1896
The VFL was formed in 1896 when Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda left the Victorian Football Association. A number of other VFA clubs were touted as becoming members of the League at this time, the most notable being North Melbourne and Port Melbourne. North was denied entry due to Essendon believing that it would take its recruiting areas. Port was denied entry in favour of South due to its reputation of having unruly fans. North Melbourne eventually gained admission in 1925, and Port Melbourne continued to play in the VFA.
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