One of the first clubs to play Australian football formed within the region, and helped popularise the sport, and supplant Rugby in popularity.

Mines Rovers play home games at Digger Daws Oval, one they are co tenants with other GFL member, Boulder City Football Club.

The club was formed on Thursday 30 March 1898 during a meeting held at Powell's Hotel in Kalgoorlie.

The club was originally simply known as 'Mines' and wore the colours of black and white.

[2] The list of grand final appearance including premiership teams and runners-up is detailed below.