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	Port Adelaide
		Football in Adelaide at this time was played according to a variety of different sets of rules, with the Old Adelaide and Kensington sets being the most popular.
		A total of twelve clubs, including Port Adelaide, sent two delegates each to the meeting, at which it was resolved to establish an Association to oversee football in the colony, the first organisation of its type in Australia (see footnote 3).
		If Port's supporters imagined their club had turned the corner, however, they were in for a rude awakening: in both 1911 (1 loss) and 1912 (unbeaten, and a percentage of 67.23) the side secured the minor premiership, only to crumble when the heat was applied in the finals.
	www.fullpointsfooty.net /port_adelaide.htm (4151 words)

	Encyclopedia: Port Adelaide Football Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The members of the Port Adelaide Football Club at the annual general meeting voted for the continuance of a Port Adelaide presence in the SANFL as a condition of its entry into the AFL.
		The club that would maintain a Port Adelaide presence in the SANFL should carry all the hallmarks of the Port Adelaide Football Club and it would be called the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club, The Port Adelaide Football Club was no longer a part of the SANFL.
		The Fitzroy Football Club, latterly known as the Lions, was formed in 1883 and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Port-Adelaide-Football-Club (3175 words)

	Adelaide Crows - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Adelaide, South Australia.
		Protracted negotiations were brought to a head in 1991 after the SANFL powerhouse, the Port Adelaide Football Club, reached agreement with the AFL to enter their competition.
		The club is based at AAMI Stadium in West Lakes and the club song is "The Pride of South Australia", which is based on the tune of the United States Marine Corps Hymn.
	www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Adelaide_Crows (433 words)

	Australian rules football - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Melbourne Football Club rules of 1859 are the oldest surviving set of laws for Australian Rules.
		Meanwhile, a rift in the VFA led to the formation of the Victorian Football League (VFL), which commenced play in 1897 as an eight-team breakaway of the stronger clubs in the VFA competition: Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and South Melbourne.
		In a move which heralded big changes within the sport, one of the original VFL clubs, South Melbourne Football Club, relocated to the Rugby League stronghold of Sydney in 1982 and became known as the Sydney Swans.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Australian_rules_football (3078 words)

	Port Adelaide Football Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Based in the western suburbs of Adelaide South Australia Port Adelaide Football Club took its name from the nearby of Port Adelaide and developed a strong amongst the working class denizens of the suburbs and a strong rivalry with the clubs of Adelaide's east and south.
		In 1990 Port Adelaide attempted to enter a in the AFL (the national competition of Rules) but was stymied by legal action by the nine other SANFL clubs which in the formation of the Adelaide Crows a new club entering the AFL.
		Adelaide eventually entered the AFL in 1997 the nickname "Power" (derived from the Torrens Power Station located in Port Adelaide which power for Adelaide) and inspiring an intense rivalry with the Crows.
	www.freeglossary.com /Port_Adelaide_Football_Club (351 words)

	Australian rules football - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The game is distinguished from other kinds of football by the fast, relatively free movement of the ball (in the absence of any offside rule) and the awarding of a free kick for any clean catch — known as a mark — of a ball which has been kicked more than 15 metres.
		On August 7, 1858 two significant events in the development of the game occurred: the Melbourne Football Club was founded — one of the world's first football clubs in any code, and a famous match between Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and Scotch College began, umpired by Wills.
		There were several variations of Irish football in existence, normally without the benefit of rulebooks, but the central tradition in Ireland was in the direction of the relatively new game...adapted and shaped within the perimeters of the ancient Irish game of hurling...
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /australian_rules_football.htm (3240 words)

	Adelaide Crows (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed "The Crows", is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Adelaide.
		Protracted negotiations were brought to a head when the Port Adelaide Football Club, by far the strongest club in the local South Australian National Football League (SANFL), was to be granted entry in the competition in 1991.
		The club is based at AAMI Stadium in West Lakes and the club song is "The Pride of South Australia".
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/adelaide_crows (351 words)

	Projects: Crows Supporters: Who Are They, and Where Do They Come From?
		In 1991 The Adelaide Football Club (nicknamed the "Crows") was formed as an Australian rules football team to represent the city of Adelaide in the Australian National Football League (AFL).
		Since the clubs inception supporters of the "Crows" have often been dubbed the "Chardonnay Set", referring to the perceived higher socio-economic status of the members associated with the club.
		These members are financial members of the Adelaide Football Club which provides them with access to club functions and a general involvement with the club.
	www.gisca.adelaide.edu.au /projects/crows_results.html (818 words)

	Adelaide Crows
		Then, notwithstanding the unanimous resolution of the SANFL clubs in May 1990 that a team would not be entered into the AFL until season 1993, the Port Adelaide Football Club, in July 1990, reached heads of agreement with the AFL to enter a team into its competition in season 1991.
		At the Australian Football League meeting held on 19th September 1990, directors voted in favour of the Adelaide Football Club application.
		It took responsibility for setting the structure of the club, for negotiating agreements, for launching the club and for all planning and activity associated with early operations of the club.
	www.users.bigpond.net.au /rs/crows/pages/aflhistory.htm (660 words)

	Port Adelaide Football Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The success of the club can be gauged by its record 34 SANFL premierships and four "Champions of Australia" titles, as well as producing some of the all-time greats of Australian rules football, including Russell Ebert, Craig Bradley and Gavin Wanganeen.
		The Port Adelaide Football Club has been known as the Seasiders, The Magentas, The Mudholians, The Portonians, The Cockledivers, The Seasidemen, The Magpies and now the Power
		Port made the finals in its third AFL season (1999), won three consecutive minor premierships from 2002 to 2004, and its first AFL Premiership on 25 September 2004, defeating the Brisbane Lions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Adelaide_Football_Club (735 words)

	The Adelaide Review [Sport] The Problem with the Crows
		Adelaide’s entry was activated by a bitter dispute between Port Adelaide and the SANFL which ripped the social fabric of local football apart.
		Port’s argument at the time was that it was the most successful SA club and that it had earned the right to represent the state in the national competition.
		Adelaide once had its version of Port’s current spookery – it couldn’t travel, couldn’t win if it wore white shorts, couldn’t win if Nigel Smart went to centre half forward, couldn’t win without Modra, couldn’t win under lights, couldn’t win in the wet, couldn’t win at the MCG.
	www.adelaidereview.com.au /archives/2004_05/sport_story1.shtml (805 words)

	PORT ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB FACTS AND INFORMATION
		Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian_rules_football club, nicknamed The Power in the Australian_Football_League (AFL).
		Based in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South_Australia, Port Adelaide Football Club derives its name from the Port Adelaide area it is situated in and developed a strong following amongst the working class denizens of the western suburbs and a strong rivalry with the wealthier clubs of Adelaide's east and south.
		Port Adelaide's attempt to join the AFL forced the SANFL's hand and the Adelaide_Crows were formed to represent a South Australian presence in the AFL, two years ahead of plan.
	www.palfacts.com /Port_Adelaide_Football_Club (669 words)

	Adelaide Lutheran
		As the club was basically run by members of the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club, the name was changed to the Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club in 1981/82.
		In its early years the club fielded a strong A grade side and were runners up to the premiership in 1981/82, 82/83 and 84/85.
		The club is still strongly linked to the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club and uses the oval and club facilities on Corner of South Terrace and Goodwood Road during the summer months.
	www.sacca.asn.au /clubs/adelaideluth.htm (278 words)

	Port Adelaide Football Club : Port Adelaide Power (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Port Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed Port Power, is an Australian rules football team, playing in the Australian Football League.
		The Port Adelaide club attempted to enter an AFL team in 1991, but were stymied by legal action which resulted in the Adelaide Crows, a new club, entering the competition.
		The club has performed creditably in its first years in the competition, and is widely regarded for its strong character.
	www.termsdefined.net /po/port-adelaide-power.html (449 words)

	The Advertiser: FOOTBALL ROUNDUP (Site not responding. Last check: )
		ADELAIDE football operations manager John Reid yesterday described the AFL trade process, in which players and draft picks are swapped like stamps, as "amateurish".
		ADELAIDE chief executive Steven Trigg's warning that the Crows will be on a long frequent-flier campaign can be confirmed well before Tuesday's release of the draw.
		PORT Adelaide is to take a heavy hit including an unwanted trip to Perth to finish the home-and-away season when the redrafted AFL draw for next season is released shortly.
	www.theadvertiser.news.com.au /footy/sectionindex1/0,8745,footy03main^^TEXT^theadvertiser,00.html (2328 words)

	Adelaide Crows Sports, Directory (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Coneheads of the Adelaide Crows Football Club Dedicated to the "bald and beautiful" players of the Adelaide Football Club, this site contains pictures of past and present bald players, a what-if section and information on phrenology.
		David's Un-Official Adelaide Crows Lists the fixtures and results of all matches from 1991-2002, and includes a message board, Crows chat, and the words to the club song.
		Adelaide Football Club The official website of the Crows, featuring press releases from the club, information on past and present players, and membership application forms.
	www.indiapolicyinstitute.org /aW5kXzg3NzI1.aspx (172 words)

	Official Website of the West Adelaide Football Club
		Richmond was close to the GPO and in the heartland of the West Adelaide district.
		As a football historian, I have found the exact birthdates of both West Torrens (Natives) and North Adelaide (Medindie) using a multitude of SA Papers from the 19th Century.
		As we are currently working on our Website to update our Club History, an already available history of our Club can be seen at www.fullpointsfooty.net/ and we are grateful to the administrator of that site for his co-operation and agreement for us to use information on that site in the future.
	www.westadelaidefc.com.au /docs/club/history.html (2687 words)

	Kenilworth Football Club - (Adelaide, TX) - powered by LeagueLineup.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Kenilworth Football Club's end of season fundraiser is the "Kenilworth Gentleman's Night" It will take place on the 17th of September at 7:00 at a yet to be announced venue.
		The Kenilworth Football club is in it's 99th year.
		December 23, 2004 - 06:40 PM -- The Kenilworth football club would like to welcome the new A grade coach Shane Mitchell to the club, Shane's experience is huge and he brings with him a vast knowledge of football to the club.
	www.leaguelineup.com /welcome.asp?url=kfc (737 words)

	Untitled Document
		The new Constitution of the South Adelaide Football Club and South Adelaide Footballers Club was adopted in December 2006.
		The South Adelaide Football Club is pleased to announce that one of the it’s favourite sons Mark Naley has been appointed to fill a casual vacancy position on the club’s Board of Directors.
		South Adelaide's trademark is to be the 'Pride of the South' and the club is very comfortable that a continuation of its current support of the local area will ensure it is continued to be know as such.
	www.safc.com.au /html/panthers_news.htm (5555 words)

	Jason Stratford - Adelaide Football Club
		As a young man growing up in the shadow of the Adelaide Hills, from an early age Stratford’s family knew he was destined for greatness.
		With the formation of the Adelaide Crows, Jase burst onto the AFL scene by winning the Crows goalkicking award in their first season of 1991.
		Football’s loss was figure skating’s gain however as Jase’s flair for the sport was as intense as his early football career at Norwood.
	www.bcfooty.com /coodabeen_2.htm (1435 words)

	ipedia.com: Collingwood Football Club Article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Collingwood Football Club (nicknamed The Magpies because of the fl and white jerseys worn by the players) is an Australian rules football club, playing in the elite Australian Football League.
		The Magpies are known for its passinoate supporting base, and have traditionally been the team other fans "love to hate", due perhaps to their on-field successes combined with a "rough and ready" attitude in line with its working-class roots.
		The national league may have diluted this feeling somewhat, but rivalries with fellow Victorian clubs Carlton Football Club and Essendon Football Club remain fierce.
	www.ipedia.com /collingwood_football_club.html (318 words)

	Official Site of the Norwood Football Club - The Redlegs
		West Adelaide although reluctant to lose a player of Luke's calibre felt it was in the best interest of all parties, including themselves, for the change to take place.
		The West Adelaide Football Club reports, "We are disappointed Luke wanted to leave the club, however after discussion with him it was clear this was a long standing issue and the club is currently about building a team of young players who really want to play at this club".
		The Norwood Football Club said: "We are pleased to give Luke an opportunity to play at our club and we see him as a long term contributor to our developing list".
	www.norwoodfc.com.au /news/news_jericho.htm (233 words)

	Season 2007 - Official AFL Website of the Adelaide Football Club
		Adelaide Football Club membership renewals will shortly be mailed to all members in preparation for the 2008 season.
		Adelaide is one club to profit handsomely from the NAB AFL Rookie Draft since its inception in...
		Adelaideâs 2007 season may be over but afc.com.au will keep you updated with all the Crows news...
	www.afc.com.au /hiddenpromos/AdelaideFootballClub/tabid/10193/Default.aspx (380 words)

	Adelaide Crows - Adelaide Center
		The official website of the Crows, featuring press releases from the club, information on past and present players, and membership application forms.
		Adelaide has entered the race for disgruntled St Kilda key forward Barry Hall.
		Affiliated with the Adelaide Crows, this is the official webpage for Crows fans.
	www.drsny.com /adelaide-crows.html (334 words)

	Port Adelaide Football Club est 1870
		Port Adelaide has amassed 34 SANFL Premierships from 1870-1996 and a further 2 SANFL Premierships in 1998 and 1999 as the Port Magpies for a total of 36 SANFL Premierships.
		Port Adelaide joined the national competition in 1997 where the club introduced Teal and Silver to its traditional colour's of fl and white.
		But yer, the club, this club Port Adelaide cut my heart up yesterday, it really fand$ing hurt BIG TIME.....be easy now to walk away and give up, but I am better than that, and I know my club* is better than what it dished up yesterday.
	www.pafc1870.com (1101 words)

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