title: Lea Valley Saints
text: # Lea Valley Saints
  
  The Lea Valley Saints was an Australian rules football club in the Lower Lea Valley region of London, England.
  
  ## History
  
  The club was formed as a foundation member of the British Australian Rules Football League in 1990. They competed until 1996, the high point of their existence being a grand final appearance in 1993, although they were defeated by the London Hawks. The founder of BARFL, John Jelley, was the first president of the Saints.
  
  