First Season
That first season equipment included a tent (182cm x 121cm) that doubled as a registration kiosk and canteen. The season was successful enough that the Club was able to pay all their bills, half the cost of a new canteen (now used as a storeroom), outfit their three winning teams in Club jackets and present trophies, including a Foundation Year Trophy to every registered player. The season ended with enough money in bank to allow the new season to start without needing credit.
By the end of the three years, the lower ground (Field 2) had been cleared and was usable. Daniel Street Park was being cleared and the Club applied for use of that ground. The Club had twenty one registered teams at this stage. An amenities building (aka "the shack") was delivered but it was old and needed extensive repairs. A voluntary effort by Club members painted and made repairs but Council brick-faced the building to placate the new Ballina Street residents. A fence erected around the amenities building and the first pair of lights was added for night training.
The remains of the old chicken farm were cleared and the Bathurst Street shops and parking area were now in use. The top field (Field 1) was levelled and a new canteen was added to the northern end of the amenities building. More lighting was added at both Bathurst Street Park and Daniel Street Park. With the Club growing to fifty six teams (1980), Alpha Road Park was now being used for training and matches.
- In 1977, the Club fielded a team, coached by Jimmy Russell, in the Federation League for the first time.
