 A dedicated race track was added to Aspendale's horse racing track in 1906, although it fell into disuse almost immediately.Rugby league has been the overwhelmingly dominant rugby code in Australia since 1908 (this position remains unchallenged to this day).When Messenger and the All Golds returned from Great Britain in 1908, they helped the new clubs adapt to the rules of rugby league prior to the inaugural 1908 NSWRFL season.