Central Queensland University
Rockhampton Panthers A.F.C.
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Panthers Club History
The CQU Rockhampton Panthers Australian Football Club Inc is steeped in tradition being one of the founding clubs of the Capricornia Australian Rules Football League. The Gladstone Mudcrabs, Wandal Bulls (now Glenmore) and Parkhurst & Northern Suburbs all took to the field for the first time in 1973.
In 1983/84, the Panthers joined the Cricket Association as co-tenants of what is now the North Rockhampton Cricket Grounds. Together with the Cricket Association, the Panthers transformed these bare grounds into the excellent facilities that stand today. The venue now holds the premier playing field in Rockhampton and also a clubhouse, grandstand, canteen, newly refurbished change rooms and 4 lighting towers for night games.
First incorporated in 1986 the Panthers has seen highs and lows along the way. Some of the Panthers proudest moments have been our A Grade Premierships in 1980, 1985 and 1993 as well as our Reserve Grade Premiership in 1983.
The Panthers have had some slight name changes along the way, to coincide with community feelings. From Parkhurst in the beginning to adding Northern Suburbs to the name, then to Rockhampton and recently to CQU Rockhampton Panthers AFC Inc. Also in 2003 the club guernsey was redesigned to have a picture of a panther on the front. The name may have changed but the club has always been the mighty Black and White Panthers.