NWFU

The NWFU became responsible for the management of football in the North-West region.

Competing clubs in the inaugural season were: Burnie, Latrobe, Mersey, and Ulverstone.

It appears that several teams joined at varying times thereafter namely: A.P.P.M., Circular Head, Cooee, Devonport, Diggers, East Devonport, Penguin, Smithton and Wynyard,

Tasmanian Greater Northern League (TGNL)

The NTFA had several disruptions over the years it operated in the Northern region of the State. One major change took place in 1981 when the NTFA merged with the NWFU to form the Greater Northern League (TGNL).

The TGNL came about by a merger of Northern Tasmanian Football Association and the North Western Football Union in 1981.

The concept was to have the top teams from the two major Northern competitions (NTFA & NWFU) play in one strong competition (TGNL). However, the move quickly found it had several challenges, such as a financial strain for both the Leagues and its clubs. Logistical problems of extensive travel across the Northern region of the State, and a lack of support from clubs and governing bodies. As a consequence of this, the TGNL folded after two seasons.

The TGNL competition was supported by the following competing clubs:

From NTFA:
City South Redlegs, East Launceston Demons, Launceston Blues, Longford Tigers, North Launceston Robins, Scottsdale Magpies.

From NWFU:
Burnie Tigers, Cooee Bulldogs, Devonport Magpies, East Devonport Swans, Latrobe Demons, Penguin Two Blues, Ulverstone Robins, Wynyard Cats and Smithton Saints.