North Melbourne (1907, 1921)
After the split between the VFL and VFA, North Melbourne become somewhat of a powerhouse club in the VFA, and felt that it had a right to compete at the higher level. In an attempt to gain admission to the VFL, it merged with West Melbourne in 1907, to begin playing in 1908. The merged club's jumper was dark blue with a white yolk (representing North), and a red sash (representing West). The proposal was rejected and Richmond and University were admitted into the VFL instead, and the merged club continued as North Melbourne in the VFA.
In another attempt to gain admission, North Melbourne proposed a merger with Essendon in 1921. The proposal was rejected and both clubs continued in their previous states, with North Melbourne finally gaining admission to the VFL in 1925.
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