UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL 1. Working Party Presentation to UMFNL Clubs – no decisions 2. Release Presentation direct to UMFNL and the Public through media and Social Media platforms 3. Make Presentation available directly to TDFL/TDNA Executive and Clubs 4. Encourage community discussions on future direction for Football and Netball in the Upper Murray 1. Community feedback encouraged through Survey Monkey Response Forum 2. Summary of Survey Monkey Response Forum to be made available to UMFNL Clubs and Community 5. UMFNL Meeting convened 1. Any motions and supporting evidence requested from Clubs 14 days prior to scheduled meeting date 2. Motions circulated prior to scheduled meeting allowing informed decision making 6. UMFNL Meeting conducted to address motions presented 7. NEXT? - To be determined 1. Presentation to UMFNL Clubs 2. Scene Setter - the how and why we reached this juncture 3. The Model of a new “UMFNC” 4. The comparisons of UMFNL v “UMFNC” 5. Summary 6. Q&A

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT during presentation - Attendees will remain on mute until Q&A - Send questions during the presentation via ZOOM Chat which will be responded to following the presentation - Respectful discussions only permitted. ZOOM has ability to exit participants. UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL SETTING THE SCENE SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB Acknowledgements – from club surveys and meeting discussions The preference of all parties is a strong and vibrant UMFNL - Ideally clubs want Seniors, Reserves, U16, U13 and U10 …. but not at 9 a side - However, no evidence that this is occurring or has capacity to occur. Expect further decline

Clubs recognise that a solution is required and do nothing isn’t a solution - Consensus has been impossible in UMFNL. - Most proposed solutions presented to date are band aids or just “see what happens”

It’s recognised that whilst senior and junior football is struggling, that netball is healthy - acknowledged in WP netball discussions that D grade numbers are variable and could drop off

Netball reinvigorated the UMFL when introduced 20 plus years ago.

Netball participation and pathways is considered and addressed in the ONE VISION proposition SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB Acknowledgements The a collapse of the UMFNL without an alternate managed solution means no senior or junior football in the UM communities - Auskick could continue but no further local pathway - Netball could continue but needs an alternate model as an UMNL wouldn’t be feasible

No UMFNL would also mean UMFNL clubs as organisations would not facilitate community football and netball and would likely, be the demise for AFL competition in Tumbarumba.

The highest priority must be securing localised participation and pathway opportunities for the youth of the Upper Murray communities ahead of individual clubs

That these considerations and ultimately the decisions are highly emotional.

The history and traditions of football and netball, the UMFNL, its member clubs and the contribution of associated individuals have had and continue to play in the Upper Murray communities must be recognised and preserved

Ultimate directions and decisions must be informed and considered being sustainable value propositions to the community SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB 2019 6 Seniors Teams – insufficient numbers in some teams, only 3 Reserve teams, no Under 16’s. Netball unchanged - Meetings conducted with clubs regarding the future direction of UM football and netball - Club survey conducted and reports presented to clubs - Outcomes of Survey and Meetings at 29/7/2019 - 3/6 clubs believe the demise of the UMFNL was inevitable - The collapse of the UMFNL without exhausting all options was not acceptable - The concept of a merged entity to join the TDFL was proposed and rejected - Proposition to start planning beyond 2020 was rejected (vote 2/2 & 2 abstained) - Bullioh apply unsuccessfully to transfer to TDFL - Feasibility Study agreed to be conducted during 2020

3 Recommendations presented by AFLNEB to occur concurrently on 29/7/2019 - 1. UMFNL continues into 2020 with Seniors and Netball only – (AGREED pending 2) - 2. Facilitated proposal for a new entity to potentially apply to TDFL at some stage - 3. Clubs consider mergers outside the UMFNL as opposed to transfers SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB The Upper Murray Trends in recent years - Demise of Under 16 Football

- Junior football grades average less than 14 per side

- Not all clubs having junior football grades

- Not all clubs having Reserve grade football

- Not all senior football teams capable of fielding 18 players each week

- 2020 – Border Walwa FNC goes into recess

- 2020 UMFNL Senior Football only and whatever junior are available

What are the causes and consequences ……? SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB Player Exodus Snapshot: Example: Corryong, Cudgewa and Border Walwa Community**

• In 2019 there was approximately 30* local junior players (eligible for U/17’s or below) playing football outside the Upper Murray Football Netball League or have stopped playing football

• Approximately 17* players, aged 14 -18 yrs who have previously played, aren’t playing anywhere due to lack of local opportunity to participate

• There are 11* players still eligible for U/17’s in 2021 playing outside the UMFNL

• Approximately 15* of the players, who are now too old for U/17’s, still live in the local area as of August 2020

• The majority of these players were intending on continuing their football career at a club outside the Upper Murray Football Netball League in 2020 and beyond (prior to the COVID-19 Lockdown) – i.e. they intended on continuing to play at their 2019 club.

*Player numbers sourced from School Enrolment and Sports TG data Bases - available only with permissions ** Corryong, Cudgewa and Border Walwa Community SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB Player Exodus Snapshot:

• In 2019 there were 8 junior netballers from our community** that played outside of the Upper Murray Football Netball League. A further 5 netballers attended tryouts at the beginning of 2020 to play outside the Upper Murray Football Netball League.

• Our community** is currently seeing an exodus of junior footballers and netballers from the age of 14 and above as they search for opportunities and/or better competition. These players often take families and siblings with them and away from our community.

• The Player Exodus trend should be expected to continue given the limited opportunities to participate locally

*Player numbers sourced from School Enrolment and Sports TG data Bases - available only with permissions ** Corryong, Cudgewa and Border Walwa Community SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB AFLNEB confirm on 8/7/2020 - Locals MUST own the direction and be informed to make decisions - Solutions must prioritise sustaining football netball in the UM communities - Support through the processes and work in collaboration - Exhaust the options

FEASIBILITY STUDY Terms of Reference released in August 2019 and commenced November 2019

2020 Border Walwa enter into recess 5 Seniors Teams only, No Reserves, no Under 16’s. Netball unchanged Season cancelled due to COVID-19 FEASIBILITY STUDY Preliminary Report presented 21/4/2020 Alternate Model of an Amalgamated UM Club Discussion Paper released 12/5/2020 FEASIBILITY STUDY FINAL REPORT completed 12/6/2020 with 6 conclusions SETTING THE SCENE – AFLNEB FEASIBILITY STUDY FINAL REPORT completed 12/6/2020 with 6 conclusions 1. UM Communities MUST be responsible for the direction and have options for informed decisions

2. Immediate viability of UMFNL requires commitment from 4 clubs which can’t be guaranteed and that a league with only 4 clubs would be vulnerable to collapse

3. A model for a new club must be formally developed by the UM Communities and assessed by the UMNFL Clubs against the existing UMFNL proposition

4. That the UM cannot support an UMFNL and a new entity under any guise entering the TDFL

5. No clubs will be forced to join the UMFNL from neighbouring leagues

6. That not acting to secure future participation in the UM for football and netball will limit localised opportunities as capacity to rebuild will be further diminished

The immediate future of the UMFNL is vulnerable and must ultimately be decided by August 30th, 2020. A WP be established to develop a model to potentially enter the TDFL. UMFNL clubs taking ownership assess the model against the current UMFNL proposition. UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL THE PROPOSITIONS- UMNFC ONE VISION MODEL INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION” MODEL

Commitment to One Vision WP introductions Football and Netball The Upper Murray Club Amalgamation Working Party is convened under a motion of the Upper Murray Football Netball League with a proposal to be presented to the UMFNL Clubs for further consideration under UMFNL rules, regulations and constitution.

Jenelle Williamson was appointed Facilitator for the 7 person WP who have been meeting weekly since July 1st, 2020. All WP meetings have been minuted and documented. To assist in the planning, individuals were seconded to advise on Netball structures. Those individuals have then continued planning for netball in the Upper Murray and contributed to the Final proposition.

All Working Party Members have committed themselves through to the establishment of a committee which most would then make themselves available for a position should their skills and experiences be considered valuable.

A delegation from the UM WP have met twice with representatives from the TDFL and TDNA and the proposal has been well received by Executive members this far . INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL”

Club Name Upper Murray Football Netball Club (proposed only)

Rationale: Represents the area and the history of football netball in the Upper Murray Community engagement to determine the colours, jumpers, dresses, mascot/s and song It is guaranteed that the mascot and colours will not clash with any existing TDFL or UMFNL clubs.

Mission Statement The Upper Murray Football Netball Club mission is to provide a positive and friendly club which is engaged and part of our local community. It will strive to be consistently competitive in the TDFL and TDNA whilst supporting our people to access development opportunities to become the best they can be. UMFNC will endeavour to build a strong, sustainable and above all inclusive club that supports the future needs and health and wellbeing of the Upper Murray region.

Rationale: A club which is representative of the Upper Murray regardless of origins. It provides local people the opportunity to participate and develop locally whilst catering for the future INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Principles The key principles for the development and operations of UMFNC are:

1. Provide an opportunity across the region for people to participate in an inclusive, supportive, and positive football and netball club. 2. Support our participants to reach their full potential through strong systems and pathways at a local and regional level. 3. Establish a sustainable club to be well respected and competitive with success both on and off the field. 4. Encourage community connection and involvement and be recognised as a leading contributor to the local community. 5. Uphold the values of safety, inclusion, accessibility in all that we undertake and delivery as a club 6. Provide an environment that encourages positivity, fun, connection and greater participation and improved health and wellbeing of our community. 7. Acknowledge and respect the significant history and impact of football and netball in our communities and region. INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Acknowledgement of History The UMFNC will seek to acknowledge and respect the history of football and netball in the region. The working party has identified the following for further investigation and refinement by the Club:

• Hosting and supporting premiership reunions for existing Upper Murray Football Netball League clubs • Connection and membership structure supporting life members of existing Upper Murray Football Netball League and clubs • Acknowledgement of significant individuals INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL”

Club Governance Structure Executive Committee Executive Committee President - TBC President - TBC Vice President (Football) - TBC Vice President (Football) - TBC Vice President (Netball) - TBC Treasurer - TBC Vice President (Netball) - TBC Secretary - TBC

Club Committee Roles Sponsorship/Fundraising Sub - committees Sponsorship/Fundraising Other Roles to be filled Cooridnator Football Operations Canteen Manager Grounds, Communications etc Grounds Coordinator TDNA Netball Operations Bar Manager Junior Football Cooridnator Local Netball Operations Sponsorship Player Welfare Junior Netball Cooridnator Sponsorship / Fundraising Canteen, Bar, Catering etc Rostering Media/Communications Social Social Coordinator

Operational Committees Football Operations TDNA Netball Operations Football and Netball Vice President (Football) Vice President (Netball) Senior Coordinator Senior Coordinator Operations Junior Coordinator Junior Coordinator Sponsorship / Fundraising Local Netball Operations Social Sponsorship / Fundraising Auskick Cooridnator Match Day Secretary Local Netball Operations Umpire Coordinatro Umpiring / Duties Match Day Secretary Coordinator Social UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Netball Operations and Governance In developing the information and directions for the Club netball operations, the working party invited five Upper Murray netball representatives to be involved in a workshop on Thursday 23rd July.

The UMFNC will field teams in each of the Tallangatta and District Netball Association (TDNA) ages including: Open Age - A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, Junior - 17s and Under, 15s and Under, 13s and Under and 11’s and Under

Based on an assessment of available players it was concluded that there is high numbers of participants, in both senior and junior grades, indicating that with the Upper Murray Football Netball League not in operation there will be a number of current players who will not be able to participate.

This is a critical issue for the provision of netball across the region which requires consideration of alternative local competition offering outside of the TDNA.* The high numbers, however, will support the selection of competitive teams to compete in the TDNA.

*Refer to alternate Netball Model – Additional Programs INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Netball Operations and Governance Each team will have the following roles appointed as a minimum: Coach Team Manager Trainers / First Aid

The Senior A grade coach is identified as the priority role to be filled first by the committee. The working party identified that strong systems and processes need to be established early by the Club to set high standards within the netball operations and establish a fair and transparent selection process for coaches and players. UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Netball Operations and Governance

Additional Programs As outlined above, the creation or retainment of a local netball competition has been identified as critical to cater for the local netball participants who are not selected in the TDNA teams but still wish to participate. There was a strong focus at the working group for this local competition to support junior skills development with a more social and inclusive environment. It was also recognised by the working group that there needs to be a strong link to the Club even if the community wishes to deliver this competition separate to the UMFNC.

The option of a local competition in addition to the proposed TDNA football netball competition is proposed as:

• A mid -week competition would better support the football netball competition • Local competition options being explored include Women’s senior, mixed junior and a mixed senior competition. • Family meals would be offered after midweek competition • The local competition will be offered to allow players registered with the club the ability to participate in either or both competitions • Consideration will be given to rounds being played at Corryong and Cudgewa INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Netball Operations and Governance

Additional Programs The Upper Murray region currently has four Net Set Go programs in operation based in Corryong, Cudgewa, Bullioh and Tumbarumba. The Corryong program is a stand-alone operation whilst the other three are delivered by the existing football/netball clubs in conjunction with club training.

The Club will seek to include a Net Set Go program to support the development and skills of young netballers. Further conversations and consideration about the link with existing programs will be undertaken with the current providers.

The Netball working group also identified that boys currently participate in the Upper Murray netball competition. The Club should continue to support the netball participation and pathways for boys either locally, through the TDNA teams or other identified opportunities.

. INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Netball Operations and Governance

Two sub-committees will be established to run the TDNA teams and local competition to spread the workload. Both sub-committees will report to the Netball Vice President

A range of committee roles have been identified under the TDNA netball operations sub-committee which will operate the teams within the football/netball competition. The Junior Coordinator will also be responsible for the Net Set Go program.

The Local Netball Operations sub-committee roles are to be established as the competition is further refined and development by the local netball representatives. . UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Football Operations The UMFNC will field teams in each of the Tallangatta League ages including: ▪ Seniors Reserves Under 17s Under 14s Under 12s

Based on an assessment undertaken by the working group of the available junior player numbers in the Upper Murray region, it was concluded that there will be adequate numbers to field each of the junior teams required under the Tallangatta and District League competition.

Each team will have the following roles appointed as a minimum: • Coach Team Manager Trainers Runners Water boys

The Senior head coach and Under 17s coach are identified as the priority roles to be filled first by the committee. The under 17s coach has been identified as a priority as this is a new division being offered in the Upper Murray region.

A match committee will be established after the appointment of the senior coach and establishment of the senior playing group. INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Football Operations and Governance A football operations sub-committee will be established to support the development and management of the football operations department. Additional coordinators will be added if additional women’s and girls teams are added to the club based on the expression of interest process.

Additional Programs In addition to the inclusion in the TDFL, the current Corryong Auskick program will be incorporated into the Club to strengthen the program delivery and attract future participants to the sport. - Auskick will expand to include 5-10 year old's with sessions to be more appropriate to age groups which is beneficial to player skill and game sense development

The Club will also seek expression of interest in the community for the development of Women and/or girls’ teams in the AFL North East Border Female League. If there is insufficient interest for the development of teams the club will seek to support these players in continuing their participation outside of the region.

The Club will also support any participants wishing to be involved in the AFL FIDA competition of which a team is based in Wodonga. INTRODUCING THE “UMFNC – ONE VISION MODEL” Competition and Training Venue

The UMFNC’s proposed main venue will be the Corryong Recreation Reserve.

Due to the Snowy River Festival, held in Corryong in April annually, the club proposes to utilise Cudgewa Recreation Reserve for 2 – 3 home games depending on the timing of the event and Easter each year.

Both facilities have quality clubrooms, amenities, oval and two netball courts available for competition and training needs.

Other existing UMFNL venues are not preferred as logistically would be too challenging for the volunteers of the new entity to host at these venues

Home base is the most appropriate and centrally located to the major population base of the Upper Murray

Note: It is not existing UMFNL clubs hosting the new entity, the new entity is responsible for its business regardless of venues UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Junior Football Competition Junior Football Competition Auskick standalone Centres Auskick (Ages 5-10) to be incorporated into club governance and delivered centrally Insufficient numbers for competition - No Under 16’s Under 12s (Ages 12 and below) forecast 24+

- 4 Under 14 teams Under 14’s – (Ages 13-14) forecast 26+ - Not all clubs would enter any junior teams - healthy numbers and pathway - Numbers per team dependent on - younger players eligible for U12’s availability, expect less than 14 per team Under 17’s – (ages 15-17) forecast 13* plus ….. - pending returning locals and new players - 11 registered at clubs outside UMFNL - potentially others not playing anywhere . Combined UM Junior numbers 2019 – excludes Tumbarumba and Bullioh registered 17 Year Olds 16 Year Olds 15 Year Olds 14 Year Olds 13 Year Olds 12 Year Olds 11 Year Olds 5* 1* 7* 11 15 13 9 Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Junior Pathway Junior Pathway Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Netball Competition Netball Competition Net Set Go Centres Net Set Go at central locations

A, B, C and D Grade A, B, and C Grades - D Grade recognised as a challenge 17 and Under 15 and Under 15 and Under 11 and Under - play only, not competitive 13 and Under

Midgets (11 and under – no ladders)

. Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Junior Pathway Junior Pathway

WOD NETBALL UM NETBALL ALB NETBALL UM NETBALL ASS. Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Assumes 5 clubs x 3 rounds Assumes one Club in the TDFL

Schedule of H&A Games Schedule of H&A Games Corryong, Federals & Cudgewa 18 Games Corryong & Cudgewa 9 Games Tumbarumba/Bullioh 12 Games Away Games 9 Games

Senior/Reserve Football Matches Senior/Senior Football Matches 12 /15 Rounds x 2 senior matches 30 games 18 Rounds x 2 games 36 games Under 14’s U14’s/U17’s Football Matches Avg. 5 games each 5 rounds 15 game 18 Rounds x 2 matches 36 games 45 games 72 games

A, B, C, D Grade Netball 4 games A, B, C, Grade Netball 3 games 15 Under 1 game Under 17/15/11’s Netball 3 games 11 Under` 1 game Midgets 1 game* Total 6 games Total 7 Games

*pending teams Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club Assumes 5 clubs x 3 rounds Assumes one Club in the TDFL Travel Travel No Change Training each Tues/Thurs in Corryong/Cudgewa

12 H&A Games each – over 15 rounds – 3 Byes 18 H&A Games – over 20 Rounds (2 Byes) - 9 in Corryong/Cudgewa 4 clubs = 4 Rounds to have 12 Games – no byes

One Way Distances to TDFL venues from Corryong – H&A = 9 Away games DMB Barn. Chilt Beech Ruth Thurg Mitta Tall Wod Wahg KSC Yack 124 147 156 146 167 126 132 82 122 177 99 123 Round Trip 248 294 312 292 334 252 264 164 244 354 198 246 One Way Distances to TDFL venues from WODONGA UM DMB Barn. Chilt Beech Ruth Thurg Mitta Tall Wod Wahg KSC Yack 122 49 23 32 39 43 15 78 40 0 54 21 28 One Way Distances to TDFL venues from WAHGUNYAH 177 88 37 28 53 10 67 136 96 54 0 77 61

One Way Distances to venues – cross reference Wahgunyah Wahgunyah to Bright Mansfield Mansfield to Coleambally To To To Corryong Bonnie Doon Rochester Echuca 177 192 179 177 192 No Upper Murray FNL and No Upper Murray FNC = No F/N days in Upper Murray No evidence or experience where a Netball League would be viable without football in Country Victoria

The UMFNL is not expected to experience growth; the consequences of prolonging action to a later date will further diminish the areas capacity and ability to revisit the proposition, therefore participation opportunities would not exist in the Upper Murray.

No previous constructive discussion on any alternate modelling for football and netball despite growing challenges. Not acting now to secure future participation in the Upper Murray for football and netball will limit localised opportunities as capacity to rebuild will be further diminished.

Reference for participation opportunities at closest neighbouring clubs to Corryong

Return Trip distances to TDFL venues from Corryong for training twice weekly x 18 rounds (excludes games) Tall Wod KSC 5,904 kms 8,784 kms 7,128 kms AFL Funds for UM Reboot AFLNEB has quarantined AFL Bushfire Relief funding to “reboot” football and netball in the UM which Includes: • Project Officer for 12 months to support the administration of rebooting • Lost revenue or Seed Funding (if required) • Community Welfare Program (in discussions with Towong Shire)

Note: Funding, whilst discretionary for either model must be acquitted in accordance with the application

Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club UMFNL and Club funds are at the discretion of the Equity/entry fee payable to the TDFL (1/12th of UMFNL and Clubs and aren’t factored into the TDFL cash position - $5-8k) UMFNC – One Vision budget Budgets for UMFNC – One Vision forecast a 1st UMFNL financial position is subject to annual year surplus of $30K + with conservative revenue revenue variations and expenditure and vulnerable estimates in a 4-5 club competition. - 2018 lost $2,260 and 2019 lost $3,915 Upper Murray FNL Upper Murray Football Netball Club UMFNL Clubs salary cap $35k each 1 club model is cheaper than 3 from Corryong (4 clubs = $140k) (5 clubs = $175k) - Salary Cap $65k compared to 3 x $35k ($105K)

Gate takings expected to be no better than 2019 Worst Home Game in TDFL gates expected to be better than best UMFNL Home Game Finals Gate taking expected to be no better than 2019 with 4-5 clubs maximum UMFNC would enter the TDFL Finals Catering rotation (Food or Beverages) - clubs get GF catering rights each 6 years and a final each year (either Food or Beverages) 2020 Financial position has been subsidised by Victorian State Government Grant of $7,500 which stabilises the financial position as of today with a healthy cash positive position.

Under normal trading, the UMFNL financial position with 6 clubs, seniors, reserves and netball is subject to variations which in a 2-3 year cycle, requires clubs to be charged fees to cover projected losses and create a cash positive position - this model would be further compromised with 4-5 clubs and no reserves (refer 2018/2019)

UMFNL actual administration cost is heavily subsidies by AFLNEB - Impacts of COVID necessitate AFLNEB adopt a cost recovery model for league administration - league service fees need to cover actual costs associated from 2021 or; - AFLNEB relinquish the responsibility and leagues assume administration modelling

Whilst the UMFNL is the smallest League, the management of its competition and issues are disproportional and not sustainable requiring reconsideration of the strategy UPPER MURRAY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL The future direction of UM Football and Netball is to be determined based on information available and options provided. This is a sliding doors moment.

These are obviously sensitive and potentially divisive considerations however, decision makers must be fully informed as to the immediate and longer term impacts of any direction to be taken. The decision is not about 2021 but the longer term and requires decision makers to be fully conscious of the consequences of any decision.

Decisions should be considerate of the communities position and not of individuals.

It is acknowledged that netball is sustainable in the UMFNL and that football survival is the greatest risk. With no trends or evidence to the contrary, the UMFNL will be a 12 game season with only senior provided 4-5 clubs survive.

Statistics in the UMFNL and OKFNL establish that clubs with only seniors, cannot guarantee adequate numbers each week. A move to the UMFNC – One Vision model is challenging and an unknown quantity.

Additional Netball opportunities will be required to provide competition and a pathway for available player numbers. Not everyone will get a game in a TDNA model. The new Netball Model will require commitment and vision.

Gathering the community to embrace a One Vision model will be challenging and will require considerable commitment and effort to realise. In establishing a new clubs, history can be retained and celebrated, we have people who are committed.

Should the UMFNL model be preferred and it collapses, having rejected the One Vision model will limit football and netball opportunities in the Upper Murray.

Entry to the TDFL is not guaranteed, however, a managed approach to an application has a higher likelihood of being successful than a desperate last minute and unsubstantiated approach.