The Barwon Bulletin
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EDITION 56
September 17, 2025
(LAST UPDATED - September 17, 2025)
(Umpire appointments are updated Thursday 4pm)
Finals Updates
Key Information
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Blood Toyota GFNL Grand Final Ticket Prices
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Finals Ticketing Information
As per last season, AFL Barwon will be proceeding with a ticketing for the Geelong Football Netball League Finals Series.
For the 2025 Finals Series, all participating Clubs will be issued with electronic tickets foreach day of the finals where they have teams participating.
Tickets will then need to be passed onto players and officials to be scanned at the entry gate for each day of the finals.
What AFL Barwon will do?
AFL Barwon will issue tickets for eachindividual team or group participating in the Geelong Football Netball League finals on the email address that the club has created to use.
Tickets are only valid for the day on which that team is competing – so tickets MUST be distributed to the correct teams.
Tickets will be allocated to clubs on their nominated INTIX account, no later than 12pm on the Tuesday prior to matches.
What do clubs have to do?
Each club is required to setup an INTIX Account (https://www.INTIX.com.au/) for all tickets to be issued throughout the finals. A separate Football and Netball account is permitted.
The club is required submit the registered email address to this form:2025 REGISTERED EMAIL LINK. Tickets cannot be issued to the clubs until this account is setup.
Once tickets are issued, clubs will be able to access these on their INTIX account in two ways.
Download the INTIX App, log in and select tickets icon to view tickets, view barcode (swipe left if purchased more than one ticket to see all)
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log into INTIX.com.au, select My Account, My Tickets, select the ticket.
If you are logging in on a phone, the ticket QR code will appear.
If you are logging in on computer, you will be able to print or download your ticket(s).
FAQ’S
Why can’t these tickets be emailed to Club’s directly?
An INTIX Account must be created as we have been advised that there are significant issues in emailing more than 8 tickets.
Can Players or Officials enter the venue without an INTIX ticket?
All players and officials will need to provide their ticket to be scanned at the gate to enter.
If a ticket is not provided upon arrival, they will need to purchase a ticket at the gate to enter.
Tickets need to be for the appropriate day, otherwise will not grant access – please ensure you are distributing the correct tickets to the appropriate team.
How many tickets are we issued per team?
Ticket allocations for each team or group per day will be as follows:
Under 18 Football – 30
Reserves Football – 30
Senior Football – 35
Junior Netball – 15
Senior Netball – 15
Are there any discounts for Junior Netball Players?
All Junior Netball players will be allocated One (1) complimentary adult admission with all junior player’s (13&U, 15&U, & 17&U) allocated admission ticket.
For this offer to be valid, the junior player and adult must proceed through the admission gate at the same time - There will be no substitutes or alternatives to this process.
Can Clubs purchase additional admission tickets prior to the event?
It is highly encouraged – All Geelong Football Netball League finals will have the option for patrons to pre purchase tickets. This could be a great way to fast-track entry into the venues.
All AFL Barwon finals events can be found athttps://www.INTIX.com.au/org/afl-barwon
Will there be other methods available at the gate to enter the finals venues on the day?
Patrons will be able to purchase a ticket at the gate with cash and EFTPOS facilities available.
Support
Clubs can receive support for the AFL Barwon Finals Series ticketing process by contacting
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Dogs are NOT permitted at GFNL Finals
A reminder to all clubs that dogs and pets are NOT permitted at any Geelong FNL Finals venues. For the comfort and safety of all spectators and participants, please ensure you leave your pets at home.
As per the conditions of entry, patrons arriving with dogs or pets will be turned away at the gates.
Only assistance or guide dogs will be permitted entry.We kindly ask that clubs ensure their members are aware of this requirement ahead of the finals.
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GFNL Finals Conditions of Entry (General Public)
- Everyone must pay the admission fee to enter the venue.
- Local council by–laws forbid taking alcohol into public reserves.
- It is a condition of Entry that vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.
- Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
- Alcohol is not to be consumed before 12pm in line with liquor licensing requirements.
- No glass is permitted at the venue.
- Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will not be returned to the patron.
- Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
- No Pets are allowed to enter the venue. Assistance or guide dogs are permitted.
- Re-entry via pass-out stamp only.
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West Oval Mud Map
Please see the below map in relation to this weekends finals matches at West Oval.
General Updates
Key Updates
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AFL Nines
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AFLB TV Live Stream & Broadcast Schedule
GFNL
Senior Football
20/9/25 - Colac vs St Mary's - 2:10pm (K rock)
A Grade Netball
20/9/25 - Newtown & Chilwell vs Geelong West Giants - 2:30pm
CDFNL
Senior Football
20/9/25 - Alvie vs Colac Imperials - 2:15pm
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2025 Presentation Nights
Invitations have been sent clubs for some of the upcoming presentation events. Please see the below link to the 2025 Finals Hub for all the event dates.
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BFNL & GFNL Life Membership Nominations
We are seeking nominations from clubs for BFNL & GFNL Life Membership.
The criteria for nomination for Geelong FNL or Bellarine FNL Life Membership are that the nominee must have:
- held the position of Football Club President, Secretary or Treasurer with 10 years accumulated service in any of the three roles. This would also include service for a continuous period in a combination of any of the three positions or
- provided 15 years continuous service directly for either league or
- held the position of chairperson of Netball section of a Club serving for 10 continuous years
- and offered the service voluntarily
To nominate, please fill in the below form.
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AFL Barwon Service Awards Nominations
We are seeking nominations for AFL Barwon Service Awards.
The criteria for nomination for AFL Barwon Service Awards are that the nominee must have:
- acted as a Club personnel with 15 years or more continuous service with their Club or
- provided 10 years continuous service to AFL Barwon or
- provided service where a remuneration was provided from AFL Barwon or
- provided 10 years continuous service in non-chairperson positions (ie: Tribunal Member) or
- been a player with 300 games at senior level for football or netball at an affiliated AFL Barwon Club.
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2026 Flyers Development Program Registration
Please click on the below link to register for the 2026 Flyers Development Program.
Local Scoreboards
Times Footy
Club Development
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FREE Webinar: Managing a Community Level Sport Complaint
Perfect for club volunteers and local sport leaders, this session will help you respond fairly, consistently, and in a way that keeps your community safe and respectful.
Date: Tue 7 Oct. Time: 7:30pm.
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Get Active Kids Vouchers - Club registration
Registrations are now open for sporting clubs and organisations to become a Get Active Kids Activity Provider ahead of round 9 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, opening in October clubs and sporting organisations can register as a provider, which allows families to sign up their kids by used the voucher up front and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
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Volunteering In-Focus: Make it easy to get involved - Webinar from ASC
Discover how to create a positive, engaging experience for sport volunteers through the Sport Volunteer Experience Framework. Good for: Club leaders, volunteer coordinators or anyone involved in driving community sport participation.
Date: 22nd September.
Time: 1-2pm.
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Local Sports Infrastructure Fund
The Victorian State Government has recently announced the opening of their Local Sports Infrastructure Fund for 2025/26.
This program has 3 funding streams available for funding each with a different maximum grant amounts available.
- Community Facilities
- Lighting
- Planning
As per any Sport and Recreation Victoria Facilities grant, only LGA's are eligible to apply, with applications closing at 5pm, 2 December, 2025.
Can I encourage you to reach out to their Local council contact to discuss any projects that fit the criteria.
Our recommendation is that these discussions should occur sooner rather than later, as most LGA's will formalise a list to present to Sport and Recreation Victoria prior to starting any applications.
Any queries regarding these articles can be directed to Tim Secombe – AFL Barwon Club Development Lead –
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Australian Sports Commission - Supporting Others Video Series
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has created a video series designed to empower volunteers and paid staff to provide on the job developmental support to others. This is one way to support volunteer recruitment by upskilling existing volunteers to sell the developmental opportunities that come with volunteering at a local footy club. Click here Supporting others
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Coaching Update
AFL Barwon/AFL Victoria are excited to present an opportunity for existing (Female) Women & Girls coaches who are eager to enhance their skills and advance in their coaching careers. Introducing the Female Coaching Academywhich focuses on creating quality coaching environments, coaching at training/game and an opportunity to attend an open training session with local talent league coaches.
Details are found below.
AFL Barwon - Women & Girls Coaching Academy
Elevate Coaching Course (Level 2)
Venue: AFLB HQ at Highton Reserve
Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm – Three workshops combined in the one day.
Cost: FREE
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest to ensure we have the required participants to run this workshop. Please consider this wonderful coach development opportunity by completing the below link to register your interest.
Netball
BFNL & GFNL Netball
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GFNL Finals Information 2025
Please find attached a finals information document which includes details in relation to the Finals series.
I have also recorded a video for you all, talking through this detail – see email.
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Starting Positions
While team selections will still be required by Wednesday of each week to enable us to type up position tracking sheets with qualified players, starting positions will be required to be selected in PlayHQ by 6pm the day before match day.
Again – if there are changes to this post this time, this can be communicated at the competition office.
All teams will still be required to ‘check in’ at the competition office, to run their names over their lists, and ensure all players are listed.
From there, umpires will bring the paperwork to the score bench, for the independent scorer and check scorers.
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Ticketing Information
All clubs would have received an email in relation to nominating their INTIX account for tickets to be distributed to. Thank you to those of you who have completed this step.
Tickets will be issued early in the week for distribution amongst your members. Please ensure you give tickets to the correct teams for the correct days – Sunday tickets will not gain access for Saturdays and vice versa.
Junior Netball
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2026 Representative Coach Applications
Coaching applications are now live AFL Barwon’s 2026 Representative Netball program. Please see the link below to submit your interest.
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2026 Representative Program Information
AFL Barwon are pleased to announce the trial dates for our 2026 Representative program
The trials will be held at Kardinia Park on the following dates:
- Sunday 12 October
- Sunday 19 October
- Sunday 26 October
Criteria:
In an attempt to improve the overall trial process and experience for all participants, trials will be open exclusively to players who competed in Division 1 or Division 2 teams throughout the season in either the BFNL or GFNL competitions.
This approach ensures a higher standard of competition during trials, helping selectors make more accurate assessments
By focusing on Division 1 and 2 athletes, we aim to create a more streamlined, competitive, and rewarding environment that reflects the intensity and demands of representative-level play.
To be eligible to trial, players must have played in a minimum of 4 games across the season
Exception:
11&U players moving up into 13&U
Players from Surf Coast Suns FNC and Armstrong Creek FNC
Age group eligibility are as follows:
13&U- born in 2012 & 2013
15&U- born in 20120 & 2011
17&U- born in 2009 & 2009
The link to register for trials can be found below.
Any questions please contact
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CDFNL Netball
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CDFNL Finals Information
Game Times and Fixture
This can be found published on PlayHQ via the following link: CDFNL Fixtures
Team Entry
A reminder that teams MUST BE SELECTED BY 12pm Wednesday to enable us to type up position tracking sheets for the weekend. PLEASE ensure this is completed to support us in preparing for the weekend’s schedule.
Bench Personnel
Each team who will be playing in finals must submit their bench officials. Thanks to those of you who have completed this step.
These can be submitted via the following form: https://forms.gle/ZDuGiVNJGCDUqz7j9Skip any teams for which you do not need to submit officials for.
Change Rooms
Mobile phone usage is not permitted in change rooms under any circumstances.
Child Safety Supervisors must be nominated for each team which has a junior competing within it – this applies to all junior teams, and senior teams with juniors participating
STRAPPING AND MASSAGE TABLES will not be permitted in the rooms – a separate area will be delegated for this.
Please be aware of your club’s child safety policies and legal obligations in this space.
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CDFNL Grand Final Conditions of Entry
- Everyone must pay the admission Fee.
- Local council by-laws forbid taking ALCOHOL into public reserves.
- It is a condition of Entry that bags & vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.
- Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
- ALCOHOL is not to be consumed before 12 pm.
- No Glass allowed.
- Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will NOT be returned to the patron
- Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
- No Dogs Allowed
- Re-entry by pass-out stamp only
Netball Umpiring
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2025-26 Summer Season Expression of Interest (Tuesdays & Fridays)
Season starts Friday 10 October
Must have completed the Foundation Umpires Education Course, Rules of Theory Netball Exam and participated in an AFL Barwon Beginner Training Session.
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Midweek Mentors Expression of Interest (Tuesdays & Fridays)
We are looking for umpire mentors to assist with the development of umpires through our midweek and Saturday competitions. If you have experience in umpiring and are keen to share your knowledge to others then it would be great to hear from you.
You will receive an email to confirm your role as a mentor at the end of September and will be required to sign a document outlining roles and expectations if you did mentor during the winter season.
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Saturday Umpire Rosters -Umpire coordinators please send remaining rosters through
Umpire Coordinators were asked at the start of the season to send through their rosters prior to or after each round had concluded. Collecting this information is to assist in best supporting umpire coordinators, the umpires and the mentors when visiting clubs and planning for 2026.
Thank you to the few clubs that have been sending through their umpire rosters weekly.
Resource Links
Club Noticeboard
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VACANCY | Newcomb Senior Netball Coach
Newcomb
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VACANCY | APOLLO BAY SENIOR COACHING OPPORTUNITY
Apollo Bay
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Vacancy | Modewarre Netball Coaches
Modewarre
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Vacancy | Newcomb Senior Football Director
Newcomb
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Vacancy | St Albans A Grade Netball Coach
St Albans
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Vacancy | Geelong West Giants Senior Coach
Geelong West Giants
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VACANCY | PORTARLINGTON FITNESS COORDINATORS
PORTARLINGTON
