Drysdale club played in an early version Bellarine Football League that ran from 1895 to 1914.

Reformed after the great war the club continued to play locally until 1924 when it joined the Geelong Football Association.

The Drysdale Football Club was first formed in 1879 when, as reported in the Geelong Advertiser, a team played the Chillwell 2nds on Saturday, 14 June.

The final change came in 2005 when the club reverted to the 1948 design of brown jumpers with a gold vee.

Throughout its history the Drysdale Football Club has played in several different competitions experiencing much success resulting in thirteen senior, five reserves, four under 18, five under 16, & six under 13 premierships.