JETSWEB - Information for Members and Guests of the Gungahlin JETS AFC. The JETS have been part of the Amateur Australian Football Competition in Canberra since 1982. Over that time the club has won seven Premierships, and has grown to a club with over 450 members, three Senior teams, including a women's team, six Junior teams, and over 60 kids playing AUSKICK. The JETS have been part of the Gungahlin Community since 1996 and continue to grow in the region. The club's short-term goal is to dominate the ACTAFL Canberra District Competition, with an ultimate goal of entering teams in the ACTAFL's Premier Competition.

1994 - saw a revamped MAFL competition with the JETS reluctantly playing 2nd division. The hard work of the previous three seasons was beginning to pay-of for the club and this move was seen as a backward step by all at the club. Geoff Nelson remained as coach with Wayne Middleton his assistant, an we finished the home and away season as Minor Premiers after dominating the competition along with Harman. We met Harman in the Major Semi and were beaten by 6 goals. Although not in best form, we edged out Ainslie to set-up a Grand Final berth against Harman. The game saw a complete reversal of form as the JETS dominated Harman from the start to win by a massive 84 points. John Bink became the first JET to play 150 games, Steve Efford and Iain Jarman played their 100th, and Richard Douglas his 50th. Mick Ryan reached 300 goals, surpassing Robbie Barnes who broke his leg during the season. Daryl Scotland won the club Best an Fairest, whilst Geoff Nelson was once again runner-up in the League Best and Fairest. President Andrew Gates was voted JET-of-the-Year, and Greg Piltz was awarded Life Membership.

1995 - saw a depleted MAFL saw a single division complete a full round to determine the make-up of the eventual two-division competition. The JETS were promoted 1st division, whilst Harman, Grand Finalists in 1994 suddenly had difficulty with lower ranked teams to remain in 2nd division. Robbie Walker was named coach with Wayne Middleton assisting and after an indifferent season, the JETS competed in the finals for the first time in 1st division. The JETS were somewhat overawed by the occasion and were soundly beaten by ANU who went on to win the Premiership. Geoff Nelson played his 100th game, while Chris Ryan, Greg Shackelford and Wayne Middleton all played their 50th. Steve Efford won Best and Fairest, John Bink won his second JET-of-the-Year and Geoff Nelson was awarded Life Membership.

1996 - was a ground-breaking year for the club. We became an Incorporated Association, changed our name to the Gungahlin Australian Football Club and joined the new ACTAFL Canberra District League after being with the MAFL for 14 years. Wayne Middleton was named coach, with Russ Podmore and Robbie Walker his assistants. This was a hard fought season wih many highs and lows which evetually saw us narrowly defeated by Kingston for a place in the Grand Final. Andrew Gates played his 100th game, with Greg Gill and David Simper notching-up their 50th. Ross Howe was voted Best and Fairest, David Simper the JET-of-the-Year and President, Andrew Gates was awarded Life Membership for his valuable contribution to the club.