# Australia's most merged football club keeps country spirit alive

A local Australian football club has undergone 43 mergers throughout its history yet still maintains a strong community identity. The story highlights the club's resilience and the enduring importance of grassroots sport in rural areas.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/australia-most-merged-country-football-club-ouyen-united-victoria) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:57 GMT