Due to the effects of the great depression, in 1934 the two Heathcote clubs were re-organised into three (Dons, McIvors and Ramblers).

Given this impeccable pedigree there seemed little doubt that the Heathcote Football Club would make its mark on the competition sooner rather than later, and so it proved.

[1] The Saints' most successful phase to date came from the late 1980s through into the 1990s when they contested half a dozen consecutive grand finals, winning flags in 1989 and 1992.

During the period, however, Heathcote had a very strong junior generation (HDFL U/17'S premiers 2004 - 05) coming through which were to lay the foundations for future success.

On the back of a strong generation of juniors coming through to the senior ranks as well as some shrewd recruiting, 2008 shaped as the year Heathcote returned to their rightful place as an HDFL powerhouse.

2008 saw Heathcote finish 3rd on the ladder, however, it made it through to its first grand final in 13 years, despite leading at 3/4 time the Saints eventually lost to Colbinabbin by 22 points.

The 2009 grand final was a close fought match all day with Heathcote gaining revenge on Colbinabbin by four points.

A change of coach for the 2010 season proved no bad as Heathcote finished Minor premiers and had also won the Premiership.

2012 began promising for Heathcote but towards the end of the season the Saints appeared to has lost their air of invincibility.

After beating Leitchville Gunbower by two points in the Elimination final, Heathcote was knocked out by North Bendigo for the second year running.