Fitzroy Stars join the NFL in 2008
Fitzroy Stars will compete in the Northern Football League Division 2 Seniors and Reserves competitions in 2008.
After receiving overwhelming support from the NFL clubs at a Special General Meeting of the NFL Clubs and Board convened on the(29.01.08).
The purpose of the meeting was to enable Fitzroy Stars Football Club to present their case to the clubs in support of their application to join the NFL and for the NFL Clubs to consider the formal application. A comprehensive presentation, conducted by Fitzroy Stars President, Troy Austin, addressed issues including Financial Security and Sustainability, Governance, Players, Healthy Lifestyle and History of the Fitzroy Stars Football Club - including a DVD presentation.
Clubs were given the opportunity to ask questions to Fitzroy Stars, before Fitzroy Stars were asked to leave, at which time the opportunity was also given to the clubs to ask questions to the Board before the vote was conducted. The final vote was overwhelmingly in support of Fitzroy Stars joining the NFL in 2008.
Last Modified on 09/05/2008 14:18