Welcome to the home of the Coburg Districts Football Club.

The CDFC is an Australian Rules Football Club who compete as part of the Essendon District Football League, in Victoria.

We are proudly known as The Mighty Lions.

Originally formed in 1951 as ‘Batman FC’, with the club being based in the Melbourne suburb of Pascoe Vale, we came to recognize the local community through a name change in 1981 to The Coburg Districts Football Club.

As a diverse, proud and sociable club, we provide for players across Mens, Womens and Junior teams - plus Auskick - and we welcome all family, friends and fans.

We are already preparing for an exciting and sucessful 2025. Join Us.

Damien brings a wealth of football ability and obtained knowledge with experience at the highest level. Damien was Vice Captain of the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup, played Vic Metro in under 18. In 2014 at the age of 17, he was drafted to the West Coast Eagles where he still holds the 2K time trial record at the West Coast Eagles.

A foot injury prematurely ended his AFL career.

Some recent achievements are winning the best and fairest at Keilor Park in their 2022 premiership season.He was also an integral part of Keilors undefeated Premier Division premiership side.

After having this year to concentrate on his young family and evolving business enterprise his passion for football has been reignited.

His display of passion for the growth of juniors is at the forefront, currently coaching Newport under 18s in their final campaign.

At age 28, he has made a progressive career advancement in taking on his first senior coaching role at the Lions Den. His lead and attitude being an elite footballer, with a demand on maintaining high standards , the sky is now the limit for Damien and the Coburg Districts Football Club.

Please join us in welcoming Damien , Joanna his wife , Ivan their son along with twin girls Alaia and Ajla to the Lions Den Family.

CDFC is excited to announce their partnership with PHARMACY 777 for season 2025.

“Pharmacy 777 Pharmacists are empowered to unlock their potential beyond the dispensary - they engage with their local communities and collaborate with their wider health care network to drive health change to make a positive difference in their patients’ lives.We see each patient as an individual and personalise our recommendations so they are meaningful to you.”

CDFC extends its thanks to the team at Pharmacy 777 for choosing to support the mighty Lions this year

CDFC is excited to announce their partnership with AUSTRANS for season 2025.

“With over 30 years of industry experience Austrans is the trusted provider of transport, logistics, freight forwarding and innovative supply chain solutions to some of Australia's biggest brands and businesses in providing solutions that service and utilise the full range of road, rail and coastal freight options to give customers reliable and cost-effective solutions.”

CDFC extends its thanks to the team at Austrans for returning to support the mighty Lions for this year