[1] The Acheron Valley Football Club had a short history, they formed at the same time Thornton reformed in 1929 and were part of the Upper Goulburn JFA for two seasons before going into recess because of the Great Depression.

In 1957 the Thornton – Acheron Valley club expanded its recruitment zone by encompassing the township of Eildon and changing its name at the same time.

In 1977 the WNEFL folded and the TEDFC decided to head over the ranges with Alexandra to the Yarra Valley Mountain Football League.

Full Forward, Shane ROWE, booted over 100 goals in 1993 including 18 in one game against Bonnie Doon.

At the demise of the CGFL the TEDFNC rejoined the Yarra Valley Mountain Football League with immediate results.

In the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires that affected many of the team's players and supporters,[2] the club once again disbanded after the 2010 season.

A few years later, the club reformed and joined the Yarra Valley Mountain Football League for season 2014.