Lorne Football and Netball Club

The Lorne Football Club was formed in 1896 with the first game being played against Deans Marsh in May 1897. Until 1919 the club would challenge Deans Marsh, Apollo Bay or some local team made up from the guesthouses, saw mill teams or what ever was available. The Shire of Winchlsea Football Association was formed in 1919, comprising Winchelsea, Wensleydale, Birregurra, Deans Marsh and Lorne. The Lorne team had collars of red and blue with a star on the chest. In 1930 Lorne joined the Polworth Association which comprised Forrest, Winchelsea, Birregurra, Deans Marsh, Lorne and Apollo Bay. Before the current location of Stribling Reserve became available, all competition took place on the foreshore.