Portfolio Fictional League. "SuperLeague, Teams and History."

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Adrias Royals
Est. 1900
The Royals, along the Dayview Blues, are regarded as one of the great early powerbrokers of the Super League competition. The royals have also made a name as one of footballs great innovators, being the first club to appoint a full time professional coach, first club to appoint dual captains (Dale Hargen and Stewart ‘Dougie’ Douglas 1962-67) and the first club to voluntarily change their Guernsey upon entering SL, from navy blue with bright red 'Sunburst' design, to a more traditional design.
Premierships; 1910, 50, 66, 68, 69 (SFA) 1996, 98, 2013 (SL)

 

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ChelseaScorpions
A foundation club of the SFL, Chelsea was granted a SL License in 2013 after the Decca Tigers (see below) were unable to prove they continued to meet SL entry criteria. Chelsea entered as the leagues 14th team in a storm of controversy, but have so far been able to meet all of the leagues demands and criteria, backed by a large and vocal supporter base, and supported by influential past players, coaches and officials.

 

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North Plains Panthers
Est. 1955
A well known and popular club in the SFA, the Panthers were widely considered to be favorites for a spot in the original SL fixture. Despite this the criteria for joining, which stipulated every team needed a reserves team to play on in the SFA (the Panthers drawing its players from the Northern Amateur Football League) barred their entry. After the folding of the North Springton Bulldogs (an unsuccessful attempt at merging the popular Police and Firemen clubs), the Panthers demanded a second chance at entry, and for the league to ignore their original criteria. The Panthers entry seemed immediately justified, playing in back to back Grand Finals in 1981 and 1982, but ultimate success wasn’t found until 1992.
Premierships; 1979, 1980 (SFA) 1992, 93, 95 (SL)

 

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SpringtonState of Origin
Springton’s Old Gold’s were formed for state vs. state competition with Evanston and Ell Island in 1900. Over the last century the Golds have known the most success at representative level, often as a direct result of their policy of picking the best team available, even if this meant having a vastly different looking team year to year. In recent years, where coaching and team structures often account for more then just shear talent, the Golds have struggled for success, but maintain the policy.

 

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Teams of Ell Island
Sommerset Wasps
Est. 1948
Admitted into SL in 1995 to accommodate the leagues first expansion into new regions, the Wasps, based in the states capital of Sommerset, were quick to jump at the chance to enter the larger competition. Like their namesake the club hasn’t always been popular amongst the locals, many of whom believing an amalgam, or representative team from the Ell Island Football League (EIFL) was a better option then simply promoting an existing club, which represented only a small portion of the states population. This smaller fan base has worked against the Wasps, especially when in direct competition with their cross state rivals the Crusaders. This, coupled with the team’s inability to win a SL flag, has seen them become a struggling team in their new competition.
Premierships; 1950,51,66,81 (EIFL)

 

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West Island Crusaders
Est. 1995
Formed to accommodate SL’s second expansion into new regions in 1997, the Crusaders represent the two teams on the western side of Ell Island; the Banjo Creek Bats, and the Croyven Cats. Yet to find success in SL, the Crusaders have earned a reputation for very aggressive recruiting, often resulting in some disastrous decisions. However the many successful trades have also seen the Crusaders called a ‘recycling plant’ for has-been players. The highly religious name comes from comments made early in the clubs formation, when CEO Don Brunswick declared his intention to conduct a ‘crusade’ on the playing market of SL (doubtless he meant ‘raid,’ but the name stuck none the less). So far this branding has been popular amongst its supporters, and justified by the regions grand churches, abbeys and famous St Catherine’s Cathedral in Croyven.
Premierships; nil

 

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Ell Island State of Origin
Est. 1900
The Ell Island Greens, despite being formed at the same time and competing under the same competition as the Golds and Black ‘n Blues, have always been seen as being in a league below. Due to the Islands smaller population often teams from Ell Island were competitive (indeed their greatest success came in a period from 1922-1930 when they never failed to play in a series decider) but rarely successful. Debate raged over their inclusion in State of Origin when the SL was formed, but fan support and the threat of legal action by the EIFL not only saw them play in but win the first SL Origin title in 1980.

 

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Indigenous All Stars
Est. 2000
Formed primarily as a way of removing the confusing and often frustrating three team State of Origin competitions, the All Stars have provided a decade of fast passed exciting football. Concerns over state loyalty early in the team’s history were mislaid, with most players jumping at the chance to represent their heritage and people.

 

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Former Clubs​

Decca FC
Est. 1928
Decca Football Club, more commonly known as the Tigers, were, in their halcyon days of the 1930’s, a powerhouse club and feared by opponents. So successful and popular were the Tigers that they had to establish a second club (Longtown Lions) to act as a second reserves team to accommodate the number of players applying, especially amongst the younger ranks. Since these days however Decca have become a battling club, which has forced them to undergo some interesting moves, such as drafting foreign players and cross code converts to attract greater attention and support. In 2012, this hardship saw them officially file with SL administrators to leave the league, and continue in the second tier SFA competition, paving the way for the Chelsea Scorpions to enter the league.
Premierships; 1930, 31, 34 (SFA) 1990, 91 (SL)

 

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North AdriasDogs
Est.; 1979
After meeting all criteria for SL, the newly merged Police and Firemen teams seemed to have an easy and realistic recipe for success; combine two small fan bases to make a large one, share a stadium with a neighbor to minimize rent and take on a new, financially rewarding sponsor ship package as a result.
None of these eventuated, with fans of the two original teams feeling rejected and desponded by the merger (which occurred with little fan input or consideration), Adrias (who originally agreed to share Northern Park and therefore the match day costs) moving into a new, purpose built stadium with an 80,000 crowd capacity in Athens Park, and sponsorship being a harder treasure to find then the new club thought. By the end of the Dogs first year in SL, they were in debt $1million, with a falling crowd attendance and a measly membership base of 8,000 (few members of the original Police or Fire teams had renewed). The team folded after just one year of competition, leaving fan basses of two beloved teams heartbroken, but clearing the way for the Panthers to enter SL
Premierships: nil

 

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Boerview Browns
Est. 1932
Like their sister club in East Boerview, the Browns were established with a strong family and community ethos. Founded by William Brown as the Brewers in 1922, the club changed its name and converted to semi professionalism in 1932 as the Browns in honor of their late founder and brewer. Links to the Brown Family are still evident in the Bears make up today, with the clubs major sponsor still being Browns Liquor. The Browns still play on as a reserve team for the Boerview Bears in the EFL
Premierships; 1936, 39

 

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East Boerview Cougars
Est. 1932
Founded as the Green Backs in 1920, the Cougars changed names and to a semi professional roster in the 1932, to coincide with the Browns across town also making this change. The clubs founder, Michael Fantesse, an American born bank manager, was also responsible for the clubs early financial strength, and set about buying land, hotels and pubs to fund the club through its transition. Many other clubs followed suite across the league, but Fantesse’s idea was not original. It was in fact inspired by the Browns and their connection to the Brown Family Liquor Store. The cougars still play as a reserve team to the East Boerview Bears in the EFL
Premierships; 1937

 

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Firemen FC

Est. 1940
Established during war time in response to so many clubs having to merge or fold through lack of attendance, the Firemen FC had an up and down transition into professional football. With no premierships but a strong fan base, the ‘Firies’ were a mainstay in Springton football for many years and enjoyed a strong rivalry with the Police team. Perhaps best known for the failed merger and SL entry along side the Police the Firemen are seen by many now as a memory and symbol of the days before professionalism in sports.
Premierships; nil

 

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Police FC
Est. 1937
Formed by police unions, the Police enjoyed great success during war years (not unlike the Firies) but not a lot of success outside these years, expect for a rare golden period through the 1950’s, when they won their first and only flag but. The clubs remained financially strong and popular with a large supporter and membership base, but were eventually lost to Football after the ill-fated merger with the Firemen in 1979.
Premierships; 1951

 

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bump, final update.