EDFL joins AFL Gippsland

The Ellinbank District Football League has joined AFL Gippsland’s Regional Administration Centre.

EDFL general manager Ken Moore said while it had been a work in progress, a service agreement had been signed off last Tuesday. “It was always going to happen,” he said. Mr Moore said with the agreement now signed, the League would work with the RAC to further preparations for next season, including setting down a budget.

It follows the recent release of the fixture, which received no objections from clubs.

“The most salient point is we managed to avoid a clash with Western Park, with the Gulls and Dusties playing alternate weeks,” Mr Moore said.

“On the flip side we were unable to avoid a clash with West Gippsland Football Netball Competition.

“We start on the same day and have the grand finals on the same day, and weren’t able to come up with a compromise.

“It’s a shame because we have less wriggle room with our fixturing due to the need to share Western Park.

While Mr Moore said there had been interest from Alberton Football League clubs, including Fish Creek, to join the competition, the requests had been knocked back by its member clubs.

“Everything is running smoothly and we’re looking forward to next year.”

The RAC will also assist with the administrative operations of the Ellinbank District Netball Association.