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Another exciting round of A Grade Netball was played on the weekend. Below you'll find an overview of all the results from games played on 26-27 July, 2025.

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GFNL - Round 13

Colac (35) defeated by St Joseph's (58)

Leopold (39) defeated by Geelong West (43)

Newtown & Chilwell (63) defeated Grovedale (27)

St Mary's (54) defeated Lara (36)

South Barwon (60) defeated Bell Park (24)

BFNL - Round 15

Torquay (50) defeated Drysdale (37)

Anglesea (35) defeated by Barwon Heads (57)

Geelong Amateur (47) defeated Portarlington (35)

Queenscliff (64) defeated Modewarre (22)

Ocean Grove (42) defeated Newcomb (35)

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CDFNL - Round 14

Otway Districts (40) defeated by Birregurra (51)

Irrewarra-Beeac (50) defeated Lorne (44)

Western Eagles (44) defeated by South Colac (51)

Colac (75) defeated Apollo Bay (19)

Simpson (41) defeated by Alvie (45)

Below you'll find a list of all Senior Football results from matches played on Saturday 26 July.

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BFNL Round 15

Torquay 1.1, 3.4, 5.8, 8.12 (60)
Drysdale 1.2, 2.3, 3.4, 3.5 (23)
GOALS: Torquay: T. Smith 3, P. Hughes 2, A. Hanley 1, C. Patton 1, T. Hooper 1
GOALS: Drysdale: B. Henderson 1, L. Nelis 1, J. Robbins 1

Anglesea 1.5, 5.10, 10.12, 12.15 (87)
Barwon Heads 4.0, 7.7, 8.8, 9.11 (65)
GOALS: Anglesea: A. Gras 4, D. Kerr 2, D. Everett 2, S. Umbers 2, L. Smith 1, W. Batson 1
GOALS: Barwon Heads: T. Baker 4, B. O’Sullivan 1, S. Witherden 1, L. Wilson 1, D. Griffin 1, C. O’Leary 1

Geelong Amateur 4.3, 17.5, 19.12, 25.15 (165)
Portarlington 2.2, 3.5, 3.8, 4.11 (35)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur: M. Day 5, N. Maishman 5, S. Lloyd 4, H. Orr 2, T. Gribble 2, L. Reilly 2, B. Sutterby 1, D. Weigl 1, L. Hillier 1, D. Edwards 1
GOALS: Portarlington: J. Jones 1, C. Menadue 1, J. Hunter 1, T. Miles 1

Ocean Grove 4.3, 5.5, 8.9, 9.12 (66)
Newcomb 1.2, 4.6, 7.8, 9.8 (62)
GOALS: Ocean Grove: J. Walker 3, M. Ward 3, G. Bourke 1, N. Down 1, N. Bourke 1
GOALS: Newcomb: O. Marshall 2, J. Clarke 2, D. Johnstone 1, B. Ritchie 1, J. Poyser 1, J. Saltalamacchia 1, R. Hollins 1

Queenscliff 2.2, 3.3, 3.5, 5.7 (37)
Modewarre 2.2, 3.6, 5.9, 6.10 (46)
GOALS: Queenscliff: J. McHenry 1, W. Baker 1, K. Keenan 1, L. Kidd 1, J. Monahan 1
GOALS: Modewarre: J. O’Hanlon 1, D. Hemphill 1, C. Joseph 1, S. Hutley 1, M. Howells 1, S. Morter 1

GFNL Round 13

Newtown & Chilwell 7.5, 13.12, 20.19, 25.25 (175)
Grovedale 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.3 (3)
GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell: W. O’Dwyer 4, A. Harkness 3, J. Colville 2, M. Dodos 2, J. Coburn 2, N. Harris 2, B. Pennisi 1, J. Modola 1, L. Morey 1, C. Byrne 1, B. McGlade 1, C. Karpala 1, C. Fopiani 1, G. Bove 1, N. Caracella 1

South Barwon 3.2, 4.7, 6.9, 8.12 (60)
Bell Park 1.2, 1.4, 2.7, 5.7 (37)
GOALS: South Barwon: M. Caldow 3, J. Broughton 2, O. Pollock 1, F. Fort 1, L. Noble 1
GOALS: Bell Park: H. Lucas 2, B. Lloyd 1, N. Petering 1, T. Pidgeon 1

Leopold 3.4, 4.6, 11.10, 12.12 (84)
Geelong West Giants 1.1, 4.5, 4.6, 6.9 (45)
GOALS: Leopold: C. Giddings 3, T. Lunnon-Johnson 3, H. Hawker 2, M. Williams 1, H. Morphet 1, K. Bumpstead 1, M. Burgess 1
GOALS: Geelong West Giants: N. Allen 2, B. Smigowski 2, F. O’Keefe 1, T. Lewis 1

Colac Tigers 0.2, 3.3, 4.4, 7.10 (52)
St Joseph’s 0.3, 2.3, 5.8, 5.10 (40)
GOALS: Colac Tigers: A. Garner 2, J. McDonald 1, K. Smartt 1, J. McCormack 1, Z. Zdybel 1, J. Simpkin 1,
GOALS: St Joseph’s: TBC

North Shore 1.1, 2.2, 3.5, 4.7 (31)
St Albans Seniors: 2.7, 7.12, 12.13, 16.18 (114)
GOALS: North Shore: J. Sammut 1, D. Clark 1, W. Milsome 1, L. Mamone 1,
GOALS: St Albans: N. Clarke 3, E. Guida 2, B. Coutts 2, J. Grigsby 2, B. Brogden 2, D. Johnston 1, J. Hobbs 1, T. Roberts 1, J. Botsaris 1, J. Russell 1,

St Mary’s 4.3, 11.8, 21.10, 23.16 (154)
Lara 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 (31)
GOALS: St Mary’s: S. Bourke 3, F. Hughes 3, E. Wales 3, J. Blood 3, C. Sprague 3, O. Flynn 2, J. Garner 2, J. Willson 1, B. Cockerill 1, L. Bartolo 1, J. Robertson 1,
GOALS: Lara: T. Gunther 2, R. Bell 2, M. Bol 1,
CDFNL Round 14

Otway 1.0, 2.0, 2.0, 3.0 (18)
Birregurra 0.4, 1.7, 1.11, 3.13 (31)
GOALS: Otway: L. Buckwell, A. Burnett, E. Stanciu
GOALS: Birregurra: N. Arnold 2, T. Bennett 1

Irrewarra-Beeac 0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 2.1 (13)
Lorne 1.2, 4.5, 5.7, 7.12 (54)
GOALS: Irrewarra-Beeac: D. Flanigan 1, J. Stannard 1
GOALS: Lorne: C. McCartin 5, C. Przastek 1, H. Taylor 1

Simpson 1.5, 1.6, 2.7, 2.8 (20)
Alvie 4.0, 8.2, 11.2, 15.4 (94)
GOALS: Simpson: B. Hawkes 1, I. Holland 1
GOALS: Alvie: G. Strachan 4, S. Mahoney 3, B. McGowan 2, W. Ruddell 2, L. Dare 1, J. Monaghan 1, L. Mulder 1, J. Williamson 1

Colac 0.6, 6.9, 10.11, 14.14 (98)
Apollo Bay 1.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.4 (16)
GOALS: Colac: J.Price 3, G. Melville 2, E. Schroder 2, B. Scott 2, S. Cass 1, J. Foster 1, W. Mackay 1, B. Stephens 1, F. Wisbey 1.
GOALS: Apollo Bay: B. Bruce 1, S. Kelly 1

Western Eagles 1.1, 2.3, 3.3, 3.5 (23)
South Colac 1.4, 3.7, 6.9, 6.10 (46)
GOALS: Western Eagles: L.Fish 1, T. George 1, R. Hayward 1
GOALS: South Colac: J. Foley 3, B. Cox 1, B. Monaghan 1, B. Mumberson 1

AFL Barwon FNL Senior Female - Round 14

Torquay 0.0, 0.3, 0.3, 1.5 (15)
St Joseph's 0.5, 2.7, 7.10, 11.12 (78)
GOALS: Torquay: Nil
GOALS: St Joseph's: E. Nekrap 2, D. Rhodes 2, H. Scott 2, H. Alexander 1, T. De Grandi 1, M. Martin 1, Z. Penno 1, P. Stokes 1

St Mary's 2.2, 3.2, 6.5, 7.5 (47)
Lara 0.1, 0.2, 0.2, 4.3 (27)
GOALS: St Mary's: M. Alsop 2, B. Gilham 2, A. Barber 1, B. Lewis 1, M. Murray 1
GOALS: Lara: L. Gillett 2, L. Goodwin 1, A. Pettman 1

Thomson 0.3, 2.7, 3.8, 3.8 (26)
Geelong Ammos 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 2.7 (19)
GOALS: Thomson: E. Kenshole 3
GOALS: Geelong Ammos: B. Hill 1, D. Wilson 1

Anglesea 0.1, 0.3, 0.3, 2.6 (18)
Barwon Heads 0.3, 2.4, 2.4, 2.5 (17)
GOALS: Anglesea: L. Fraser 1, C. Skinner 1
GOALS: Barwon Heads: S. O'Kane 1, M. O'Sullivan 1

AFL Barwon is excited to confirm that the 2025 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Grand Finals will once again be held at GMHBA Stadium.

This decision reinforces a shared commitment to providing a high-quality experience for participants, supporters, and the wider Barwon community, and comes off the back of strong collaboration between AFL Barwon, the Geelong Cats, and the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST). Together, the three organisations have worked through key operational and financial considerations, to ensure the return of the Grand Final to GMHBA Stadium is both achievable and sustainable.

The 2024 Blood Toyota GFNL Grand Final Day attracted more than 10,000 attendees to GMHBA Stadium, with an additional 10,000-plus viewers tuning in via live stream. This strong community engagement highlighted the broad appeal of the region’s premier football and netball competitions and reinforced the need for a venue capable of accommodating a crowd of this scale, both in terms of capacity and supporting infrastructure such as parking and event operations.

This year’s event will once again take place on the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday Friday, 26 September giving families, friends, and fans an opportunity to attend this marquee community event.

AFL Barwon Commission Chair, Michelle Gerdtz said the return of the grand finals to GMHBA Stadium followed a comprehensive review of the 2024 event, including a detailed analysis and logistical evaluation.

“While last year’s Grand Finals were a major success, it also highlighted some key challenges that we needed to address in order to proceed”.

“We have undertaken thorough due diligence, working closely with the Geelong Cats and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust to develop a sustainable model for 2025. The event simply wouldn’t be viable without their continued support and the valued contribution of commercial partners.”

“We’re appreciative to all involved for recognising the importance of delivering a high-quality finals experience for our community.”

Geelong Cats Chief Operating Officer Marcus King expressed his excitement about the return of community football and netball to Kardinia Park.

“We are thrilled to see the GFNL Grand Finals return to GMHBA Stadium in 2025. The Kardinia Park precinct plays host to a number of major sporting and entertainment events for the region and along with Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and AFL Barwon, we’re looking forward to seeing marquee community football and netball take centre stage in the precinct in September.”

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust CEO Gerard Griffin also welcomed the return of the event to the precinct.

“KPST is delighted to welcome back the local Geelong Football Netball League Grand Finals at GMHBA Stadium in 2025. It has been fantastic to see the collaboration between our organisations to make this event happen again this year, and to ensure these flagship community sport events remain within the Kardinia Park Precinct.”

All three partners, along with the City of Greater Geelong, are committed to enhancing the experience for clubs, players, and the broader community. We would also like to thank Force Response Security & Miepol for their valued support of this event.

AFL Barwon extends its thanks to the Geelong Cats and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust for their continued support in elevating community football and netball in the region and believe this will be a wonderful experience for the greater community and broader AFL Barwon stakeholders.

Event FAQs

Will spectators be allowed on the ground?

AFL Barwon and KPST understand the importance of on-ground engagement for community Grand Finals. Further announcements on how this may be achieved, in the context of weather/ground condition and the scheduled matches, will be made in the lead up to the day. 

Will supporters be able to enter the changerooms at the conclusion of the match?

Yes, they will be able to, however changeroom access will be pending the capacity limits of the spaces as dictated by permit conditions.

Will access to the venue be improved, considering the long queues in 2024?

Yes, the ticketing booths will be open to purchase tickets which will help ensure queues will be shorter, in addition prepurchase tickets will also be available and encouraged, to fast-track entry into the venue. 

Will more of the stadium be opened this year?

AFL Barwon and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust will work together to assess the need for additional seating, to ensure patron comfort is prioritised.

What time with the game start? 

AFL Barwon have not yet confirmed the start time for matches and continue to work with the KPST on further enhancements to the experience. This will be announced in due course.

2025 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League Finals Series

Week 1 – West Oval

Saturday, September 6 - Qualifying Finals

Sunday, September 7 - Elimination Finals

Week 2 – West Oval

Saturday, September 13 - Second Semi Finals

Sunday, September 14 - First Semi Finals

Week 3 – West Oval

Saturday, September 20 - Preliminary Finals

Week 4 – GHMBA Stadium & Kardinia Park Precinct

Friday, September 26 - Grand Finals 

From Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August, football and netball clubs across the Bellarine, Geelong, Geelong and District, and Colac and District Football Netball Leagues will come together to take part in Read the Play Round—a powerful weekend dedicated to raising awareness about youth mental health and building supportive club environments.

More than 50 clubs will participate in this annual initiative, recognising the vital role community sport plays in supporting the mental wellbeing of young people. Each 15/U netball and U16 football match will highlight the values of Respect, Courage, and Teamwork, with a Read the Play MVP awarded to the player who best demonstrates these qualities. MVPs will be honoured with a special medallion and game ball following each game.

Read the Play Round is proudly supported by partners Hamlan Homes and Beyond Bank, whose commitment to youth mental health is helping to drive positive cultural change across local clubs and communities.

“This weekend is about showing young people that their mental health matters—and that their club has their back,” said Michelle Gerdtz, CEO of Read the Play.“When clubs champion open conversations, empathy and respect, they create spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and connected.”

Read the Play delivers free, evidence-based mental health literacy programs directly into local sports clubs, helping young people aged 12–18 build the skills and confidence to navigate mental health challenges, seek help when needed, and support their teammates.

To help celebrate the round, clubs are encouraged to get creative—decorating their change rooms, capturing pre-game team photos, and sharing their commitment to mental wellbeing on social media using the hashtag #readtheplayround.

“We’re proud of how deeply our clubs have embraced this initiative,” said Ms Gerdtz.
“It’s a grassroots movement that’s creating meaningful impact—one game, one conversation, one young person at a time.”