The Future direction of Footy And Netball has been decided and People are understandably unhappy – The Western Border has been torn apart …..60 years of history will disappear

SANFL have a preference for the following

• Two senior competitions in the region, with the disbandment of the Western Border Football League.
• Four Clubs moving to the current Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League (KNTFL) to create a strong 14-team competition.
• Two Clubs (Casterton and East Gambier) to move to the current Mid South Eastern Football League
• Establishment of a separate junior football structure for the youngest age groups (under 8s – under 11s) to help increase junior participation.

The Tyranny of distance will be the biggest issue for the New KNT league – how many parents will want to get up very early to play footy and Netty in Keith. Over 4 hrs of travel!!!

How many supporters will give up a day to travel from Keith to Mt Gambier and visa versa?

Why was east Gambier selected to go to the Mid SE competition

Will we see not only Juniors but player across Footy and netball abandon the game?

And the biggest question  - Is there a Better alternative?

Shawn Ford SANFL Head of Country Football Talking KNT and Mid SE in 2024