GFNL presidents will receive an update on the situation surrounding North Shore at a meeting tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.
It is understood AFL Barwon has convened the gathering, having held further talks with the Seagulls on Wednesday.
The future of the competition’s most successful club has been the subject of speculation for much of the summer following a mass exodus of players in the off-season.
However, since a confidential letter from AFL Barwon to North Shore outlining its concerns about its ability to field senior and reserves teams in 2025, and asking the Seagulls to meet specific requirements, became public last week, that speculation has intensified.
The local governing body’s letter, dated February 13, gave North Shore 15 days to provide written confirmation of the Seagulls’ fielding senior and reserve grade teams, completing player registrations for at least 60 players, and contracting a “sufficient number of players” for its senior team.
Training sessions in the past week have attracted more than 30 players, with registrations understood to now sit in the 40s.
AFL Barwon and North Shore have been contacted for comment.
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