1966 was also the club's first premiership year. The team was promoted to first grade in 1969 after four consecutive grand final appearances from 1965–68, which included two premierships. The 1968 premiers won by 97 points.
The year 1966 signified the club's inaugural season at the highest level. Following four successive grand final appearances between 1965 and 1968, the team was promoted to first grade in 1969. Notably, the 1968 premiers secured a decisive 97-point win.