History

The Pembroke Old Scholars Football Club (POSFC) has a long and proud history in the Adelaide Footy League (ADFL). Representing the old scholars of Kings College, the Club joined the league in 1932 as the Kings Old Collegians. The Club was located on the adored grounds of the College at Haslam Oval, The Parade, where POSFC still resides to this day. Since joining the South Australian Amateur Football League, now known as the ADFL, and despite brief absences experienced in 1933-35 and 1941, the Kings have proudly adorned the green and gold on the football grounds of Adelaide.

While they were a relatively small club, the Kings experienced great success, with three seasons in Division 1 seen in 1949, 1950 and 1976, the latter being the only time a King (Mark Bomber) has won the A1 Medal, given to the most valued player of the season. Peter Adock holds the Club record for most successive league medals with 6 achieved from 1970-1975.

After the amalgamation of Kings College and Girton Girls’ School forming Pembroke School in 1974, the Club rebranded to become Pembroke Old Scholars FC in 1978. In 1990, the official nickname “Kings” was adopted to acknowledge the history of the Club.

The location of the Club has changed throughout the years due to redevelopments. During a redevelopment of Haslam Oval in 1980, the Club used Thorndon High School and Paradise Primary School for matches. Fortunately, the development saw new changerooms established on the eastern end of Haslam, while the cherished Pavilion grandstand was upgraded.

In 2021, the Club established an inaugural women’s side, known as the Queens. The Queens have seen strong success in their first two years, finishing minor premiers and making the grand final in 2022. Since its rebranding and the modern era of the Adelaide Footy League, POSFC has experienced continued success. Come into the Pavilion on a Saturday home-game to see the memorabilia and the history for yourself!