Apsley Football and Netball Club

 The Apsley Magpies

A proud and successful sporting club established itself on the Victorian/South Australian border many years ago in what was to became known as the Shire of Kowree in the West Wimmera.

The earliest printed report of an Australian Rules match at Apsley at the present ground dates back to 1890. Apsley played Edenhope on Wednesday 10th September 1890 and Edenhope won -1goal to nil. Sibling rivalry was born and still lives.

 From about 1920 Apsley played in various "border" leagues. In 1937 Apsley played in the Kowree Naracoorte Football League and enjoyed much success and fun on and of the field.

The Apsley magpies have entertained supporters for over 100 hundred years. Football has provided much to the small community which has contributed enormously to the survival and development of the club.  

The early history of the AFC was compiled by Les Burgess and updated in 1990, the year of centenary celebrations and the selection of the legends team.

The amalgamation with arch rival and closest neighbor Edenhope in 1999, the challenge to embrace change and ensure long term survival for both clubs commenced. The decision to join the Horsham and District league in 2007 provides the club and supporters with the opportunity to continue the search for solutions that ensure the local youth have opportunities to participate in sport.