New Norfolk changes league

In 2000, New Norfolk Football Club left the State Wide League to join the SFL.

AFL Tasmania

At the conclusion of 2000 Football Tasmania was absorbed by AFL Tasmania, the new controlling body of football in Tasmania. It immediately ceased the State Wide League competition to focus on a Tasmanian team in the VFL. This move forced the former State Wide League clubs to return to their respective regional competitions.

State Wide League collapse

With the demise of the State Wide League collapse, the original Southern based club, Clarence, Glenorchy and North Hobart had no option, but to join the SFL in 2001.