• Everyone must pay the admission fee to enter the venue. 
• Local council by–laws forbid taking alcohol into public reserves.
• It is a condition of Entry that vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.  
• Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
• Alcohol is not to be consumed before 12pm in line with liquor licensing requirements. 
• No glass is permitted at the venue.
• Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will not be returned to the patron.
• Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
• No Pets are allowed to enter the venue. Assistance or guide dogs are permitted.
• Re-entry via pass-out stamp only.

You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

The next Presentation Night is the Junior Netball Night will be held on the 10th September. We will reach out with required guests today. 

For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Author - Simon Riddoch

Dear BFNL Football Contacts,

BFNL 2024 Grand Final weekend, Well done to all clubs who have continued to make the 2024 BFNL season a very successful one. 

Grand Final Week BFNL 2024 will be held at Leopold, all game times are available on PlayHQ and attached.

AFL Barwon would encourage carpooling or drop-offs at gates #1 & #2 or public transport that drops off at gate #2 - The first Football game starts at 9.15 am sharp.

Attached

• 2024 BFNL Grand Final Week teams information

Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities.

• Host Club: Leopold FNC
• Scoreboard attendant
• Umpire escorts
• Interchange & look after Spare football.

Participating Clubs:

Anglesea, Geelong Amateur, Grovedale, Lara, & Torquay.

• Timekeepers – It is important to have a timekeeper sorted during the week not the day of the game. (Ensure clubs come out on time)
• Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff Michael Limb)
• Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game)

AFL Barwon Staff:

• SecMedic will be present this weekend for the grand finale.
• Umpire escorts Senior game – (Vic POL) AFL Baron
• Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
• Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
• Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
• Ensure clubs come out on time.
• Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
• Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
• Results entry after each game.

Continue to be kind to our gatekeepers they are doing a great job, please ensure all club members understand entering the gate is at a cost.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Everyone must pay the admission Fee.
• Local council by – laws forbid taking ALCOHOL into public reserves.
• It is a condition of Entry that bags & vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.
• Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
• ALCOHOL is not to be consumed before 12pm.
• No Glass allowed.
• Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will NOT be returned to the patron.
• Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
• No Dogs Allowed.
• Re-entry by pass-out stamp only

Any Questions please reach out - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Author - Simon Riddoch

Hello U18 Colts Division #3 contacts,

Note games are held under the GDFNL venue control, AFL Barwon have high expectations that U18 Colts teams will uphold high standards of sportsperson ship and behaviours,

Players , Coaches, and support staff, you are not only representing yourselves , your club you are also representing U18 Colts Junior program in the Geelong region.

2024 Under 18 Division 3 Rookie Me Cup
Preliminary Final - St Albans Reserve
Saturday 7th Sep - 10:00am

Ocean Grove Tyrrell 2 V Anglesea Mackenzie

Please find the below information for this week’s finals:

• Entrance to the ground via St Albans Road Gate only.
• Team sheet must be finalised and updated in PlayHQ on Thursday at 6 pm - Friday AM team sheet will be downloaded for GDFNL gates keepers.
• Please ensure all coaching and support staff are noted on PlayHQ team sheet.
• Game times 10 am start flat 20min no time on
• Home & away team supply interchange steward   
• Both Clubs supply timekeepers
• Score cards and interchange sheet supplied by GDFNL
• Tickets will be emailed to clubs from Daryl - GDFNL
• $5.00 car parking

Saturday 7^th September

Home shorts & Home Club Rooms – Ocean Grove

White Shorts & Away Rooms Anglesea

Trial Registrations 

Trial registrations for the 2025 Junior Netball Representative Program are now open!  

VIEW 2025 TEAM INFORMATION

As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on our website [insert link here]. 

We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows. 

• 13&U: 8:30-10:15am 

• 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm 

• 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm  

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/P8sxB8hEowWyDFW66

Coaching Applications 

Coaching applications for the Representative Program are also now open! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available! 

The position description can be found via the button below.

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/EmKf4mUQbCg3pxwr5  

Grand Finals 

Grand Finals for the AFL Barwon Junior Netball Competition are tomorrow night (Friday 6th September). We look forward to seeing everyone down at Kardinia Park supporting their teams! 

See the fixture below. 

Junior Netball Presentation Night 

The Junior Netball Presentation Night will be held next Tuesday 10th September at the Deakin Cats Community Centre. We will be presenting the Best & Fairest awards for all three junior competitions (BFNL, Midweek and GFNL) on this night, as well as numerous other junior netball awards.   

All clubs should receive a list of invited attendees today.

Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our website HERE  

(scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

Helpful tips: 

• Games played on the report should line up with PlayHQ records for compliance 

• If players who do not take the court, but receive payment for benching, please put this in the ‘other payments’ section of the template with a note such as ‘bench player payment’. 

• The spreadsheet auto-calculates for you, so please be mindful of it’s pre-exisitng formulas. 

All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Yoga for Mental Health at GMHBA Stadium 

This year for World Mental Health Day, we are joining Active Geelong, Read the Play and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust to bring a new event to the Geelong community. 

Serenity in the Stadium will be taking over the iconic GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 10 October, where up to 2,000 people will gather on the oval for a one-hour yoga session as the sun rises over the stands. 

The practice of yoga is beneficial for many reasons including mind-body connection, stress reduction, improved mood, mindfulness, physical activity and social connection. 

Lead by Sally Ferriss from Wonder Yoga, the event aims to raise awareness for mental health and the importance of physical activity and social connection for our mental wellbeing.  

Date: Thursday 10 October 2024 

Time: Approx. 7am 

Location: Oval at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong VIC 

Cost: Adults $55 | Student/Concession - $33 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $132 

 For more information or to register, visit: www.serenityinthestadium.com.au  

Join us in making a difference this World Mental Health Day. 

AFL Barwon Scores Major Broadcast Partnership with SEN for Bellarine Senior Grand Final 

AFL Barwon is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) to broadcast the 2024 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League Senior Football Grand Final live from Leopold Memorial Park. This exciting collaboration marks a significant moment for local football, offering unprecedented exposure and coverage for one of the most popular days on the AFL Barwon calendar. 

Securing SEN, a leading voice in sports broadcasting across Australia, to call the Bellarine FNL Senior Grand Final is a huge coup for the entire AFL Barwon region. The live broadcast will bring the atmosphere and intensity of the day and will showcase the exceptional talent and community connections that defines the Bellarine FNL. 

AFL Barwon Regional General Manager, Edward Wilson, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, "This is a monumental step forward for our league and community. Having SEN on board to broadcast the Senior Male Football Grand Final, not only elevates the status of this League and the BFNL Clubs, but also recognises the strength that our region presents across the state of Victoria". 

Sam Thompson, Group Radio Director, Sports Entertainment Network said “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with AFL Barwon for the BFNL Grand Final 2024. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to bringing premier sports coverage to local communities. Through SEN’s extensive network of regional stations and digital platforms, we are committed to delivering comprehensive and engaging content that brings the excitement of the BFNL Grand Final to fans everywhere. Partnering with AFL Barwon allows us to elevate the game-day experience for all, whether they are in the stands or following the action from afar.” 

Listeners will be able to tune in via SEN Geelong station on SEN’s iPhone and Android app with the simulcast and live stream of the match being available on AFL Barwon TV. This will allow the 2024 Dow Bellarine FNL Senior Grand Final reach greater audiences. 

AFL Barwon is proud to bring this exceptional coverage to the wider community and looks forward to a thrilling Grand Final event at Leopold, made even more special by SEN’s involvement. 

To download the SEN App, click on the relevant app store 

Download the iOS app 

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sen-1116/id1147923999?mt=8 

Download the Android app 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepend.sen&hl=en 

Club Development Update 

NEW – Here is a fantastic funding opportunity from Bunnings:  

Bunnings recognises the legacies that thrive within football communities across the country. Whether that be the old grandstand that shakes with support after every goal, or the hallowed rooms where generations have sung together, arm in arm. 

Every club has a legacy worth celebrating. Read on... 

$50k x 5 clubs (+ $1k x $5k clubs) 

Thanks to Bunnings Home Ground Advantage, five local footy clubs nationally will each have the chance to receive $50,000 worth of 

Bunnings products and materials to build on their clubs’ Legacy! 

A further 5 clubs will also share in $5,000 too. 

Quick Tip: As the funds are to be used on Bunnings Products, projects that could use Bunnings products (which is a lot!) should be encouraged. 

Entries close - 29/09/2024. More information found below. 

Quick Tips Guide 

T&Cs 

More information & to register your interest via here 

 National Volunteer of the Year Award winner  

Keep an eye out for a story on Channel 7s coverage of this Friday nights AFL final where the surprise of the National Volunteer of the Year winner will be aired! 

This will be filmed tomorrow night at the successful Volunteers club. Well done to our clubs who nominated their Volunteers as part of the State/National Volunteer of the year awards. I have received the ‘inside word’ that our region has had two successful volunteer/clubs that have won their category – More to come... 

Junior & Youth Uniform Grant Results

37 local Vic clubs share in ~ $100,000 in uniform grants for junior & youth girls! 

Brilliant result for these clubs to help create a more enjoyable experience for girls at their club. Read more here. Read more here 

Coaching – LEARNING LIFE THROUGH SPORT OPPORTUNITY 

Rod Campbell of Learning Life Through Sport is coming to Melbourne for a workshop available to all junior coaches.  Rod will be at RSEA Park in Moorabbin on Tuesday 1 October or a 7pm start.         

We encourage you all to share this opportunity among your club coaching community 

and also prospective coaches for 2025, this is an opportunity not to be missed 

Please refer here for the registration. 

For the teams competing in the finals series, I wish you all the very best.