 With financial stability being regained in the early 1980s, the team finished third in both 1982 and 1983.When the national federation decided to implement a geographical conference system for the 1984 season to reduce travel expenses, Brunswick applied for the southern conference and were accepted, becoming the first Italian backed Melbourne club to compete at a national level.Brunswick would reach the finals in their debut season, but it would be the 1985 season that would see the club peek in its glory.