The Alberton Football League is an Australian rules football competition in the South and West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Australian Rules and Aussie Rules redirect here. ... Gippsland is a large rural region in Victoria, Australia. ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th) - Land 227,416 km² - Water 10,213 km² (4. ...
The Port Adelaide Football Club was established on 13 May 1870 with a meeting between President, Captain John Hart, Secretary, RW Leicester and treasurer, G Ireland.
Football in South Australia at this stage was rather unorganised and there were several sets of rules in use across the state.
After legal action from all parties, the AFL finally agreed to accept the SANFL's bid and the Adelaide Football Club was born.