The devil is just how to do it so that there's support. Elevate a local club or split one or start afresh?
Local clubs are the way to go I reckon. Another start up "franchise" would fail imo. Only good for starting out in the market (Eagles, Crows), but not thereafter.
Norwood in SA, still tons of old school support for the Red Legs. A ton of old Crows fans may feel conflicted at first, but will go with their heart. Keep a reserves side in the SANFL, following the Port model.
West Perth in WA, branded and based in Joondalup, would be great to play some lower drawing home games at Arena Joondalup with some upgrades and/or even at Subi (technically West of Perth) if it makes economical sense and the ground is still around... perhaps a merger/combo agreement with Perth/East Pert FCs that has been mooted before (Joondalup Royal Falcons)... with ressie players being allocated to a side accordingly, but all coming together when bumped up to the seniors. If East Perth got involved, West Coast would have to allign with another WAFL side.
WA expansion is more likely than SA though... but won't happen for another 10-15 years.
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