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We are excited to announce that there have been some minor adjustments to the Football start times for the Geelong Football Netball League Preliminary Finals at West Oval.
In a bid to allow our community the opportunity to watch the Geelong Cats take on Brisbane in the AFL Preliminary Finals on Saturday afternoon, the Football game times have been brought forward in the GFNL Senior, Reserves, and Under 18 matches.
The change of game times is only relevant for Football matches on Saturday the 21st of September, Netball match times will remain unchanged.
The updated football game times can be found below.
Football Match Details
Blood Toyota Geelong FNL Seniors - St Joseph's FNC vs South Barwon FNC - 1:00pm
Buckleys Geelong FNL Reserves - St Joseph's FNC vs South Barwon FNC - 10:45am
gforce Under 18’s – St Joseph's FNC vs Torquay FNC - 8:45am
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Three-time Mathieson Medallist, Club Captain, Geelong Football Netball League Interleague Representative, Club Best and Fairest winner, the list of accolades could go on when you discuss the career of Newtown & Chilwell star Matt McMahon.
This weekend Matt clocks up the outstanding achievement of playing his 250 Senior match after starting his career as a 17 years ago.
AFL Barwon spoke to Matt earlier this week about this weekend’s milestone with Newtown & Chilwell hosting Lara.
AFL Barwon: 250 games is an incredible effort. Congratulations! How have you been able to get to this milestone and stayed playing at such a high level? How is the body feeling?
Matt McMahon: Looking back now it feels like a long time ago when I was making my debut as a 17-year-old, but I guess the desire to compete and my love for the club, coaches, teammates, past and present, has been the main factor in continually showing up and has now got me to this milestone.
No doubt the body has seen better days, and it takes longer to recovery from games, even training at times, but that doesn’t outweigh the enjoyment I get from being around the club and running out with the boys each week.
AFL Barwon: You have remained a one club player throughout your senior career, what has kept you at Newtown & Chilwell? What is so special about the club?
Matt McMahon:It’s something I am proud of being is a one club player. It has been an easy decision for me along the way. I just feel fortunate for the support the club has shown me over the years, the relationships I’ve formed, best mates I’ve made, all those things make it such a special place for me and a reason why I feel I owe the club so much.
AFL Barwon: You are a three-time Mathieson Medallist which an incredible achievement in its own. Is there one of these seasons you credit as your best?
Matt McMahon:It’s hard to compare your individual years but my favourite years are those when you are competing at a high level against the best teams in the competition. As a player and teammate, I felt I had a big contribution to that standard which makes those years more memorable.
AFL Barwon: it must be tougher to keep playing and finding the time to train when you have younger kids. You must have a very supportive family.
Matt McMahon:Yes, obviously the combination of kids and footy has its challenges but if anything, it puts football into perspective. It made me look at it in a whole new way.
Seeing the enjoyment our kids get out of it, for me, is probably one of the best parts of playing. I know on reflection in years to come it will be something we all look back on with great memories.
I’m proud watching my whole family embrace being a part of the club.
Mads (Wife Madaleine McMahon) and the kids and also my parents, have all been incredible and I feel extremely lucky to have their support over the years.
AFL Barwon: You’re giving back to the club by coaching junior teams, how are you as a coach and is coaching where you think you’ll end up post career?
Matt McMahon:I get so much joy watching our kids play footy but also just growing up within the club. The coaching side of it is great fun and something that’s hard to stay away from as you feel like you have a fair bit to give, but to be honest I haven’t thought too much more about coaching post career. When the playing days are done, I look forward to helping out and giving back to the club wherever I can.
The AFL Barwon community congratulates Matt on wonderful achievement and all the best for the weekend’s celebration.
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Newtown Chilwell Football Netball Club (NCNFC) is offering the right candidate a unique opportunity to coach our Senior’s team and lead the club for the 2025 season and beyond.
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The NCFNC was formed in 1934, when the Chilwell Football Club (1874) and Newtown Football Club (1875) merged in 1934. We have continuously and successfully represented the Newtown and Chilwell communities for over 85 years and are affiliated with the Geelong Football Netball League.
Our club has a strong junior development program winning the last two years under 18 Colts premierships and five-time overall club champions of the GFNL.
We stand by our club values of being Selfless – United – Respect – Relentless and we ensure this follows through all the programs run through the club.
NCFNC are proud of our successes both on and off the field within the sporting and local community.
We are looking for:
A passionate and experienced AFL coach who is looking for an opportunity to join an innovative, supportive and enthusiastic club.
Ideally, our Senior’s coach is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in coaching, a deep love for the game with a vision and passion to take our club to the next level.
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How to Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your coaching philosophy and vision for the Newtown Chilwell Football Netball Club to Kevin Dalton
Don’t miss this chance to lead a proud club with a rich history and a bright future. Apply now and be part of something special!
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Colac's Zachary Zdybel and St Mary's Harry Benson lead the 2024 Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year award.
Find out all the coaches votes from round 5 the Geelong Football Netball League.
Bell Park v St Joseph's
10 Oliver Northam (St Joseph's)
8 Jack Mullen (St Joseph's)
5 James Gow (St Joseph's)
5 James Hickey (St Joseph's)
1 Hunter Lewis (St Joseph's)
2 Ben Worme (Bell Park)
Colac v North Shore
10 Adam Garner (Colac)
4 Chaise Murray (Colac)
4 Jonathan Simpkin (Colac)
4 Zackary Zdybel (Colac)
3 Aaron Hawker (Colac)
3 Joel Cooper (Colac)
1 Kody Spokes (Colac)
1 Dustin Walters (Colac)
Leopold v Grovedale
9 Tom Feely (Leopold)
9 Tate Porter (Leopold)
4 Harrison Whyte (Grovedale)
3 Connor Giddings (Leopold)
2 Billy Ford (Grovedale)
2 Andrew Pepper (Leopold)
1 Harris Jennings (Leopold)
Newtown & Chilwell v Lara
10 Brayden Hocking (Newtown & Chilwell)
8 Will O'Dywer (Newtown & Chilwell)
4 Dylan Jose (Lara)
4 Luke Maddock (Newtown & Chilwell)
3 Charlie Harris (Newtown & Chilwell)
2 Connor Lineham-Cunning (Lara)
St Albans v Geelong West Giants
9 Emmanuel Ajang (Geelong West Giants)
7 Patrick Eastman (Bell Park)
5 Tanner Lovell (Geelong West Giants)
4 Lachlan Taylor (Geelong West Giants)
2 Max Kelly (Geelong West Giants)
1 Fletcher Keck (St Albans)
1 Ben Miller (St Albans)
St Mary's v South Barwon
5 Ben Kellett (South Barwon)
5 Harry Benson (St Mary's)
4 Patrick Kelly (South Barwon)
4 Nick Connors (St Marys)
3 Chris Hughes (South Barwon)
3 Todd White (South Barwon)
2 Tom Peirce (South Barwon)
2 Jarryd Garner (St Marys)
1 Zac Sherman (St Marys)
1 Matt Keast (St Marys)
Round 5 Leaderboard
23 Zachary Zdybel (Colac)
23 Harry Benson (St Mary's)
22 Tanner Lovell (Geelong West Giants)
21 Jack Sarcevic (Bell Park)
20 Flynn Young (Newtown & Chilwell)
19 Max McLachlan (St Josephs)
18 Luke Webb (St Josephs)
17 James Gow(St Josephs)
16 Trent Thompson (Leopold)
16 Oscar Morrison (St Josephs)
The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each Senior coach on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.
There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL Seniors, Geelong FNL Seniors, and the Division 1 Senior Female Football competitions.
Photo: Newtown & Chilwell Flynn Young: Great Ocean Road Photography