play football in Auckland. Four VFL players played for the league at various times, including Vic Cumberland who was rated one of the best VFL players of the day: Administrators The inaugural president of the league in 1904 was a Mr McNamara. He was supported by a large committee that included 5 vice presidents; Messrs Hale, McKeon, Walsh, Kneebone and McVeigh. At the 1905 AGM, Dr Tracy Inglis was elected president, a position he held for a number of years. The league had a number of prominent people involved during it existence. Patrons of the league in 1905 included politicians George Fowlds and F E Baume. Competition The new league's first game was a scratch match held on 30 April on the outer Domain. Several rounds of practice matches followed prior to the start of the competition. By the end of the 1904 season Austral and Imperial were "on a level footing", with Austral taking the honours, 29 to 18, in the final which was held at the Domain Cricket Ground. References External links Official Auckland AFL website Auckland AFL pages on New Zealand AFL site External links Official Site Australian rules football competitions in New Zealand Sport in Auckland