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Club History

Casey Comets History

Our Journey – The Story of Casey Comets

Every club has a beginning, and ours started in the most humble way—on a school oval, with eleven eager boys and a handful of passionate locals who believed football could bring a community together.

Back in May 1975, before we were Casey Comets, we were Cranbourne Soccer Club. Peter Giles, with the help of Steve Comber and Johnny Spink, gathered those first young players at Cranbourne State School. No fancy facilities, no grand plans—just a love for the game and a vision for what football in Cranbourne could become.

That vision quickly grew.
On 2 June 1975, at a public meeting chaired by Councillor Campbell, our club was officially born. A dedicated Foundation Committee stepped forward—people like Graham Whitmore, Ray Edmonds, and Peter Giles—names that would help shape the heart and spirit of our club for years to come.

In those early days, home games were played wherever space could be found—Cranbourne State School, Cranbourne North State School, or any patch of grass big enough for goalposts. But the club was growing fast. By the end of that first year, 69 boys had joined, with teams ranging from U8s to Seniors, and even a Fathers & Coaches team for the adults who couldn’t resist getting involved.

As the community's passion for football grew, so did the club.
By 1976, six junior teams were competing in the Peninsula League, and the first dedicated ground at Grant Street opened to a wave of excitement. Later that year, land at O’Tooles Road was allocated for what everyone hoped would be a permanent home.

But growth is never easy.

In 1977, we entered our first official Senior team into competition. That same year, our beloved Chairman, Graham Whitmore, stepped down due to ill health, and Treasurer Ray Edmonds took the lead as President—a role filled with pride, responsibility, and the hopes of a club on the rise.

Training took place anywhere we could manage—even inside the trotting track at the Racecourse. Grant Street had floodlights installed to keep our Seniors training. Meanwhile, the club was busy planning its first clubrooms and fostering a strong sense of belonging among players, parents, volunteers, and supporters.
Both Whitmore and Edmonds were honoured as our very first Life Members.

By 1978, the Comets spirit was unmistakable. Ten junior teams were entered into Victorian Soccer Federation leagues, and our U13s brought home our first league title. The community rolled up its sleeves as O’Tooles Road continued to take shape.

Then came 1979, our strongest season yet: three junior league winners, two senior teams, and a growing reputation for passion and determination. But the year also brought heartbreak.
On 9 June 1979, President Ray Edmonds passed away suddenly—an enormous loss felt across the entire club. Peter Giles, one of our founders, stepped in during this difficult time, helping guide the club forward.

And forward we went.

In 1980, dreams became reality. After years of planning, hard work, and community fundraising, the long-awaited clubrooms at O’Tooles Road finally began construction. The pitch was levelled and seeded, the watering system went in, and a new fence surrounded a place we could finally call home.

On 2 August 1980, surrounded by proud members and families, our clubhouse officially opened. A memorial plaque was unveiled in honour of Ray Edmonds—a reminder that this club was built not only on fields and fences, but on the dedication of the people who shaped it.

Just days later, the very first Ray Edmonds Memorial Trophy was presented, symbolising the legacy of a man whose love for the club continues to inspire us.

A Club Built by Community

From school ovals to a permanent home.
From eleven boys to hundreds of players across all ages.
From a simple idea to a pillar of the Cranbourne community.

Our journey is one of passion, resilience, and people.
And every player, volunteer, coach, parent, and supporter who walks through our doors becomes part of that story.

This is our history.
This is our family.
This is Casey Comets.

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