Established in 1949, the Western Roos are based in Portland and compete in the South West District Football Netball League.

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The club has been a part of the SWDFL since 1970. Prior to that the Roos participated in the Heywood and District Football League (1949–1954) and the Portland District Football League (1955–1969).

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After breaking through for their first senior premiership in 1984, the Roos claimed four flags in a row between 1997 and 2000.