The second merger proposal with Melbourne fell through but this new idea with Hawthorn was the backup plan.The Carlton Kangaroos and Hawthorn Lions continued their lasting rivalry dating back to the Hawthorn/North Melbourne teams of the late 70s. Darwin is still looking for an opportunity to make a move and merge with St. Kilda, who recently saw their stock fall after being put on the market to form the St. Kilda Swans this would be finalized in time for the 1998 season.
Haawthorn's absorption of Fitzroy was almost like the Hawks were going to turn into a colonizing power. However, this merger shut down their glory - having made a decent run to four more Grand Finals, having won three. Port Adelaide has joined the Premiership as an expansion franchise and Richmond has merged with Essendon to form the Richmond Bombers. The league insists on further expansion to Hobart and possibly into New Zealand as test games are played, but no initiative is taken at first. Eventually Queensland is mentioned with the fact that the Brisbane Bears are the only team in that state. Brisbane eventually has negotiations with Melbourne and form the Brisbane Demons for the 1999 Premiership season.
-Ricky
Haawthorn's absorption of Fitzroy was almost like the Hawks were going to turn into a colonizing power. However, this merger shut down their glory - having made a decent run to four more Grand Finals, having won three. Port Adelaide has joined the Premiership as an expansion franchise and Richmond has merged with Essendon to form the Richmond Bombers. The league insists on further expansion to Hobart and possibly into New Zealand as test games are played, but no initiative is taken at first. Eventually Queensland is mentioned with the fact that the Brisbane Bears are the only team in that state. Brisbane eventually has negotiations with Melbourne and form the Brisbane Demons for the 1999 Premiership season.
-Ricky
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