The RDFNL covers towns in the Macedon Ranges and an area from Melton in the south to Kyneton and Lancefield in the north.

The league also runs junior competitions from Under 9 to Under 17 age groups.

[2] In September 1925, the Riddell DFA hosted the St. Kilda Reserves side in a match at Riddell, with St. Kilda: 15.13 - 103 defeating Riddell DFA: 5.3 - 33[3] Romsey played off in nine grand finals in ten years in the 1920s, winning seven premierships, while Lancefield also played off in nine grand finals in ten years in the 1920s and into the early 1930s, but won only three of their nine grand finals.

North Fawkner went into recess after 1998 after the club struggled for years to secure sufficient numbers to field two teams, which resulted in many large defeats many over 30 goals.

Wallan finished the season as minor premiers, and the decision was made to award them the premiership as a result.

2: 1987, 1994 A shield was presented by the RDFA by JW Imms, Romsey to the Minor Premiers, who finished on top of the ladder.