The two clubs that were involved in on-field violence during the finals of the Port Moresby Australian Football League (AFL) competition last year, have been allowed to remain in the competition.
Port Moresby AFL Association President Mr. Douglas Lai said the association decided against banning the Lamana Dockers and Gordons Kokofas.
“We have decided to let it go for the sake of progress in the competition and I hope they have learnt their lessons and would do better this year,” said the president.
The decision against the removal of the two clubs was reached during the association meeting held over the weekend.
The association meeting also covered a couple of agendas including the scheduling of the AFL pre-season and welcoming the newcomers to the city competition.
That new club is from PNG Power and will join the competition for this season, while the Port Power club from the Port Moresby Technical Collage, will be fielding a female’s team for the first time this season.
This now brings the total number of clubs in the competition to 11 clubs for the men’s division and 7 clubs for the women’s division.