Newcastle Australian Football League
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The Newcastle Australian Football League was an Australian rules football
competition in the city of Newcastle
, New South Wales
, Australia
.
The first clubs (Wallsend and Plattsburg) began in 1883, however the competition proper began in 1888 with teams contesting for the Black Diamond Cup, now Australia's oldest sporting trophy and presently contested in the Black Diamond Australian Football League
.
In 1894, popularity of Australian rules waned. In 1948, after World War II
, a 4 team competition was reborn - the first properly constituted competition in the region. The competing clubs were Waratah, Mayfield, Newcastle City and Broadmeadow.
After the 1999 season, the NAFL merged with the Central Coast AFL to form the Black Diamond Australian Football League
.
From 2000 onwards the Premiers are listed under the Black Diamond Australian Football League
Australian rules football
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competition in the city of Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
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, Australia
Australia
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.
The first clubs (Wallsend and Plattsburg) began in 1883, however the competition proper began in 1888 with teams contesting for the Black Diamond Cup, now Australia's oldest sporting trophy and presently contested in the Black Diamond Australian Football League
Black Diamond Australian Football League
The Black Diamond Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions of New South Wales.-History:...
.
In 1894, popularity of Australian rules waned. In 1948, after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, a 4 team competition was reborn - the first properly constituted competition in the region. The competing clubs were Waratah, Mayfield, Newcastle City and Broadmeadow.
After the 1999 season, the NAFL merged with the Central Coast AFL to form the Black Diamond Australian Football League
Black Diamond Australian Football League
The Black Diamond Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions of New South Wales.-History:...
.
Clubs
- Waratah
- Mayfield
- Newcastle City
- Broadmeadow
- RAAF (later:Williamtown Jets)
- Hamilton
- University
- Western Suburbs (later:West Newcastle)
- Cardiff
- Wallsend
- Warners Bay
- Singleton
- Raymond Terrace
- Muswellbrook
- Nelson Bay
- Maitland
- Coalfields
- Gosford
Newcastle Australian Football League Premiers
| Year | Premiers |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Western Suburbs |
| 1979 | Cardiff |
| 1980 | Cardiff |
| 1981 | Newcastle City |
| 1982 | Western Suburbs |
| 1983 | Western Suburbs |
| 1984 | Warners Bay |
| 1985 |  Singleton |
| 1986 | Western Suburbs |
| 1987 | Williamtown Jets |
| 1988 | Warners Bay |
| 1989 |  Wallsend |
| 1990 | Warners Bay |
| 1991 | Warners Bay |
| 1992 | Warners Bay |
| 1993 | Warners Bay |
| 1994 |  Nelson Bay |
| 1995 | Newcastle City |
| 1996 | Nelson Bay |
| 1997 | Nelson Bay |
| 1998 | Cardiff |
| 1999 | Nelson Bay |
From 2000 onwards the Premiers are listed under the Black Diamond Australian Football League
Black Diamond Australian Football League
The Black Diamond Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions of New South Wales.-History:...
See also
- AFL NSW/ACTAFL NSW/ACTAFL NSW/ACT is the governing body of Australian rules football in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.The body is officially affiliated with the Australian Football League.-External links:*...
- Australian rules football in New South WalesAustralian rules football in New South WalesAustralian rules football in New South Wales has been played since the 1870s, however it has a troubled history in the state, traditionally lags in popularity as a winter sport behind the rugby football codes....
- Black Diamond Australian Football LeagueBlack Diamond Australian Football LeagueThe Black Diamond Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions of New South Wales.-History:...