Redan Wanderers Football Club

The Redan Wanderers were a football team in Redan, <1895-1900>

History
For their game in April 1895 against Sebastopol Imperial, to be played behind the Sebastopol tram sheds (now St. James Primary School in Albert Street), the following team was chosen: Bowden, Bailey, Butler, Caddy, Cody, Coad, Casterson, Crimmins, Copperwaite, Doyle, Descor, Davies, Foley, Fogie, Findlay, Graham, Grenfell, Hillhouse, Holst, Jones, Jenkinson, Look (capt.), Rail, Reece, Robinson, Rowlands, Scott, Steele, Thomas, Williams, Wade, and others.

In September 1900, the Wanderers played against the Redan Juniors for the premiership: "BALLARAT FOURTH RATE PREMIERSHIP. REDAN WANDERERS V REDAN JUNIORS. There was a very fair attendance at the Western Oval on Saturday afternoon, when the above teams met for the purpose of deciding the Fourth Rate premiership, and the families of Messrs Warnell and Madden, to whom the proceeds will be given, will benefit to the extent of £9. The match was productive of great interest amongst the juniors, and the barracking was very lively. The Juniors held a leading position until the last quarter, and when the Wanderers came with a great rush, and managed to get on even terms. As the point system does not obtain in the fourth rate competition, the match, resulted in a draw, the scores being:—Juniors—3 goals 5 behinds. Wanderers—3 goals 4 behinds. Matters were rather lively at the conclusion of the match, many contending that the full time had not been played. It is probable that another match will take place on Saturday next."