The Goulburn Strikers were founded in late 2001 to offer the Southern Tablelands most talented players the opportunity to play at a higher level while representing their hometown. In 2002, under the Southern Tablelands Football Association (STFA) banner, the Strikers started competing, entering two senior teams (Fist Grade and Reserves Grade) in the ACT State League. Soon the Strikers went from be
ing easy beaters to become a regional football force. In 2003 the Strikers became the ACT State League Division 2 Champions and were promoted to Division 1. In 2005 the Strikers and the STFA ratified their commitment to access the prestigious ACT Premier League within a five years. As time went on and the Strikers became more successful it was soon obvious that a development program was necessary and in 2007, with the full support of the STFA, the club entered an Under 18s and an Under 16s squad in the ACT Junior League. In 2008 the Strikers became the undefeated ACT State League Division 1 Champions. The club's development program also proved to be of the highest quality as in the same year the Strikers Under 18โs became ACT Junior League Division 1 Premiers and the Under 16โs were the undefeated NSW Southern Branch Champions as well as the ACT Junior League Division 1 Premiers. In 2009 the Strikers were ACT League Division 1 Runners up and for the first time ever, the Strikers made it through to the ACT Federation Cup Quarter Finals, showing to be already competitive at Premier League level. Also in 2009 the Strikers for the first time entered the NSW Tiger Turf Cup reaching the third round. In the process the Strikers knocked out clubs such as NSW Super League giants Macarthur Rams[1]. In the same year the Strikers Under 18s were back-to-back ACT Junior League Division 1 Premiers, while the Under 16s were Runners up in their Division. Later in 2009 the Strikers applied to for a three-year Premier League licence and were successful in gaining access in the in 2010. [2]
In 2010 The Goulburn Strikers reached the Final of the ACT Federation Cup losing out to Canberra FC (2 - 3). Following a semi successful season in the ACT Premier League in 2010 the Goulburn Strikers witnessed many changes at board level filtering down to coaching and player changes. The Strikers farewelled innaugral long serving coach and life member Carlo Aliffi as well as many experienced players. The 2011 premier league season proved difficult for the Goulburn Strikers and many heavy losses ensured. Dwindling player numbers and inexperience led to the Goulburn Strikers board making the decision in 2012 to hand in their Premier league license and look to a rebuilding phase. Longtime player Ben Stephenson took the reins as AAM coach and a single team entered into the State League two competition. Both Strikers AAW and under 18's womens teams continue you to compete strongly in their respective leagues. In 2012 the Goulburn Strikers have introduced an under 13's team coached by Matt Fleming. It is the Strikers intention that this team is the beginning of the future and hope to one day see these young lads competing in Canberras top competition in the maroon and white of the GOULBURN STRIKERS
