Teams you would most like to see come back?

SJCats · Joined: 11 Jul 2011

Just for fun, of all the teams that have folded in the AFL over the years, what teams would you most like to see make a comeback?

1. LA Avengers: Really miss the rivalry the Sabercats and Avengers had. I even had the oppertunity to make it to LA a few times the Cats played them throughout the years. Great fans.

2. Columbus Destroyers: The Destroyers had very good good attendance over the years of its existence. Even during the teams bad years , I beleive they averaged over 17K.

VooDooNut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011

Desperadoes

Dragons

Austin Wranglers

VnAFL · Joined: 15 May 2010

From the perspective of a market that was good for the league, I'd like to see the Rampage back. The smaller markets (with less competition) were loyal. That said, Huntsville probably should never have had a franchise.

Bear124 · Joined: 29 Jul 2004

Toronto Phantoms

Lou.Fire · Joined: 02 Jun 2010

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walltowallfan · Joined: 24 Mar 2007

Rampage for sure.
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SnakesAlive · Joined: 27 Jul 2007

SnakesAlive · Joined: 27 Jul 2007

I only want to see teams brought back that are guaranteed to draw at least 7,000 per game on average. Furthermore, I do not want to see any expansion into any new or additional rebirth markets until the current eyesores of Georgia, Kansas City, and Milwaukee are dealt with by the league, three franchises that are currently incapable of averaging 7,000 per game. Move the problem franchises to new markets where they can have a chance to thrive before any more expansion. Clean up your existing problems before creating any new ones!

SnakesAlive · Joined: 27 Jul 2007

sabermatt · Joined: 29 Jan 2007

LA Avengers!!

YowDawg · Joined: 09 Jul 2002 Location: Moulton, Alabama

The only good thing that came out of the "Alabama Vipers" was a cooler logo and some pretty sweet digs. Loved the uniforms that season.

I wish the PIFL luck, though. They have the right idea.
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INDoorRush · Joined: 26 Mar 2012

I would like to see a team in Albany. They had great success there i think, and the Colorado Crush, Dallas Desperados, from a cool uniform perspective... Carolina Cobras! hahaha!
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SnakesAlive · Joined: 27 Jul 2007

Bear124 · Joined: 29 Jul 2004

St Louis

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NanIndy · Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Location: Indy

Indy of course! Nashville, & L-ville & Cincy.

old_pike_fan · Joined: 10 Jul 2003

Brings the MN fighting Pike back to the Target Center!!!

captcool64 · Joined: 04 Apr 2012 Location: San Antonio

I really think the league needs to bring back The Drive and The Dynamite. It would be nice to see some of the original teams return. Of course with new unis
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Shootmaster_44 · Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Location: Lloydminster, AB, Canada

Since this is on the topic of bringing back teams, I guess the Toronto Phantoms would be on this list. Mostly because I'd like to see a Canadian franchise in the league. However, I really doubt Toronto would work.

As far as former AFL cities I'd like to see back are Los Angeles and Detroit. Both of those cities seemed to do well at the box office. However, I fear the "new" AFL has caused it to drop a few notches in the realm of sports. Thus, I wonder whether the Los Angeles franchise would become akin to the D-League's DFenders where they play in a gym that has mostly folding chairs for seats and is a total capacity of 300 or so. I could see it working in Ontario, the Wolves seem to draw well and the ECHL's Reign seems to work.

Detroit on the other hand seems to be a good market for the AFL. The economy of Detroit is suffering and the AFL would be a good fit because of this. Strange theory right? But I figure that a good number of sports fans in Detroit cannot afford the four major leagues and could afford minor league sports. So long as the Detroit franchise set ticket prices decently enough that they aren't akin to mid-range NHL or NBA tickets, I think the franchise would do very well. However, for this to work out I think the team would have to play at Joe Louis Arena. Playing out at the Palace would likely cause the same fans I figure would be a good target audience to not drive out to Auburn Hills.

walltowallfan · Joined: 24 Mar 2007

Why does everyone say Detroit? That time has passed. The city is a dump. No one lives there anymoe and if they do they want to leave. NO one is going to drive down to $hitty Detroit to watch the this version in The dump they call the Joe. The place is a dump. Further more the fury left Detroit because of ticket sales. So you expect to do better numbers at a crappy arena? FYI anyone with cash for sporting events live inthe burbs any way. I live in gr and I will go to Chicago for a sporting event rather then Detroit. Why? Because Detroit is the armpit of Michigan now. Bring back the rampage where people have jobs and money to afford the games. Gr is the only place in the state with growth and steady employment to support it. And the teams get the support here. Most drive fans left the Detroit area Years ago when crack took over. Detroit is dead. Sorry.
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