The '96 C grade side won the club's first premiership since the amalgamation of PHOS and Camden, with a stunning victory over arch-enemy Lockleys. The '95 C grade side fought out an epic battle against Lockleys in the preliminary final, which was drawn at full time, an extra 20 minutes played, and it was still a draw. Phos Camden emerged triumphant the following week after a couple of very tough games. The battle lines were drawn.

The '96 Phantoms were to have the upper hand over Lockleys all season. Their clashes were hard and tough affairs in the minor round and semi-final matches, and the grand final was no different.

An even first quarter saw the Phantoms edge out a 6 point lead at quarter time, but were overrun by Lockleys in the second quarter, to go in trailing by 9 points at half time. The Phantoms came out firing in the second half with Lockleys leading by just 3 points at three quarter time, the final quarter was a seesawing battle. An undisciplined Lockleys gave away some silly free kicks which resulted in goals, and that gave PHOSC the ascendancy to bust the game apart and finish them off running out eventual winners by 3 goals.

The team had an eclectic mix of players. Young James White (who was still eligible for under 15's), long time champion Paul Greenbank, the late great David 'Savvy' Langford, the sensational 'Smooth Talkin' Adam Nolan, ever reliable Frank Rutter, James 'Barney' Prater, David 'Stan' Stanley and the exciting Guy Valance, to name a few. There were a few guys that came out of retirement and some now play in the over 35's.

The whole thing was orchestrated by playing coach and club stalwart, Tony Hinrichson, who led by example all season. All in all, it was a great season, a great grand final with both sides earning each others respect, and a great bunch of blokes that got us through.

Final scores in the big one:
PHOSC 10.8 (68)
Lockleys 7.8 (50)