AFL Central Victoria (AFLCV) can confirm the following Total Team Points (TTP) and Allowable Player Payment (APP) Caps for the 2026 season across the region.
Following consideration of submitted League Board recommendations and a calibration process across the Region and State, the AFL Central Victoria Region confirm the following 2026 APP Caps:
| League |
2026 APP Caps |
| Bendigo Football Netball League | $132,500^ |
| Central Murray Football Netball League | $110,000 – $135,000 |
| Heathcote District Football Netball League | $106,600 |
| Loddon Valley Football Netball League | $106,600* |
| North Central Football League | $106,600 |
Notes:
- ^ Bendigo FNL received an approximate 5% APP cap increase, while Broadford FNC was granted a +$20,000 APP allowance under ‘compelling circumstances’ due to exiting recess (season 2026 only)
- * Loddon Valley FNL APP cap of $106,600 (based on 16 games) will receive a pro-rata increase to account for the additional two rounds created by the inclusion of Macorna FNC (season 2026 only)
2026 Total Team Points (TTP) Caps
The AFL Central Victoria region has adopted the following TTP Caps for 2026:
| Bendigo Football Netball League | 2026 TTP Cap |
| Gisborne, Golden Square, Sandhurst, Strathfieldsaye | 39 |
| Eaglehawk, South Bendigo | 43 |
| Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat | 46 |
| Broadford* | 60* |
* Broadford granted AFL Vic exemption under ‘compelling circumstances’ to exceed 46-points.
| Central Murray Football Netball League | 2026 TTP Cap |
| Kerang | 40 |
| Woorinen | 41 |
| Cohuna Kangas | 42 |
| Balranald, Lake Boga, Mallee Eagles, NNWU | 44 |
| Koondrook-Barham, Swan Hill, Tooleybuc-Manangatang, Tyntynder | 46 |
| Hay*, Moulamein*, Murrabit*, Ultima*, Wandella * | 48* |
* Transferring GRFNL clubs granted AFL Vic exemption under ‘compelling circumstances’ to exceed 46-points
| Loddon Valley Football Netball League | 2026 TTP Cap |
| Marong | 38 |
| Bridgewater, Pyramid Hill | 44 |
| Bears Lagoon Serpentine | 45 |
| Calivil United, Inglewood, Maiden Gully YCW, Mitiamo, Macorna, Newbridge | 46 |
| Heathcote District Football Netball League | 2026 TTP Cap |
| North Bendigo | 40 |
| Colbinabbin, Mount Pleasant | 43 |
| Leitchville-Gunbower, Lockington Bamawm United, White Hills | 44 |
| Elmore, Heathcote, Huntly | 46 |
| North Central FL (CONFIRMED VALUES ONLY AS OF AUG 29, 2025) | 2026 TTP Cap |
| Birchip-Watchem, Calder United Lions, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers | TBC |
| Boort (confirmed: 2025 ladder 4th = 44-1)
Wedderburn (confirmed: 2025 ladder 5th = 42+1) |
43 |
| Donald (confirmed: 2025 ladder 8th = 42+2) | 44 |
| Charlton (confirmed: 2025 ladder 6th = 46+1 ~ N/A)
St Arnaud (confirmed: 2025 ladder 7th = 46+2 ~ N/A) |
46 |
NCFL TPP allocation guidance notes: Values to be directly determined by final ladder position at the completion of the most recent Finals Series (post-Grand Final):
- Ladder positions 1 & 2 (Premier & R/U): 2-points deducted from 2025, to a minimum of 38-points
- Ladder positions 3 & 4: 1-point deducted from 2025, to a minimum of 38-points
- Ladder positions 5 & 6: 1-point gained from 2025, to a maximum of 46-points
- Ladder positions 7 & 8: 2-points gained from 2025, to a maximum of 46-points
Clubs can apply for reassessment their APP and TTP caps for the 2026 season as per the relevant policies and AFL Central Victoria By-Laws, with evidence-based applications reviewed and considered against the policy criteria, with each individual club’s circumstances considered.
AFL Central Victoria acknowledges and appreciates each league and clubs ongoing commitment towards the CCSP. As per 2025, the region will continue to provide support and education to clubs in 2026, to ensure that clubs are aware of their responsibilities when it comes to both the PPS and APP policies.