Further Change to NTFA

As a result of the TANFL (controlling body in Tasmania) deciding to introduce a State-wide competition in 1986, several clubs from both the NTFA and NWFU had committed to participate. This caused the two Northern bodies (NTFA & NWFU) to form a new body known as the Northern Tasmanian Football League (NTFL).

The inaugural season of the Northern Tasmanian Football League commenced in 1987.

Following the formation of the NTFL, the former NTFA folded in 1986.