St. Bernards Old Collegians Football Club fields male and female Senior teams as well as Boys and Girls Juniors through to Auskick from age 5. A brief history: With strong links to its feeder school St.Bernard's College in Essendon the club was formed in 1963 with only Seniors and Reserves in E Grade. Today St Bernards has grown to become one of the biggest football clubs in the State with almost 800 registered players from our Auskick program and Juniors providing a pathway to Seniors. St Bernards is a major force in VAFA ranks and widely respected throughout the broader football community.