Adamstown Rosebud Football Club, an association football club based in Adamstown, New South Wales, Newcastle, was founded in 1889.[1] They became the second Newcastle member admitted into the National Soccer League in 1984 after the demise of Newcastle KB United.[2] The club's name was changed to Newcastle Rosebud United during their time in the National Soccer League before changing back to Adamstown Rosebud. The club's first team has competed in numerous nationally and internationally organised competitions, and all players who have played at least one match are listed below (in National Soccer League or NSL Cup).
Ralph Maier holds the record for the greatest number of appearances for Adamstown Rosebud. Between 1984 and 1986 the Australian defender played 79 times for the club. The club's goalscoring record is held by Derek Todd, who scored 15 goals in all competitions between 1984 and 1985.
Key
The list is ordered first by date of debut, and then if necessary in alphabetical order.
Unless otherwise noted, the nationality of a player is determined by the country/countries which he has played for, or if said person has not played international football, their country of birth.
Position
Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time. Thus, the change in the names of defensive and midfield positions reflects the tactical evolution that occurred from the 1960s onwards.
Club career
Club career is defined as the first and last calendar years in which the player appeared for the club in any of the competitions listed below.
Clubs are grouped by their division in the 2024–25 season. Includes the New Zealand clubs where lists have been created. 'POTY' = 'Player of the Year / Season'.
