With the YVMDFL merging leagues with the SFL to create the AFL Outer East competition, Belgrave have the opportunity to regroup and rebuild.

Despite finals appearances in the Scoresby District Football Association Belgrave had to wait more than three decades for their elusive second premiership.

These successes ultimately culminated in a 1999 YVMDFL Division 2 Grand Final victory led by club Best and Fairest winner Ben "Fidgey" Fidge.

2012 saw Ben Collins take the reins with best mate Sean Stanton and the combination guided the club to a big win in that years Grand Final, thumping Yarra Glen to the tune of 7 goals.

A solid year followed in 2017 and the club secured promotion back into Division 1 with a massive come from behind win against Yarra Glen.

Darren Hamilton takes over as Senior Coach and under his guidance, the young playing group have embraced the game plan and structures.

In 2009, Belgrave's Centenary year, it converted to a black jumper featuring a magpie ensign with white and yellow trim.

For the 2022 season and beyond, the club, wanting to move away from some troubled times, have reverted back to the black and white stripes with magpie ensign jumper design.

Upwey was originally formed by disgruntled ex-Belgrave players and have since gone on to become the most successful YVMDFL club winning 11 premierships to Belgrave's 2.