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In contrast, the Fitzroy Lions, a foundation club of the VFL / AFL, had been among the dregs of the league for the better part of the last four decades.

They had finished in last place for two successive seasons, although they contained a number of promising young players.

The club was in serious trouble off the field as well.

It had not had a permanent home since 1966 and had been on the verge of folding as early as 1986.