The club was formerly known as the Daylesford "Demons" until 2006, when they joined the Central Highlands Football League.

In September, 1877, Daylesford played an Australian Rules Football match against Castlemaine, which resulted in a draw.

[8] In 1950, Daylesford were minor premiers, with Maldon taking out the major Castlemaine Football League premiership.

In 2006, Dayleford made the decision to move across to the Central Highlands Football League.

[46] The Association ran for only two years just prior to World War One in 1914 and 1915, with what appears to be long break from 1916 until reforming in 1930.