Portfolio SJohnno's 90s AFL

[Timewaster]

Great portfolio, and a nice minor touch having Bruce Doull in a public office

Looking forward to seeing what you've done with Fitzroy and the Pies

 

[sjohnson]

Essendon
As one of Victoria’s biggest clubs, the Dons flew straight into the league’s top flight. As expected, the iconic sash was going nowhere; however, there was controversy over the club’s inaugural clash jumper given the constitutional requirement of the Bombers wearing a red sash. In a feud which was only solved just weeks before the commencement of the season, the club’s constitution was altered, leaving them able to run out in an inverse of the home kit – argued to be the most “Essendon-like” guernsey to wear away from the club’s home at the league's purpose built venue of Docklands Stadium.

 

[Sparkle]

to wear away from the club’s home at Docklands Stadium

I'm loving the portfolio and I can't wait to see all the teams (especially where the Cats end up), but for the sake of accuracy, there was no Docklands in '95

 

[Zoops]

I'm loving the portfolio and I can't wait to see all the teams (especially where the Cats end up), but for the sake of accuracy, there was no Docklands in '95

Or was it built by '95 in this alternate reality?

 

[sjohnson]

I'm loving the portfolio and I can't wait to see all the teams (especially where the Cats end up), but for the sake of accuracy, there was no Docklands in '95

Good pickup, fixed that up

 

[FootyGuy13]

Or was it built by '95 in this alternate reality?

Considering how long it took to build IRL, construction would've had to have started the moment the new league was announced. The NFC would've had to have been VERY convinced that the new league would be a big enough success to bring in the big crowds of old

 

[chibimatty]

Love the West Perth alternate. Quite beautiful

 

[jmac91]

Canberra? Northern Territory? North Queensland? Gold Coast? New Zealand? The List Goes On and On

let's add on Tassie to that list

 

[sjohnson]

South Fremantle
South Freo faced a hurdle in joining the AFL, as Footscray had already claimed dibs on the Bulldogs nickname. Rather than opting to join the second division to still use their nickname, South Freo officially adopted “Souths” as the club’s nickname. However, the team playing at Fremantle Oval found a loophole – nothing was stopping them using the visual aspect of the Bulldogs nickname, hence keeping the canine in the club’s logo. With an inverse of the traditional jumper not suitable given its use by North Adelaide, Souths adopted a design lauded by club officials as “innovative,” still featuring the iconic V.

 

[sjohnson]

Richmond
Despite talks of moving the club down towards Dandenong to fill a potential gap in the market, the Tigers remained at Punt Road, playing home games at the ‘G. When the need for a clash jumper arose, the club opted for a simple inverse of the traditional yellow and black, rather than adopting an unnecessary, over-the-top design. However, the lack of success at Tigerland saw them drop into the second division where they spent two seasons before gaining promotion for the league’s fifth season.

 

[sjohnson]

Adelaide Desert Peas
Formed to fill the hole left by Glenelg, West Torrens, and West Adelaide, the Desert Peas immediately appealed to both those left without a club, and those relatively new to the game. As a result, the club recorded impressive memberships for a new club – which, along with the large catchment area, saw the club soar into Division One after two seasons in the second tier. After controversially choosing to wear the colours of a Victorian powerhouse, the club made the call to wear predominantly red at home – a design featuring revolutionary ‘side panels.’ On the road, the Peas wear a funnel design, “representing the unification of fans from all over Adelaide.” With Tony Modra heading the forward line, the newcomers will be aiming for their maiden finals berth.

 

[sjohnson]

East Fremantle
Though the Sharks failed to gain direct entrance into the top flight during the league’s set up, they went on to win a Div 2 flag, ensuring their promotion. The club’s rise led to a strengthened rivalry with Souths, and sizable Freo Derby crowds. After playing around with a hooped design during the WAFL’s final years, Easts have returned to a panel design featuring the club’s monogram. On the road, a similar jumper is worn – just with more white, to provide ample contrast. With two hotly contested derbies in the west, Aussie footy is as traditional and popular as ever.

 

[sjohnson]

And that's it for the top flight, Div 2 coming up shortly.
Ideally, the Div 1 designs would have been posted in quicker succession, but sometimes other things in life need to take priority. I hope you've enjoyed the designs so far

 

[NJMHero21]

Loving this

 

[sjohnson]

Part 2 - The Second Division
The decision to include two divisions was one welcomed by the football community, as it allowed more clubs to participate in the new league, while adding further prestige to top-flight premierships. Given the fewer competing teams than in divisional competitions such as European football leagues, the commission decreed the premier of the second tier would gain promotion into the premier division in place of the bottom-placed club, while the runner-up would play off against the second-bottom club of the top-flight to determine who would compete in the first division. With both traditional and refreshed clubs competing, the second division has been a success thus far, with each club desperately pursuing the goal of gaining promotion.

 

[sjohnson]

Elizabeth
While South Freo became officially known as “Souths” to distance themselves from the Footscray Bulldogs, Central District rebranded to become the Elizabeth Pitbulls. Along with the change to a fiercer breed of dog, the location of the club was made more specific and recognisable. The Dogs’ traditional white jumper is worn at their home of Elizabeth; to resolve any clashes, the club borrowed a design which was to be used for a proposed ‘Adelaide Crows’ club which failed to gain acceptance into the league. In a controversial move, the club’s corporate relationship with local sponsors Holden was taken to the next level when the car manufacturer’s logo was added to the uppermost hoop of the clash guernsey. While many fans objected, the club remained undeterred given the amount of sponsorship revenue the extra logo would bring in.

 

[sjohnson]

Collingwood
Following the league’s commission rightfully allowing Port Adelaide to wear their Prison Bars, the hierarchy of Collingwood eventually gave in and took it upon themselves to solve the jumper that would inevitably occur should both teams end up in the top flight. As a result, the Pies adopted white shorts at home to match their predominately white jumper, contrasting this kit with a black uniform to solve any other clashes. However, the months of tension with Port became futile when Collingwood finished bottom in the top flight in the first season of the AFL, thus getting relegated into the second division, where they have remained since.

 

[Spanna_]

Collingwood
Following the league’s commission rightfully allowing Port Adelaide to wear their Prison Bars, the hierarchy of Collingwood eventually gave in and took it upon themselves to solve the jumper that would inevitably occur should both teams end up in the top flight. As a result, the Pies adopted white shorts at home to match their predominately white jumper, contrasting this kit with a black uniform to solve any other clashes. However, the months of tension with Port became futile when Collingwood finished bottom in the top flight in the first season of the AFL, thus getting relegated into the second division, where they have remained since.

Appropriate choice of sponsors.

 

[sjohnson]

Darwin Warriors
With both the Subiaco and Woodville Footy Clubs not rating their chances of survival in their original markets, the two made a move which truly came from left field. Upon both clubs taking note of the gap in the market up north, the Lions and Warriors opened merger discussions, with the aim of uniting to form a Territorian powerhouse. And so, the Darwin Warriors were born, wearing a re-colour of Woodville’s jumper in Subi colours.

 

[jmac91]

Darwin Warriors
With both the Subiaco and Woodville Footy Clubs not rating their chances of survival in their original markets, the two made a move which truly came from left field. Upon both clubs taking note of the gap in the market up north, the Lions and Warriors opened merger discussions, with the aim of uniting to form a Territorian powerhouse. And so, the Darwin Warriors were born, wearing a re-colour of Woodville’s jumper in Subi colours.

I really like your thinking outside the box with this. What I mean is instead of merging the 2 and having them stay in one of their locations that they are in currently, you relocated them to a place that doesn't have a team already. Great Job

 

[sjohnson]

I really like your thinking outside the box with this. What I mean is instead of merging the 2 and having them stay in one of their locations that they are in currently, you relocated them to a place that doesn't have a team already. Great Job

Cheers dude, I wanted to make the portfolio as original and interesting as possible.

 

[sjohnson]

South Melbourne
With the Swans just scraping by in a financial sense for much of the 80’s and showing no signs of improvement, a figure in the medical field by the name of Geoffrey Edelsten purchased South Melbourne for an undisclosed figure, instantly freeing the club of all financial struggles. Despite having access to modern design-printing technology, the club opted to keep their curved chevron, and fully embraced their cream colour. As an inverse of the home jumper would not be appropriate given a certain South Australian club, a basic clash jumper featuring a wordmark was adopted. With the Swans gradually becoming stronger and stronger in the VFL, Edelsten began to look to add to his ownership portfolio for the commencement of the new league…

 

[hansie]

South Melbourne
With the Swans just scraping by in a financial sense for much of the 80’s and showing no signs of improvement, a figure in the medical field by the name of Geoffrey Edelsten purchased South Melbourne for an undisclosed figure, instantly freeing the club of all financial struggles. Despite having access to modern design-printing technology, the club opted to keep their curved chevron, and fully embraced their cream colour. As an inverse of the home jumper would not be appropriate given a certain South Australian club, a basic clash jumper featuring a wordmark was adopted. With the Swans gradually becoming stronger and stronger in the VFL, Edelsten began to look to add to his ownership portfolio for the commencement of the new league…

This I like. Not the edelsten ownership though!
How about the thin hooped socks with the home?

 

[jmac91]

South Melbourne
With the Swans just scraping by in a financial sense for much of the 80’s and showing no signs of improvement, a figure in the medical field by the name of Geoffrey Edelsten purchased South Melbourne for an undisclosed figure, instantly freeing the club of all financial struggles. Despite having access to modern design-printing technology, the club opted to keep their curved chevron, and fully embraced their cream colour. As an inverse of the home jumper would not be appropriate given a certain South Australian club, a basic clash jumper featuring a wordmark was adopted. With the Swans gradually becoming stronger and stronger in the VFL, Edelsten began to look to add to his ownership portfolio for the commencement of the new league…

I also like that you have relocated a couple of different teams to Sydney and Brisbane/ Queensland. This has turned into 1 of, if not my favourite Portfolio on the board.

 

[sjohnson]

North Adelaide
As a traditional club with a strong supporter base, the Roosters joined the second division of the AFL as a standalone club. Remaining at Prospect, the club’s V jumper was the obvious choice for a home guernsey, while the candy stripes of the 80’s were adopted to be worn in the event of a clash. After losing two consecutive Division 2 grand finals and playoff games, North look set to challenge for promotion yet again.