Far North West Sports League

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The Far North West Sports League was formed as a joint initiative by the Commonwealth and State governments and the SANFL to promote active lifestyles in the APY lands, situated in the far north west corner of South Australia. The FNWSL is an Australian rules football and Softball competition.

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History

Formed in 2007, two conferences of four teams were formed. The Eastern conference consisted of Indulkana, Mimili, Anilalya and Pukatja. The Western conference included Fregon, Amata, Murputja and Pipalyatjara. The top two teams of each conference played off for the premiership.

Premierships

2013 Ladder

Far North West SLWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%Pts
Amata 1002080457958.13%40
Tjurma 1002086168355.76%40
Indulkana 804083863956.74%32
Pukatja 705085984950.29%28
Fregon606073461854.29%24
Murputja507075365653.44%20
Pipalyatjara20100609100937.64%8
Wintjalangu0012046882936.08%0

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