The 6 teams of the Australian League: North Division. We've got teams from Newcastle, Canberra, and four from Sydney.
Newcastle is a coal and steel town. Back in the day, it was the industrial engine of New South Wales -- and while the vibe might shift towards breweries and barbershops, the spirit remains. When it came to naming the team there was no doubt it would be the Steelers: tough, blue-collar, and built to hit the baseball hard.
Surf's up. This Sydney suburb is home to some of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see. You might find one of the relievers moonlighting as a lifeguard. And to get a little corny: the Breakers don't just ride waves -- they make them.
Penrith is the last stop before you disappear into the Blue Mountains. The Blues name alludes to the geography but also the music. They're not too flashy, but they get the job done.
They’re called the Rebels, but the logo’s an eel. That’s not a mistake -- it's a warning. Parramatta’s river winds like a trap, full of slick, ancient things that don’t take kindly to being disturbed. The eel is local, legendary, and a little bit cursed. So is the team.
The Newtown Jets were one of the foundation clubs in Australia’s top-flight Rugby League before being booted from the competition in 1983. Now they’re back from the dead -- but hitting dingers instead of tries -- and here to represent the inner Sydney suburbs.
Everyone thinks Canberra is boring, so the team from Australia's capital picked the most majestic creature it could think of to represent them: part lion, part eagle, meet the Canberra Griffins. Fittingly, they'll don Australia's colours of Green & Gold.