Newcomb and Lara in line to host major finals again in 2025
AFL Barwon is pleased to confirm the venues for the 2025 Finals Series across all affiliated football and netball competitions.
The venue selection process was overseen by AFL Barwon Commission taking into consideration a range of factors from the club submissions that were provided. All clubs were invited to submit an expression of interest, allowing for an open, inclusive, and transparent process. Hosting finals provides clubs with a unique opportunity to showcase their facilities, celebrate the hard work of volunteers, and bring the broader football and netball community together.
Grinter Reserve has been announced as the host venue for both the Preliminary Finals and Grand Final of the 2025 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) Finals Series. Portarlington Recreation Reserve will once again host the first two weeks of the BFNL Finals, continuing its strong support of finals football and netball in the region.
Lara Recreation Reserve will continue its role as a key final’s venue, hosting the 2025 Epworth Female Football Grand Finals. Meanwhile, St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club will again host the Junior Grand Finals, utilising both the Drew and Walker Ovals. Junior boys’ finals competitions will be played across both Saturdays and Sundays, consistent with previous seasons.
The venues for the 2025 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Finals Series are set to be confirmed over the coming days.
AFL Barwon extends its thanks to all clubs that expressed interest in hosting finals and acknowledges the important role they play in delivering a memorable and high-quality experience for participants, officials, and fans.
The full schedule of 2025 finals dates and confirmed venues can be found below.
2025 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League Finals Series
Week 1 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve
Saturday, August 23 - Qualifying Finals
Sunday, August 24 - Elimination Finals
Week 2 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve
Saturday, August 30 - Second Semi Finals
Sunday, August 31 - First Semi Finals
Week 3 – Grinter Reserve
Saturday, September 6 - Preliminary Finals
Week 4 - Grinter Reserve
Saturday, September 13 - Grand Finals
2025 Epworth Senior Female Football & Under 16 & 14 Female Football Competitions Finals Series
Week 1 – Osborne Park, Hamlyn Park, Ocean Grove
Sunday, August 17 - Semi Finals
Week 2 – Herne Hill Reserve
Sunday, August 24 - Preliminary Finals
Week 3 - Lara Recreation Reserve
Sunday, August 31 - Grand Finals
2025 Epworth Female Football Under 18 Finals Series
Week 1 – Anthony Costa Oval
Friday, August 15 - Semi Final
Week 2 - Anthony Costa Oval
Friday, August 22 - Preliminary Final
Week 3 – Anthony Costa Oval
Friday, August 29 - Grand Final
Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series
Week 1 - Ocean Grove, Ellimatta Reserve, TBC
Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24 - Semi Finals
Week 2 - Victoria Park
Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31 - Preliminary Finals
Week 3 – Herne Hill Reserve
Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7 - Grand Finals
Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Netball Finals Series
Week 1 - Kardinia Park Netball Precinct
Friday, August 29 - Semi Finals
Week 2 - Kardinia Park Netball Precinct
Friday, September 5 - Preliminary Finals
Week 3 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct
Friday, September 12 - Grand Finals
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust All Abilities Football Netball League Finals Series
Week 1 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct (NETBALL ONLY)
Tuesday, August 5 - Preliminary Finals
Week 2 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct (NETBALL ONLY)
Tuesday, August 12 - Grand Finals
Week 1 – TBC (FOOTBALL ONLY)
Sunday, August 24 - Grand Finals
2025 Colac RSL Colac & District Football Netball League Finals Series
Week 1 – Central Reserve
Saturday, August 30 - Qualifying Finals
Sunday, August 31 - Elimination Finals
Week 2 – Central Reserve
Saturday, September 6 - Second Semi Finals
Sunday, September 7 - First Semi Finals
Week 3 – Central Reserve
Saturday, September 13 - Preliminary Finals
Week 4 - Central Reserve
Saturday, September 20 - Grand Finals
