Broadford is now a Bendigo Football Netball League club.
AFL Central Victoria has confirmed that AFL Victoria has approved Broadford’s request to transfer to the Bendigo league, having last competed in division two of the Outer East League in 2023.
The netball program has continued in the Northern Netball League.
It’s unknown whether the Kangaroos will field teams for the 2025 season or whether it will be another 12 months.
“Broadford FNC’s leadership is undertaking immediate work to determine the optimal timelines for successful integration into the BFNL to ensure that the club is in a strong and sustainable position to resume competing, after going into recess for the 2024 season,” AFL Central Victoria, the region’s governing body, said in a statement.
“The club will work closely with the Bendigo FNL and AFL Central Victoria through next steps before confirmation about when it competes in the Bendigo FNL is provided.
“AFL Victoria is supportive of this approach and will continue to offer the club and league support through the process to get Broadford FNC back onto the field.”
Broadford previously said in a statement said that its vision has always been extremely clear and that they felt the Bendigo league was the best way forward.
“We want a long-term sustainable option that safeguards an exciting pathway for our growing juniors, enables exposure to elite networks for players and coaches, grows our supporter base including sponsors, members, volunteers and past personnel, and importantly attracts players that strive to build an exciting brand of community football and netball in a supportive and safe environment,” the statement said.
“After deeply considering our options, there truly is incredible potential for our club to reimagine what the future looks like if we can rise from this challenging situation with the football department and maintain a positive outlook.”
