The state body has committed to having a form of equalisation — a player points system, salary cap or a combination of each — in place for the 2016 season.

It will trial the proposed provisions in select leagues during 2015, without enforcement. 

But The Standard understands the HFNL is unlikely to be included.

A working party developing the provisions met last week to review feedback from clubs and leagues about equalisation.

The feedback showed “unanimous” support for AFL Victoria to create a more even playing field. But the best way to achieve that remains up for discussion.

AFL Victoria community football and engagement manager Brett Connell said the working party would finalise the provisions in coming weeks.

“Once the framework is finalised then the leagues who indicate their willingness to trial the provisions will be engaged,” Connell said.

“These trials will have no immediate impact on clubs in 2015, with information gathered to be used solely for the purpose of refining the framework for full implementation in 2016.

“The working party is determined to establish a framework that is consistent and simple enough to be implemented statewide without placing a significant burden on club volunteers, while being flexible enough to cater for the extensive list of unique circumstances faced by individual leagues and clubs across the state at community level.”

Other feedback from clubs, discussed at the meeting, indicated wide support for the development of a standardised contract for community leagues.

Clubs also backed changes to the transfer window — a hot-button issue in the south-west last season — and endorsed moves to outlaw transfer and sign-on fees.