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Wollongong Lions is an Australian rules football club competing in the Sydney AFL league and based out of Wollongong. They play their home games at North Dalton Park in Towradgi, and following the installation of lighting during the summer of 2006-07 the club hosted 3 night matches during the 2007 season which attracted encouraging crowds. Jason Philp will replace Nathan Bibby as coach for the 2008 season.
[edit] History
The club formed in 1971 as the Swans and moved to the Sydney AFL in 1989, becoming the Lions. After winning the First Division premiership in 2004, the Lions were promoted to Sydney AFL Premier Division in 2005. They won 3 games in 2005, 4 in 2006 and 3 in 2007.
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