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South Barwon secures elite coach Jane Searle as A Grade Netball Coach

South Barwon Football and Netball Club has secured one of the country’s most respected netball figures, appointing Jane Searle as A Grade Coach for the next two seasons.

Jane said she was excited to join the Swans family:

“I’m thrilled to join South Barwon. The club’s junior success shows its depth and future strength. My aim is to bring success to the senior team, while fostering a positive environment where players thrive, work hard, and enjoy the game. I can’t wait to get started.”

Jane brings an extraordinary resume of international and elite-level netball experience as both a player and a coach. Her achievements include:

  • Representing Australia at the highest level, including winning a World Championship, and captaining the Victorian netball team

  • Serving as Assistant Coach of the Australian Diamonds for four years across multiple major tournaments

  • Coaching roles with the Australian Fast5 team, South African national team, Brunei national team, and state teams in Victoria and Western Australia

  • Current coach of the Wilson Storage Southern Saints in the Victorian Netball League

  • Inducted into the Victorian Netball Hall of Fame for her service to the sport

Most recently, Jane guided Queenscliff to back-to-back A Grade finals appearances and continues as Director of Netball at Geelong College.

The Club also acknowledges and thanks Jed Christian, who stepped into the A Grade coaching role in 2025, and is delighted he will continue as Assistant Coach in 2026.

About Jane Searle

Jane Searle is one of Australian netball’s most accomplished figures. A former World Champion, state captain and elite-level coach, she has held roles with national teams across Australia, South Africa and Brunei, as well as Suncorp Super Netball sides West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds. In recognition of her contribution to the game, Jane was inducted into the Victorian Netball Hall of Fame.

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AFL Barwon Commission Casual Vacancies

It is an exciting time at AFL Barwon as we focus on the renewal of our Commission, with the recruitment of two new directors to fill casual vacancies. We are seeking volunteer directors to contribute to the governance and oversight of football and netball in the Barwon region.

About AFL Barwon
AFL Barwon exists to support the passion of our stakeholders through responsible governance and professional leadership, delivering thriving competitions and a strong sporting community.

Our Values
Our values guide the way we work and our commitment to stakeholders, partners, and the wider community. At AFL Barwon we strive to be:

  • Transparent & Fair
  • Accessible & Inclusive
  • Collaborative
  • Strong & Courageous
  • Progressive & Proactive

About the Position
The Commission provides strategic oversight of AFL Barwon’s operations, ensuring the continued growth, integrity, and sustainability of football and netball in the region. As a casual director, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of the organisation and supporting our purpose.

We are seeking individuals with:

  • Legal expertise with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and willing to act as Company Secretary.
  • People & Culture / Human Resources experience, including strategic workforce management, culture development, or organisational performance

This is a voluntary role offering the opportunity to work alongside a committed team, contribute to meaningful decisions impacting hundreds of clubs, players, and volunteers, and strengthen community sport in the Barwon region.

A full position description is available here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Chair Michelle Gerdtz on 0409 416 779 or Deputy Chair Ashley West on 0419 109 956.

Please forward your 1-2 page resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5pm Monday 6 October 2025.

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CDFNL Grand Final Recap

The 2025 Colac & District Football Netball League Grand Finals were held on the weekend.

Below is a recap of all the results. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.

FOOTBALL

2025 CDFNL Seniors RSL Colac Cup

ALVIE 4.3, 5.5, 6.7, 6.10 (46)
COLAC IMPERIALS 0.1, 1.4, 4.5, 5.8 (38)

GOALS: Alvie: W. Ruddell 2, L. Dare 1, La. Mulder 1, Li. Mulder 1, J. Williamson 1
GOALS: Colac Imperials: B. Scott 2, S. Cass 1, G. Melville 1, G. Steven 1
BEST: Alvie: L. Dare, W. Jacobs, L. Rosevear, O. Barrow, S. Mahoney, L. Mulder
BEST: Colac Imperials: B. Scott, L. O’Shannassy, L. Cunningham, C. Scott, A. O'Donnell, A. Arnold

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2025 Colac & District FNL Reserves Greg Allan Farm Machinery Cup

Lorne 2.2, 5.3, 8.4, 10.5 (65)
Irrewarra-Beeac 0.2, 2.4, 2.5, 4.5 (29)

GOALS: Lorne: M. Matthews 3, H. Atwell 2, K. Statton 2, H. Turner 2, E. Erftemeyer 1
GOALS: Irrewarra-Beeac: J. Cartwright 1, L. Farr 1, D. Menzies 1, Z. Wills 1
BEST: Lorne: C. Mitchell, M. Matthews, A. McNamara, H. Turner, R. White, H. Atwell
BEST: Irrewarra-Beeac: Z. Wills, J. Cartwright, M. Farr, B. Bacon, M. Hall, B. Robinson

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2025 Colac & District FNL Under 18 South West TAFE Cup

Irrewarra-Beeac 2.4, 2.5, 3.5, 4.7 (31)
Apollo Bay 0.2, 2.2, 5.3, 7.6 (48)

2025 Colac & District FNL Bulla Under 15's

South Colac 1.2, 7.2, 9.4, 12.4 (76)
Western Eagles 1.0, 1.1, 1.1, 1.3 (9)

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2025 Colac Otway Under 12's

Birregurra 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 1.4 (10)
Apollo Bay 3.1, 3.2, 3.2, 4.3 (27)

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NETBALL

2025 Colac & District FNL A Grade Colac RSL Cup

Colac Imperials (50) defeated Irrewarra-Beeac (41)

GOALS: Colac Imperials: Goals: K. Foster 45, C. Gray 5
GOALS: Irrewarra-Beeac: R. Seabright 25, J. Robinson 13

BEST: Colac Imperials: Eliza Cahill, Kiara Foster, Shae Denahy
BEST: Irrewarra-Beeac Rachael Seabright, Rachel Rodger, Emmy Frith

2025 Colac & District FNL B Grade Colac Herald Cup

Alvie (55) defeated South Colac (34)

BEST: Alvie: Sophie Bell, Jaymie Lowe, Jess Quick
BEST: South Colac: Stacey McNamara, Chelsea Speirs, Jorja Parker

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2025 Colac & District FNL C Grade Colac Herald Cup

Western Eagles (31) defeated Colac Imperials (28)

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2025 Colac & District FNL D Grade Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic Cup

Colac Imperials (33) defeated Lorne (32)

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2025 Colac & District FNL 17 & Under South West Tafe Cup

Irrewarra-Beeac (41) defeated Western Eagles (21)

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2025 Colac & District FNL 15 & Under Bulla Dairy Foods Cup

Western Eagles (40) defeated Lorne (30)

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2025 Colac & District FNL 13 & Under Steve Finn Used Cars Cup

Western Eagles (30) defeated by Irrewarra-Beeac (41)

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Recap of the Weekend's Senior Football Results

A full review of senior football results from the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) and Colac & District Football Netball League (CDFNL) competitions.

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GFNL - Preliminary Final

COLAC 4.1, 5.5, 6.7, 6.12 (48)
ST MARYS 1.2, 4.4, 7.8, 8.11 (59)

GOALS: Colac: J. Cooper 2, A. Garner 1, J. McCormack 1, J. Simpkin 1
GOALS: St Mary's: S. Bourke 2, P. Dowling 1, B. Ham 1, E. McDonald 1, J. Travaglini, E. Wales 1
BEST: Colac: Z. Zdybel, J. Melican, L. Simpkin, R. Monaghan, J. Cooper, D. Lang
BEST: St Mary's: J. Blood, H. Bourke, B.Cockerill, J. Garner, B. Ham, E. MacDonald

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GFNL Grand Final
St Joseph's vs St Mary’s
Friday 26 September at 2.10pm
GMHBA Stadium

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CDFNL - Grand Final

ALVIE 4.3, 5.5, 6.7, 6.10 (46)
COLAC IMPERIALS 0.1, 1.4, 4.5, 5.8 (38)

GOALS: Alvie: W. Ruddell 2, L. Dare 1, La. Mulder 1, Li. Mulder 1, J. Williamson 1
GOALS: Colac Imperials: B. Scott 2, S. Cass 1, G. Melville 1, G. Steven 1
BEST: Alvie: L. Dare, W. Jacobs, L. Rosevear, O. Barrow, S. Mahoney, L. Mulder
BEST: Colac Imperials: B. Scott, L. O’Shannassy, L. Cunningham, C. Scott, A. O'Donnell, A. Arnold

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Recap of the Weekend's A Grade Netball Results

A full review of A grade netball results from the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) and Colac & District Football Netball League (CDFNL) competitions.

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GFNL - Preliminary Final

Newtown & Chilwell (54) defeated Geelong West Giants (49)

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GFNL Grand Final
St Joseph's vs Newtown & Chilwell
Friday 26 September at 3.15pm
Kardinia Park

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CDFNL  - Grand Final

Colac Imperials (50) defeated Irrewarra-Beeac (41)

COLAC IMPERIALS: Goals: K. Foster 45, C. Gray 5
IRREWARRA-BEEAC: Goals: R. Seabright 25, J. Robinson 13

COLAC IMPERIALS: Eliza Cahill, Kiara Foster, Shae Denahy
IRREWARRA-BEEAC: Best: Rachael Seabright, Rachel Rodger, Emmy Frith

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