The original Gippsland Football Association was formed in 1889, after a meeting of club delegates from the towns of Hazelwood, Morwell, Rosedale, Thorpdale, Traralgon, and Yarram.
The formation of the Gippsland Football Association in 1889 was sparked by a meeting between representatives from six towns, including Hazelwood, Morwell, Rosedale, Thorpdale, Traralgon, and Yarram, with the goal of creating a governing body for local football clubs.