- Moderator
- #26
But surely as 'keeper of the code' they have a responsibility to the history of that code.
To a degree I agree with you, but dont forget that the SANFL and WAFL in particular have fought for their independence for decades from the AFL and both those organisations maintain responsibility for ALL football in their states. its kind of become their own fault if their history is ignored.
The AFL Commission became the governing body taking over the functions of the ANFC - history of the game wasnt an ANFC function either as far as I can recall.
At the end of the day Im not saying its right or fair, but the AFL and VFA interests didnt really align until the VFA and VSFL merged a decade or so ago.