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Patrick Dowling has moved back to the top of Coaches Votes after polling 8 votes in round 10 against Queenscliff.

Dowling's teammate Riley Ferguson sits two votes behind in second, with Drysdale big man Luke Preece 10 votes back in third.

The votes from rounds 9 and 10 with the Round 10 leaderboard can be found below.

Round 9

Drysdale v Modewarre

7 Scott Morter (Modewarre)

7 Ben Fennell (Drysdale)

5 Tom Hornsey (Modewarre)

4 Josh Finch (Modewarre)

3 Jack Jenkins (Drysdale)

2 Morgan Fenton (Modewarre)

1 Mitch McGuire (Drysdale)

1 Oscar Cooke (Modewarre)

Newcomb v Geelong Amateur

9 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

5 Josh Saltalamacchia (Newcomb)

5 Max Hungerford (Geelong AMateur)

3 Jarrod Stafford (Newcomb)

3 Jordan Toll (Geelong Amateur)

2 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

2 Jake Heard (Geelong Amateur)

1 Tom Gribble (Geelong Amateur)

Ocean Grove v Anglesea

9 Kye Annand (Ocean Grove)

9 Noah McGregor-Dawson (Anglesea)

3 Lachlan Smith (Anglesea)

3 Jack Rice (Anglesea)

2 Jacob Talarico (Ocean Grove)

2 Will Batson (Anglesea)

1 Lewis Beers (Anglesea)

1 Cameron Fowler (Ocean Grove)

Queenscliff v Portarlington

8 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

5 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

5 Lachie Kidd (Queenscliff)

4 Nat Stephens (Queenscliff)

3 James Goetz (Portarlington)

2 Stephen Heppell (Portarlington)

2 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

1 Will Baker (Queenscliff)

Torquay v Barwon Heads

10 Weylin Doyle (Torquay)

5 Clay Page (Torquay)

4 Luke Davis (Barwon Heads)

4 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

4 Will Tamassy (Torquay)

2 Kyle Polley (Barwon Heads)

1 Billy Henderson (Torquay)

Round 10

Barwon Heads v Drysdale

8 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

8 Tom Ruggles (Drysdale)

5 Matthew Beckwith (Barwon Heads)

4 James Breust (Drysdale)

2 Cooper Ward (Barwon Heads)

2 Jack Henderson (Barwon Heads)

1 Matt Piggott (Drysdale)

Geelong Amateur v Queenscliff

8 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

6 Will Mithen (Geelong Amateur)

5 Lachie Kidd (Queenscliff)

4 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

3 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

2 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

1 Samuel Bain (Geelong Amateur)

1 Zac Nelson (Geelong Amateur)

Modewarre v Anglesea

9 Matthew Farrelly (Modewarre)

5 Noah McGregor-Dawson (Anglesea)

6 Tom Hornsey (Modewarre)

3 Will Batson (Anglesea)

3 Jeremy Ollis (Modewarre)

2 Oscar Cooke (Modewarre)

1 Seb Hutley (Modewarre)

1 Jordan Keras (Anglesea)

Portarlington v Ocean Grove

7 Kye Annand (Ocean Grove)

5 Max Ruiter (Portarlington)

4 Jacob Talarico (Ocean Grove)

4 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

3 Max Sutton (Ocean Grove)

3 Jye Walker (Ocean Grove)

2 Daniel Riosa (Portarlington)

2 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

1 Grady Slowcombe (Ocean Grove)

Torquay v Newcomb

10 Matthew Boag (Torquay)

5 Jarrod Stafford (Newcomb)

4 Clay Page (Torquay)

3 Charlie Ham (Torquay)

3 Chase Loftus (Torquay)

2 Banjo Dyer (Torquay)

2 Ryan Jackman (Newcomb)

1 Oscar Lewis (Torquay)

 Round 10 Leaderboard

50 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

48 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

40 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

40 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

38 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

36 Matthew Boag (Torquay)

30 Ben Fennell (Drysdale)

30 Luke Davis (Barwon Heads)

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.

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The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each A-Grade netball coach on a 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 A-Grade & Geelong FNL A-Grade Netball competitions. 

The votes have been tallied from Round 3 onwards as the award was established following Round 3. 

*Votes from Round 6 onwards will be completed upon all club coaches submitting votes. 

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Round 11

Anglesea v Barwon Heads

8 Jack Rice (Anglesea)

7 Noah Collins (Anglesea)

4 Noah McGregor-Dawson (Anglesea)

4 Kallum Hinchcliffe (Barwon Heads)

3 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

2 James Syddall (Barwon Heads)

2 Will Batson (Anglesea)

Drysdale v Torquay

9 Oscar Lewis (Torquay)

8 Ben McNamara (Torquay)

4 Jack Thompson (Torquay)

3 Jesse Dawson (Torquay)

3 Sheldon Ham (Torquay)

2 Jack Jenkins (Drysdale)

1 Charlie Ham (Torquay)

Geelong Amateur v Modewarre

9 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

5 Michael Harper (Modewarre)

4 Oscar Cooke (Modewarre)

4 Samuel Bain (Geelong Amateur)

3 Harry Kershaw (Geelong Amateur)

3 Matt Farrelly (Modewarre)

1 Tom Zeitz (Geelong Amateur)

1 Tom Hornsey (Modewarre) 

Newcomb v Portarlington

10 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

4 Mitchell Turbull (Portarlington)

4 Max Ruiter (Portarlington)

3 Jude Poyser (Newcomb)

3 Jack Duke (Newcomb)

2 Jarrad Stafford (Newcomb)

2 Daniel Riosa (Portarlington)

1 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

1 Dylan O’Brien (Portarlington)

Queenscliff v Ocean Grove

7 Zac Henderson (Queenscliff)

6 Benjamin Bennett (Ocean Grove)

5 Brady Pritchard (Ocean Grove)

4 Max Sutton (Ocean Grove)

3 Glenn Campbell (Ocean Grove)

2 Lachie Kidd (Queenscliff)

2 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

1 Jye Walker (Ocean Grove)

 Round 11 Leaderboard

57 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

50 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

41 Matthew Boag (Torquay)

41 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

40 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

40 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

39 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

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.

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Founded in 1874 the Portarlington Football Netball Club (“the Club”) has a long and proud history in AFL football.

Portarlington is located on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, 30 kilometres from the state’s largest regional city Geelong.

The Club fields 2 senior teams in the Bellarine Football Netball League (“BFNL”) which is governed by AFL Barwon (“AFLB”).

PFNC has not had a successful period of competition for quite a few years, however in 2023 and 2024 there has been significant improvement both on and off the field.

The current season coach’s contract has ended and, as per the Club Appointment and Recruitment Policy, the position is being advertised. It has been made clear to all stakeholders that a new incoming coach will commence with a clean slate.

As detailed below, the Club seeks a Coach that is focussed on developing the player group. The Club is in a healthy position off-field with strong community support.

The player group is diverse and the Coach must have empathy, an understanding of individuals, and recognition that one approach to all will not succeed.

The Club is seeking a person that has the capacity to improve skills among some players, communicate extremely well, and be a magnet for recruitment.

The role will best suit an individual who has a good understanding of the game, is committed to developing young men on-field, can act as a mentor off-field, and can commit sufficient time for training and match-days.

A track record in skill development, at least [five] years of [adult] coaching experience at the community level, a minimum Level 2 Coaching Accreditation (or willingness to obtain), and an understanding of where sport sits within a broader community context are essential.

The full position description can be found here.

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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, simply 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

The AFL Barwon Commission issues this release, to provide an update on the status of Surf Coast FNC’s application to join the Bellarine FNL.

Surf Coast FNC’s application for entry in 2026 has been ratified by the AFL Barwon Commission.

This update comes following significant deliberation between AFL Barwon and the Surf Coast FNC, assessing their application for entry into the Bellarine FNL.

This review has taken place through several face-to-face engagements, in-line with League Entry criteria, including but not limited to:

1. Facilities;
2. Financials;
3. Participation; and
4. Club Development.

In addition to these engagements, the Commission have conversed in depth with Surf Coast FNC to understand in appropriate context:

1. Surf Coast FNC’s Strategic Plan for the future, to support their growth and sustainability;
2. How Surf Coast FNC’s Male Football & Netball programs will expand to encompass Senior disciplines; and
3. How Surf Coast FNC plan to become a viable Club within to the Bellarine FNL, providing mutual benefits to the Bellarine FNL with their inclusion.

As part of this process, the AFL Barwon Commission have been steadfast in ensuring all Bellarine FNL Clubs have been provided the opportunity to be consulted and engaged, as part of this process. A meeting with Club representatives on 22 April 2024, as well as last night (29 May 2024), has provided these opportunities, in addition to the AFLB Future of Football & Netball Project works that commenced in September 2023.

Following last night’s (29 May 2024) meeting with Bellarine FNL Club representatives, the AFL Barwon Commission convened a Special Commission Meeting to review the final discussions with the Bellarine FNL Club representatives, and come to a decision on Surf Coast FNC’s application to the Bellarine FNL.

The AFL Barwon Commission during this special meeting, passed a motion unanimously in favour of accepting Surf Coast FNC’s application into the Bellarine FNL, for 2026.

This decision marks a significant moment for both the Bellarine FNL, and the Surf Coast FNC. With a total participant base across Male Football & Netball programs exceeding 400, an U18 Male Football side and several years of top-age Netballers’ participation restricted, this decision provides Surf Coast FNC a platform for the future, and will contribute significantly to the future success of the Bellarine FNL.

AFL Barwon extends its gratitude to all Bellarine FNL Clubs and the Surf Coast FNC, for their respective involvements and contributions to this process.

Modewarre forward Connor Joseph's 10 goal game earnt him the the 10 coaches votes in Round 8.

Geelong Amateurs midfielders continue to lead the award with 4 players on the leaderboard. Riley Ferguson leads on 45 votes, with his teammate Paddy Dowling now 5 votes behind him.

Anglesea vs Geelong Amateur 

5 Jordan Keras (Anglesea)

5 Tom Gribble (Geelong Amateur)

4 Harrison Veale (Anglesea)

4 Daniel Grose (Geelong Amateur)

4 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

3 Dylan Pettingill (Anglesea)

2 Tom Couch (Anglesea)

2 Harrison Orr (Geelong Amateur)

1 Jackson Williams (Geelong Amateur)

Barwon Heads vs Queenscliff

8 Luke Davis (Barwon Heads)

7 Angus Ford (Barwon Heads)

5 Max Scott (Queenscliff)

4 Kyle Polley (Barwon Heads)

4 Lachlan Wilson (Barwon Heads)

1 James Syddall (Barwon Heads)

1 Harry Gower (Queenscliff)

Modewarre vs Newcomb

10 Connor Joseph (Modewarre)

6 Josh Finch (club)

4 Oscar Cooke (club)

3 Matt McKim (club)

3 Matthew Farrelly (club)

3 Fin Anscome (Newcomb)

1 Ryan Jackman (Newcomb)

Ocean Grove vs Drysdale

9 Ben Fennell (Drysdale)

9 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

3 Matt Piggott (Drysdale)

3 Jacob Talarico (Ocean Grove)

3 Josh Lange (Ocean Grove)

2 Jacob Talarico (Ocean Grove)

1 Jack Jenkins (Drysdale)

Portarlington vs Torquay

8 Will Tamassy (Torquay)

5 James Goatz (Portarlington)

5 Matt Boag (Torquay)

4 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

3 Baxter Mensch (Torquay)

3 Nathan Mifsud (Torquay)

1 Dylan O’Brien (Portarlington)

1 Tom Hooper (Torquay)

 Round 8 Leaderboard

45 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

40 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

40 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

27 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

26 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

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: South Barwon vs Colac: Pixled Sports Media

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