The Alcohol and Drug Foundation has applauded the club for its management of tobacco and alcohol, saying it was a role-model for sports clubs everywhere.

The club's president Paul Bourne said it was good to be able to get together again as a club and have a drink together after the long months of lockdown, but that they always made sure to do things in moderation.

"[Football] has a certain stereotype, but we try to buck the trend," Mr Bourne said.

"The alcohol that's here is lights and mid strengths, not just heavy. The guys behind the bar have done a marvellous job for us making sure everyone's kept safe and sound, mate."

The club was praised for its Safe Transport policy - organising rideshares with families as well as setting up an arrangement with the taxi companies to make sure the players get home in one piece.

Star player Alex Rogers said it was good to be back on the field and reunited with the boys again after the long months of lockdown, saying he missed the team camaraderie.

"We try and have a good culture around the footy clubs, and having a beer together is one of them ways," Mr Rogers said.

Alcohol and Drug Foundation's Lorenzo Woodford said the team was a "community champion" that set the bar high for all the other sporting clubs.

"The club is a fantastic role-model in community sport and should feel incredibly proud of its strong commitment to building a healthier and more inclusive club," Mr Woodford said.

"Good Sports is building a healthier and more inclusive sporting nation by encouraging systemic changes in club culture to promote long-term positive health outcomes," Mr Woodford said.