Seven Hume clubs back a shorter season, but 18 rounds stay
Seven clubs voted for 16 rounds, but eight were needed, so the 18-round season stays.
Seven Hume Football Netball League clubs voted to cut the home-and-away season from 18 rounds to 16. The proposal needed eight votes to pass, so it failed.
The competition will keep its traditional 18-round season. Culcairn president Brendan Sheather said the main reason was the lack of a meaningful break between summer and winter sports.
Many of Culcairn's volunteers are also heavily involved with the cricket club. Sheather warned that finding volunteers is getting harder.
He expects a major shake-up in country football within five to 10 years. A home game could generate between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on the opponent.
- 18 kept, 16 proposed
- Season rounds
- Seven in favour, eight needed to pass
- Votes
- $10,000 to $18,000, depending on opponent
- Home game income
- Within five to 10 years
- Expected shake-up
Why it mattersFewer home games could cut club income, and juniors could lose game time to forfeits.
AustraliaOnly the Hume league's clubs and players are affected, and their 18-round season carries on for now.
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