The North Ballarat Roosters can expect to know whether they will feature in the 2018 Victorian Football League season by the middle of the month.
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Roosters chairman John Nevett met with representatives from AFL Victoria on Wednesday to discuss the club’s future in the competition, with the North Ballarat boss setting out a number of proposed changes to keep a western Victorian presence in the competition.
AFL Victoria general manager Steven Reaper said the governing body was still considering several factors of the Roosters’ application.
“It is expected a decision regarding the Roosters’ license will be made at the AFL Victoria board meeting which is scheduled for September 15,” Mr Reaper said in a statement.
Speaking to The Courier last week, AFL Goldfields general manager Rod Ward said the Roosters had played an important part in the strength of community football throughout the region and would be sorely missed if the license was not granted.
“The number of coaches we've had who have been able to come back and share their skills and experiences (from the Roosters) at community level has been outstanding,” Mr Ward said.
“I hope North are successful in retaining that license and if they’re not then possibly all stakeholders can work together in the future to do a Frankston (Dolphins VFL club) and get that license back.”
The Courier contacted Mr Nevett for comment. The Courier also contacted City of Ballarat mayor Samantha Mclntosh and chief executive Justine Linley, who both declined to comment.