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Corio Bay Health Group will continue its partnership with AFL Barwon after signing a 2-year extension. The extension will see the partnership move into its 40th year, with the initial agreement made between Corio Bay Health Group founding partner Jeff Oxley and the late Don Mathieson. 

The new agreement has a generous benefit for all AFL Barwon registered Football and Netball players who will receive a 10% saving in the 2024 season on their initial treatment consultation fee upon proof of their current playing registration.

Corio Bay Health Group will continue to carry the logo branding on all AFL Barwon Competition Netballs, and on all Men’s Seniors, Reserves and Under 18’s playing shorts. The Corio Bay health Group logo will also be present on all on-field Trainer, Physio and Primary carer vests for the next 2 years. 

Corio Bay Health Group will continue to provide support to local clubs and their sports training staff, including the delivery of its AFL approved Sports Trainers Course and other educational activities in injury prevention and management. 

Adam Walters, Regional Partner of Corio Bay Health Group, expressed the organization's enthusiasm for their extended partnership with AFL Barwon. He stated, “Corio Bay Health Group is thrilled to announce a further 2-year extension of its partnership with AFL Barwon.” 

Through this ongoing collaboration, Corio Bay Health Group will offer both financial and in-kind support to bolster local Football and Netball competitions. Leveraging their extensive experience in physiotherapy, along with additional services like Sports Medicine, Myotherapy, and Dietetics. 

Walters explains that “Corio Bay Health Group is committed to helping local AFL Barwon footballers and netballers stay fit and healthy while achieving their best on game day." 

AFL Barwon Regional General Manager, Edward Wilson has expressed excitement about the partnership extension. “AFL Barwon is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Corio Bay Health Group. CBHG has a unique passion and commitment to supporting our local Football Netball community and this commitment we’re proud to support for another three years. Sincere thanks to Adam Walters and his entire team for their ongoing support of AFL Barwon and all affiliated Clubs”. “ 

For further details on Corio Bay Health Group’s exceptional services, visit www.coriobayhealth.com.au/

We are delighted to announce that AFL Barwon and Loco Sportswear have penned a long-term commitment, agreeing to a partnership extension through to 2026.

The partnership between AFL Barwon and Loco Sportswear will move into its 5^th year in 2024 after commencing a formal commitment in 2019.

Loco Sportwear will continue as the exclusive preferred apparel supplier for the AFL Barwon region with ranges of custom on-field and off-field options for both Football and Netball.

All on-field official’s uniforms and requirements are available via the AFL Barwon store on the Loco Sportswear website providing ease of purchase for the clubs and stakeholders.

"AFL Barwon Regional General Manager, Edward Wilson, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “AFL Barwon is proud to continue our collaborative and resourced partnership with Loco Sportswear for another three years. The standard of customer service, the attention to detail, and the options for our Clubs were key factors to a renewed partnership.”

He also extended his gratitude to Gary March, saying, “We thank Gary March for his continued support of AFL Barwon and all affiliated Clubs, and we look forward to working towards greater outcomes for our Clubs in the years ahead.”

Loco Sportswear's Gary March expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership extension with AFL Barwon, saying, "Loco Sportswear is delighted to extend our partnership with AFL Barwon for another 3 years. Over the past 4 seasons, we have built a strong platform to support the uniform needs of both football and netball clubs in the AFL Barwon region."

He further emphasized their contributions by stating, "In addition to supplying on-field playing uniforms, the past 2 years have seen us host more than 12 clubs' online stores and the AFL Barwon officials' uniforms."

Finally, March expressed his gratitude and anticipation for the future, noting, "I'd like to thank Edward Wilson and Sean Atkinson for their continued support of Loco Sportswear, and we look forward to building on the strong relationships we have developed throughout the region over the past 4 years."

The AFL Barwon Store on the Loco Sportswear website can be found at the following link https://shop.locosportswear.com.au/collections/afl-barwon

From November 2023 through to January 2024, AFL Barwon will work with Rookie Me, to provide a Combine Assessment Program before players enter Season 2024.

This program involves AFL Barwon players having the opportunity to:

POSTSEASON ASSESSMENT: November 2023, players attend an AFL combine event during the off-season to measure the players’ athletic ability.

OFFSEASON TRAINING: Individual testing results will be used to create a personalised running program for each player, to work through the off-season.

PRESEASON ASSESSMENT: At the end of January 2024, players will attend a second AFL combine event, to help them better understand their physical goals.

The following dates and venues have been locked in:

EVENT 1: AFL Combine assessment

Date: Saturday November 4th, 2023

Venue: Grovedale College

Times: Allocated upon registration

EVENT 2: AFL Combine re-assessment

Date: Wednesday January 17th, 2024

Venue: Grovedale College

Times: Allocated upon registration

For more information and registration CLICK HERE.

This year's National Inclusion Carnival, an annual showcase of the most talented male footballers with intellectual disabilities, featured representative teams from eight different States and Territories. The tournament began with a round-robin format where all eight sides faced each other in the initial two days of competition. As the event progressed, the teams were divided into two groups: Division 1, consisting of Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and Vic Metro; and Division 2, comprising Queensland, Vic Country, Northern Territory, and New South Wales.

With the involvement of 3 players from AFL Barwon's All-Abilities League, Vic Country emerged as the champions of the 2023 Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival's Division 2 competition, securing their first title since their Division 1 victory in the inaugural National Inclusion Carnival in 2014. The thrilling Grand Final took place at Brighton Homes Arena in Queensland on October 13 with the team winning the Grand Final against Queensland with a decisive scoreline of 9.4 (58) to 4.1 (25).

The AFL Barwon players included Ash Dunscombe (Bell Park), Josh Gray (Newcomb), & Daniel Curnow (St Joseph's).

In the Division 1 Grand Final, Tasmania also made history with their first-ever Division 1 title win. This culminated from a miraculous come-from-behind victory against reigning champions South Australia. In hot and sunny conditions, Tasmania secured their victory with a dramatic last-minute goal, earned after a crucial 50-meter penalty, resulting in a final score of 5.4 (34) to 4.6 (30).

Joel Corbett from Tasmania and Jarrod Redcliffe from Vic Country were awarded as Best on Ground for Division 1 and Division 2, respectively. 

Full results and ladders from the carnival can be found here.