Portland's current colours (black and gold) were first used in 1902 and again in 1909, but changed in 1919.

The development of the automobile allowed the team to travel greater distances and play against larger towns.

In 2013 Portland opted to transfer to the Hampden Football Netball League.

This move came when the Hamilton and Imperials clubs decided to merge and also desired to transfer to the Hampden FNL.

16 by Bill Mahon in the Second Semi Final on 22 September 1956( against Imperials ).