"In 1921, North Melbourne were subject to Mereger talks with Essendon Football Club. After that had fallen through, North would lose it's recruiting territory to the Bombers and wouldn't get to enter the VFL for four years until 1925. This began one of the oldest rivalries in league history."@en . . . "North Melbourne (Landrover Alternity)"@en . "In 1921, North Melbourne were subject to Mereger talks with Essendon Football Club. After that had fallen through, North would lose it's recruiting territory to the Bombers and wouldn't get to enter the VFL for four years until 1925. This began one of the oldest rivalries in league history."@en .