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THE Benalla and District Football League will be disbanded at the end of the season.
The VCFL board had revealed its decision on the league's future after a four-month review of football in the Benalla region.
Despite earlier VCFL suggestions that none of the five remaining Benalla league clubs would be viable in another competition, the board has given the green light for all clubs to pursue a future in neighbouring leagues.
The board agreed with the the review panel's recommendation that Longwood seek a transfer to the Kyabram and District league, while Goorambat and Swanpool aim for a home in the Ovens and King league.
The board has advised Bonnie Doon seek a transfer to either the Ovens and King league or division two of the Yarra Valley Mountain District competition.
The future of final club, Tatong, remains in question.
The review panel concluded a merger was Tatong's best option for survival, but the VCFL board elected to give the Magpies permission to seek a transfer to the Ovens and King league.
Tatong's future as a stand-alone club depends on the Ovens and King league's willingness to accept it.
As part of the review, the VCFL board announced no Benalla club transferring to the Kyabram or Ovens and King league would be required to field underage teams next year.
The VCFL also pledged to undertake an examination of underage football in the Benalla region, to be completed by December 31.