1916 - 1918 World War 1 – intervenesThe three major football bodies in Tasmania attended a meeting to discuss the future of the game. The result was a resolution that football be discontinued until the end of the War.
Blundstone CupClubs: Scottsdale, Branxholm (Premiers)
Cadet Football Association(also known as Southern Tasmanian Football League)
Clubs: Cananore, IXL, Artillery and City.
Cadets Football AssociationThis Competiton was formed By Armed Forces in May, 1916 at Angelsea Barracks. Hobart.
Clubs: C. Company (Premiers), D. Company and Naval.
Game Management in the South Management of football in Southern TasmaniaIt, was undertaken by Mr. R. C. Stephens and Mr. H. C. Smith (Secretary) Tasmanian Cricket Association.
Leagues in recessSAFL, VFA, and QFA all in recess for WW1, whilst VFL continued with only four clubs, and WAFL continued with full competition.
Northern TasmaniaClubs: Alberts and Centrals
Northern Tasmanian Junior Football AssociationClub: Invermay and Black Caps
Southern SchoolsClubs: Practising School (Premiers)
Southern Tasmanian Secondary SchoolsFour schools teams: Goulbourn Street (Premiers) Albuera Street, Elizabeth Street and Central.
Turner ShieldOatlands Football Club (holders)
West Devon Football AssociationClubs: Kindred, Upper Castra, Sprent, Forth and Ulverstone.
West Devon Football AssociationClubs: Devon, Upper Castra, Sprent, Forth and Ulverstone.