Swans join new AFL league

The Peninsula Swans will leave the Black Diamond League this season, having signed up with the new AFL Hunter Central Coast League.

AFL NSW/ACT has confirmed that the new league will go ahead in the 2019 season.

All but one of the Central Coast/Hunters' 21 teams have signed with the new league, and it is expected to join within weeks.

The decision has put to bed an ongoing power struggle between AFL NSW/ACT and long-time governing body for Central Coast/Hunter AFL, Black Diamond AFL.

The decision has been a point of contention throughout the 2018 season, with Black Diamond AFL president Mr Wal Bembic labelling the decision a difficult one on all sides.

AFL NSW/ACT regional manager Mr Simon Smyth said that he was thrilled with the support of local clubs and stakeholders for the new league and was excited about the prospect of a junior-senior aligned competition next season.

SOURCE:

Media statement, 10 Oct 2018

Simon Smyth, AFL NSW/ACT