The Tigers have been hit by a player exodus during the off-season and have withdrawn from the senior competiton in 2013.

However, there's still the possibility that if they have the numbers, the Tigers can field under-18s and reserves teams, plus netball teams.

"Kyneton submitted a proposal for 2013 to the board last night. The board met this morning to consider that proposal. The key point in it is they haven't been successful in getting their required number of senior players and therefore, won't be fielding a senior team in 2013," BFNL chief executive officer Steven Oliver said.

Full story in tomorrow's Bendigo Advertiser.