That year, VFL superstar Ron Barassi was the guest of honour at the opening of the oval, which was broadcast live on Brisbane radio.

The 1972 team was coached by the legendary Alan Killigrew and won the Grand Final by a record 84 points, defeating Sandgate.

Champion players over the years have included Fred Coulthurst, Allan Ahlberg, Ken Grimley, Jim Conlon, Keith Leach, Syd Guildford, Barry Clarke and Scott McIvor.

The new lower based level club won the AFL Queensland State League Division 2 Grand Final in 1997.

In the following years they competed in several restructured AFL Queensland competitions being promoted through success on field and strong facility development at Hickey Park.