[2] On 1 June 1877 at Oliver's Cafe the Victorian Football Association (VFA) was formed, with Rochester one of the foundation clubs.

Then in 1905, both Imperials and Federals merged to form one senior club and entered the Campaspe District Football Association.

[11][12] Rochester FC guernsey's colours in 1906 were blue with a red sash [13] and played in the Northern District Football Association.

[14] In 1906 Rochester's 'new football oval area will measure about 2 3/4 acres, being 7 chains long, 5 broad and 19 in circumference.

[25] Rochester entered the Goulburn Valley FL for the 1913 season; they were eventually runner-up to Shepparton.

The seniors made the grand final in 1992, defeating Tatura by two points in wet conditions.

They made the grand final again in 1993, but was defeated by Shepparton in controversial circumstances by a kick after the siren.

Anthony McPhee kicked a goal from 40m near the siren to put Rochester 5 points ahead.

In April 1915, Rochester FC ordered 25 black colored guernseys, with a red band, prior to joining the Bendigo Football League.

In 1926, Rochester finished sixth on the ladder and collected the wooden spoon, with four wins for the season.

[39] In 1933, Rochester's Ted Hooper played his 98th consecutive game and was presented with an eight-day clock!

[40] In early 1934, 24 year old, Ted Hooper played his 100th consecutive game for Rochester, capping it off with three goals.

[43] In late 1956, former Melbourne player, Noel McMahen was appointed as captain-coach for six years at £1,000.00 per season.

In the 1958 Grand Final, Rochester were Premiers defeating Castlemaine, winning their first Premiership in the Bendigo Football League.

The 1962 Rochester Demons were Premiers & Champions, defeating Golden Square in the Grand Final.