| Laverton Magpies | ||
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| Names | ||
| Full name | Laverton Magpies Football Club | |
| Nickname(s) | Magpies, Lavo | |
| Club details | ||
| Founded | 1924 | |
| Colours | ||
| Competition | Western Region Football League (1988–) | |
| Ground(s) | Laverton Park, Altona Meadows[1] | |
| Uniforms | ||
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| Other information | ||
| Official website | lavertonmagpies.teamapp.com | |
The Laverton Magpies Football Club is an Australian rules football club which compete in the WRFL since 1988,[2] They are based in the Melbourne suburb of Laverton, Victoria
In 1924, the original Laverton Football Club was formed and participated for many years in the Werribee District and the Western Suburbs Football Leagues. In 1988 the club joined the Footscray District Football League where they currently participate in the 3rd Division. In 2000 the club changed their name to the Western Magpies Football Club. In 2001 the under 12 and under 14 sides both won premierships in B division causing all junior sides to play in A division the next season. In 2009 the club changed the name back to the Laverton Magpies Football Club.[3]
