THE BARWON BULLETIN
The official noticeboard for AFL Barwon Club Officials & Volunteers. Updated weekly on Thursday.
EDITION 14
November 7, 2024
(LAST UPDATED - November 7, 2024)
General Updates
Player Registrations 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.
Annual General Meeting
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.
Upcoming GFNL & BFNL Club Meetings
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 were to be sent to
BFNL, GFNL & AFL Barwon Life Member Nominations
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.
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
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.