This was the first TFL season since 1915, as the competition had been suspended between 1916 and 1918 because of the impacts of World War I, with a meeting of the TFL's committee on 21 February 1919 deciding to go ahead with the season.[4] Three clubs − Cananore, Lefroy and North Hobart − competed.[5][6]
In August 1919, the global influenza pandemic (also known as the Spanish flu) reached Tasmania.[7] This forced the state government to cancel all sporting activities that attracted crowds, including the TFL.[8][9] In mid-September, with no sign of restrictions lifting, the league called an end to the season.[10]
As the season was cancelled before it could be completed, no premiership was awarded.[10][11] At the time of the cancellation, Cananore was the leading club, sitting undefeated at the top of the ladder (but not quite in an unassailable position).[12] The TFL did not formally award a premiership for the 1919 season.[13][14]
