Media Release | The Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) wishes to advise that it will be appealing the recent Gisborne Football Netball Club transfer request.

The BFNL remains steadfast in believing that the Gisborne FNC is an integral part of the League’s competition and community and is committed to pursuing all available avenues to ensure the Club’s continued participation in the BFNL.

The BFNL has a responsibility to safeguard the strength, stability and sustainability of the League and given Gisborne FNC’s reputation within the BFNL, we believe their ongoing involvement is important to the health of our clubs, players, volunteers and supporters.

The BFNL will continue to follow the relevant AFL Victoria processes.