The formation of the Wildcats directly resulted from the expulsion of the undefeated junior champions Logan City Bengals from the Queensland Gridiron Football League (QGFL) in 1993. This created a climate of turmoil and ultimately to the demise of the QGFL. Despite their isolation, the parents and players of the Bengals resolved to continue playing. To this end an alternate gridiron football body was created, the Premier Gridiron Football League of Queensland Inc (PGFLQ), with Henry Skelton appointed President. The Skelton family has maintained involvement as players, coaches and administrators throughout the Wildcats years of competitive football.
Four experienced-based junior teams were created from the ranks of the Bengals, including the Shailer Park Wildcats. The Wildcats defeated the Bengals (undefeated past 3 years) to claim the inaugural 1994 Premier Bowl. The dissolution of the QGFL prior to the 1998 season, resulted in the Gold Coast Stingrays, Ipswich Cougars and Toowoomba Chargers joining the PGFLQ with the adoption of the succinct title Gridiron Queensland (GQ) in 1998. The Wildcats Club remains the only continuous playing foundation member of the PGFLQ, now known as Gridiron Queensland.
During this period the Wildcats had re-located from our initial home-ground, Homestead Park in Shailer Park, to Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh in 1996. Ironically it was during these early years of adversity, low player numbers and defeat, where we developed our strong character and proud identity. The Wildcats were forced to play ‘iron-man football’, which instilled heart, integrity and honour on the field of battle!
the club's membership had grown exponentially. Both Wildcats teams competed in every GQ Finals series from 2000 – 2006, 2010 and 2011.
Following 11 seasons at Daisy Hill our continued expansion forced a change of venue. It was not only timely but fitting that a Sunbowl Championship be attained during our time at Usher Park. We re-located to the Rochedale Tigers JRLFC at Underwood Park, Rochedale South for the 2011 season. This venue is great for gridiron football providing: central location; close proximity to the field; elevated viewing with ample seating; easy access; good amenities; and, extensive parklands surrounds with an adjacent child play area for families.
The Wildcats proudly boast countless Queensland and Australian representatives. With our professional coaching and training staff routinely facilitating positive learning outcomes for new and existing players, this is a trend that is sure to continue.