Richmond Tigers (relocated from the VFA), University (dropped out of competition and folded at the end of 1914) 1925: Hawthorn Hawks, North Melbourne Kangaroos and Footscray Bulldogs (became Western Bulldogs in 1996). All three teams relocated from the VFA. 1987: Brisbane Bears (now Brisbane Lions); West Coast Eagles 1991: Adelaide Crows 1995: Fremantle Dockers 1997: Port Adelaide Power (had history/links from the successful Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL) 2011: Gold Coast Suns 2012: Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL Women's AFL Women's, launched in 2017 with 8 teams, is operated by the Australian Football League, with all teams fielded by AFL clubs. The league expanded to 10 teams prior to the 2019 season and 14 prior to the 2020 season. In 2023, the remaining four AFL clubs will launch women's sides. 2019: Geelong; North Melbourne 2020: Gold Coast Suns; Richmond; St Kilda; West Coast Eagles 2023: Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide, Sydney Swans National Basketball League 1980: Coburg Giants (later became North Melbourne Giants in 1987–1998); Launceston Casino City (defunct) 1981: Forestville Eagles (now currently playing NBL1 Central) 1982: Adelaide City Eagles (now Adelaide 36ers); Geelong Cats (now Geelong Supercats until 1996 but now currently playing NBL1 South); Westate Wildcats (now Perth Wildcats) 1983: Devonport Warriors (defunct); Hobart Devils (defunct) 1984: Melbourne Tigers (now Melbourne United) 1988: Sydney Kings (merger of Sydney Supersonics and West Sydney Westars) 1990: Gold Coast Cougars (defunct, later known as Gold Coast Rollers) 1992: South East Melbourne Magic (defunct) 1993: Townsville Suns (now Townsville Crocodiles in 1998) 1998: Victoria Titans (later became Victoria Giants in 2002–2004 and then defunct); West Sydney Razorbacks (now Sydney Spirit, later defunct) 1999: Cairns Taipans 2004: Hunter Pirates (defunct); New Zealand Breakers 2006: Singapore Slingers (defunct); South Dragons (defunct) 2007: Gold Coast Blaze (defunct) 2019: South East Melbourne Phoenix 2021: Tasmania JackJumpers National Rugby League 1910: Annandale 1920: University 1921: St. George Dragons 1935: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1947: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles; Parramatta Eels 1967: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks; Penrith Panthers 1982: Canberra Raiders; Illawarra Steelers (now part of joint venture with St. George Dragons) 1988: Brisbane Broncos; Gold Coast-Tweed Giants (later Chargers, now defunct); Newcastle Knights 1995: Auckland Warriors (now New Zealand Warriors); North Queensland Cowboys; South Queensland Crushers (now defunct); Western Reds (now defunct) 1998: Melbourne Storm; Adelaide Rams (now defunct) 1999: St George Illawarra Dragons (Joint venture between St. George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers) 2000: Wests Tigers (Joint venture between Western Suburbs