The league announced yesterday it had postponed the start of the season, which was scheduled to start on April 4.
“Following a meeting of the PDFNL board on Friday, March 20, the decision has been made to postpone all football and netball competitions until the weekend of Saturday, May 2,” a statement said.
“The decision has been made after ongoing consultation with the office of federal and state ministers, Netball Victoria, Netball Australia, AFL, AFLGM, PDFNL clubs and in consideration of the ever changing Federal Government requirements.
“The PDFNL advises all of its clubs to remain aware and vigilant of current federal and state government requirements regarding gatherings.
“The league will continue to correspond with the various authorities and re-convene by Friday, April 17, to review and/or confirm this commencement date, subject to the status of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Providing support to PDFNL members, along with the many commercial partners who continue to support the PDFNL community during these unprecedented times, is of highest priority.
“This decision has been reached with consideration to the health and welfare of all stakeholders and league and club sustainability.”