Dandenong Thunder is a formidable club in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, the top state-level competition in Victoria. Based in the southeastern Melbourne suburb of Dandenong, the Thunder play at the George Andrews Reserve. Founded in 1999 from a merger, the club quickly became a powerhouse, known for its passionate support from the local Croatian-Australian community. Their colors are blue and white. The club's peak came with back-to-back NPL Victoria championships in 2011 and 2012, a period of thrilling, attack-minded football. In the modern era, the Thunder remain a perennial contender, often featuring in the finals series. The matchday atmosphere is electric, with vocal fans creating one of the best environments in Australian semi-professional football.