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Northern Tasmania footy clubs face merger or decline

NTFA boss Peter Gutwein asked clubs to consider merging to survive as fewer players and volunteers join across the region.

Why it mattersRural communities rely on local footy for social connection, mental health and tradition. When a club is gone, that loss hits the whole area hard.

AustraliaRegional Tasmanian football faces an existential test. Decisions made in coming weeks could reshape the sport's landscape across the state.

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