BOARD members have scrapped the Warrnambool and District Football Netball League’s interleague involvement, but president Ken McSween says the door isn’t forever shut.
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The Standard understands the Hampden and Warrnambool and District leagues couldn’t agree terms on a proposed double-header at Reid Oval for May 19.
McSween said the fixture – which gifted both leagues home games – was a contributing factor in the decision.
“You’re basically cutting each other out – it’s tough scheduling,” he said.
McSween, who favours the senior interleague concept, said the league would still field a side at the annual junior carnival in Hamilton.
“Dropping that was never a consideration – it’s vital for talent identification,” he said.
Hampden league president John Ross said a number of parties were involved in a decision to keep Reid Oval exclusively for their clash. “It was a decision with all – the league, the team we’re playing, so Bendigo, and our coaching staff – that they decided they didn’t want a double-header,” he said.