1961 - Magpies
1961
1000 Spectators attended the first game of Australian Football on the Gold Coast between Southport and Centrals. Southport went on to win the first GCAFL premiership over Ipswich.
1962 - Magpies
1962
In the absence of viable local opposition Southport AFC organised matches against Brisbane clubs to continue the rapid development of the code. Junior and school football was launched and Southport played a key role in its early development.
1963 - Magpies
1963
After a promising start the club struggled through the later part of the season and came close to folding over the summer.
1964 - Magpies
1964
Southport AFC revitalised and Owen Park was secured for Australian Football and the Magpies. Coach Harold Peacock and President Bill Rickhard lead a remarkable recovery to a premiership.
1965 - Magpies
1965
In spite of a 13 game winning streak the Magpies failed to make a controversial GCAFL Grand Final attended by 4000 fans.
1966 - Magpies
1966
An undefeated premiership underlined a year of absolute dominance. Southport’s Terry Doyle was the first GCAFL player to kick 100 goals in a season.
1967 - Magpies
1967
Key player departures rocked the Magpies. 20-year-old senior coach Ken Best took the club to a Grand Final loss to Surfers Paradise.
1968 - Magpies
1968
Collingwood recruits Ken Best. Owen Park hosts the first GCAFL night match.
1969 - Magpies
1969
Bob Burke kicked 24 goals in a home and away match. In spite of premiership favoritism the Magpies went down to Surfers Paradise who took out their third premiership in succession.