THE BARWON BULLETIN
The official noticeboard for AFL Barwon Club Officials & Volunteers. Updated weekly on Thursday.
EDITION 13
October 31, 2024
(LAST UPDATED - October 31, 2024)
General Updates
The Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong Football Netball League, and AFL Barwon Football Commission Limited Annual General Meeting’s will be held on Wednesday 27th November at Buckleys Entertainment Centre.
All AGMs will be held in-person, as per the event specifics below:
- Bellarine Football Netball League
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre
- Geelong Football Netball League
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre
- AFL Barwon Commission
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre
Apologies for either AGM are requested to be brought to the attention of the AFL Barwon Regional Manager, Edward Wilson (
A digital copy of the Annual Report will be available to all attendees on Wednesday 27th November for your perusal in-person.
We are seeking any nominations for any suitable applicants for Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong Football Netball League, and AFL Barwon Life Memberships.
To nominate, please complete the below nomination form on the relevant link below.
Life Membership Nomination Forms
Bellarine FNL – https://forms.gle/iCgQ45mYQXEw9jtb9
Geelong FNL – https://forms.gle/iCgQ45mYQXEw9jtb9
AFL Barwon – https://forms.gle/ZSSnGd7TdccTWHJKA
If you have any issues with the above forms, please contact Sean Atkinson (
If you cannot complete the online form, manual applications inline with the bylaws will be accepted.
BFNL Club Meeting
When: Tuesday November 12th
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve
GFNL Club Meeting
When: Wednesday November 13th
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve
All agenda item requests are to be sent to
Netball
Date: Saturday 30th of November
Time: 8:30am Registration, 9-11am trials
Location: Kardinia Park Netball Stadium
Who attends: Girls born in 2011 & reside in the Barwon region
What can you expect in the session?
- Group warm up
- Introduction and explanation of what coaches are looking for at this stage.
- Overview of BSA Netball program (1st, 2nd yr in 2024)
- Trials
- Warm down and group message of how squad will be announced.
How do you register to trial for the event?
Registration for the event must be done through the try booking event page. Please use the below link or QR code to register for the trials.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/g26SrPg5wz
If anyone has any questions about the trials or problems registering for the event, please email Ross Celano (BSA programs coordinator) at
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 30th of November.
- Date - 23rd November 2024
- Time - 10:00am - 1:30pm
- Location - Geelong Sports Hub
- Ages - 5 to 16yrs
- Promo Code - H3TB7L (10% Discount)
- Ability - No experience, state player and everyone in between, we cater for all!
- Clinic Groupings - Participants can nominate friends/teammates to be grouped together
What's Included:
- Melbourne Mavericks T-Shirt
- Netball skills and drills
- Netball match play
- Strength and Conditioning
- Meet one of our Mavericks' players!
Please Note:
For any further queries, please email
Trial registrations are closing soon! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to trial for the AFL Barwon Representative Program!
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.
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
Coaching Applications - LAST CHANCE!
Coaching applications for the 2025 Representative Program are closing soon! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available!
The position description can be found on our website.
We are seeking selectors to assist with the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Trials on the 10th, 17th and 24th November.
Please send all expressions of interest to
Umpiring
AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead in the Colac Region.
Commercial Partnerships
Club Development
You may not be aware that Player Registration Opening Date commenced on the 1st of October allowing Clubs to register new or returning participants earlier should they wish to, noting that the decision on when to open these registrations remains at the discretion of your Club.
November Player Transfer Period will be reintroduced in 2024 allowing for Player Transfer Requests to be lodged between 1 November and 30 November.
Clubs setting up a registration form
Please ensure that you are making your registration form visible understanding some clubs will hide their registration form if you are, for example, at capacity or offering registration initially to previous participants before making it visible.
Rego fee set >$0.
Local club fundraising opportunity through new Container Deposit Scheme partnership
Local football clubs across the state will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable through a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). CDS Vic provides the opportunity for Victorians to return eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund.
Eligible kids can receive up to $200 to cover the costs of memberships and registration fees for programs like local club footy, Auskick and Superkick.