Randwick City Saints AFL Club

Community Football in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

The Randwick City Saints Australian Football Club provides opportunities for men and women to play Australian Rules Football in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Established in 2010 and based at Pioneers Park in Malabar, the Saints compete in AFL Sydney, welcoming experienced footballers, returning players and newcomers to the game.

The club grew from a local initiative involving parents of Maroubra Saints junior players and other football enthusiasts. From those beginnings, Randwick City has developed men’s and women’s programs while maintaining the community connections and social culture that helped establish the club.

Football at Randwick City

Men’s Football

In 2026, Randwick City fielded teams in AFL Sydney Men’s Division Two and Division Four, providing two levels of open-age competition within the same club. The club welcomes players of all experience levels, offering an opportunity to join an established senior football environment in the Randwick area.

The men’s program has achieved success across different competition structures. One early milestone was the 2014 Men’s Division Three premiership, when the Saints defeated Penrith 21.23 (149) to 3.4 (22) in the Grand Final. Jayden Pendleton received the best-on-ground award.

Women’s Football

Randwick City’s women’s program began in 2013, with its original team known as the “Angels” before adopting the Saints identity. Women’s football has since become a substantial part of the club, with teams competing in AFL Sydney Women’s Division One and Division Two in 2026.

The program has enjoyed sustained success, including the 2025 Women’s Division One premiership and another Grand Final appearance in 2026. These achievements reflect a competitive women’s program with opportunities across more than one grade.

Home Ground: Pioneers Park

The Saints’ home is Pioneers Park, on Anzac Parade in Malabar NSW 2036. The ground provides the club’s base for training and home matches, bringing together players, families and supporters throughout the football season.

Club History and Development

Building a Club from Local Connections

Randwick City’s first men’s team took the field in 2010. Facilities were modest: the club’s historical account recalls using a shipping container rather than a clubhouse during its early years. The addition of women’s football in 2013 expanded participation and helped establish the broader club that exists today.

Growth in Women’s Participation

By 2023, the Saints had 76 registered female players, which Randwick City Council recorded as the largest women’s playing group in the club’s history at that time. The growth supported two women’s teams, both of which won their respective Grand Finals that season.

That combination of increased participation and premiership success marked an important stage in the development of the women’s program. Further achievement followed at Division One level in the seasons that followed.

Women’s Division One Premiership in 2025

Randwick City won the 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Division One premiership, defeating Sydney University 6.10 (46) to 2.5 (17) in the Grand Final at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday 13 September. The 29-point victory secured another significant title for the Saints.

Another Grand Final in 2026

The Saints returned to the Women’s Division One Grand Final in 2026, facing North Shore at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday 12 September. Randwick City led at half-time and extended its advantage to 15 points early in the third quarter, before North Shore responded. In a closely contested finish, the Saints fell just two points short, with North Shore winning 4.1 (25) to 3.5 (23). Randwick City finished runners-up after another season that took its leading women’s team to the premiership decider.

More Than Match-Day Football

The social connections formed through the Saints have also received recognition beyond local competition. Randwick City player Odelia Tham featured in the AFL’s “More to Footy” campaign, which highlighted the people and relationships behind community football. Her story described how joining the club developed into lasting friendships, greater confidence and involvement in activities beyond the field, including social events and a book club. It offered an example of how participation in local football can create a sense of belonging as well as opportunities to train and compete.

Connections with Pennant Hills

Randwick City and Pennant Hills have met through AFL Sydney’s divisional competitions, including during the 2022 Women’s Division Two finals series. That season, the Saints finished second on the home-and-away ladder behind Pennant Hills, before the clubs met in a qualifying final won by the Demons. Those matches form part of the clubs’ shared involvement in developing and sustaining competitive women’s football across Sydney.

AFL Sydney and the Sydney Football League

Randwick City competes within AFL Sydney’s divisional football structure and is not among the nine foundation clubs awarded licences for the new Sydney Football League, which begins in April 2027. Its divisional premierships should therefore be distinguished from participation in the new SFL competition. AFL Sydney will continue alongside the SFL, providing men’s and women’s divisional football, underage competitions and Masters football. Players seeking information about Randwick City’s teams for future seasons should refer to the club’s announcements and confirmed competition gradings.

Find Out More

Visit the Randwick City Saints’ official website for information about joining the club, training and its football programs.