Royal Park Football Club (1862–1906)
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Royal Park Football Club was an Australian rules football founded at a meeting held at the Brecknock Hotel, King William Street, Adelaide on the 24 March 1880. On 4 April 1882 the
South Australian Football Association The South Australian National Football League, or SANFL ( or ''S-A-N-F-L''), is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the state's governing body for the sport. Originally formed as the ...
held a meeting after inviting additional clubs to join the competition. Only one application was received, from the Royal Park Football Club, and the Association agreed to include them in the competition for the upcoming
1882 SAFA season The 1882 South Australian Football Association season was the 6th season of the top-level Australian rules football competition in South Australia. The season began on Saturday 6 May. The 1882 SAFA season was the first time that the league used ...
with 19 votes for to 4 votes against. Royal Park only played five matches in the
1882 SAFA season The 1882 South Australian Football Association season was the 6th season of the top-level Australian rules football competition in South Australia. The season began on Saturday 6 May. The 1882 SAFA season was the first time that the league used ...
before folding, with their remaining five matches forfeited. The team kicked just 2 goals in their 5 games conceding 24 goals. The club prominent members were welcomed to join the
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