WFNL confirms new structure for Division 2 2025

A Melbourne local footy competition has been forced to into a swift change of fixture for the 2025 season with two clubs dropping out of the senior and reserves grades.

North Sunshine (right) are dropping to the thirds. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Major changes have been confirmed for the Western Football Netball League just two months out from the start of the season.

In a statement on its website on Monday, the league confirmed Glen Orden and North Sunshine would not feature in Division 2, instead opting for the thirds competition.

“The Western Football Netball League wishes to advise that both the Glen Orden Sports Club and North Sunshine Football Club have withdrawn from fielding senior and reserve teams in this year’s Division 2 Men’s competition with both clubs moving to the Thirds competition for 2025,” the league said.

“This decision was reached following recent discussions the League had with Glen Orden and North Sunshine, and planning for the upcoming season can now go ahead with more certainty.

“The withdrawal of Glen Orden and North Sunshine will result in a 10-team Division 2 Men’s competition in 2025 with every club now playing each other twice (home and away).

“The WFNL will continue to support and work with Glen Orden and North Sunshine this year with both clubs hopeful of returning to the Division 2 Men’s competition in the future.”