Westlawn Tigers Football Club (WTFC), originally Westlawn Tigers Soccer Club (WTSC) was established in the early 1980s and was formally incorporated on 7 June 1998.

The club originally operated out of Rushforth Park alongside other local teams, competing in a Clarence-only competition run by the Clarence River Soccer Association (CRSA).

In the early 1990s, the club relocated to Barnier Park, a move that required significant volunteer effort. Club members organised earthworks and personally levelled what became Field 1, with Life Members Geoff Martin and Ross Collins playing key roles. During this period, the club maintained the grounds itself and owned its own slasher until council maintenance commenced, leading to the sale of the equipment around 2001–2002.

The year 2002 marked a milestone when the club fielded two senior teams in the same competition for the first time. Sponsored by the Parkview Hotel, the second team adopted the name Parkview Panthers, marking the first use of the “Panthers” identity.

In 2004, both WTSC and Majos reached the CRSA Grand Final. This success led to both clubs being invited to join the inaugural North Coast Football Premier League in 2005.

During the 2005 season, Westlawn Panthers won the minor premiership, and the club was awarded the CRSA First Grade trophy, which remains on display today.

In late 2006, the club officially changed its name to Westlawn Tigers Football Club, becoming the first of the local clubs to adopt “football club” in its identity.