I was under the impression all decisions pertaining to the league, the clubs and their players were made by the clubs - and the HFL simply administered this.
I know the point you're trying to make, but its a bit disingenuous of you, of all people, to suggest that the Clubs control things.
As you know, sometimes one club decides to disregard a vote by the other 19 clubs, and takes a matter to the Supreme Court to get a ruling on a technicality - thereby removing the power from the clubs.