North East-Coast Football Association (NECFA)

The NECFA was the parent association to 2 later association.

In June of 1907 at the quaint North Eastern Tasmanian township of Derby, the NECFA was formed. Its location rests at the intersection of the Ringarooma and Casade Rivers.

Derby was established in the mid–1870’s during a mining boom and the town has since flourished as an adventure and tourism destination.

Although teams came and went on an almost regular basis, it nevertheless remained a strong competition and produced many a top player.

Competing teams were many between 1907 and 1921: Alberton, Branxholm, Bridport, Cameron, Derby, Derby City, Fingal, Gladstone, Legerwood, Lilydale, Militia, Moorina, North Scottsdale, Pioneer, Pioneer-Gladstone, Ringarooma, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Crows, South Mt. Cameron, St. Helens, Wanderers, Warrentinna and Winnaleah.