In 2002, the league, in particular its second Division, found itself a national audience when a Seven Network reality TV show, The Club, followed the performance of a team called the Kensington Hill Hammerheads throughout the season.

The players, coach and president were chosen on the show, and after finishing third in the regular season, went on to win the flag.

[1] In addition, Central Altona also had a variety of on-field violence and abuse issues, and they were also in trouble for re-registering banned players.

[4] In 2014, Werribee Districts transferred from the VAFA, and Tarneit entered a senior team.

Eynesbury and the Western Rams joined the competition from the Riddell District Football Netball League for the 2024 season.