[
  {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "Claremont Jets",
    "area": "Mount Claremont",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -31.96373,
    "lon": 115.78376,
    "blurb": "Established in 1988, the Jets offer junior and men’s football in Perth’s western suburbs. New players can get started with equipment supplied by the club.",
    "source": "https://claremontjets.com.au/",
    "note": "Mount Claremont Oval; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://claremontjets.com.au/2026-gridiron-west-season-kickoff-confirmed-for-october-10/",
    "evidence": "Club announced the October 2026 season start and player recruitment.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/ClaremontJets/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/claremontjets/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Curtin Saints",
    "area": "Belmont",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -31.95385,
    "lon": 115.92611,
    "blurb": "A Perth club with men’s and junior football. The Saints have used Centenary Park as a temporary home; check the current training location before visiting.",
    "source": "https://gridironwest.com.au/",
    "note": "Centenary Park area; temporary venue — confirm with club.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/CurtinSaints/photos/saints-community-the-2026-season-is-fast-approaching-curtin-saints-are-recruitin/1620608893398789/",
    "evidence": "Club is recruiting for the 2026 season.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/CurtinSaints/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 3,
    "name": "Vincent City Ducks",
    "area": "Mount Hawthorn",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -31.91958,
    "lon": 115.83558,
    "blurb": "The Ducks are part of Perth’s inner-city gridiron community, with men’s and junior teams and a home at E & D Litis Stadium.",
    "source": "https://gridironwest.com.au/",
    "note": "E & D Litis Stadium area; distance to suburb centre. Confirm the training session before visiting.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DaUBBJ-zfp9/",
    "evidence": "Club published 2026 preseason activity.",
    "locationSource": "https://www.instagram.com/vincentcityducks/",
    "socials": {
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/vincentcityducks/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 4,
    "name": "Swan City Titans",
    "area": "Morley",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -31.88896,
    "lon": 115.91817,
    "blurb": "Based in Morley, the Titans are part of the Gridiron West competition. Contact the club for current teams and training details.",
    "source": "https://gridironwest.com.au/",
    "note": "Morley area; exact training venue to be confirmed.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/titansgridiron/",
    "evidence": "Club page advertises its return for the 2026 season at Pat O’Hara Reserve.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/titansgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 5,
    "name": "West Coast Wolverines",
    "area": "Craigie",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -31.78524,
    "lon": 115.76758,
    "blurb": "The Wolverines bring men’s and junior gridiron to Perth’s northern suburbs, based around Warrandyte Park in Craigie.",
    "source": "https://gridironwest.com.au/",
    "note": "Warrandyte Park area; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/wcwolverinesafc/",
    "evidence": "Club page advertises coaching opportunities for the 2026 season.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/wcwolverinesafc/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 6,
    "name": "Rockingham Vipers",
    "area": "Port Kennedy",
    "state": "WA",
    "lat": -32.37601,
    "lon": 115.7516,
    "blurb": "The Vipers represent the Rockingham area. Confirm which programs are running this season before planning a visit.",
    "source": "https://gridironwest.com.au/",
    "note": "Lark Hill area; current programs and venue require confirmation.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/RockinghamVipersGridironclub",
    "evidence": "Older activity and 2025/26 material found, but no clear current playing program confirmed. Check directly with the club."
  },
  {
    "id": 7,
    "name": "Bendigo Dragons",
    "area": "Bendigo",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -36.76427,
    "lon": 144.2786,
    "blurb": "The Dragons bring gridiron to central Victoria, with Bendigo listed as their club base.",
    "source": "https://gridironvictoria.com.au/clubs/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/BendigoDragonsGC/",
    "evidence": "Indexed club announcement advertises a 2026 jersey presentation on 15 August; a 2026 tackle-season entry also appears on PlayHQ.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/BendigoDragonsGC/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 8,
    "name": "Croydon Rangers",
    "area": "Croydon",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.79438,
    "lon": 145.28154,
    "blurb": "Based in Melbourne’s outer east, the Rangers are a local option for players around Croydon and the Maroondah area.",
    "source": "https://gridironvictoria.com.au/clubs/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.croydonrangers.com.au/",
    "evidence": "Club website links its 2026 season information and player recruitment.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/croydonrangers/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/croydonrangers/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 9,
    "name": "Geelong Buccaneers",
    "area": "Corio",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -38.07414,
    "lon": 144.35864,
    "blurb": "The Buccaneers represent the Geelong region, with their home base in Corio in the city’s northern suburbs.",
    "source": "https://gridironvictoria.com.au/clubs/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZocspbzSKg/",
    "evidence": "Club is recruiting men’s, U18 and U15 players for 2026.",
    "socials": {
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/geelongbuccaneers/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 10,
    "name": "Melton Wolves",
    "area": "Harkness",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.6669,
    "lon": 144.564,
    "blurb": "The Wolves are based in the Melton area, serving Melbourne’s outer west from Macpherson Park.",
    "source": "https://gridironvictoria.com.au/clubs/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.meltonwolves.com.au/",
    "evidence": "Club website offers 2026 tryout registration.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/MeltonWolves/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/meltonwolvesgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 11,
    "name": "Southern Vikings",
    "area": "Carrum Downs",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -38.09754,
    "lon": 145.1707,
    "blurb": "The Vikings are a gridiron club in Melbourne’s south-east. Their national directory listing places them in Carrum Downs; confirm the training venue.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/southernvikings/photos/pre-season-kickoffthe-wait-is-over-southern-vikings-are-back-for-2026whether-you/122209893602347292/",
    "evidence": "Club announced its 2026 preseason kickoff.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/southernvikings/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 12,
    "name": "South Eastern Predators",
    "area": "Clayton South",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.93881,
    "lon": 145.12671,
    "blurb": "Based in Clayton South, the Predators offer a way into gridiron for players in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.",
    "source": "https://sepredatorsgridiron.com.au/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/AmericanFootballVic/posts/after-a-year-off-we-see-the-return-of-the-south-eastern-predators-gridiron-club-/1509666961203932/",
    "evidence": "American Football Victoria announced the club’s return in 2026 after a year off.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/SEPredators/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 13,
    "name": "Warriors Gridiron",
    "area": "Ashwood",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.867,
    "lon": 145.103,
    "blurb": "The Warriors are a Melbourne gridiron club, listed in Ashwood by the national association. Check the club’s latest training arrangements.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.warriorsgridiron.com/",
    "evidence": "Club website states the 2026 season is expected to run September–December.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/warriorsgridiron/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/warriorsgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 14,
    "name": "Western Crusaders",
    "area": "Footscray",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.7989,
    "lon": 144.89236,
    "blurb": "The Crusaders are based in Footscray, giving Melbourne’s inner-west community a local connection to gridiron.",
    "source": "https://gridironvictoria.com.au/clubs/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/crusadersfootball/posts/the-wait-is-over-heres-the-western-crusaders-2026-season-schedules-get-ready-for/1760854189383369/",
    "evidence": "Club published its 2026 season schedules.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/crusadersfootball/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 15,
    "name": "Northern Chargers",
    "area": "Broadmeadows",
    "state": "VIC",
    "lat": -37.68609,
    "lon": 144.92699,
    "blurb": "The Chargers are based in Broadmeadows in Melbourne’s north. Get in touch to find out about joining and current training.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/northernchargersfootball/",
    "evidence": "Club page advertises recruitment for the upcoming season in a June 2026 post.",
    "socials": {
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/northernchargersfootball/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 16,
    "name": "Bayside Ravens",
    "area": "Norman Park",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.479,
    "lon": 153.062,
    "blurb": "The Ravens are a Brisbane club with current-season recruitment and preseason training on the city’s east side. Contact the club for the program that suits you.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "2026 preseason at Easts Rugby; distance to Norman Park suburb centre. Confirm your team’s venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/BaysideRavens/posts/-2026-preseason-training-schedule-heres-the-remaining-preseason-training-schedul/1686349216829835/",
    "evidence": "Club published its 2026 preseason training schedule.",
    "locationSource": "https://www.facebook.com/BaysideRavens/posts/-2026-preseason-training-schedule-heres-the-remaining-preseason-training-schedul/1686349216829835/",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/BaysideRavens/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 17,
    "name": "Brisbane Rhinos",
    "area": "Ferny Grove",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.40306,
    "lon": 152.92806,
    "blurb": "The Rhinos are a Brisbane club advertising 2026 preseason training at Ferny Grove Falcons AFL. Get in touch about joining and the right team for you.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "2026 preseason at Ferny Grove Falcons AFL; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://brisbanerhinos.com/",
    "evidence": "Club website advertises 2026 preseason at Ferny Grove Falcons AFL.",
    "locationSource": "https://brisbanerhinos.com/",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/Brisbanerhinos/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 18,
    "name": "South Brisbane Saints",
    "area": "Rocklea",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.55339,
    "lon": 153.00004,
    "blurb": "The Saints are based in Rocklea, bringing a local gridiron option to Brisbane’s southern suburbs.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/BaysideRavens/posts/-our-mens-2026-sun-devils-representatives-congratulations-to-our-players-and-coa/1536572435140848/",
    "evidence": "The club’s Rocklea home hosted a March 2026 representative fixture. Current club team participation or recruitment remains unconfirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 19,
    "name": "Gold Coast Stingrays",
    "area": "Nerang",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.99556,
    "lon": 153.32222,
    "blurb": "The Stingrays are a Gold Coast club based in Nerang, part of the Queensland gridiron community.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "paused",
    "statusLabel": "Men’s team withdrawn for 2026",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastStingraysGridironClub/posts/it-is-with-a-very-heavy-heart-that-we-announce-for-the-first-time-in-our-history/1520698203192159/",
    "evidence": "Club announced its men’s team withdrew from the 2026 season, with a goal of returning in 2027. Other current playing programs remain unconfirmed; this is not a whole-club closure claim."
  },
  {
    "id": 20,
    "name": "Logan City Bears",
    "area": "Regents Park",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.67611,
    "lon": 153.04222,
    "blurb": "The Bears represent Logan, with a listed base in Regents Park between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.",
    "source": "https://www.logancitybears.com.au/",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.logancitybears.com/sponsor-us",
    "evidence": "Club is seeking sponsorship for 2026–2029; its recruitment links include 2026 coaching expressions of interest.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/logancitybears/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 21,
    "name": "Moreton Bay Raptors",
    "area": "Deception Bay",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -27.18593,
    "lon": 153.02064,
    "blurb": "The Raptors are based in Deception Bay, in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Multiple training areas: U12/U14 at Deception Bay; U18/men at Ferny Grove. Distance shown is to Deception Bay only — confirm your program’s venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.raptorsgridiron.com/",
    "evidence": "Club website publishes 2026 preseason arrangements for several age groups.",
    "locationSource": "https://www.raptorsgridiron.com/",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/raptorsgridiron/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/raptorsgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 22,
    "name": "Sunshine Coast Spartans",
    "area": "Bokarina",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -26.737,
    "lon": 153.131,
    "blurb": "The Spartans are the Sunshine Coast’s gridiron club, based in the Kawana sporting precinct.",
    "source": "https://scspartans.com.au/",
    "note": "Kawana / Bokarina area; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/scspartans/posts/now-recruiting-for-the-2026-season-spartan-football-is-almost-back-register-your/1566903925284786/",
    "evidence": "Club announced recruitment for its 2026 season.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/scspartans/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 23,
    "name": "Cairns Falcons",
    "area": "Cairns",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -16.91865,
    "lon": 145.74055,
    "blurb": "A Cairns club within the regional Queensland football network.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/CairnsGridiron/",
    "evidence": "Club listing and older activity found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 24,
    "name": "Mackay Mavericks",
    "area": "Mackay",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -21.1425,
    "lon": 149.18215,
    "blurb": "The Mavericks bring gridiron to the Mackay region of Queensland.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/gridironmackay/",
    "evidence": "Older 2024/25 activity found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 25,
    "name": "Mulgrave Vikings",
    "area": "Cairns",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -16.91865,
    "lon": 145.74055,
    "blurb": "The Vikings are a regional Queensland club listed in Cairns.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/MulgraveVikingsGridironAssociation/",
    "evidence": "Club formation and older listings found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 26,
    "name": "Port City Pirates",
    "area": "Gladstone",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -23.84159,
    "lon": 151.24977,
    "blurb": "The Pirates are Gladstone’s club in the Queensland football network.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/portcitypiratesgridiron/",
    "evidence": "Older activity found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed. This is not evidence that the club has closed."
  },
  {
    "id": 27,
    "name": "Rockhampton Wolverines",
    "area": "Rockhampton",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -23.37908,
    "lon": 150.51002,
    "blurb": "The Wolverines represent the Rockhampton area in regional Queensland.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/rockywolverines/",
    "evidence": "Club listings and older activity found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 28,
    "name": "Townsville Cyclones",
    "area": "Townsville",
    "state": "QLD",
    "lat": -19.25896,
    "lon": 146.81695,
    "blurb": "The Cyclones are a Townsville-based club in North Queensland.",
    "source": "https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/CyclonesGrdiron/videos/2026-cyclones-on-go-/1070893508959770/",
    "evidence": "Club published a 2026 team activity video in August; its fundraiser also covers 2026/27.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/CyclonesGrdiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 29,
    "name": "Nepean Ducks",
    "area": "Cranebrook",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -33.72088,
    "lon": 150.71302,
    "blurb": "The Ducks represent the Penrith and Nepean area of western Sydney, with Cranebrook listed as their club base.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.nepeanducks.com/",
    "evidence": "Club website includes updated colts eligibility for 2026.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/nepeanducks/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/nepeanducks/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 30,
    "name": "Northern Sydney Rebels",
    "area": "Forestville",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -33.7613,
    "lon": 151.2113,
    "blurb": "The Rebels offer men’s and colts tackle football alongside flag programs for juniors, women and men. They train and play at Forestville Park.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/general-7",
    "note": "Forestville Park area; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DcdfxVeTuck/",
    "evidence": "Club announced the return of men’s tackle for 2026 after a season away; it also published 2026 flag fixtures.",
    "socials": {
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/nthrnsydneyrebels/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 31,
    "name": "Sydney Uni Lions",
    "area": "Camperdown",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -33.88991,
    "lon": 151.17673,
    "blurb": "The Lions are based at the University of Sydney in Camperdown, an inner-west option in the Gridiron NSW club network.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Dce4iwYkx6X/",
    "evidence": "Club published its 2026 Lions schedule.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/SydneyUniGridiron/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/suafc1984/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 32,
    "name": "UNSW Raiders",
    "area": "Daceyville",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -33.92793,
    "lon": 151.22349,
    "blurb": "The Raiders are based in Daceyville, close to Sydney’s eastern suburbs and UNSW.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/raidersgridiron/posts/your-unsw-raiders-mens-2026-season-schedule-/1709835507813892/",
    "evidence": "Club published its men’s 2026 schedule in August; a separate colts schedule is also available.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/raidersgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 33,
    "name": "UTS Gators",
    "area": "Revesby",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -33.94525,
    "lon": 151.01803,
    "blurb": "The Gators offer men’s and colts tackle football plus women’s and men’s flag. Home games are at Neptune Park in Revesby; confirm where your team trains.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/copy-of-northern-sydney-rebels",
    "note": "Distance to home-game suburb; training may be elsewhere.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/utsgridiron/posts/back-to-work-the-uts-gators-colts-2026-schedule-is-officially-here7-games3-at-ho/1530577472418265/",
    "evidence": "Club published its 2026 colts schedule and advertised a 2026 season kickoff and jersey presentation.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/utsgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 34,
    "name": "Wollongong Mustangs",
    "area": "Wollongong",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -34.42781,
    "lon": 150.89306,
    "blurb": "The Mustangs are the Wollongong club in the Gridiron NSW network, connecting the Illawarra to American football.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/WollongongMustangs/posts/wollongong-mustangs-2026-jersey-presentationthe-jerseys-are-ready-the-teams-are-/1688859956575248/",
    "evidence": "Club announced its 2026 jersey presentation and the start of its 35th anniversary season.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/WollongongMustangs/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 35,
    "name": "Sutherland Seahawks",
    "area": "Woolooware",
    "state": "NSW",
    "lat": -34.04788,
    "lon": 151.14113,
    "blurb": "A flag football club serving the Sutherland Shire, with junior, men’s and women’s programs. This is a non-contact option.",
    "source": "https://www.gridironnsw.org.au/copy-of-northern-sydney-rebels-1",
    "note": "Shire Flag Football at Woolooware High School; distance to suburb centre.",
    "format": "Flag football",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://seahawksgridiron.com.au/shireflagfootball/",
    "evidence": "Club publishes 2026/27 flag football events and open registrations at Woolooware High School.",
    "locationSource": "https://seahawksgridiron.com.au/shireflagfootball/",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/sutherlandseahawksgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 36,
    "name": "Eastern Razorbacks",
    "area": "Urrbrae",
    "state": "SA",
    "lat": -34.967,
    "lon": 138.636,
    "blurb": "The Razorbacks are based in Urrbrae, offering a local connection to American football in Adelaide’s south-east.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/post/the-countdown-is-on-the-2026-afsa-season-kicks-off-on-3-october",
    "evidence": "American Football SA names the club among the four teams taking the field in the 2026 season, starting 3 October.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/EasternRazorbacks/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 37,
    "name": "Port Adelaide Spartans",
    "area": "Rosewater",
    "state": "SA",
    "lat": -34.85512,
    "lon": 138.52122,
    "blurb": "The Spartans represent the Port Adelaide area and are listed in Rosewater by American Football SA.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/post/the-countdown-is-on-the-2026-afsa-season-kicks-off-on-3-october",
    "evidence": "American Football SA names the club among the four teams taking the field in the 2026 season, starting 3 October.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/spartansgridiron/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/spartansgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 38,
    "name": "Adelaide University Eagles",
    "area": "Mawson Lakes",
    "state": "SA",
    "lat": -34.81115,
    "lon": 138.6149,
    "blurb": "The Eagles are listed in Mawson Lakes, providing a gridiron option in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/post/the-countdown-is-on-the-2026-afsa-season-kicks-off-on-3-october",
    "evidence": "American Football SA names the club among the four teams taking the field in the 2026 season, starting 3 October.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/aueaglesamericanfootball/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 39,
    "name": "South City Chiefs",
    "area": "Marion",
    "state": "SA",
    "lat": -35.0,
    "lon": 138.552,
    "blurb": "The Chiefs are a Marion-based club in Adelaide’s south, part of the American Football SA network.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.americanfootballsa.org.au/post/the-countdown-is-on-the-2026-afsa-season-kicks-off-on-3-october",
    "evidence": "American Football SA names the club among the four teams taking the field in the 2026 season, starting 3 October.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/SouthCityChiefs/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/southcitychiefs/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 40,
    "name": "Centurions Gridiron",
    "area": "Narrabundah",
    "state": "ACT",
    "lat": -35.3325,
    "lon": 149.15333,
    "blurb": "A Canberra club listed in Narrabundah. Contact the Centurions for current football programs.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/americanfootballact/posts/kicking-off-the-2026-season-strong-uc-stars-vs-centurions-see-you-at-griffith-ov/1712176247574554/",
    "evidence": "American Football ACT announced a 2026 season opener between UC Stars and Centurions.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/CenturionsGridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 41,
    "name": "Gungahlin Wolves",
    "area": "Gungahlin",
    "state": "ACT",
    "lat": -35.18807,
    "lon": 149.13575,
    "blurb": "The Wolves are listed in Gungahlin in Canberra’s north.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "inactive",
    "statusLabel": "Removed — no longer operating",
    "evidenceUrl": null,
    "evidence": "Removed following the directory owner’s correction on 12 September 2026 that Gungahlin Wolves no longer operate. No independent closure announcement was located."
  },
  {
    "id": 42,
    "name": "Gladiators Gridiron",
    "area": "Kambah",
    "state": "ACT",
    "lat": -35.38397,
    "lon": 149.064,
    "blurb": "The Gladiators are listed in Kambah in Canberra’s south.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/gladiators_gridiron_club/",
    "evidence": "Club page announces its senior head coach for the 2026 season and preseason activity.",
    "socials": {
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/gladiators_gridiron_club/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 43,
    "name": "Gorillas Gridiron Club",
    "area": "Launceston",
    "state": "TAS",
    "lat": -41.43322,
    "lon": 147.14409,
    "blurb": "The Gorillas are a Launceston-based club in the Tasmanian gridiron community.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/GridironLaunceston/posts/agm-zoom-linkthe-gorillas-gridiron-club-is-inviting-you-to-a-scheduled-zoom-meet/1556614739807088/",
    "evidence": "An April 2026 AGM confirms club administration is active. Current playing or recruitment opportunities remain unconfirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 44,
    "name": "University Devils",
    "area": "Hobart",
    "state": "TAS",
    "lat": -42.88214,
    "lon": 147.32719,
    "blurb": "A Hobart-based club listed by the national association. Ask about current training and programs.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "unconfirmed",
    "statusLabel": "Playing program unconfirmed",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "evidence": "National listing and older activity found; a current-season playing program could not be confirmed."
  },
  {
    "id": 45,
    "name": "Knights Gridiron Club",
    "area": "Hobart",
    "state": "TAS",
    "lat": -42.88214,
    "lon": 147.32719,
    "blurb": "The Knights are a Hobart club in the Tasmanian gridiron community.",
    "source": "https://www.americanfootball.org.au/club-finder",
    "note": "Approximate club area; confirm the training venue.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/KnightsGC/videos/the-knights-have-been-running-their-schools-program-if-you-want-to-get-involved-/4373753616236288/",
    "evidence": "Club published its schools program in May 2026 and advertises 2026 preseason dates.",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/KnightsGC/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  },
  {
    "id": 46,
    "name": "UC Stars Gridiron",
    "area": "Bruce",
    "state": "ACT",
    "lat": -35.242,
    "lon": 149.077,
    "blurb": "Based at the University of Canberra, the UC Stars are recruiting junior and senior players. Beginners are welcome; ask the club about equipment and the program for your age.",
    "source": "https://www.facebook.com/UCStarsGridiron/",
    "note": "UC Oval 6, University of Canberra; distance to Bruce suburb centre. Confirm current training arrangements.",
    "format": "Gridiron club",
    "status": "active",
    "statusLabel": "Current-season evidence",
    "checkedOn": "2026-09-12",
    "evidenceUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DdAizL9I3AQ/",
    "evidence": "Club is recruiting juniors for a season starting 26 September 2026; American Football ACT also names its 2026 senior fixture against Centurions.",
    "locationSource": "https://www.instagram.com/ucgridiron/",
    "socials": {
      "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/UCStarsGridiron/",
      "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/ucgridiron/"
    },
    "socialsCheckedOn": "2026-09-12"
  }
]