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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    And now for the three remaining charter members: The Providence Steamrollers The Brooklyn Gladiators And last, but not least, the Cincinnati Regals
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    Other Your NFL Uniform Designs

    Sent that to the Texans right now!
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Up next, let's meet the seventh franchise to be granted: The Cleveland Cardinals. After a forgettable 1948 campaign, the team would change its name to the Mad Hatters. This change was made because team owner Bruno Scarfiotti was labeled "Mad as a hatter" by the Cleveland Plain-Dealer when he...
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Let's meet the sixth member of the league, the Chicago Gaels, who will play their home games at Soldier Field. While I have a moment, let's take a look at the initial alignment for 1948. Please note, this is subject to change if you have any suggestions. Eastern Division Buffalo Lakers New...
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The navy blue jersey will still be the primary for the Lakers. The white jersey proved unpopular with the players during training camp. So instead, a Columbia blue jersey will serve as a "clash" jersey when playing against another navy blue team.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Please welcome the fifth member of the IAL, the New York Marvels, who will play their home games at the Polo Grounds.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Now for the fourth member of the league, the Buffalo Lakers, who will play their home games at Buffalo's War Memorial Stadium.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The third franchise to be granted were the Pittsburgh Blacksmiths, who will play their home games at Forbes Field.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The second franchise to enter the IAL were the Detroit Roadsters, who will play their home games at Briggs Stadium, home to the MLB Tigers and NFL Lions.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The IAL (pronounced "Isle") will begin with ten teams in 1948. The first of these teams to be granted were the Philadelphia Spirits. Home games will be split between Shibe Park and Franklin Field.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Which do you personally like better, the initials in blue or red?
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Here are two versions of the shield for the International Austus League, which will be based in North America, beginning in 1948.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The league will be based in North America if that helps.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Here's some rough name ideas I have for the upcoming league: National Austus League (NAL) (Pronunciation "Nail"?) United Austus League (UAL) American Austus League (AAL) Continental Austus League (CAL) Elite Austus League (EAL) (Pronounced like "eel") Major Austus League (MAL) ("Maul"?) World...
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    The Second Austus Test Game was held almost a year later in Los Angeles. In fact, the second proved more successful than the first in terms of attracting the sponsors necessary to support forming a league in time for a 1948 ball-up. Within months, General Electric, Firestone and Pepsi-Cola each...
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    I think you're really gonna love this thread.
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    Discussion The (Fictional) Story of Austus

    Once upon a time, the game of Austus was played during World War II, combining the best elements of American and Australian rules football. But of course, after the war ended, the game pretty much faded into obscurity. But just imagine for a moment.... What if someone was bold enough to keep...
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    Hello from Southern California

    How are the Dons and Roos doing this year?
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    Hello from Southern California

    On the Footy Jumpers and Graphic Design board, I wanna create a fictional Austus league that takes place in North America. It'll be based on the gridiron/Aussie rules hybrid of the same name that was played during World War II. Here are some rough ideas I have. Field: Not sure if I want a...
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    Hello from Southern California

    We get some rain in the winter and spring months.
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    Hello from Southern California

    Yes, I do like basketball. The Lakers are my team because my dad liked those guys during the Magic and Kareem "Showtime" era.
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    Hello from Southern California

    Hello from Southern California (San Diego to be more specific). I first heard of Aussie Rules in a book I got for Christmas as a kid called Rules of the Game. I picked the Demons as my AFL team because I heard that's whom Darren Bennett played for before he came to the US to play in the NFL...
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