Astros (gridiron team)
The Astros are a gridiron football club established in 1995, previously competing in the NSW Gridiron Football League until joining ACT Gridiron in 2001.
| Full name | Astros Gridiron Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Astros |
| Sport | Gridiron football (American football) |
| Founded | 1995 |
| First season | 1995 |
| League | NSWGFL 1995-2000 ACT Gridiron 2001-present |
| Home ground | Tuggeranong Enclosed Field |
| President | Stephen Wallace |
| Head coach | Ryan Van Engelen |
Team preparing on the sidelines
While participating in the NSWGFL, the Astros came away with one championship in 1996. The Astros have won the Capital Bowl a total of four times: 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
In the past they have also run a Junior team which began in 2003 as the Erindale Titans, and the Junior Astros. For the 2010 season the Junior Astros merged with the UC Firebirds Juniors as the Rockets.
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