infeasibility of interstate travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, the AFL announced that the NEAFL would be amalgamated into the Victorian Football League in 2021, bringing an end to the competition's nine-season history. The NEAFL's clubs will all have the opportunity to join the Victorian Football League, though given the finances associated with travel the independent non-AFL clubs are considered unlikely to join the league. Clubs Final Clubs Notes Former clubs League awards Current league awards have been instituted since 2014. Premiers NEAFL MVP award NEAFL Rising Star NEAFL leading goal kicker NEAFL coach of the year Former league awards Grogan Medal (2011–2013) Awarded to the best and fairest players in the Northern Conference. Mulrooney Medal (2011–2013) For the best and fairest players in the Eastern Conference. NEAFL (Northern) Rising Star award (2011–2013) Awarded to an outstanding young player in the Northern Conference. NEAFL (Eastern) Rising Star award (2011–2013) Awarded to an outstanding young player in the Eastern Conference Ray Hughson Medal (2011–2013) Highest goalkicker award for player in Northern Conference Most successful clubs See also List of Australian rules football leagues in Australia AFL Canberra Queensland Australian Football League Sydney AFL References External links Official website (archived) AFL description of league AFL announces new north-eastern comp Australian rules football in Australia Defunct Australian rules football competitions in the Australian Capital Territory Defunct Australian rules football competitions in Queensland Defunct Australian rules football competitions in New South Wales Defunct Australian rules football competitions in the Northern Territory Defunct professional sports leagues in Australia Sports leagues established in 2011