 For the first half of the century, the two major leagues that existed in the region were the Nelson Football Association and the Warren Football Association.The Nelson Football Association included teams from the areas of Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Balingup, Nannup and Boyup Brook.The Warren Football Association was based in Manjimup and also included teams from the surrounding areas of Jardee, Pemberton, Northcliffe and Deanmill.