The Melbourne - Norwood connection

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,106]

Interesting to see that the Norwood to be the AFL 20th team debate is up and going again. How would be all feel if they were to come into the league using the monicker ‘Redlegs’, using ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’ and wearing a jumper closely resembling ours? I cannot see us agreeing to it, but would the other clubs? What’s the deal with the voting of club presidents? Does it have to be unanimous? I think Collingwood would protest, as it’d open the debate around Port again: 

 

interested to hear what others feel. Also, any legal eagles that have IP experience, how does the MFC protect its brand if they were to be successful 

[whatwhat say what 20,453]

i love the redlegs

garry mcintosh is the greatest player i've ever seen not in the vfl / afl

but...no

they might WANT to come in but i can't see it happening

[Sir Why You Little 35,342]

I can’t see it happening. How many members have Norwood got now?

I just don’t think it would be financially possible. 
They would have to change colours and song, as Port Power did 

[Dee*ceiving 1,294]

A 20th team makes sense though and SA and WA would appear the most viable locations. 

At least both those states aren't completely broke like we are here. 

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,121]

Norwood have always had excellent financial backing. 

$$$ wouldn't be an issue but I think the AFL would want the financial backing of a state government much like the Tassie deal.

 

[picket fence 15,801]

Juice Newton had an excellent career there after The Dees and was a premiership player!