Tara Murray
Kyneton’s request to join the Riddell District Football Netball League has been approved by AFL Victoria.
As previously reported by the Star Weekly, Kyneton had applied to move their senior men’s football, along with netball teams to the competition for the 2024 season.
The RDFNL released a statement on Wednesday, saying the application was successful.
“AFL Victoria advised the RDFNL yesterday (Tuesday 5th of September,2023) that the transfer of leagues request by Kyneton Football Netball Club to join the RDFNL had been approved,” he said.
“Kyneton FNC senior football and netball will now join their senior women, junior football and junior netball in the RDFNL competition for season 2024.
“Kyneton FNC will add an exciting dimension to the senior competition.”
RDFNL chief executive Jordan Doyle said it was a positive move for the RDFNL.
“The RDFNL have been looking for a senior club to join the league for some time now and it is great that it has come to fruition with Kyneton FNC,” he said.
“Kyneton approached us some time ago and it has been a lengthy process to ensure all parties involved are happy with the move. These decisions need time and care as there is a lot of people affected and a lot of club history to consider.”
Due to Kyneton FNC having already been accepted by the RDFNL clubs last season the move did not need to go to a vote, but the RDFNL was pleased to have the support of the senior clubs and their committees.
“We thank the RDFNL senior clubs for their support of this move and think that the KFNC will be a great fit for the RDFNL in 2024 and beyond.”
