, some players from the USA. One of these players, Lloyd Gubler returned to play and coach for three consecutive seasons.

In 2001/02 we had a record number of registered players for any one team in the SA Gridiron Association. We made it into the play-offs and 13 of our players were selected in the All Star teams. We also saw the return of Eagles Cheerleaders and a growing number of sponsors and supporters.

Although the 2003/04 season wasn't our best for on field performance, we were still one of the strongest clubs in the league for player numbers and growing strength in supporters. With our strong presence around the league we had many of our players represent the state at the National Championships held in Adelaide. Along with state representation we also had two of our players represent Australia.

More to come on the Eagles history...