[3] Ex-St Kilda star Kevin Neale was captain-coach for six seasons (1978–1983), during which time Ainslie won four premierships: 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983.

In 1984 Ex-Collingwood and Richmond player Rod Oborne captain-coached the club, winning the 1984 premiership.

Chris Rourke coached Ainslie for 14 years from 2007 to 2020 taking the club to six premierships during that period.

The club entered the NEAFL for the competition's inaugural season in 2011 – finishing the year as Eastern Conference premiers.

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