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General Updates

• BFNL, GFNL & AFL Barwon Annual General Meetings

  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 27^th November at Buckleys Entertainment Centre.

  All AGMs will be held in-person, as per the event specifics below:

  Bellarine Football Netball League
  Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
  Time: 6:00pm
  Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre

  Click here for the Agenda

  Geelong Football Netball League
  Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
  Time: 6:30pm
  Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

  Click here for the Agenda

  AFL Barwon Commission
  Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
  Time: 7:00pm
  Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre

  Click here for the Agenda 

  Apologies for either AGM are requested to be brought to the attention of the AFL Barwon Regional Manager, Edward Wilson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 5:00pm, Tuesday 26^th November 2024.

  A digital copy of the Annual Report will be available to all attendees on Wednesday 27^th November for your perusal in-person.

• 2025 Geelong FNL Fixture Requests

  A Google link form is currently open for Geelong FNL Clubs to complete requests for the 2025 Fixture.

  The Google link form was emailed to Senior Football and Netball contacts on Thursday 14th November.

  Please refer to the email and complete any requests by COB Friday 22nd November. 

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  Finals Footballs for Sale

  ATT: AFLB Senior & Junior Football Managers & Coordinators

  We have used Footballs from the 2024 Finals Series that would be perfect for training balls, now available to be purchased.

  There are limited amounts of Size 4 and Size 5 leather footballs available for $50 each.

  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information or to make an order. 

Media Highlights

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  Former star to share Colac job

  K Rock Football

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  Findlay preparing Port to be “fast and quick”

  K Rock Football

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  Geelong netball signing tracker

  Geelong Advertiser

  Read more

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  PAVING THE WAY IN WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

  AFL Victoria

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Football

Netball

• By-Law and Competition Rule Feedback Due

  ATT: Netball Directors and Coordinators

  A reminder that feedback on the previously distributed proposed competition rule and by-law changes is due by COB TODAY (Thursday 21^st of November).

  Feedback must be sent toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in writing.

• Player Payment Compliance Checks

  ATT: Netball Directors, Coordinators, Treasurers

  With the due date for player payment reporting having passed, the operations team will now commence compliance checks on all submissions. This pertains to correct reporting, all contracts supplied, and correct amounts paid in line with contracts. 

  If any discrepancies are identified, you will be contacted to provide reasoning, or any missing information or documentation.

Umpiring

Umpiring Uniform Purchase

ATT: Club Umpire Coordinators and Umpires

I have had quite a few questions over the last few weeks about merchandise. Please see some information below! 

Umpire Jackets – LINK TO PURCHASE

The jackets will be available every order window 1-7th of each month from October – June of each year.

Next order window is Dec 1st – 7th

Umpire T-shirts – LINK TO PURCHASE

Stock for this item is held more regularly, so orders can be placed at any time.

Umpire Shorts and Skirts

Stock for this item is held more regularly, so orders can be placed at any time.

Purchase Here

Commercial Partnerships

• Buckleys AGM TONIGHT

  A reminder for all Clubs that Buckleys are holding thier Annual General Meeting tonight at 7pm in the Buckleys Auditorium.

  Sports House Online

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  Performance Profiling With Falcons & Rookie Me 

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  Corio Bay Health Group Pre-Season Screening

  Book now

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  International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Celebratory Breakfast

  Purchase tickets here

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  Surf Coast All Abilities Community Day

Club Development

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  Good Sports Awards 2024 

  Nominations for the Good Sports Awards 2024 are now open to all community sporting clubs who are part of the Good Sports program.  
   
  The Awards shine the spotlight on success, celebrate the volunteers who are the backbone of Good Sports clubs and provide clubs with the recognition they deserve for reducing harms from alcohol and drugs in their communities, and creating even healthier sporting environments.   
   
  There are cash prizes of up to $2000 for winning clubs!

  Find out more

• COGG Update - Submit A Proposal For Works

  Wanting to make changes to City-owned community assets?  Submit a proposal for works to enhance or upgrade one of our facilities. 
   
  Proposed works include anything that might potentially be fixed to an asset or ground, for example: sports lights, facility or pavilion, sporting infrastructure, turf management etc. 
   
  The proposal for works must be approved before the commencement of any project. 

  submit proposal

• Have your say in the 2024 Sport & Recreation Census

  Thanks to the many clubs under the COGG Local Government Authority (LGA) that took the opportunity to have your say around future facilities & recreational needs. 

  It is not to late to have your say with the census closing at 5pm 30th November.

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  Why should you contribute?
  

  The City of Greater Geelong’s growing population and continued passion for sport means that it’s time to evaluate the use of our facilities and levels of participation in sport, to plan for our future recreational needs. 
    
  By completing the Sport and Recreation Census you’ll provide us with a clearer understanding of your club and its members. The results will inform us to better support your organisation and sport into the future. 
    
  Along with helping us understand sport and recreation trends, completing the census will assist in recognizing constraints on pavilions and reserves, understanding where gaps and opportunities exist, and identifying who, when and how people are using our facilities and reserves. 
    
  We thank you in anticipation of your support of growing Geelong’s reputation as an active, healthy, and engaged community by completing the survey. Please see our 2024 Sport and Recreation Census attached. 
  

  2024 COGG Sport & Recreation Census

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  Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program

  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.

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  Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities 

  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. 

  Read More

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General Updates

• Parkinson’s Fundraising Gala Luncheon

  AFL Barwon is supporting the Parkinson’s Fundraising Gala Luncheon in the Captains Room at GMHBA Stadium on Friday 9^thAugust 2024 to raise money for Parkinson's Disease research.

  Our esteemed colleague in Sean Atkinson (AFL Barwon: Partnerships & Communications Manager) was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease in January 2023, and in supporting of his inspirational fundraising and advocacy works to date, we invite the entire community to collectively support Sean. 

  The luncheon will include special guest speakers in:

  • Vicki Miller (Shake It Up CEO);
  • John Eren (Former Minister of Sport, Tourism and Major Events);
  • Dr Sanjay Raghav (Neurologist); and
  • Kylie Christian (Elite Equestrian Athlete). 

  In addition, the Luncheon will feature a video interview from Parkinson’s disease advocate and dual Cricket & Soccer International athlete, Ellyse Perry.

  Stand-up comedian, actor, and Shake It Up Ambassador Dilruk Jayasinha will MC the event. 

  Tickets to the event can be purchased via the link below, and the support from the wider community, would be greatly appreciated: 

  Event Page

• 2024 Finals Hub

  A dedicated information Hub for all finals information, including Presentation Nights. 

  Go to finals hub

Football

• AFL Barwon Women & Girls Focus Groups

  Author: Paris Rowe (Female Football Coordinator) 

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  To ensure we build on the current success whilst addressing the challenges and opportunities for Women & Girls Football within the region, we are eager as an organisation to engage Club representatives in the coming weeks to collaborate and plan for the future. 

  To enable collaborative discussions and sufficient opportunities for all in attendance to contribute, we’ve scheduled three focus groups focusing on all of Women & Girls Football (i.e. Juniors & Seniors – all age groups) with all Women & Girls Football Clubs invited as per the dates below:  
  

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  WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2024 
  Barwon Heads FNC 
  Geelong Amateur FNC 
  Grovedale FNC 
  Lara FNC 
  Newtown & Chilwell FNC 
  St. Joseph’s FNC 
  St. Mary’s FNC 
  Thomson FNC 
  Torquay FNC 
   
  MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2024 
  Anglesea FNC 
  Belmont FNC 
  Drysdale FNC 
  Geelong West FNC 
  Modewarre FNC 
  North Geelong FNC 
  South Barwon FNC 
  St. Albans FNC 
   
  MONDAY 12TH AUGUST 2024 
  Armstrong Creek FNC 
  Bannockburn FNC 
  Bell Park FNC 
  East Geelong FNC 
  Inverleigh FNC 
  Ocean Grove FNC 
  Peninsula Sharks FC 
  Surf Coast FNC  

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  KEY EVENT DETAILS FOR ALL THREE EVENINGS: 
  6:30pm start time 
  Anticipated finish time of 8:30pm 
  AFL Barwon HQ, 204 Roslyn Road Highton VIC 3216 

  Anyone within your Club’s ranks are welcome to attend - whether they may be a President, Coordinator, Coach, Team Manager etc. However, your support with catering requirements and overall evening preparation is greatly appreciated, through the completion of the RSVP Form below: 

  RSVP Form

• Senior Male & U18 Colts Competition Update

  Author: Simon Riddoch (Football Coordinator)

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  AFL Barwon Football Senior & U18 Colts contacts  

  • 2024 AFL Barwon Club managers, Coordinators game day meeting #3 17th July 2024, was very well supported by clubs in the region, we now have a view of the finals coming up. 

  • Any Football Club volunteers looking to extend their services during Senior finals (Timekeepers, Umpire escorts, ECT) please let me know. I have a job for you!  

  • Geelong Addy Votes – clubs reminded Tuesday at 9.30 am to be submitted. 

  • The TAC round last week had amazing support and all clubs should be proud of their efforts. 

  • Size 4 branded leather Footballs available for $70 each from AFL Barwon office 

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  All Football game day managers remember  

  • 13.3 Both Home and Away Team Managers 

  • Both Team managers are responsible for the following match-day duties 

  • Provide Team Sheet to the umpires, showingall players with correct jumper numbers and all officials with correct numbers where applicable generated from PLAY HQ Data Base and signed by the Team 

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  COMP RULE 3 Registrations 

   3.1 Every player must be a registered member of their Club and approved by their Club Committee.  

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  22 Eligibility for Finals 

  22.1 Definitions: 

  A player must be in attendance, in suitable attire to take the field and at a minimum be on the field in the club’s interchange area for the duration of the game. (Unless forced to leave for medical reasons) 

  In this rule a reference to 

  Seniors = Community Club’s First Senior grade team, 

  Reserves = Community Club’s Second or lower Division Senior grade team, 

  Under 18s = AFL Barwon Club’s Under 18 grade team. 

• 2024 Female Football Finals Update 

  Author: Paris Rowe (Female Football Coordinator)

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  An overview of the upcoming AFL Barwon Female Football Finals Series: 

  Week 1 – Sunday 11th August 
  Venues: Grovedale FNC, Belmont FNC, Bannockburn FNC 

  Week 2 – Sunday 18th August 
  Venues: North Geelong FNC, Modewarre FNC 

  Week 3 Grand Finals – Sunday 25th August 
  Venue: Lara FNC 

  * Please note this excludes U19 Female Football (please see separate Barwon Bulletin Article) 
   
  The fixture will be released as of Week 1 of the finals. 

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  Female Football and Netball Finals 
  In anticipation of there potentially being impacted players between football and netball this finals series, please be advised of the below process should you be aware of any clashes. Netball times are fixed, however there may be some scope to manipulate football times if we are informed early enough. 

  • AS SOON as the clash is identified, please email myself and Sophie Allison to advise. 

  • i.e. 2v3 netball played on Saturday & game is lost so know they will play Sunday the following week – email SATURDAY NIGHT to inform us as soon as possible. 

  We MUST be informed by 5pm Sunday of that weekend IN WRITING – no requests post this time will be considered. 

  We will make every effort to mitigate a clash, however it is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. Early communication on your part supports us in supporting you. 

• 2024 U19 Female Football Finals Update

  Author: Paris Rowe (Female Football Coordinator) 

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   Based on club feedback, it has been noted that some clubs may face challenges in fielding a team for the U19 Female Finals scheduled initially on Sunday. 

   Based on this feedback we have revised the U/19 Female Finals series which will now be a standalone series held on Friday nights. 

  AFL Barwon appreciate the feedback received to ensure Female football at this level can still be showcased. 

   Please see below the updated scheduled dates and venues for the 2024 U/19 Female Football Series: 

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   Week 1 Semi-Finals 

  Friday 9th August 
  Newcomb FNC 

    

  Week 2 Preliminary Finals 

  Friday 16th August  
  St Mary’s FNC 

    

  Week 3 GRAND FINAL 

  Friday 23rd August 
  Newcomb FNC 

   

Netball

• BFNL & GFNL Netball Operations Update

  Author: Sophie Allison

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  LIVE SCORING REQUIREMENT – ALL A GRADE GAMES 

  Please be reminded that it is a requirement that ALL A GRADE GAMES are live scored. Over the weekend, 1 of 5 BFNL games and 2 of 5 GFNL games were live scored.  

  All Club Admins already have e-scoring access, or it can be granted to an individual via the ‘my organisation tab’ on PlayHQ.- This only gives an individual e-score access and not full admin access. 

  The site for live scoring ishttps://na.score.playhq.com/auth/login  

   For more information on how to e-score, please see the following resources:  

  • PlayHQ E-Scoring PDF Poster 

  • Netball Australia Support Page – How to Score 

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  Female Football and Netball Finals 

  In anticipation of there potentially being impacted players between football and netball this finals series, please be advised of the below process should you be aware of any clashes. Netball times are fixed, however there may be some scope to manipulate football times if we are informed early enough. 

  • AS SOON as the clash is identified, please email myself and Paris Rowe to advise. 

  • i.e. 2v3 netball played on Saturday & game is lost so know they will play Sunday the following week – email SATURDAY NIGHT to inform us as soon as possible. 

  WeMUST be informed by 5pm Sunday of that weekend IN WRITING – no requests post this time will be considered.  

  We will make every effort to mitigate a clash, however it is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. Early communication on your part supports us in supporting you. 

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  Games Played Report 

  We will send out games played information closer to finals, however please know you are able to download this data at any stage. To download aGames Played report in excel format, please follow the below steps: 

  • Log in to admin portal 

  • Click ‘reports’ tab on the left 

  • Scroll down to ‘Games Played’ report 

  • Generate 

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  Finals Information 

  All resources have been sent to your club netball director, senior coordinator or junior coordinator, but can also be found HERE:https://www.aflbarwon.com.au/news/uncategorised/finals-hub#Netball  

   

  Netball finals information

• All Abilities & Midweek Netball Update 

  Author: Sophie Allison & chloe Prout

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   All Abilities Netball Finals start next week! 

  Our All-Abilities Netball teams have finished their home and away games with finals starting next Tuesday 6th July. We will have two weeks of finals, with 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 playing next week in the semi-finals. The games will play as below. 

  Game 1 (2 v 3):  

  St Josephs v Surf Coast Suns 5:10pm Kardinia Park court 5 

  Game 2 (1 v 4):  

  Newcomb Power v Geelong West Giants 6:10pm Kardinia Park court 5 

   The winner from each game will play in the Grand Final on Tuesday 13th July at 5:30pm. 

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  Midweek Netball Finals Dates 

  The AFL Barwon Junior Netball competition only has a few weeks left! Following the home and away games, we will have 3 weeks of finals as below. 

  Week 1 (Semi Finals): Friday 23rd August 

  Game 1:1 v 2 

  Game 2:3 v 4 

  Week 2 (Preliminary Finals): Friday 30th August 

  Game 3:L1 v W2 

  Week 3 (Grand Finals): Friday 6th August 

  Game 4:W1 v W3 

  Our 11&U teams will celebrate the end of season with a mini-round robin “party round” next Sunday 11th August at Kardinia Park. 

Football Umpiring

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  Women and Girls Experience - Colac

  Author - Jock Hillgrove

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  AFL Barwon Umpires – Colac, hosted an Umpire Experience Day for Women and Girls during the school holidays, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. The event was designed for both newcomers to the sport and those looking to refine their skills. 

  AFL Field Umpire Nathan Williamson made a special guest appearance, sharing his insights and experiences with the group. Additionally, Liv Grcic, (VFL umpire and AFL Women’s and Girl’s Experience Officer), attended to provide a glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. 

  This was Colac's second Women and Girls Umpire Experience of the year, and it was met with high expectations and excitement. Participants had the opportunity to learn the intricacies of umpiring, connect with one another, and offer mutual support." 

  Congratulations to Evie Knight (AFL Barwon Women’s and Girls Liaison Officer) and the CDFUA for organizing and hosting. 

  Image: AFL Field Umpire Nathan Williamson at the AFL Barwon Umpire – Colac Women’s and Girls Experience. 

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  Guest Umpire Visit To Torquay Football Club

  Jock Hillgrove and Joshua James visited Torquay Football Club to educate and discuss umpiring in community football with the coaches and players.

  Dom Gleeson expressed that it created "positive discussions out on the track with some players and coaches. Congratulations on the role that you are playing within local footy."

  If your club is interested in coordinating something similar, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Netball Umpiring

Netball Umpiring Update

Author: Rachael Kirtley

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Advanced Mentoring Course 

Netball Vic are hosting an advanced mentoring course on Wednesday the 14th of August.   

The Advanced Mentoring workshop has been developed for Umpire Mentors of C Badge accredited umpires who are working towards their B badge.  It provides umpire mentors and umpire coaches guidance, advice and tips that they can use with their umpires to advance them through their pathway.  This workshop looks at key areas of development and expectations of B badge umpires, and ways to provide effective feedback to achieve these skills with a successful mentor/mentee relationship. 

Kardinia Park 

6pm – 8pm 

Presented by Jo Davidson 

Cost: $10 

 

 

Register Here

Partnerships

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  Marathon Foods Community Grant

  The Marathon Foods Community Grant is a targeted investment initiative designed to support our AFL Barwon clubs with projects that improve canteen or club kitchen cooking equipment and support the cooking of Marathon Food products. The objective of the program is to assist AFL Barwon affiliated clubs with small investments that will have a long-term benefit to their club and enhance community engagement.

  The grants program is only available to clubs that have senior football or netball teams affiliated with the Bellarine & Geelong Football Netball League or are junior-only clubs competing in AFL Barwon Junior Male or Female Football and AFL Barwon Junior Netball competitions with no senior teams.

  view Grant Information

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  WorkSafe Regional Signage Rollout

   AFL VIC & WorkSafe have been working on the rollout of fresh signage rollout to replace old and damaged signs that stretch back to 2002.  

  As WorkSafe's status as Premier Partner, each club venue is required to display the WorkSafe sign. 

  They have provided the dimensions and details of the signage below.  

  WorkSafe signage specs 

  1. 900 mm (high) x 2000 mm (wide) 

  1. 3 mm aluminum sheet 

  1. Laminated vinyl 

  If there are any clubs in need of newWorkSafe signs, please fill in the following survey.

  Click for Survey

Club Development

• Bad behaviour campaign / Calling out vilification and discrimination

  The AFL has launched a free online hub of resources to help leagues and clubs understand what’s available to them to help creative inclusive environments and address vilification and discrimination in the game, at all levels.

  Links:

  • AFL Victoria statement saying that when it comes to those who cross the line, ‘enough is enough’ and links to resource hub: https://aflvic.com.au/news/enough-is-enough-no-place-for-poor-behaviour-at-local-footy-378843
  • Direct link to the AFL Safety & Inclusion hub of resources on Play AFL is: https://play.afl/clubhelp/safety-inclusion/vilification
  • Vilification toolkit for local clubs, including social media assets: https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vilification%20Toolkit%202024_1.pdf
  • E-newsletter that will be going to registered participants: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=%5bUNIQID%5d&u=3e967be278c0b19184d274a9b&id=f7e5d15e87

• AFL Victoria Board appointments

  A series of appointments have been made to bolster the AFL Victoria board. Coming onto the board as external directors are Damian Drum and Clare Walker, who together bring skills and experience from distinguished backgrounds covering a mix of sport, politics and business.

  Damian’s appointment particularly is aimed at strengthening the links with country footy.

  Full announcement on aflvic.com.au: https://aflvic.com.au/news/afl-vic-welcomes-new-board-members-166339

  AFL Vic Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/aflvic/posts/pfbid0Wsu1SpX8bU5c6ycbkYvkdmADAzYwZd2pMzBwJbUuAz8cWFwhAQxyNHyTKV9hiaZRl

• Ballarat to host the 2024 V/Line Cup

   Ballarat to host the 2024 V/Line Cup

  AFL Victoria has announced that the City of Ballarat will host the 2024 V/Line Cup, the annual representative carnival for the best under 15 boys and girls footballers from regional Victoria, from Monday 23 until Wednesday 25 of September.

  Website article: https://aflvic.com.au/news/vline-cup-heads-to-ballarat-for-2024-179110

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aflvic/posts/pfbid0xUcKYZRPTZURSGVDapK8KDb4zPzuxWVHBQdK7EqurBY9tdP6RQCbz3AnZ7ApQ88gl

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Oi5v0yJX9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  X: https://x.com/aflvic/status/1810881688446325109

Gallery Highlights

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  Grovedale V Lara

  A Grade Netball

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  Grovedale V Lara

  Senior Male Football

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  St Albans V Surf Coast Fishos

  U14 Div 2 (Female)

AFL Barwon Facebook

Media Highlights

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  2024 Finals Hub

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  Safeguarding Hub

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  Community Awards

  Nominate

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General Updates

• 2024 Finals Hub

  A dedicated information Hub for all finals information.

  Go to finals hub

• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  The next Presentation Night is the Under 19 & Senior Female Presentation Night which will be held on the 21st August. 

  Your Club's Female Football Coordinator and Club President will recieve your recommended attendees in the coming days. Ensure you include these guests in your RSVP. 

  Please submit your RSVP by Wednesday 14th August via the below link. 

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

• Community Awards Nominations Closing

  AFL Barwon is seeking nominations for the 2024 AFL Barwon Community Awards.

  Nominations can be made by any member of the community and is open to all AFL Barwon Affiliated Clubs and Leagues (GFNL, BFNL, CDFNL, GDFNL, Female Football, Junior Football & Netball, and All Abilities FNL).

  Nominations close for all Community Award Categories at 5pm on Friday August 9th. 

  Shortlisted nominees will be notified in the first week of September with the event to take place on Friday October 25th.  

  Further event information and ticketing arranging will be released in the coming months.

  Any further questions please contact AFL Barwon Commercial Partnerships and Communications Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Nominate Here

• Geelong Falcons - Regional Development Coach Position

  The Regional Development Coach (RDC) for Geelong Falcons is a 12-month parental leave cover role focused on developing young footballers aged 15-19 and fostering a supportive program culture.

  Responsibilities include planning and managing player pathways, ensuring a positive environment, and collaborating with stakeholders.

  Ideal candidates will have coaching accreditation, experience with youth, strong communication skills, and knowledge of player development.

  Benefits include flexible working, health and wellbeing programs, and AFL memberships. Applications close on 21 August 2024.

  See Job Description & Apply

Football

• Female Football Presentation Night - August 21

  The 2024 Under 19 & Senior Female Presentation Night will be held on the 21st August. 

  Your Club's Female Football Coordinator and Club President will recieve your recommended attendees in the coming days. Ensure you include these guests in your RSVP. 

  Please submit your RSVP by Wednesday 14th August via the below link. 

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  RSVP Here

• Senior Male & U18 Colts Competition Update

  Author - Simon Riddoch (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

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  AFL Barwon Football Senior & U18 Colts 

  • 2024 AFL Barwon Club managers, Coordinators game day meeting #3 17th July 2024, was very well supported by clubs in the region, we now have a view of the finals coming up. 
  • Any Football Club volunteers looking to extend their services during Senior finals (Timekeepers, Umpire escorts, ECT) please let me know. I have a job for you!
  • Geelong Addy Votes – BFNL one round to go clubs GFNL four rounds remaining – reminder votes must be submitted Tuesday at 9.30 am.
  • The TAC round had amazing support and all clubs should be proud of their efforts.
  • Size 4 branded leather Footballs available for $70 each from AFL Barwon office
  • BFNL & GFNL Rookie Of The Year 2024 nominations. Communications have been circulated to BFNL (due backMonday 12th August 2024 ) GFNL (due backMonday 2nd September 2024)Senior football coaches and managers. 

• - Football Game Day Managers Reminder (Senior Male & U18)

  13.3 Both Home and Away Team Managers 

  • Both Team managers are responsible for the following match-day duties 
  • Provide Team Sheet to the umpires, showingall players with correct jumper numbers and all officials with correct numbers where applicable generated from PLAY HQ Data Base and signed by the Team 

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  Comp Rule 3 -Registrations

   3.1 Every player must be a registered member of their Club and approved by their Club Committee.  

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  23 Under 18s Competitions 

  23.1 Player Qualification Criteria 

  23.1.1 Where there are multiple divisions, all other than thelowest graded competition are deemed to be an “18 a side competition” with a maximum of 23 players and a minimum of 14 players. 

  23.1.2 The Lowest Graded Competition is deemed to bea “16 a side competition” with a maximum of 23players and a minimum of 14 players. If either side has less than 16, both teams must play with the same number of players. If both sides have 20 or more players on the day, then both teams will field 18 players 

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  5 Interchange/Order Off Rule  

  Interchange and order-off rules are to operate for Seniors, Reserves and Under 18s as per AFL VictoriaRule 10.0 & AFL Laws of Australian Football Rule 7. 

  Note:All underage competitions inclusive of Under 18 Colts are to comply with theabove Rules and areunable to replace carded players until the relevant playing time has elapsed. (Yellow Card = 15 minutes. Red Card = 20 minutes) 

  In all AFL Barwon Senior & Reserve matches any player receiving a yellow or red card may be replaced immediately. A player receiving a red card in any grade is to remain off the field for the remainder of the game. A player receiving a yellow card can return to the field after 15 minutes of playing time has elapsed. 

  5.1 Interchange bench numbers in all Senior Football Leagues are four (4), Reserves & Under 18s are five (5). 

  5.2 For all AFL Barwon competitions, Clubs shall be required to field a minimum of 14 players to commence the game. Failure to do so will result in their side forfeiting the match. 

  5.3 If any irregularities are noted on the Interchange sheet, the Commission shall have the power to determine a fine and to deal with the match as they deem appropriate. 

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  - Eligibility for Finals (Senior Male & U18)

  22 Eligibility For Finals

  22.1 Definitions: 

  A player must be in attendance, in suitable attire to take the field and at a minimum be on the field in the club’s interchange area for the duration of the game. (Unless forced to leave for medical reasons) 

  In this rule a reference to:

  • Seniors = Community Club’s First Senior grade team
  • Reserves = Community Club’s Second or lower Division Senior grade team
  • Under 18s = AFL Barwon Club’s Under 18 grade team

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  Finals Eligibility Checklist

  Step 1: - Identify which team you are wishing to check. 

  Step 2: - Work down the table to see if they meet the requirements. 

  Step 3: - Cross reference if required from the notes. 

  Note:

  • Requirements are for games played in the current season 
  • Grading games are included in calculations
  • If a player participates in multiple games on the same weekend in different age/grades, only thehigher graded game will be recognised for eligibility purposes
  • Requirements 2 & 3 not applicable for reserves/lower grade open age finals if eligible for club &Seniors are playing finals on the same weekend (unless played 10 or more Talent League games) 
  • Requirements 2 & 3 not applicable for lower graded Under 18 finals if eligible for higher gradedUnder 18 finals & both Under 18 teams are playing finals on the same weekend (unless played10 or more Talent League Games) 
  • Requirements 2 & 3 may vary at the discretion of AFLB if season is compromised
  • Byes do not count as games played

• - Finals Host & Participation Club Game Day Responsibilities (Senior Male & U18)

  Host Club:  

  • Umpire escorts  
  • Interchange & look after Spare ball. 
  • Scoreboard attendant  
  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward). 
  • Match day Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers). 
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear. 
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests. 
  • Results entry after each game were (live scores) possible. 

   Participating Clubs: 

  • Timekeepers 
  • Team sheets (given directly to the umpires) 
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to host club post-game) 
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in under-18s, as well as extra time procedures. 
  • Ensure clubs come out on time. 

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  NOTE U18 Colts games and finals reminders below 

  • Division #1 three rounds remaining – Finals following GFNL – Top 5 
  • Division #2 One round remaining – Finals following BFNL – Top 5 
  • Division #3 Two rounds remaining- Finals following GDFNL – Top 5 – NOTE access to the ground will be behind the St Albans change rooms using the team sheet for entry. 
  • Division #4 One rounds remaining – Finals following juniors (U16& U14) – Top 4 @ Surf coast Suns FNC & Torquay FNC ovals  

• Tackling Vision 

  Below is the education link from AFL Vic 6.50 min of the vision covering how to teach players to tackle and prevent sling tackle.  

  Tackling Vision

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  Auskick & Superkick Programs

  Author - AFL Victoria

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  School-based Programs (Click Heading for Link)

  • St Robert’s Newtown
  • St Patrick’s Geelong West
  • Northern Bay College Peacock Campus
  • Northern Bay College Wexford Campus

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  Community Auskick (Click Heading for Link)

  • Highton & Surrounds All-Girls
  • St Mary’s & Surrounds Colac 

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  Community Superkick (Click Heading for Link)

  • Ocean Grove & Surrounds 
  • Colac & Surrounds All-Girls

   

Netball

• BFNL & GFNL Netball Operations Update

  Author: Sophie Allison

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  Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  (scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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  Finals Information 

  All resources have been sent to your club netball director, senior coordinator or junior coordinator, but can also be found HERE.

  A reminder that teams for each final must be in PlayHQ by 12pm WEDNESDAY. 

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  Games Played Report 

  We will send out games played information closer to finals, however please know you are able to download this data at any stage. To download aGames Played report in excel format, please follow the below steps: 

  • Log in to admin portal 

  • Click ‘reports’ tab on the left 

  • Scroll down to ‘Games Played’ report 

  • Generate 

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  Female Football and Netball Finals 

  In anticipation of there potentially being impacted players between football and netball this finals series, please be advised of the below process should you be aware of any clashes. Netball times are fixed, however there may be some scope to manipulate football times if we are informed early enough. 

  • AS SOON as the clash is identified, please email myself and Paris Rowe to advise. 

  • i.e. 2v3 netball played on Saturday & game is lost so know they will play Sunday the following week – email SATURDAY NIGHT to inform us as soon as possible. 

  WeMUST be informed by 5pm Sunday of that weekend IN WRITING – no requests post this time will be considered.  

  We will make every effort to mitigate a clash, however it is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. Early communication on your part supports us in supporting you. 

• Junior Netball Update

  Author - Chloe Prout

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  11&U Competition – Party Round and Certificates 

  Tuesday night saw the final round of the 11&U competition, with Party Round being held this Sunday to celebrate the end of the season.  

  Each player receives a participation certificate for their involvement in the competition. These certificates will be available for clubs to collect at Party Round on Sunday. Otherwise club coordinators are welcome to organise pick up from the AFL Barwon office in Highton. 

  AFL Barwon Junior Netball Finals 

  Finals for the Friday midweek competition are around the corner. See more information below. 

  Junior Netball Finals Information

Umpiring

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  Geelong Football Umpiring - Women & Girls Program

  Register Here

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  Colac Football Umpiring - Women & Girls Experience Recap

  Author - Jock Hillgrove

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  AFL Barwon Umpires – Colac, hosted an Umpire Experience Day for Women and Girls during the school holidays, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. The event was designed for both newcomers to the sport and those looking to refine their skills. 

  AFL Field Umpire Nathan Williamson made a special guest appearance, sharing his insights and experiences with the group. Additionally, Liv Grcic, (VFL umpire and AFL Women’s and Girl’s Experience Officer), attended to provide a glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. 

  This was Colac's second Women and Girls Umpire Experience of the year, and it was met with high expectations and excitement. Participants had the opportunity to learn the intricacies of umpiring, connect with one another, and offer mutual support." 

  Congratulations to Evie Knight (AFL Barwon Women’s and Girls Liaison Officer) and the CDFUA for organizing and hosting. 

  Image: AFL Field Umpire Nathan Williamson at the AFL Barwon Umpire – Colac Women’s and Girls Experience. 

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  Guest Football Umpire Visit To Torquay FC

  Jock Hillgrove and Joshua James visited Torquay Football Club to educate and discuss umpiring in community football with the coaches and players.

  Dom Gleeson expressed that it created "positive discussions out on the track with some players and coaches. Congratulations on the role that you are playing within local footy."

  If your club is interested in coordinating something similar, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  Advanced Netball Umpiring Mentor Course

  Advanced Mentoring Course 

  Netball Vic are hosting an advanced mentoring course on Wednesday the 14th of August.   

  The Advanced Mentoring workshop has been developed for Umpire Mentors of C Badge accredited umpires who are working towards their B badge.  It provides umpire mentors and umpire coaches guidance, advice and tips that they can use with their umpires to advance them through their pathway.  This workshop looks at key areas of development and expectations of B badge umpires, and ways to provide effective feedback to achieve these skills with a successful mentor/mentee relationship.   

  Location: Kardinia Park 

  • 6pm – 8pm 
  • Presented by Jo Davidson 
  • Cost: $10  

  register

Partnerships

Marathon Foods Community Grant

The Marathon Foods Community Grant is a targeted investment initiative designed to support our AFL Barwon clubs with projects that improve canteen or club kitchen cooking equipment and support the cooking of Marathon Food products. The objective of the program is to assist AFL Barwon affiliated clubs with small investments that will have a long-term benefit to their club and enhance community engagement.

The grants program is only available to clubs that have senior football or netball teams affiliated with the Bellarine & Geelong Football Netball League or are junior-only clubs competing in AFL Barwon Junior Male or Female Football and AFL Barwon Junior Netball competitions with no senior teams.

view Grant Information

Club Development

• Club Development Update (incl. COGG Grant Info)

  Author - Tim Secombe 

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  Hi All, 

  I Hope you are well.  

  I had previously sent the below information from the City of Greater Geelong in early June as part of my Club Development update. 

  In relation to the Sport & recreation census. I am advised that COGG have received7 submissions from Clubs under the City of Greater Geelong LGA.  

  This is a fantastic opportunity to have your say about your club’s future from a community & facilities management perspective, I urge you to spend 10 minutes of your time completing this SURVEY LINK,which will: 

  • Understand the constraints on pavilions and reserves 

  •  Identify gaps, opportunities and address challenges 

  • Understand sport and recreation trends 

  • Understand who, when and how our people are using council facilities and reserves 

  • Obtain data to support our strategic planning for our clever and creative future.  

  *Just a reminder, it is not too late to apply for the COGG. Community Infrastructure Grant with submissions closing on the 19th of August. Details are found in the link below: 

  Community Infrastructure Grants:https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants/article/item/8d4cd36e5143fb6.aspx 

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  General Update 

  Reminder - Club Preparations for Annual Reporting Requirements 

  Jo O’Reilly from the AFL Vic previously put together 2 simplified guides for not for profit and incorporated association clubs should they need help to manage the newly introduced requirements from the ATO & Consumer Affairs Vic. 

  The following guides are provided for Club Awareness: 

  CAV - new financial reporting thresholds for NFPs 

  Preparing for the annual reporting requirements for NFP (draft - option 2) - May 2024 

  https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/clubs-and-fundraising/incorporated-associations/running-an-incorporated-association/annual-reporting/financial-statements-and-auditing 

  Email questions to Jo viaThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  Regards  

  Tim Secombe   

  Club Development Lead   

  M: 0417665173 

  E:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Bad behaviour campaign / Calling out vilification and discrimination

  The AFL has launched a free online hub of resources to help leagues and clubs understand what’s available to them to help creative inclusive environments and address vilification and discrimination in the game, at all levels.

  Links:

  • AFL Victoria statement saying that when it comes to those who cross the line, ‘enough is enough’ and links to resource hub: https://aflvic.com.au/news/enough-is-enough-no-place-for-poor-behaviour-at-local-footy-378843
  • Direct link to the AFL Safety & Inclusion hub of resources on Play AFL is: https://play.afl/clubhelp/safety-inclusion/vilification
  • Vilification toolkit for local clubs, including social media assets: https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2024-07/Vilification%20Toolkit%202024_1.pdf
  • E-newsletter: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=%5bUNIQID%5d&u=3e967be278c0b19184d274a9b&id=f7e5d15e87

• Ballarat to host the 2024 V/Line Cup

   Ballarat to host the 2024 V/Line Cup

  AFL Victoria has announced that the City of Ballarat will host the 2024 V/Line Cup, the annual representative carnival for the best under 15 boys and girls footballers from regional Victoria, from Monday 23 until Wednesday 25 of September.

  Website article: https://aflvic.com.au/news/vline-cup-heads-to-ballarat-for-2024-179110

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aflvic/posts/pfbid0xUcKYZRPTZURSGVDapK8KDb4zPzuxWVHBQdK7EqurBY9tdP6RQCbz3AnZ7ApQ88gl

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Oi5v0yJX9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  X: https://x.com/aflvic/status/1810881688446325109

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General Updates

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  Week 1 BFNL Finals Tickets

  Dow Bellarine FNL Finals Series:

  • Qualifying Finals - Saturday, 17th August, 2024
  • Elimination Finals - Sunday, 18th August, 2024

  Location: Portarlington Reserve, Portarlington

  Join us for an exciting weekend of football and netball action as the AFL Barwon community comes together for the Qualifying & Elimination Finals. Set against the backdrop of Portarlington Reserve, this day will showcase some of the region's best talent as they battle for a spot in the finals.

  Highlights:

  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family to enjoy an exciting day of sport.
  • Food and Beverages: A variety of food and beverage options will be available to keep everyone refreshed throughout the day.
  • Community Spirit: Celebrate the camaraderie and sportsmanship of AFL Barwon clubs and support local teams and athletes.

  For more information and updates, visit the AFL Barwon website or follow us on social media.

  FINALS TICKETS

• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  The next Presentation Night is the Under 19 & Senior Female Presentation Night which will be held on the 21st August. 

  Your Club's Female Football contact will have recieved your recommended attendees & RSVPs should have been submitted on Wed 14th Aug.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

• Geelong Falcons - Regional Development Coach Position

  The Regional Development Coach (RDC) for Geelong Falcons is a 12-month parental leave cover role focused on developing young footballers aged 15-19 and fostering a supportive program culture.

  Responsibilities include planning and managing player pathways, ensuring a positive environment, and collaborating with stakeholders.

  Ideal candidates will have coaching accreditation, experience with youth, strong communication skills, and knowledge of player development.

  Benefits include flexible working, health and wellbeing programs, and AFL memberships. Applications close on 21 August 2024.

  See Job Description & Apply

Football

• 2024 AFL Barwon Finals Ticketing Process

  Click here to view process

• Female Football Presentation Night - August 21

  The 2024 Under 19 & Senior Female Presentation Night will be held on the 21st August. 

  Your Club's Female Football contact will have recieved your recommended attendees & RSVPs should have been submitted on Wed 14th Aug.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  RSVP Here

• Junior Football Presentation Night - August 27

  The 2024 Junior Football Presentation Night will be held on the evening of the 27th August at Deakin Cats Community Centre.

  Your Club's Junior Football (male & female) will recieve your recommended attendees from Will Ross in the coming week.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  FINALS - BFNL Week 1 Information

  The following communication was sent out to BFNL Football Contacts on Monday 12th August at 1:30pm
  

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  Good Afternoon BFNL Football Contacts,

  BFNL 2024 finals start this weekend, well done and good luck to all teams participating.

  Week one & Two of the BFNL 2024 Qualifying and Elimination Finals will be held at Portarlington, all game times are available on PlayHQ.

  Fixtures and team info are found via the button below.

  Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities.

  • Host Club: Portarlington FNC
  • Umpire escorts
  • Scoreboard attendant
  • Interchange & look after Spare football.

  Participating Clubs:Anglesea, Bannockburn, Barwon Heads, Colac, Drysdale, Geelong Amateur, Grovedale, Modewarre & Queenscliff.

  • Timekeepers – important to have a timekeeper sorted during the week not the day of the game. (Ensure clubs come out on time)
  • Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff)
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game) 

  AFL Barwon Staff:

  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
  • Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
  • Ensure clubs come out on time.
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
  • Results entry after each game. 

  Any Questions please reach out.
  
  Regards, 
  Simon Riddoch (Senior Male Football Coordinator)
  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  
  

  Week 1 Fixtures & Team Info

• FINALS - Female Week 2 Information

  2024 Female Football Finals Overview 

  An overview of the upcoming AFL Barwon Female Football Finals Series as we head into Week 2: 

  Week 2 – Sunday 18th August 
  Venues: North Geelong FNC, Modewarre FNC 

  Week 3 Grand Finals – Sunday 25th August 
  Venue: Lara FNC 

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  IMPORTANT:Updated Female Football Fixture – 18th Aug North Geelong 

  There has been a change in game times for Sunday 18th August for games fixtured at North Geelong. 

  These changes have been made to ensure we can accommodate those players who are also participating in netball finals held in Portarlington.   

  Please see below updated game times, which is also reflected in PlayHq: 

  Senior Female Division 2 

  • St Joseph’s vs Newtown & Chilwell 
  • 10:00am  
  • North Geelong 

  U16 Female Division 1 

  • Lara Jenkins vs Torquay Wood 
  • 12:00pm
  • North Geelong 

   U14 Female Division 1 

  • Peninsula Sharks Bulls vs St Mary’s Garing 
  • 1:45pm 
  • North Geelong 

  Thank you for your understanding, as you can appreciate trying to accommodate teams/players across both netball and football is challenging and we want to ensure that as minimal teams are impacted as possible in the 2024 Finals Series. 

• FINALS - Junior Overview

  2024 Junior Football Finals Overview 

  An overview of the upcoming AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series: 

  Week 1: 
  Saturday 17th& Sunday 18thAugust– Surf Coast & Torquay  

  Week 2: 
  Saturday 24th& Sunday 25thAugust– Bell Park 
   
  Week 3: 
  Saturday 31stAugust & Sunday 1stSeptember– North Geelong 

• REMINDER - Game Day (Senior Male & U18)

  13.3 Both Home and Away Team Managers 

  • Both Team managers are responsible for the following match-day duties 
  • Provide Team Sheet to the umpires, showingall players with correct jumper numbers and all officials with correct numbers where applicable generated from PLAY HQ Data Base and signed by the Team 

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  Comp Rule 3 -Registrations

   3.1 Every player must be a registered member of their Club and approved by their Club Committee.  

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  23 Under 18s Competitions 

  23.1 Player Qualification Criteria 

  23.1.1 Where there are multiple divisions, all other than thelowest graded competition are deemed to be an “18 a side competition” with a maximum of 23 players and a minimum of 14 players. 

  23.1.2 The Lowest Graded Competition is deemed to bea “16 a side competition” with a maximum of 23players and a minimum of 14 players. If either side has less than 16, both teams must play with the same number of players. If both sides have 20 or more players on the day, then both teams will field 18 players 

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  5 Interchange/Order Off Rule  

  Interchange and order-off rules are to operate for Seniors, Reserves and Under 18s as per AFL VictoriaRule 10.0 & AFL Laws of Australian Football Rule 7. 

  Note:All underage competitions inclusive of Under 18 Colts are to comply with theabove Rules and areunable to replace carded players until the relevant playing time has elapsed. (Yellow Card = 15 minutes. Red Card = 20 minutes) 

  In all AFL Barwon Senior & Reserve matches any player receiving a yellow or red card may be replaced immediately. A player receiving a red card in any grade is to remain off the field for the remainder of the game. A player receiving a yellow card can return to the field after 15 minutes of playing time has elapsed. 

  5.1 Interchange bench numbers in all Senior Football Leagues are four (4), Reserves & Under 18s are five (5). 

  5.2 For all AFL Barwon competitions, Clubs shall be required to field a minimum of 14 players to commence the game. Failure to do so will result in their side forfeiting the match. 

  5.3 If any irregularities are noted on the Interchange sheet, the Commission shall have the power to determine a fine and to deal with the match as they deem appropriate. 

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  REMINDER - Finals Eligibility (Senior Male & U18)

  22 Eligibility For Finals

  22.1 Definitions: 

  A player must be in attendance, in suitable attire to take the field and at a minimum be on the field in the club’s interchange area for the duration of the game. (Unless forced to leave for medical reasons) 

  In this rule a reference to:

  • Seniors = Community Club’s First Senior grade team
  • Reserves = Community Club’s Second or lower Division Senior grade team
  • Under 18s = AFL Barwon Club’s Under 18 grade team

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  Finals Eligibility Checklist

  Step 1: - Identify which team you are wishing to check. 

  Step 2: - Work down the table to see if they meet the requirements. 

  Step 3: - Cross reference if required from the notes. 

  Note:

  • Requirements are for games played in the current season 
  • Grading games are included in calculations
  • If a player participates in multiple games on the same weekend in different age/grades, only thehigher graded game will be recognised for eligibility purposes
  • Requirements 2 & 3 not applicable for reserves/lower grade open age finals if eligible for club &Seniors are playing finals on the same weekend (unless played 10 or more Talent League games) 
  • Requirements 2 & 3 not applicable for lower graded Under 18 finals if eligible for higher gradedUnder 18 finals & both Under 18 teams are playing finals on the same weekend (unless played10 or more Talent League Games) 
  • Requirements 2 & 3 may vary at the discretion of AFLB if season is compromised
  • Byes do not count as games played

• REMINDER - Game Day Responsibilities (Senior Male & U18)

  Host Club:  

  • Umpire escorts  
  • Interchange & look after Spare ball. 
  • Scoreboard attendant  
  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward). 
  • Match day Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers). 
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear. 
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests. 
  • Results entry after each game were (live scores) possible. 

   Participating Clubs: 

  • Timekeepers 
  • Team sheets (given directly to the umpires) 
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to host club post-game) 
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in under-18s, as well as extra time procedures. 
  • Ensure clubs come out on time. 

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  NOTE U18 Colts games and finals reminders below 

  • Division #1 Three rounds remaining – Finals following GFNL – Top 5 
  • Division #2 One round remaining – Finals following BFNL – Top 5 
  • Division #3 Two rounds remaining- Finals following GDFNL – Top 5
    • NOTE: access to the ground will be behind the St Albans FNC change rooms using the team sheet for entry. 
  • Division #4 One round remaining – Finals following juniors (U16& U14) – Top 4 @ Surf Coast Suns FNC & Torquay FNC ovals  

Netball

• BFNL & GFNL - Finals Update

  Ticketing and Entry 

  All participating clubs will be issued tickets as outlined in last week’s email to presidents and secretaries. Each club must nominate an email address for tickets via the FORM ATTACHED TO THAT EMAIL. 

  Only one email address per club is permitted. 

  These will be issued by COB Tuesday of each week. 

  Please encourage your members who plan to attend to pre-purchase to take advantage of faster entry to the grounds, via our INTIX website (link under "General Updates")

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  Junior Players and Ticketing  

  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.

  (No ticket physically allocated, but entry permitted when entering with child).

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  Team Entry 

  A reminder that teamsMUST 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 each week’s schedule. 

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  Finals Scorers Duties 

  Each club will have been allocated one or more scorers duties – Please respond with the NAME OF THE PERSON FILLING THIS DUTY BY COB WEDNESDAY of each week once received. 

  If your scorer is not someone who is already a member of a participating team, please advise and this can be issued separately. 

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   Female Football and Netball Finals 

  In anticipation of there potentially being impacted players between football and netball this finals series, please be advised of the below process should you be aware of any clashes. Netball times are fixed, however there may be some scope to manipulate football times if we are informed early enough. 

  • AS SOON as the clash is identified, please email myself and Paris Rowe to advise. 

  • i.e. 2v3 netball played on Saturday & game is lost so know they will play Sunday the following week – email SATURDAY NIGHT to inform us as soon as possible. 

  WeMUST be informed by 5pm Sunday of that weekend IN WRITING – no requests post this time will be considered.  

  We will make every effort to mitigate a clash, however it is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. Early communication on your part supports us in supporting you. 

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  Finals Information 

  All resources have been sent to your club netball director, senior coordinator or junior coordinator, but can also be found below:

  Netball Finals Hub

• BFNL & GFNL - End of Season Requirements

  Author: Sophie Allison

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  Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  (scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

  All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

   

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  Junior Netball Update

  Author - Chloe Prout

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  BFNL and GFNL Junior Netball Awards 

  Just a reminder that the Bellarine FNL and Geelong FNL Junior Netball Award nominations are due Monday 19th August. More information on each award is provided in the nomination forms below. 

  Bellarine FNL nomination form:https://forms.gle/QRK9F8qbNua8VJfy5 

  Geelong FNL nomination form:https://forms.gle/E2awNVuCJaQTnfzh7  

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  2025 AFL Barwon Junior Netball Representative Program 

  More information on the 2025 program is coming soon, including club nominations, trial dates and coach applications! 

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  2024/25 AFL Barwon Junior Netball Summer Season 

  The summer netball season is fast approaching! Season dates and team entry links are below, with detailed information sent to clubs last week. 

  Google forms for team entries (due Sunday 15th September) 

  • 11&U:https://forms.gle/nP5yLmgoH4wmdTzCA 

  • 13&U:https://forms.gle/ktSug5YZka2uyBbe6 

  • 15&U:https://forms.gle/wvkMTfn1mfqjkhyR7 

  • 17&U:https://forms.gle/hWmgWW2JHbnFRX4M6 

Umpiring

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  Geelong Football Umpiring - Women & Girls Program

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  Netball Umpiring - Upcoming Game Management Sessions 

  Join National League Umpires Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson for an interactive online session discussing game management during netball finals.  

  Netball Victoria are running four free interactive sessions with National League Umpires and Umpire Coaches Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson, discussing game management during netball finals. 
   
  Learn what umpires can do within their jurisdiction, and the responsibility of spectators, coaches and players to create a positive netball culture and environment for all participants. 
   
  Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson will share their experiences and examples of game management on and off court, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss potential scenarios and how to manage them. 
   
  Monday 19 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Tim Marshall 
  Thursday 22 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Tim Marshall 
  Tuesday 27 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Jo Davidson 
  Friday 30 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Jo Davidson  

  Register Now

Commercial Partnerships

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  Marathon Foods Community Grant

  The Marathon Foods Community Grant is a targeted investment initiative designed to support our AFL Barwon clubs with projects that improve canteen or club kitchen cooking equipment and support the cooking of Marathon Food products. The objective of the program is to assist AFL Barwon affiliated clubs with small investments that will have a long-term benefit to their club and enhance community engagement.

  The grants program is only available to clubs that have senior football or netball teams affiliated with the Bellarine & Geelong Football Netball League or are junior-only clubs competing in AFL Barwon Junior Male or Female Football and AFL Barwon Junior Netball competitions with no senior teams.

  view Grant Information

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  AFLW Sausage Sizzle

  AFLW Local Footy Sausage Sizzles are back for the 2024 Geelong Cats AFLW season.  

  Get your club together this AFLW season and a run a sausage sizzle at one of the AFLW home games at GMHBA Stadium in 2024.  

  All resources are supplied, all you need to do is turn up in your colours, sell some sausages and raise some funds for your club.  

  All funds raised must be used to benefit your female football program at your local club. 

  Requirements: 

  • All volunteers must complete a free food safety course (Home - DoFoodSafely (health.vic.gov.au)) 

  • Provide names and head shots of volunteers for AFL accreditations to access the GMHBA pre-game 

  • Provide your club’s logo in PDF, AI or EPS (High Resolution JPEG files are also accepted) 

  Expressions of Interest applications close COB Friday 23 August. 

  Clubs who participated in the 2023 program will be ineligible to be selected in 2024. 

  If you have any questions please email Sarah Allen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Express your club's interest

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  Epworth Geelong Acute Concussion Clinic – Now Open

  If you or a family member has recently suffered a concussion and are unsure of the next steps, Epworth Geelong is here to assist. 

  The Epworth Geelong Acute Concussion Clinic, which opened in mid-June 2024, is a physiotherapist-led facility that can refer patients to specialist medical services.​

  This clinic is the first of its kind in the Greater Geelong community, designed to support concussion sufferers aged 16 and older, as well as their families, within the first month following the injury.

   The clinic offers assessments, education, advice on returning to play and work, and exercise prescriptions to aid in recovery.

   As an adjunct service, the Acute Concussion Clinic integrates with the Epworth Geelong Outpatients Concussion Clinic for those requiring further rehabilitation.

  The clinic operates from 8:30am to 12:00pm on Tuesdays, located in the Outpatient Department on the lower ground floor at Epworth Geelong.

  Patients who present with concussion symptoms at the Epworth Geelong Emergency Department can be referred to the Acute Concussion Clinic for follow-up care.

  Additionally, general practitioners can directly refer patients to the clinic.

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  Week 2 BFNL Finals Tickets

  Dow Bellarine FNL Finals Series:

  • Second Semi Finals - Saturday, 24th August, 2024
  • First Semi Finals - Sunday, 25th August, 2024

  Join us for an exciting weekend of football and netball action as the AFL Barwon community comes together for the Semi Finals. Set against the backdrop of Portarlington Reserve, this day will showcase some of the region's best talent as they battle for a spot in the finals.

  Highlights:

  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family to enjoy an exciting day of sport.
  • Food and Beverages: A variety of food and beverage options will be available to keep everyone refreshed throughout the day.
  • Community Spirit: Celebrate the camaraderie and sportsmanship of AFL Barwon clubs and support local teams and athletes.

  For more information and updates, visit the AFL Barwon website or follow us on social media.

  FINALS TICKETS

• 2024 AFL Barwon Finals Ticketing Process

  Click to view process

• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  The next Presentation Night is the Junior Football Presentation Night which will be held on the 27th August. Your Club's Junior Football contact will have recieved your recommended attendees.

  The BFNL Ash Medal Presentation Night is the following week on the 4th September. Your Club will receive their recommended attendees by the end of this week. 

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

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  BFNL Finals Week 2 Update

  Author - Simon Riddoch

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  BFNL 2024 second weekend of finals, well done and good luck to all teams participating.

  Week Two of the BFNL 2024 Finals will be held at Portarlington, all game times are available on PlayHQ.

  Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities:

  • Host Club: Portarlington FNC
  • Umpire escorts
  • Scoreboard attendant
  • Interchange & look after Spare football.

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  Participating Clubs:

  Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Geelong Amateur, Modewarre, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s & Torquay.

  • Timekeepers – It is important to have a timekeeper sorted during the week not the day of the game. (Ensure clubs come out on time)
  • Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff Michael Limb)
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game)

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   AFL Barwon Staff:

  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
  • Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
  • Ensure clubs come out on time.
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
  • Results entry after each game.

  Please be kind to our gatekeepers they are doing a great job, please ensure all club members understand entering the gate is at a cost.

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   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 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.
  • 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

  Finals Week 2 Teams Info

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  Female Football Best & Fairest Results

  The 2024 Under 19 & Senior Female Presentation Night was held on the 21st August. 

  Results can be found here:

  Female Football Results

• Junior Football Presentation Night - August 27

  The 2024 Junior Football Presentation Night will be held on the evening of the 27th August at Deakin Cats Community Centre.

  Your Club's Junior Football (male & female) will recieve your recommended attendees from Will Ross.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

• FINALS - Junior Overview

  2024 Junior Football Finals Overview 

  An overview of the upcoming AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series: 

  Week 2: 
  Saturday 24th& Sunday 25thAugust– Bell Park 
   
  Week 3: 
  Saturday 31stAugust & Sunday 1stSeptember– North Geelong 

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  Auskick & Superkick Programs

  Geelong - Holiday Program - Click here

  • 25th September, 26th September and 2nd October, 9am - 3pm
  • Cost: $50 which includes the program and footy

   

  Torquay - Holiday Program - Click here

  • Tuesday 3rd October, 9am - 3pm
  • Cost: $50 which includes the program and footy

Netball

• BFNL & GFNL Netball Finals Information  

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  Ticketing and Entry 

  Please be reminded that only those with a valid ticket will be admitted to BFNL or GFNL Finals without payment. Tickets are day specific, and cannot be used more than once. 

  Please encourage your members who plan to attend to pre-purchase to take advantage of faster entry to the grounds, via out INTIX website. 

  No ticket? You’ll be required to make payment to gain entry. 

  Please also be reminded that CONDITIONS OF ENTRY apply to all gated finals. This includes but is not limited to: 

  • No alcohol permitted 

  • No dogs permitted (service dogs excepted) 

  • Security checks 

  Make things easier for everyone and especially our gate keepers by engaging in respectful interactions. 

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  Junior Players and Ticketing 

  All Junior Netball players will be allocated One (1) complimentary adult admission with all junior players (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.  

  (No ticket physically allocated, but entry permitted when entering with child)  

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  Team Entry 

  A reminder that teamsMUST 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 each week’s schedule. 

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   Finals Scorers Duties 

  Each club will have been allocated one or more scorers duties – Please respond with the NAME OF THE PERSON FILLING THIS DUTY BY COB WEDNESDAY of each week once received. 

  If your scorer is not someone who is already a member of a participating team, please advise and a ticket can be issued separately. 

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  Finals Information 

  All resources have been sent to your club netball director, senior coordinator or junior coordinator, but can also be found HERE:

  Netball Finals Hub

• Junior Midweek Finals Update

  Author - Chloe Prout

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  See below important information for Midweek finals starting this Friday 23rd August. All clubs should have received this earlier in the week via email. 

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  Finals Format 

  The format for the finals series is as follows: 

  • Semi-final – Friday 23rd August: 1v2 and 3v4 

  • Preliminary final – Friday 30th August: L1 v W2 

  • Grand final – Friday 6th September: W1 v W3 

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  Game Procedures 

  For the semi-finals, game will be played at: 4:40pm, 5:45pm, and 6:50pm.All games for finals will be played at Kardinia Park. 

  We have allowed extra time between each time slot in case of a drawn game. Drawn game procedures are as follows: 

  • There is a four (4) minute interval at the end of full time to enable scores to be verified on the score sheet. 

  • Positional changes and substitutions may be made during change over time. 

  • 2 x 5-minute halves will be played. 

  • At the end of the first half teams have a 1-minute break, teams change ends, positional changes & substitutions are allowed. 

  • Should there still be a draw at the end of the second half of extra time, play continues until one team has a two-goal advantage and therefore declared the winner. 

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  Team Line Up/Player Eligibility 

  AFL Barwon will be providing pre-filled position tracking sheets for each team.  

  Players will not be able to take the court if found ineligible for finals (i.e., have not played 4 games for the team).  

  No players are to be handwritten on the scoresheet except by an AFL Barwon staff member at the office as we will need to check their eligibility beforehand. If a player is greyed out and unable to be selected in the team line-up on PlayHQ this means they are ineligible to play finals. Please email me if you need to double check finals eligibility for these players. 

  Players can only play one (1) final per night (i.e., a player cannot play in both a 13&U and 15&U final game). 

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  Team Officials and Bench Conduct 

  Please remember that only team officials (up to 5 people) and players are allowed to sit on the bench. Parents and spectators will need to sit elsewhere around the court. If a spectator is asked to move by an umpire mentor or another AFL Barwon staff member, please do so quickly to ensure you do not disturb the game. Also, a reminder thatonly the players may approach the umpires at the breaks and only to pose a question. Please be respectful towards our umpires and mentors. Umpire dissent will not be tolerated at any stage. If you have an issue, please talk to an umpire mentor or AFL Barwon staff member at the office. 

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  Scoring/Game Ball 

  Both teams will need to provide a scorer for the game. Please ensure that both scorers have visibility/access to the scoreboard. Goal attempts are only required for the 17&U games. 

  The scoreboards will be taken to each the court by the umpires with the game ball. AFL Barwon will be providing all game balls for finals. 

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  Uniforms/Clash Bibs 

  Players must be wearing their club uniform as per the uniform register in thehandbook. GDFNL clubs and junior only clubs, please wear uniform as predetermined by your club. 

  Junior players (11&U through to 17&U) may wear long-sleeved tops underneath their approved uniform. If multiple players choose to wear a long-sleeve top, please ensure they are matching in colour. 

   Away teams are responsible for providing clash bibs if there is a clash of playing uniform. The team listed second on the scoresheet is deemed the ‘away’ team. Recognised clashes are:  

  • Torquay, Grovedale, St Josephs, Bannockburn, Colac,  

  • Queenscliff, South Barwon, Portarlington, Bell Post Hill, North Shore  

  • Corio, Ocean Grove, Surf Coast Suns  

  • Werribee Centrals, Leopold, Geelong Amateur  

  • St Albans, Winchelsea  

  • Inverleigh, Drysdale  

  • Newcomb, East Geelong, Belmont Lions, Modewarre  

  • Geelong Amateur, Bell Park, St Mary’s  

  • Geelong Amateur, Newcomb, Barwon Heads 

  Netball Finals Hub

• GFNL Award Nominations – Rising Star of the Year 

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  A change in criteria for the Rookie of the Year has led to it evolving to the Rising Star of the Year award. 

  This prestigious accolade is awarded to a standout player who is under 21 years of age as of January 1 of each calendar year. 

  Criteria: 

  • All clubs can nominate a maximum of 2 players from their club that meet the criteria of a “rising star”. 

  • These players must be under 21 years of age as of the 1st of January of that calendar year. 

  • They must have played no more than 10 A Grade netball games prior to the commencement of the current season. 

  • All nominations must be accompanied by text describing the achievements of the nominated players and the reason they have been nominated, along with a photo emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

  • The selection panel made up of the H&ASC will then determine the 6 finalists and the eventual winner. Recommendations on the finalists will be sought from the Netball Operations Team. 

  Submissions can be submitted here:

  SUBMIT NOW

• GFNL Award Nominations – Team of the Year 

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  It is a requirement that all GFNL A Grade coaches contribute towards determining the GFNL A Grade Team of the Year. 

  Submissions can be submitted here:

  SUBMIT NOW

• BFNL & GFNL - Salary Cap Reporting

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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  Geelong Football Umpiring - Women & Girls Program

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  Netball Umpiring - Upcoming Game Management Sessions 

  Join National League Umpires Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson for an interactive online session discussing game management during netball finals.  

  Netball Victoria are running four free interactive sessions with National League Umpires and Umpire Coaches Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson, discussing game management during netball finals. 
   
  Learn what umpires can do within their jurisdiction, and the responsibility of spectators, coaches and players to create a positive netball culture and environment for all participants. 
   
  Tim Marshall and Jo Davidson will share their experiences and examples of game management on and off court, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss potential scenarios and how to manage them. 
   
  Monday 19 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Tim Marshall 
  Thursday 22 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Tim Marshall 
  Tuesday 27 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Jo Davidson 
  Friday 30 August – 6:30 - 7:30pm – presented by Jo Davidson  

  Register Now

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AFLW Sausage Sizzle - Closing August 23

AFLW Local Footy Sausage Sizzles are back for the 2024 Geelong Cats AFLW season.  

Get your club together this AFLW season and a run a sausage sizzle at one of the AFLW home games at GMHBA Stadium in 2024.  

All resources are supplied, all you need to do is turn up in your colours, sell some sausages and raise some funds for your club.  

All funds raised must be used to benefit your female football program at your local club. 

Requirements: 

• All volunteers must complete a free food safety course (Home - DoFoodSafely (health.vic.gov.au)) 

• Provide names and head shots of volunteers for AFL accreditations to access the GMHBA pre-game 

• Provide your club’s logo in PDF, AI or EPS (High Resolution JPEG files are also accepted) 

Expressions of Interest applications close COB Friday 23 August. 

Clubs who participated in the 2023 program will be ineligible to be selected in 2024. 

If you have any questions please email Sarah Allen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  DOW BFNL Luncheon Invitation

  The Bellarine Football Netball League annual Grand Final Club event will be held in the form of a Luncheon at Leopold Football Netball Club on the 7th September.

  Details:

  • 7th September
  • Leopold Football Netball Club (Access through main gate)
  • 11:45am-1:00pm
  • $40 per guest

  Inclusions:

  • Guest speaker feature - Adam Cooney
  • MC feature - SEN's Matt Worland 
  • Entry to all BFNL Grand Final Day events
  • Catering by Leopold Sporting Club
  • 1 x Complimentary Beverage (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)

  Club presidents will be contacted by email today (Aug 29) regarding the event. Clubs have the option to purchase their tickets via the ticket link below, or can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have your tickets issued directly to you and invoiced at a later date. 

  As in previous years, Clubs are advised to have 10 guests in attendance for this event to have representation and show support for everyone in the League. 

  Click for tickets (Last Ticket Option)

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  BFNL Finals Week 3 Tickets

  Dow Bellarine FNL Finals Series:

  • Saturday, August 31 - Preliminary Finals

  Join us for an exciting day of football and netball action as the AFL Barwon community comes together for the Preliminary Finals. Set against the backdrop of Leopold Memorial Reserve, this day will showcase some of the region's best talent as they battle for a spot in the finals.

  Highlights:

  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family to enjoy an exciting day of sport.
  • Food and Beverages: A variety of food and beverage options will be available to keep everyone refreshed throughout the day.
  • Community Spirit: Celebrate the camaraderie and sportsmanship of AFL Barwon clubs and support local teams and athletes.

  For more information and updates, visit the AFL Barwon website or follow us on social media.

  FINALS TICKETS

• BFNL 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.

• 2024 AFL Barwon Finals Ticketing Process

  Click to view process

• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  The next Presentation Night is the BFNL Ash Medal which will be held on the 4th September. RSVPs are now closed for this event.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

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  Award Naming Applications 2024

  The AFL Barwon region has a rich history and tradition of recognising excellence and contributions of our community through various awards.  

  The AFL Barwon Commission insists that award names in the AFL Barwon region honour those who have made significant, lasting contributions to our community, preserving their legacies for future generations. 

  To ensure these awards reflect the outstanding individuals and their legacies, a formal process for naming awards has been established.  

  We are seeking nominations for the following awards to be named in a bid to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements. 

  Football 

  • Geelong Football Netball League Seniors Best on Ground in a Grand Final 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Best on Ground in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker 

  Netball 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  • Senior Netball Coach of the Year 

  To nominate an eligible person(s) for a renaming of any awards outlined in this document, click on the following link Award Naming Application Form 

  The nomination period for the 2024 season, closes at 5pm on September 27th, 2024. 

  To view the renaming process, please see the following link AFL Barwon Recognition & Awards Program 

Senior & U18 Football

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  BFNL Finals Week 3 Update

  Author - Simon Riddoch

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  Dear BFNL Football Contacts,

  BFNL 2024 third weekend of finals. We are getting close to the big dance. 

  Week Three of the BFNL 2024 Preliminary Finals will be held at Leopold Memorial Reserves, all game times are available on PlayHQ.

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  Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities.

  • Host Club: Leopold FNC
  • Umpire escorts
  • Scoreboard attendant
  • Interchange & look after Spare football.

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  Participating Clubs:

  Drysdale, Geelong Amateur, Lara, Queenscliff, & Torquay. 

  • Timekeepers – It is important to have a timekeeper sorted during the week not the day of the game. (Ensure clubs come out on time)
  • Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff Michael Limb)
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game)

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  AFL Barwon Staff:

  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
  • Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
  • Ensure clubs come out on time.
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
  • Results entry after each game.

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   Please be kind to our gatekeepers they are doing a great job, please ensure all club members understand entering the gate is at a cost.

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  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 12pm.
  • 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. (Service and Assistance Dogs Permitted).
  • Re-entry by pass-out stamp only

  Finals Week 3 Teams Info

• U18 Finals Week 4 Update

  Author - Simon Riddoch

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  Hello, U18 Colts contacts,

  Congratulations to Division #4 Grand Final Week

  I am getting in touch to provide information onU18 Colts Division #1, 2,3 & 4for all teams playing U18 Colts football finals this weekend.

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  Dates & Venues: for Grand Finals.

  Division #1

  • Friday 27^th September – GMHBA Stadium.

  Division #2

  • Saturday 7^th September – Leopold FNC

  Division #3

  • Saturday 14^th September – St Albans FNC

  Division #4

  • Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September – North Geelong FNC

  Game times can be found at Play HQ.

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  14.2.2 Finals

  • Senior Male competitions will play Time On according to rules applicable during Home and Awayseason

  • Reserves Male and all Under 18s games will be played according to advertised times WITH Time On forexcessive stoppages only. Ie: When the ball goesout of bounds time on will NOT be added unless thefield umpire signals that they consider there will be an excessive delay caused by the ball going over thefence or another significant delaying factor.

  • “Time on” is be signalled by the field umpires by either raising one hand above their head OR bycrossing both arms across their chest or when a goal umpire signals a score is recorded (NOT when they complete waving their flags).

  Teams must have entered the field at least 5 minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Penalty: $100

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  AFL BARWON SENIOR FINALS & 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 bypass-out stamp only

  U18 Finals Info

• Timekeepers Info

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Junior Football

• Junior Grand Finals Info

  Author - William Ross

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  Hi Junior Coordinators,

  As we gear up for an exciting Grand Final weekend, I wanted to share some important information and answer a few frequently asked questions to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone involved.

  • View team info via button below
  • Site map & info pack in below news items

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   Important Information for the Day:

  • Presentation Area: There will be a designated presentation area set up at the end of each match. Please make sure to direct your team to the presentation area promptly after your game. Please refer to attached site map for presentation area.
  • Game Announcements and National Anthem: Please ensure that your team is ready and lined up for the game announcement and national anthem at least 5 minutes before your scheduled playing time. This helps keep the day on track and ensures that all teams have a fair and timely start.
  • Parking Conditions: Please remember to adhere to the parking conditions around the venue.

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  Frequently Asked Questions:

  I’ve put together some FAQs to help you prepare for the finals. If there’s anything else you need or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Filming of matches:Please note that AFL Barwon will not be filming the matches this weekend.
  • Team photos:AFL Barwon will not be providing a photographer to take team photos this weekend.
  • Warm Up Area:There will be very limited warm up areas. When oval 2 is not in use, warm ups can be conducted there.
  • Coaches box:only those listed on the team sheet are permitted in the coaches box area (referring to both players and officials).

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  CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • Alcohol Restrictions: In accordance with local council bylaws,bringing alcohol into public reserves is strictlyprohibited.

  • No Glass: Glass containers of any kind are not permittedon the premises.

  • Vehicle Restrictions: Vehicles such as utes or truckswith couches or lounge chairs on the back will not begranted entry.

  • Pet Policy: Dogs are not allowed on the field of playunder any circumstances.

  • Code of Conduct: All players, officials, and spectators areexpected to adhere to the AFL Barwon Junior Codes ofConduct, as outlined on page 141 - 142 of the AFLBarwon Handbook.

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  Good luck to all teams, and I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

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  Junior Grand Finals Site Map

  The Junior Grand Finals are held at North Geelong FNC. Take a closer look at the Junior Grand Finals Site via the button below. 

  View all site info

• Junior Grand Finals Info Pack

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  Junior Football Presentation Night Results

  Images taken at the presentation are listed below under "Galleries"

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  U16 Football Awards

  Cliff Rankin Medallist - Archer Chamberlain (St Joseph’s)

  U16 Div 1 RU - William Nicholls (Geelong West)

  Jim Vivian Medallist - Hamish Andrews (St Albans)

  U16 Div 2 RU - Lachlan Blacket (Barwon Heads)

  Ray Ettridge Medallist - Rex Suvoltos (St Joseph’s)

  U16 Div 3 RU - Callan Atkinson (Drysdale)

  Dieter Vetter Medallist - Ethan Waldron (Surf Coast)

  U16 Div 4 RU - Edward O’Neill (Geelong Amateur)

  U16 Div 4 RU - Samuel Cations (Inverleigh)

  U16 Div 5 Winner - Luke House (Bell Park)

  U14 Div 5 RU - Benjamin Miles (East Geelong)

  U16 Div 5 RU - Hudson Yockins (Bell Park)

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  U16 Female Football Awards

  U16 Div 1 Winner - Charlee Morrow (Lara)

  U16 Div 1 RU - Holly Confoy (Ocean Grove)

  U16 Div 1 RU - Jemma Andrews (Geelong Amateur)

  U16 Div 2 Winner - Sienna Bilinski (Bell Park/Geelong West)

  U14 Div 2 RU - Kiya Conor (Bell Park/Geelong West)

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  U14 Football Awards

  U14 Div 1 Winner - Daniel May (St Mary’s)

  U14 Div 1 RU - Harry Lindsay (Newtown & Chilwell)

  John Edsall Medallist - William Blake (Bell Park)

  U14 Div 2 RU - Zac Belcher (Drysdale)

  U14 Div 3 Winner - Angus Baker (East Geelong)

  U14 Div 3 RU - Davey Gibbs (Bannockburn)

  U14 Div 4 Winner - Brody Munn (Leopold)

  U14 Div 4 RU - Ashley Muscat (Portarlington)

  U14 Div 5 Winner - Samuel McKracken (Newcomb)

  U14 Div 5 RU - Adam Jervies (Bell Post Hill/Anakie)

  U14 Div 6 Winner - Joshua Roberts (Armstrong Creek)

  U14 Div 6 RU - Bailey Taylor (Drysdale)

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  U14 Female Football Awards

  U14 Div 1 Winner - Sienna Schmidt (Torquay)

  U14 Div 1 RU - Addison Giles (St Mary’s)

  U14 Div 2 Winner - Winter Davies (Barwon Heads)

  U14 Div 2 RU - Magdalene Porra (Surf Coast)

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  Auskick & Superkick Programs

  Geelong - Holiday Program - Click here

  • 25th September, 26th September and 2nd October, 9am - 3pm
  • Cost: $50 which includes the program and footy

   

  Torquay - Holiday Program - Click here

  • Tuesday 3rd October, 9am - 3pm
  • Cost: $50 which includes the program and footy

Netball

• BFNL & GFNL Netball Finals Information  

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  Ticketing and Entry 

  Please encourage your members to prepurchase tickets to speed up access at the gate! 

  Please be reminded that only those with a valid ticket will be admitted to BFNL or GFNL Finals without payment. Tickets are day specific, and cannot be used more than once. 

  Please encourage your members who plan to attend to pre-purchase to take advantage of faster entry to the grounds, via our INTIX website. 

  No ticket? You’ll be required to make payment to gain entry.  

  Please also be reminded that CONDITIONS OF ENTRY apply to all gated finals. This includes but is not limited to: 

  • No alcohol permitted 

  • No dogs permitted (service dogs excepted) 

  • Security checks – bags may be checked. 

  Make things easier for everyone and especially our gate keepers and security by engaging in respectful interactions. 

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   Team Entry 

  A reminder that teamsMUST 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 each week’s schedule. 

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  Finals Information 

  All resources have been sent to your club netball director, senior coordinator or junior coordinator, but can also be found below.

   This includes starting line up paperwork, sub sheets, and anything else you might need for netball finals. 

  Netball Finals Hub

• BFNL & GFNL - End of Season Requirements

  Author - Sophie Allison (Head of Netball)

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  Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  (scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

  All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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   GFNL Award Nominations – Rising Star of the Year – NOMINATIONS EXTENDED – CLOSE END OF WEEKEND 

  A change in criteria for the Rookie of the Year has led to it evolving to the Rising Star of the Year award. 

  This prestigious accolade is awarded to a standout player who is under 21 years of age as of January 1 of each calendar year. 

  Criteria: 

  • All clubs can nominate a maximum of 2 players from their club that meet the criteria of a “rising star”. 

  • These players must be under 21 years of age as of the 1st of January of that calendar year. 

  • They must have played no more than 10 A Grade netball games prior to the commencement of the current season. 

  • All nominations must be accompanied by text describing the achievements of the nominated players and the reason they have been nominated, along with a photo emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

  • The selection panel made up of the H&ASC will then determine the 6 finalists and the eventual winner. Recommendations on the finalists will be sought from the Netball Operations Team. 

  Submissions can be submitted here:GFNL RISING STAR  

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  GFNL Award Nominations – Team of the Year 

  It is a requirement that all GFNL A Grade coaches contribute towards determining the GFNL A Grade Team of the Year. 

  Submissions can be submitted here:GFNL COACHES TEAM OF THE YEAR SUBMISSION 

• Junior Netball Finals Update

  Author - Chloe Prout

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  See below important information for Midweek preliminary finals and the Junior Netball Presentation night. 

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  Game Times 

  For the preliminary finals, game will be played at: 5:00pm, and 6:10pm.All games for finals will be played at Kardinia Park. 

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  Position Tracking Sheets 

  AFL Barwon will be providing pre-filled position tracking sheets for each team. AFL Barwon issued position tracking sheets must be used by all teams as we type these up with only qualified/selected players. Please do not use your own position tracking sheet. 

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  Player Eligibility 

  Players must have played in at least 4 games to qualify for that teams' finals series. No players are to be handwritten on the scoresheet unless by an AFLB staff member. 

  Players can only play one (1) final per night (i.e., a player cannot play in both a 13&U and 15&U final game). 

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  Team Officials and Bench Conduct 

  Please remember that only team officials (up to 5 people) and players are allowed to sit on the bench. Parents and spectators will need to sit elsewhere around the court.  

  Also, a reminder thatonly a captain or player may approach the umpires at the breaks and only to pose a question. Please be respectful towards our umpires and mentors. Umpire dissent will not be tolerated at any stage. If you have an issue, please talk to an umpire mentor or AFL Barwon staff member at the office. 

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  Junior Netball Presentation Night 

  The Junior Netball Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 10th September at the Deakin Cats Community Centre. We will be presenting the Best & Fairest awards for all three junior competitions (BFNL, Midweek and GFNL) on this night, as well as numerous other junior netball awards.  

  All clubs will receive a list of invited attendees next week following the conclusion of the GFNL home and away season. 

Umpiring

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  AFL Barwon, AFL Victoria Female Umpiring Hub

  On Monday night, AFL Barwon umpires were joined by AFLW Umpires Jenna Green and Emily Best at the AFL's Women and Girls Umpire Experience Hubs. This was the final session of a 3 part series this year to bring together women and girls from the AFL Barwon region in an upskilling workshop.  

  Umpires experienced a 'Game Day Fuelling Workshop' created by Advanced Sports Dietitian, Ali Miles. Then chatted game day with Jenna and Emily, which saw plenty of insights to take into their finals. To wrap up the evening, everyone worked through some active recovery techniques to feel fresh for the end of the season.  

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  Geelong Football Umpiring - Women & Girls Program

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  Geelong Cats AFLW 2 For 1 offer 

  The Geelong Cats have a 2 for 1 offer for this weekend’s AFLW match for AFL Barwon members, using the below information -  

  • To access the 2 for 1 ticket offer, click here and use the code: MATESW 

  • Juniors under 18 can access free tickets via ticketmaster.com.au across the AFLW season. 

  Any questions or issues in purchasing, please send through to The Geelong Cats Ticketing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  Major Partnership with SEN for BFNL Grand Final

  AFL Barwon Scores Major Broadcast Partnership with SEN for Bellarine Senior Grand Final 

  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 viaSEN 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 allowthe 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. 

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  To download the SEN App, 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 

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Gallery Highlights

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  Junior Football Best & Fairest

  U16

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  Junior Football Best & Fairest

  U14

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  Junior Football Best & Fairest

  Female Football

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  Geelong Amateur V Ocean Grove

  17&U Div 2

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  Portarlington V Torquay

  15&U Div 1

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  Modewarre V Portarlington

  C Grade

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  Ocean Grove V Torquay

  C Grade

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  South Barwon V Torquay

  U16 Div 2

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  Barwon Heads V Lara

  U14 Div 2

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• 2025 Fixture Requests

  Bellarine Football Netball League

  A form is currently open for BFNL Clubs to complete requests for the 2025 Fixture. The form was emailed to Senior Football and Netball contacts in the form of a link on Tuesday 12th November.

  Please refer to the email and complete any requests by COB Thursday 20th November. 

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  Geelong Football Netball League

  The AFL Barwon Operations team are working in the background to finalise communication regarding the GFNL 2025 fixture requests pending the AFL fixture release.

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  Player Registrations & Player Transfer Period

  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. 

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  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.  

• Reminder to Submit Chart of Accounts 

  As a follow-up to the recent email, please remember to submit your club's completed Standard Chart of Accounts and 2024 Annual Report, including financials, within 14 days of your club’s Annual General Meeting. 

  These documents should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as per AFL Barwon By Laws. If you’ve already sent these, thank you; if not, please ensure submission to avoid any penalties. 

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• Representative Program - Last Chance For Players & Coaches

  Trial Registrations -LAST CHANCE! 

  Trial registrations are closing soon! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to trial for the AFL Barwon Representative Program! 

  As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on ourwebsite. 

   We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows. 

  • 13&U: 8:30-10:15am 

  • 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm 

  • 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm 

  REGISTER HERE:https://forms.gle/o5AtrVDosBNfQFBHA  

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  Coaching Applications -LAST CHANCE! 

  Coaching applications for the 2025 Representative Program are closing soon! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available!  

  The position description can be found on ourwebsite. 

  APPLY HERE:https://forms.gle/EmKf4mUQbCg3pxwr5  

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  Selectors needed for trials 

  We are seeking selectors to assist with the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Trials on the 10th, 17th and 24th November. 

  Please send all expressions of interest toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Umpiring

Umpire Registrations

Umpire & Umpire Coach registrations for AFL Barwon are open!

If you are returning umpire you will need to login to your OfficialsHQ where you will be prompted to a create new AFLid or link your existing AFLiD to your OfficialsHQ account.

Once this step has been completed you will be able to login to your OfficialsHQ account and complete your 2025 registration and update your details.

New Umpires, you will need to register via the link below

register

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• Performance Profiling With Falcons & Rookie Me 

  AFL Barwon, along with the Geelong Falcons are excited to invite you to take up a unique opportunity at the upcoming Geelong Region ‘Athlete Performance Profiling Event’ hosted by our Regional Partner, and verified testing body of the AFL, Rookie Me. 

  The event will be held at Geelong Grammar on Sat Dec 7th 2024, and is open to all Boys and Girls from our region born in years 2007 to 2012. 

  Spots are limited and your registration needs to be completed by the 2nd of December 2024 to ensure Rookie Me can set up and allocate time slots for the event accordingly. 

  Registration and payment can to be made through the following link:

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  Sports House Memberships 

  Seeking more ways to collaborate and opportunities to innovate with like-minded people? 

  Seeking flexibility with no lock in contracts? 

  Seeking a centrally-located professional meeting space?   

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  Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is thrilled to launch the new Sports House Memberships that are now available to the sport and recreation sector.   

  Designed with and for the sector, Sports House Memberships offer more than just an office space or meeting rooms; they provide a unique community.   

  Sports House membership is available to organisations involved in the development and administration of sport and recreation from grass roots participation to high performance. 

  Located at GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park, Sports House offers open plan and office desks, three meeting rooms and break out space. 

  Members have the flexibility to move up or down the 4 Membership Levels on a monthly basis. 

  For more information please see below and visit Sports House online.   

  Sports House Online

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Club Development

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  Good Sports Awards 2024 

  Nominations for the Good Sports Awards 2024 are now open to all community sporting clubs who are part of the Good Sports program.  
   
  The Awards shine the spotlight on success, celebrate the volunteers who are the backbone of Good Sports clubs and provide clubs with the recognition they deserve for reducing harms from alcohol and drugs in their communities, and creating even healthier sporting environments.   
   
  There are cash prizes of up to $2000 for winning clubs!

  Find out more

• COGG Update - Submit A Proposal For Works

  Wanting to make changes to City-owned community assets?  Submit a proposal for works to enhance or upgrade one of our facilities. 
   
  Proposed works include anything that might potentially be fixed to an asset or ground, for example: sports lights, facility or pavilion, sporting infrastructure, turf management etc. 
   
  The proposal for works must be approved before the commencement of any project. 

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• Have your say in the 2024 Sport & Recreation Census

  Thanks to the many clubs under the COGG Local Government Authority (LGA) that took the opportunity to have your say around future facilities & recreational needs. 

  It is not to late to have your say with the census closing at 5pm 30th November.

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  Why should you contribute?
  

  The City of Greater Geelong’s growing population and continued passion for sport means that it’s time to evaluate the use of our facilities and levels of participation in sport, to plan for our future recreational needs. 
    
  By completing the Sport and Recreation Census you’ll provide us with a clearer understanding of your club and its members. The results will inform us to better support your organisation and sport into the future. 
    
  Along with helping us understand sport and recreation trends, completing the census will assist in recognizing constraints on pavilions and reserves, understanding where gaps and opportunities exist, and identifying who, when and how people are using our facilities and reserves. 
    
  We thank you in anticipation of your support of growing Geelong’s reputation as an active, healthy, and engaged community by completing the survey. Please see our 2024 Sport and Recreation Census attached. 
  

  2024 COGG Sport & Recreation Census

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  Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program

  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.

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  Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities 

  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. 

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• Player Registrations & Player Transfer Period

  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. 

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  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.  

• REMINDER - Upcoming Meetings & Life Member Nominations

  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 27^th November at Buckleys Entertainment Centre.

  All AGMs will be held in-person, as per the event specifics below:

  • Bellarine Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
    Time: 6:00pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

  • Geelong Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

  • AFL Barwon Commission
    Date: Wednesday 27^th 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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 5:00pm, Tuesday 26^th November 2024.

  A digital copy of the Annual Report will be available to all attendees on Wednesday 27^th November for your perusal in-person.

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  Upcoming GFNL & BFNL Club Meetings

  BFNL Club Meeting

  When: Tuesday November 12^th

  Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

  Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

  GFNL Club Meeting

  When: Wednesday November 13^th

  Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

  Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

  All agenda item requests were to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by COB Wednesday 6^th November.

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  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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

  If you cannot complete the online form, manual applications inline with the bylaws will be accepted.

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  Umpire Registrations Are Now Open

  Umpire & Umpire Coach registrations for AFL Barwon are now open!

  If you are returning umpire you will need to login to your OfficialsHQ where you will be prompted to a create new AFLid or link your existing AFLiD to your OfficialsHQ account.

  Once this step has been completed you will be able to login to your OfficialsHQ account and complete your 2025 registration and update your details.

  New Umpires, you will need to register via the link below

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  VACANCY - AFL Barwon Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac)

  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.

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  Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities 

  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. 

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  Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program

  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.

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  AFL Barwon Staff Do Yoga For Mental Health

  AFL Barwon staff had the privilege of attending the "Serenity In The Stadium" event on October 10th at GMHBA Stadium, hosted by Read The Play. The event, held in recognition of World Mental Health Day, provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental well-being in sports and the broader community.

  We were proud to be part of this important initiative, highlighting the local community's ongoing commitment to supporting mental health awareness in the sporting community.

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  Community Awards Nominee Shortlist Released

  The AFL Barwon Community Awards is a celebration of the volunteers in the Barwon Region.

  We are excited to announce all the nominees that have been shortlisted for awards at the 2024 AFL Barwon Community Awards. We congratulate all shortlisted nominess and thank everyone who took the time to nominate someone from thier commmunity club or association.

  The list of nominees and awards can be found below.

  Want to celebrate a nominee on your Club's social media? Use this template to give them a shout out.

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  2024 AFL Victoria Awards Winners

  AFL Victoria has recognised outstanding contributors to the grassroots game at the annual AFL Victoria Community Football Awards, held at IKON Park last Friday. 

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  Award Naming Applications 2024 

  The AFL Barwon Commission is seeking nominations for a number of awards to be named in a bid to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements. 

  We are seeking nominations for the following awards to be named in a bid to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements. 

  Football 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Best on Ground in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker  

  Netball 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  To nominate an eligible person(s) for a renaming of any awards outlined in this document, click on the following link Award Naming Application Form 

  To view the renaming process, please see the following link AFL Barwon Recognition & Awards Program 

   

• Looking to Fill Club Positions in 2025? Advertise with AFL Barwon!

  Is your club looking to fill key roles for the upcoming season? AFL Barwon is here to help! We encourage all clubs to advertise their vacancies on our website to reach a wide audience of local talent.

  Simply submit the position, a brief description, and any other details you’d like to include, and we’ll get the word out. Whether it's coaching, administration, or volunteer roles, let us help you find the perfect fit for your club!

  Send your submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Club Vacancies

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  AFL Victoria Awards

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  Top 50 Country Clubs

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Netball

• IMPORTANT Netball Victoria Update

  Administration Updates

  Netball Connect Registration Refresher and Q&A for Associations 

  Netball Victoria will be hosting a Netball Connect refresher and Q&A session. Netball Victoria will run one session for Affiliates, one session for Clubs. 

  • Click here to register for clubs – Scheduled 23rd October 2024 

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  New ATO Annual Reporting Requirements - Netball VIC 

  Each Netball Victoria Association/Affiliate/League and or Club is required to nominate a duly authorised person and follow the below instructions to set themselves up with access to the ATO’s Online Services for Business. This is due by 31 October 2024.  From 1 July, ABN registered non-charitable NFPs need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return confirming income tax exemption status. Click the link to read more: New ATO Annual Reporting Requirements - Netball VIC 

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  Coaching & Umpiring

  Community Coaching Masterclass – Who you coach 

  Free Course - This Community Coaching Masterclass – Who you coach helps you find out what motivates and drives your participants, to create engaging environments that meet their needs. Click the link to register: https://learning.netball.com.au/enrol/index.php?id=1248 

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  Umpire Mentor Workshops 

  Remaining Mentor and Advanced Mentoring workshops are upcoming in October 2024. Click to register here. 

  • Umpires in the Field: Mentor | 20 October – Bendigo 1pm-3pm 

  • Umpires in the Field: Mentor | 27 October – Ararat 10am-12pm 

  • Umpires in the Field: Advanced Mentor | 20 October – Bendigo 10am-12pm 
  • Umpires in the Field: Advanced Mentoring | 27 October – Parkville 10am-12pm 

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  Funding Opportunities 

  Growing Regions Program Round 2 

  The Growing Regions Program drives regional economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout rural and regional areas of Australia. Closes 10 October 2024. Click here to view the government website for T&Cs and eligibility.  

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  Sporting Club Grants – Now Open 

  Access to this funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities. 

  Applications close 4pm Friday 11 October 2024. Click here to read more. 

   

• IMPORTANT Netball Victoria Update – Membership Information 

  Membership Information – 2025 Pricing 

  Netball Victoria’s 2025 member registration period begins in October, ahead of many of our affiliates running summer seasons. Affiliates and participants may notice that our junior and adult membership fees will increase by $4.00 for 2025. 

  While we have kept the increase to a minimum, it is necessary so Netball Victoria can continue to invest in member services, and growing our great game, in the face of rising costs. 

  We are proud that our fees remain lower than every other state netball organisation, and less or comparable to other sporting bodies, while we also continue to ensure that our membership delivers great value. 

  Not only does your membership enable you to play, coach, umpire or participate in any Netball Victoria-affiliated association, competition or development course, it also allows us to provide support across vital areas including: 

  • Management and administration, including tools like Netball Connect (our competition management system) and related support  

  • Governance and policy  

  • Coach and umpire development and pathways  

  • Player development, pathways and competitions  

  • Community development, including diversity, inclusion and school programs  

  • Facility development support and advocacy  

  • Staff located across regional and metropolitan areas to provide support, information and resources  

  • Coverage under Netball Australia’s National Insurance Program  

  • Supplier buying power opportunities via our sponsors 

  • Access to Melbourne Vixens ticketing and membership discounts 

  The Netball Victoria annual membership fee also allows you to play in more than one competition without an additional membership charge. Players must register to all competitions you wish to participate in and pay any additional club/association/league fees. 

    

  There are also a number of new member initiatives or enhancements planned in 2025, including free monthly online training sessions, a new members rewards program, Engage NV (an online resource tool where you can interact with others across the netball community); improvements to Netball Connect and increased shared services. Learn more about your membership and member benefits, below!  

   

  MEMBER BENEFITS 

   

  Financial Hardship Support 

  While we have worked extremely hard to ensure our membership is affordable and offers great value, Netball Victoria recognises that many members of our community experience financial hardship and is committed to ensuring our sport remains as accessible and inclusive as possible.  For details on how individuals can seek assistance to cover costs including membership, uniforms and equipment, visit our website. 

   

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  2025 Representative Netball Program Registrations

  Are you ready to take your netball skills to the next level and be part of something special? Registrations for the 2025 AFL Barwon Representative Netball Program are now open.

  AFL Barwon are committed to nurturing and showcasing the finest netball talent in the region. The Representative Netball Program provides netballers with a platform to shine on both regional and national stages. With a strong focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork, registering for the program is a great place to start if you are interested in taking your netballing journey to new heights.  

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  Trials Information

  Dates - Sunday 10^th, 17^th and 24^th November (Venue TBC)

  Times -

  • 13&U: 8:30-10:15am
  • 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm
  • 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm

  Registrations Close: Wednesday 6th November 2024.

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• VACANCY - AFL Barwon Netball Umpire Coordinator

  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 in a full-time Netball Operations Coordinator Position. 

  This full-time role plays an integral part in driving the operational organisation, development and planning of Netball umpires within the AFL Barwon Region.  

  The successful applicant will be responsible for the AFL Barwon Netball Umpire Panel, coordinating our Netball mentor workforce, planning and scheduling upskilling sessions and accreditations for umpires and umpire mentors, working with the Netball Coordinator to deliver development outcomes at AFL Barwon Junior Netball Competitions and delivering an AFL Barwon mentoring program across all clubs in the AFL Barwon region.  

  Applications close at 11:59pm, Thursday, 17th October 2023

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Club Development

• Club Development Update From Tim Secombe

  Hi all,

  Firstly congratulations on each, and every one of you volunteers for your individual contributions to season 2024. As you are well and truly aware Club Volunteers are the glue that keeps our Clubs together, without them our clubs just would not function. You know that you’re one of them! 

  Given our season has completed and our attention now turns to AGM’s, volunteer recruitment and Club promotion,  I thought it would be timely  to take the opportunity to remind you that there is a dedicated resource which will  support you with completing these tasks. Take a look around this page as it is packed full of very useful tools & resources to support your clubs. 

  Regards, 

  Tim Secombe
  Club Development Lead
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  Club Help Resource

• Goal Post Subsidy 

  AFL Victoria, in partnership with our exclusive goal post partner PILA, are pleased to offer the 2024 Goal Post Kick-start Subsidy Program. 

  The subsidy program is extended to all Victorian football clubs and/or affiliations, including schools and councils, as approved by AFL Victoria. The program will run annually over 2 years giving applicants the ability to apply for a $1000 subsidy. 

  PILA provide a 7 year warranty and a certificate of compliance with each set of goal posts to ensure you are receiving high quality equipment that is aligned with AFL’s standards. 

  PROGRAM DATES: 19th August - 31st October 2024 

  FUNDING POOL: $1,000 subsidy per club 

  ELIGIBLE ORGANISATIONS: Victorian based football clubs, Schools and Councils. 

  Eligible to receive one successful application over the 2 year period.

  More Information

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  Last Chance - Community Awards Night

  The AFL Barwon Community Awards is a celebration of the volunteers in the Barwon Region.

  5pm Friday Night at Wurdi Youang (Level 5 Geelong Library Dome)

  • Hosted by Madi Browne & Tom King
  • Live music from Cookie Robinson
  • Catering & bar by Lady & The Fox
  • Semi-formal event

  Purchase tickets here 

  View Nominees

• Looking to Fill Club Positions in 2025? Advertise with AFL Barwon!

  Is your club looking to fill key roles for the upcoming season? AFL Barwon is here to help! We encourage all clubs to advertise their vacancies on our website to reach a wide audience of local talent.

  Simply submit the position, a brief description, and any other details you’d like to include, and we’ll get the word out. Whether it's coaching, administration, or volunteer roles, let us help you find the perfect fit for your club!

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  Club Vacancies

• BFNL & GFNL Club Annual Reporting Requirements (Due Oct 31)

  2024 - End Of Year Reporting Requirements - ANNUAL REPORT

  We requuire the Football & Netball Sections (Senior Male Football, Female Football, Junior Football & All Netball) of the club to please work together to provide the following for inclusion in our Annual Report:

  Please complete the emailed spreadsheet with- 2024 Club details including:

  • All 2024 Office Bearers
  • All 2024 Coaches
  • All 2024 B&Fs & Runners Up in all competitive grades (must be on the form attached)

  Note: The document has separate worksheets for Football (Male & Female) & Netball information. This information has been emailed by Michael Limb to all Football and Netball administrators, but please communicate with each other to ensure all information is included and submitted.

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  DON’T FORGET

  A 150-word (max) summary of the year’s performance in both Football & Netball (combined) is also required. 

  Please email the completed Template (emailed) and Season Summary to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, October 31^st2024.

• CDFNL AGM Details & Reporting Requirements

  CDFNL 2024 AGM is Tuesday 19^th November. The AGM will commence at 7:00 pm, at the Colac RSL - 21 Murray Street Colac VIC 3250.

  CDFNL clubs will have received correspondence from Simon Riddoch in the past week regarding:

  • Club Submissions for CDFNL AGM due COB Friday 18^th October 2024 (details emailed by Simon Riddoch)
  • CDFNL AGM Agenda will be provided to clubs shortly after all CDFNL club feedback  
  • CDFNL Fixture to be uploaded into PlayHQ 2025 season
  • CDFNL 2025 season set up on PlayHQ
  • Registration opening date and November transfer window as per email

   

• Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities

  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.

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• Get Active Victoria kids Voucher Program

  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.

  Find Out More

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  GFNL Grand Final 1

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  GFNL Grand Final 2

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  GFNL Grand Final 3

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  GFNL Grand Final 4

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  GFNL Grand Final 5

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  GFNL Grand Final 6

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  GFNL Grand Final 7

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Football

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  AFL Victoria Mark/Goal of the Year Competition

  Submission criteria:

  - Must be a goal or mark taken in Victoria in 2024

  - Must submit a video of the mark/goal occurring

  - Player's club/league information must be included to verify entries

  - Submissions can be men's, women's and/or juniors if relevant

  Submissions are open until close of business Monday 21 October, with finalists to be shared on AFL Victoria's social channels following the closing date.

  Voting will then open for the top entries in each category, allowing the AFL Victoria community to vote for their favourite submission. 

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• Women & Girls Football Proposed Changes for 2025

  Clubs will have recieved emails from Paris Rowe in the past fornight outlining details of the proposed changes to Women & Girls Football in 2025.

  This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit feedback on the proposed changes is  COB today, Thursday, October 17th.

  AFLB Women & Girls Football Proposed Changes for 2025 Feedback Form 

  Following Thursday 17th October, the AFLB Football & Netball Operations Committee (sub-Committee of the AFLB Commission), will meet to ratify the proposed changes and in this process, consider the final submissions of feedback, in signing off changes for 2025. 

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  The information below summarises the proposed changes for the 2025 Women & Girls Football season, with the opportunity to submit additional feedback via the form link above:

  2025 AGE GROUPS

  Seniors, U18, U16, U14, U12, U10, U9

  SENIORS COMPETITION

  • Two divisions, reducing from the three divisional structure in 2023 & 2024;
  • Removal of Grading Rounds for 2025, with divisions for 2025 to be finalised based on the H&A finishing positions in the 2024 season (i.e. top-half of finishing positions in Division 1 and the bottom-half in Division 2);
  • Upward and downward movement yearly to allocate divisions (i.e. 2025 into 2026, 2026 into 2027 etc.);
  • The two-lowest ranked teams at the conclusion of the H&A season in Division 1, move downward to Division 2 for the following season (i.e. finishing 2025 positions to then set 2026 divisions, and so on);
  • The two-highest ranked teams at the conclusion of the H&A season in Division 2, move upward to Division 1 for the following season (i.e. finishing 2025 positions to then set 2026 divisions, and so on); and
  • The removal of Grading Rounds for 2025 enables AFLB to develop the 2025 Senior Women & Girls Football fixture, in-line with the release of the Bellarine FNL & Geelong FNL 2025 fixtures.

  • A Club cannot enter a team into a Senior Women’s competition (for the first time), without having at least one of the following teams as well - U16, U14, U12, U10 or U9. This is to further promote sustainable Women & Girls Football programs by building from the “base up”, whilst accommodating for existing Women & Girls Football programs.
  • As announced in 2023, a transitional period in primary-day-of-play with the objective of Saturdays in 2025, is on track for implementation. Individual Club by Club engagement will begin next week, to understand fixturing preferences and requirements, noting Clubs have varying abilities and implementation requirements with this; and
  • Same season length as 2024, but with the removal of four grading rounds, four additional H&A games will take their place.
  • Implementation of Total Team Points (TTPs) for all Senior divisions in 2025. Your feedback on the allocation of TTPs per team/division is greatly welcomed.

  U18s COMPETITION

  • A Friday-night competition in 2025 

  U16s, U14s, U12s & U10s COMPETITIONS

  • Days of play remain as per 2024

  • Grading rounds remain as per 2024 

  U9s COMPETITION

  • A review is currently in progress with AFL Victoria, as to the format and implementation of this competition, called the “Unders” competition in 2024.
  • This review is in progress, with participation costs at the forefront of the decision making (i.e. keeping these down) to support this as a vital and sustainable entry into Community Football for girls, following the success of the 2023 and 2024 iterations.

• Registration Opening Date and November Transfer Window

  Please find below a memo received from the AFL National Team regarding the

  • Player Registration Opening Date commencing from 1 October, allowing Leagues and 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 the League and Club.

  and

  • November Player Transfer Period will be reintroduced in 2024 allowing for Player Transfer Requests to be lodged between 1 November on 30 November. 

  Leagues and Regions assistance in forwarding this detail to all stakeholders and clubs (including Region Managers to their relevant Country Leagues) would be appreciated and please feel free to call or email if there are any queries.

  Memo From Andrew Hughes (AFL)

Netball

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  Melbourne Mavericks Are Coming To Geelong!

  Maverick’s Skills Clinic 

  Information: 

  • Date -23rd November 2024
  • Time -10:00am - 1:30pm
  • Location -Geelong Sports Hub
  • Ages -5 to 16yrs
  • Ability -No experience, state player and everyone in between, we cater for all!
  • Clinic Groupings - Participants can nominate friends/teammates to be grouped together 

  What's Included: 

  • Melbourne Mavericks T-Shirt  

  • Netball skills and drills 

  • Netball match play 

  • Strength and Conditioning 
  • Meet one of our Mavericks' players! 

  Please Note: For any further queries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they'd be happy to help you out! 

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  Flyers Development Program Screening Day & Trials

  Registrations for Flyers Development Program Screening Day & Trials is now open. See the attached flyer for more information. Register through the link below! 

  Register

• Junior Netball Summer Competition 

  Summer Competition Information and Rules 

  Please see attached information on the summer competition, including fixture dates and competition rules. 

  Scoring Example 

  Please see below news items for scoring examples.

  Summer Competition Info

• Example Scoresheet - 11s, 13s, 15s

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• Example Scoresheet - 17s

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Commercial Partnerships

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  The Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong sign partnership

  AFL Barwon is excited to announce a 3-year partnership with Geelong’s newest CBD accommodation provider, The Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong. As the Official Hotel & Accommodation Partner of AFL Barwon, the Holiday Inn will hold naming rights for the D Grade Netball Competitions and have its logo featured on Senior Male Football live streams. Both organizations are committed to strengthening community ties and fostering local engagement. For more on The Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, visit www.holidayinn.com/geelong.

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  AFLW Ticket Offer - Cats V Brisbane

  AFL Barwon AFLW ticket offer for the Week 8 match against Brisbane Lions.  

  2 for 1 Ticket offer code:MATESW

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  Community Awards Night Winners

  AFL Barwon has celebrated and recognised the Football and Netball leaders for the 2024 season at the Community Awards event held at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.

  View List of Winners

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  Ian McTaggart honoured with Club of the Year Award Naming

  The AFL Barwon Commission is proud to announce the that the prestigious AFL Barwon Club of the Year award has been named in honour of Ian McTaggart, in recognition of his unparalleled service to the football and netball community. McTaggart, who resigned from the AFL Barwon Commission in 2022, was a founding member of the Commission when it was formed in 2012, capping off more than two decades of dedicated leadership within the region.

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  Joy Grubb acknowledged with coaching honour

  AFL Barwon is proud to announce that the Senior Netball Coach of the Year award has been named in honour of Joy Grubb, a true icon of netball whose dedication and commitment to the game have inspired generations of participants. Grubb's remarkable career, spanning several decades, has left an indelible mark on the netball community through her leadership, mentorship, and exemplary sportsmanship.

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Media Highlights

Community Awards Night

AFL Barwon

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Netball

2025 Junior Netball Representative Program

Trial Registrations

Trial registrations for the 2025 Junior Netball Representative Program close on the 6^th November.

As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on our website. 

We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10^th, 17^th and 24^th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows.

• 13&U: 8:30-10:15am
• 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm
• 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/o5AtrVDosBNfQFBHA

Coaching Applications

Coaching applications for the 2025 Representative Program are closing soon! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available! 

The position description can be found on our website. 

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/EmKf4mUQbCg3pxwr5

Selectors needed for trials

We are seeking selectors to assist with the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Trials on the 10^th, 17^th and 24^th November.

Please send all expressions of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Umpiring

VACANCY - AFL Barwon Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac)

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.

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Commercial Partnerships

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  Buckleys AGM Notice

  Buckleys Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday November 21st 2024 at 7pm in Buckleys Auditorium.

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  Epworth Geelong Women's Health Event

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  Next Generation Academy Come & Try - Session 2

  The Geelong Football invites female and male participants aged 11-15 years from multicultural and Indigenous backgrounds to the second session of the Next Generation Academy Come & Try Days held at Northern Bay College Goldsworthy Campus.

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  Congratulations to all 2024 AFL Barwon Premiers!

  The 2024 AFL Barwon football and netball season came to an exhilarating conclusion on Friday the 27th September at Kardinia Park, and we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the premiership-winning teams. Your dedication, teamwork, and hard work throughout the year have culminated in well-deserved victories—what an incredible achievement!

  A huge thank you also goes out to the countless people who made this finals series a success. To the volunteers, club staff and officials, your tireless efforts behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly across all venues.

  To the host clubs, thank you for welcoming us and putting on such well-organised and memorable finals. It’s been a fantastic season, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!

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  Award Naming Applications 2024 

  The AFL Barwon Commission is seeking nominations for a number of awards to be named in a bid to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements. 

  We are seeking nominations for the following awards to be named in a bid to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements. 

  Football 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Best on Ground in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker  

  Netball 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest 

  • Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  • Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots 

  To nominate an eligible person(s) for a renaming of any awards outlined in this document, click on the following link Award Naming Application Form 

  To view the renaming process, please see the following link AFL Barwon Recognition & Awards Program 

   

• Looking to Fill Club Positions in 2025? Advertise with AFL Barwon!

  Is your club looking to fill key roles for the upcoming season? AFL Barwon is here to help! We encourage all clubs to advertise their vacancies on our website to reach a wide audience of local talent.

  Simply submit the position, a brief description, and any other details you’d like to include, and we’ll get the word out. Whether it's coaching, administration, or volunteer roles, let us help you find the perfect fit for your club!

  Send your submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Club Vacancies

Grand Final Media Highlights

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  Colac B Grade Premiers

  The Times

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  Fopiani Coin Toss Tribute

  The Times

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  South Barwon Reserves Premiers

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  GFL Top 100 Players

  Geelong Advertiser

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  GFNL Grand Final Fan Gallery

  Geelong Advertiser

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  Ben Pennisi Secures Newtown's U18 Win

  Geelong Advertiser

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  Grand Final Day Gallery

  K Rock Football

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  Brock Williamson Wins Fopiani Medal

  K Rock Football

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  Lions Immortals

  K Rock Football

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Football

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  AFL Nines Registration

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  Auskick & Superkick - Choose Your Footy Adventure

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Netball

Junior Midweek Summer Competition 

Thank you to everyone for choosing to play in our competition, we look forward to seeing everyone at the courts over summer. Our competition is forever growing, with this summer season set to again break our record for the biggest season yet! 

Fixture 

The fixture for both Tuesday and Friday night grading week 1 is now live on PlayHQ. Please see below a link to the public site to pass onto club members.  

https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/org/afl-barwon-fnl/afl-barwon-fnl-summer-202425/cd60acff 

Venues and times 

Commercial Partnerships

Yoga for Mental Health at GMHBA Stadium 

Serenity in the Stadium: Yoga for Mental Health at GMHBA Stadium 

This year for World Mental Health Day, we are joining Active Geelong, Read the Play and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust to bring a new event to the Geelong community. 

Serenity in the Stadium will be taking over the iconic GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 10 October, where up to 2,000 people will gather on the oval for a one-hour yoga session as the sun rises over the stands. 

The practice of yoga is beneficial for many reasons including mind-body connection, stress reduction, improved mood, mindfulness, physical activity and social connection. 

Lead by Sally Ferriss from Wonder Yoga, the event aims to raise awareness for mental health and the importance of physical activity and social connection for our mental wellbeing.  

Join us in making a difference this World Mental Health Day. 

Date: Thursday 10 October 2024 

Time: Approx. 7am 

Location: Oval at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong VIC 

Cost:Adults $55 | Student/Concession - $33 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $132

 

 

 

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Club Development

• State Government Funding Opportunities - Closes October 11

  State Government Funding Opportunities - Closes Fri October 11 @ 4pm. 

  Vic Government - Sporting Club Grants Program 

  The program aims helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities 

  Funding Categories 

  • Category 1: On-field Uniforms or Equipment 
  • Category 2: Volunteers and Officials 
  • Category 3: Access and Engagement 
  • Category 4: Competitors 

   Guideline and Application Form is found here https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding/sporting-club-grants-program 

  Application Form

• Goal Post Subsidy 

  AFL Victoria, in partnership with our exclusive goal post partner PILA, are pleased to offer the 2024 Goal Post Kick-start Subsidy Program. 

  The subsidy program is extended to all Victorian football clubs and/or affiliations, including schools and councils, as approved by AFL Victoria. The program will run annually over 2 years giving applicants the ability to apply for a $1000 subsidy. 

  PILA provide a 7 year warranty and a certificate of compliance with each set of goal posts to ensure you are receiving high quality equipment that is aligned with AFL’s standards. 

  PROGRAM DATES: 19th August - 31st October 2024 

  FUNDING POOL: $1,000 subsidy per club 

  ELIGIBLE ORGANISATIONS: Victorian based football clubs, Schools and Councils. 

  Eligible to receive one successful application over the 2 year period.

  More Information

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• Annual General Meeting Notice

  The Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong Football Netball League, and AFL Barwon Football Commission Limited Annual General Meeting’s will be held on Wednesday 27^th November at Buckleys Entertainment Centre.

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  All AGMs will be held in-person, as per the event specifics below:

  • Bellarine Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
    Time: 6:00pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

  • Geelong Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

  • AFL Barwon Commission
    Date: Wednesday 27^th November 2024
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre

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  Apologies for either AGM are requested to be brought to the attention of the AFL Barwon Regional Manager, Edward Wilson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 5:00pm, Tuesday 26^th November 2024.

  A digital copy of the Annual Report will be available to all attendees on Wednesday 27^th November for your perusal in-person.

• BFNL, GFNL & AFL Barwon Life Members 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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

  If you cannot complete the online form, manual applications inline with the bylaws will be accepted.

• Upcoming Club Meetings

  BFNL Club Meeting

  When: Tuesday November 12^th

  Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

  Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

   

  GFNL Club Meeting

  When: Wednesday November 13^th

  Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

  Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

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  All agenda item requests are to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by COB Wednesday 6^th November.

Media Highlights

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Netball

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  Barwon Sports Academy 13/U Netball Trials

  Date:Saturday 30thof November

  Time:8:30am Registration, 9-11am trials

  Location:Kardinia Park Netball Stadium

  Who attends:Girls born in 2011 & reside in the Barwon region

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  What can you expect in the session?

  • Group warm up
  • Introduction and explanation of what coaches are looking for at this stage.
  • Overview of BSA Netball program (1st, 2ndyr in 2024)
  • Trials
  • Warm down and group message of how squad will be announced.

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  How do you register to trial for the event?

  Registration for the event must be done through the try booking event page. Please use the below link or QR code to register for the trials.

  Registration link:https://forms.office.com/r/g26SrPg5wz

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  If anyone has any questions about the trials or problems registering for the event, please email Ross Celano (BSA programs coordinator) atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  We look forward to seeing you onSaturday 30thof November.

   

  more information

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  Melbourne Maverick’s Skills Clinic 

  • Date -23rd November 2024
  • Time -10:00am - 1:30pm
  • Location -Geelong Sports Hub
  • Ages -5 to 16yrs
  • Promo Code - H3TB7L (10% Discount)
  • Ability -No experience, state player and everyone in between, we cater for all!
  • Clinic Groupings - Participants can nominate friends/teammates to be grouped together 

  What's Included: 

  • Melbourne Mavericks T-Shirt 
  • Netball skills and drills
  • Netball match play
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Meet one of our Mavericks' players! 

  Please Note: 
  For any further queries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'd be happy to help you out!  

  apply here

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  Representative Program: Trial Registrations - LAST CHANCE!

  Trial registrations are closing soon! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to trial for the AFL Barwon Representative Program! 

  As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on ourwebsite. 

  We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows. 

  • 13&U: 8:30-10:15am 

  • 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm 

  • 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm  

  Register Here

• 

  Representative Program: Coaching Applications - LAST CHANCE!

  Coaching Applications -LAST CHANCE! 

  Coaching applications for the 2025 Representative Program are closing soon! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available! 

  The position description can be found on ourwebsite.  

  Apply Here

• Seeking Selectors For Representative Trials

  We are seeking selectors to assist with the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Trials on the 10th, 17th and 24th November. 

  Please send all expressions of interest toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

   

Umpiring

VACANCY - AFL Barwon Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac)

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.

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Commercial Partnerships

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  AFLW Indigenous Round At GMHBA Stadium

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  Loco Reversible Jumper Special

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  Next Generation Academy Come & Try - Session 2

  The Geelong Football invites female and male participants aged 11-15 years from multicultural and Indigenous backgrounds to the second session of the Next Generation Academy Come & Try Days held at Northern Bay College Goldsworthy Campus.

  Register here

Club Development

• 2025 Player Registration Open

  You may not be aware that Player Registration Opening Date 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. 

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  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.  

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  Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities 

  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. 

  Read More

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  The Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program Is Back 

  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.

  Read More

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  GFNL Grand Final & Public Holiday Family Festival

  Celebrate the Geelong Football Netball League Grand Final with AFL Barwon!

  Bring the whole family for an action-packed day featuring live music by The Sweethearts, delicious food trucks, and interactive sports activities.

  Catch 3 exciting games of local football on GMHBA Stadium's turf, and 12 games of local netball on the Kardinia Park courts.

  This Public Holiday is your chance to embrace the fun and excitement of all things sport in Geelong!

  Adults - $15
  Concession - $10
  Children - $5

  TICKETS

• Blood Toyota GFNL Luncheon Information

  The Geelong Football Netball League annual Grand Final exclusive event will be held in the form of a Luncheon at GMHBA Stadium on the 27th September.

  Details:

  • 27th September
  • Presidents Room / GMHBA Stadium (Access through main gate)
  • 11:45am-1:00pm
  • Tickets coming soon

  Club presidents will be contacted in the comng week regarding the event. Clubs had the option to purchase their tickets via a ticket link, or can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have tickets issued directly and invoiced at a later date.

  As in previous years, Clubs are advised to have 10 guests in attendance for this event to have representation and show support for everyone in the League. 

• 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.

• 2024 AFL Barwon Finals Ticketing Process

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• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  Next week will see the CDFNL Junior & Senior Nights, as well as the combined U18 Football & 19U Netball Presentation Night. 

  GFNL clubs will recieve their invitees for the Mathieson Medal by the end of the week.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

Football

• GFNL Week 2 Finals

  Author - Simon Riddoch

  Good Afternoon GFNL Football Contacts,

  GFNL 2024 second weekend of GFNL Finals is this week.

  Week One & Two & Three of the GFNL 2024 Qualifying, Semi and Elimination Finals will be held at Geelong West Oval (North Geelong) all game times are available on PlayHQ.

  • Bar – Lara FNC
  • Catering – St Joseph’s FNC

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  I draw your attention to club supporters entering the ground walking directly to umpires and verbally attacking and filming them with mobile phones, the first week of finals.

  This behaviour is not on, umpires like everyone on game day should have a safe and great GFNL game day experience.

  Umpires should feel safe in their working environment and feel safe to enter and leave the ground. 

  The GFNL community are better than this and I would like to see this behaviour stop, all club supporter interactions with umpires must cease.

  This week AFL Barwon will be adopting greater protection measures for the umpires.

  GFNL clubs are required to support and communicate with members and supporters to always stay away from umpires when entering and leaving the ground.

   Any umpire feedback should follow the process of contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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  Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities:

  • Host Club: Geelong West FNC
  • Umpire escorts
  • Interchange & look after Spare football.

  Participating Clubs:

  Geelong West Giants, Leopold, Newtown & Chilwell, South Barwon, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s & Torquay Papworth.

  • Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff)
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game)

  AFL Barwon Staff:

  •  Timekeepers & Score Board.
  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
  • Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
  • Ensure clubs come out on time.
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
  • Results entry after each game.

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  Water carriers information:

  • Water carriers MUST NOT BE USED AS MESSENGERS (Runners).
  • Water carriers must work away from the coaching box by at least 15m, when not delivering water they must be off the ground and against the fence, not standing on the boundary line or field of play spectating.
  • They are permitted to fill their water bottles etc from the area.
  • Free kicks may apply for breaches.

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  Interchange bench

  • Only those on the team sheet are permitted in the interchange bench, any persons not named will be politely asked to move behind the fence.
  • This is not a place for injured players not participating in the match.
  • All personal must remain behind the lines marked and not be standing on the actual boundary line, this is a hindrance for boundary umpires and a safety issue.
  • This will be monitored by match/league officials.

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  How much are tickets to attend the Geelong Football Netball League Finals?

  • Adults - $15
  • Concession - $10
  • Junior (5 – 17 years old) - $5
  • Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2+ Children) - $40 capped

  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 via Intix at the gate with the event QR Codes that will be on display.

  There will also be cash and EFTPOS facilities available.

  Parking Information:

  Limited to clubs and official tickets will be issued via Intix – No cash payments for car parking

   

  Any Questions please reach out - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Week 2 Team Info

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  Geelong West Venue Map

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• CDFNL Week 3 Finals

  Author - Simon Riddoch

  Hello, CDFNL FOOTBALL Club contacts,  Preliminary Finals week – all the best to clubs participating,

  AFL Barwon reached out on Monday to formally invite you to the end-of-year Presentation Night events next week.

  Clubs are each allocated 20 guests (including both football & netball guests). Please RSVP to Camryn’s email by the end of Thursday this week.

  Please note that as with previous years, you will be invoiced for your 20 guests by the CDFNL post-event. 

  CDFNL Junior Presentation Night

  Monday 16 September

  Colac RSL, 6:30pm

  Cost – $30pp (Includes meal)

  CDFNL “Mahoney & Russell” Senior Presentation Night

  Wednesday 18 September

  Colac RSL, 6:30pm

  Cost – $35pp (Includes meal)

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   CDFNL FINALS INFORMATION

  • Colac Council has informed CDFNL that CDFNL clubs will not use the Central Reserve for training.
  • Colac FNC Upstairs social room for adults to sit and watch football.
  • No reserved parking until the Grand Final.
  • Colac social rooms not open
  • No reversing of vehicles parking

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  24 Selected Teams - Media

  24.1 Senior teams must be entered with their playing position selected, onto the PlayHQ database each

  Thursday night before 6.00pm

  24.2 Clubs must enter separate positions for eighteen players, three interchanges and up to three

  emergencies.

  24.3 Fines will be issued for noncompliance and/or each player named on the official team sheets that

  was not named in the selected list of twenty-four.

  Penalty $20 per player (Max $100)

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  22 Codes of Conduct and Other Policies

  22.1

  All players, officials and Club members at all League matches shall be subject to the Policies and Codes of

  Conduct as issued by the Board from time to time.

  22.2

  The Board is required to adopt complementary rules and regulations in football competitions under their respective

  control and jurisdiction as those of AFL Victoria and AFL Victoria.

  22.3

  The Colac & District Board has also adopted a range of AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and AFL Barwon policies.

  These include, but are not restricted to:

  • Infectious Diseases Policy
  • No Smoking & Alcohol Management Policy
  • AFL Vilification and Discrimination Policy
  • Anti-Doping Policy
  • Codes of Conduct - Players, Coaches, Parents & Umpires
  • Gender Policy
  • De-Registration Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Responsible Serving of Alcohol
  • Looking After Mates
  • Netball Australia Member Protection Policy – found behaviours (verbally) less than appropriate first week of netball final – needs to be lifted to the appropriate standards.
  • AFL Barwon Cybersafety Policy
  • AFL Barwon Constitution
  • AFL Barwon Local PPS By Laws
  • AFL National Age Dispensation Policy
  • Child Safe Guarding Policy

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  Timekeepers

  • Competing Clubs will need to supply Timekeepers for Reserve, Colts U18, & U14.5.

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   Interchange.

  • Home clubs are responsible for Interchange.

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   ICE & Stretcher

  • Competing clubs will need to bring ICE & Stretcher for finals.
  • Umpire escorts are NOT REQUIRED by clubs.

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   Disabled Parking

  • No reserved parking for finals. Limited disabled parking is available for the Grand Final.

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   Patrons taking Dogs to matches.

  • Please note that there are to be no dogs at venues in the CDFNL besides Guide or special needs dogs.

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   Smoking

  • There is to be no smoking on the field or within 10m of the playing surface. This also applies within pavilions and change rooms.

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  Photography & Filming

  • All football and netball Grand Finals will be subject to photography/ filmed.

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   CDFNL FINALS & 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 bypass-out stamp only

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  CDFNL Finals Catering (roster below) 

  1. Elimination final – Irrewarra Beeac
  2. Qualifying – Birregurra
  3. 1^st semi – Colac imperials
  4. 2^nd semi – South Colac
  5. Prelim – Alvie
  6. GF -Western Eagles.

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Netball

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  Junior Netball Presentation Night Results

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• Junior Netball Summer Team Entries

   2024/25 Summer Team Entries 

  We have extended the team entries until Sunday 22nd September. Please make sure you get your teams in on time so fixtures can be finalised and released. All clubs should have received more details about the summer competition via email. Please reach out if your club did not receive anything. 

  Google forms for team entries: 

  • 11&U:https://forms.gle/nP5yLmgoH4wmdTzCA  

  • 13&U:https://forms.gle/ktSug5YZka2uyBbe6  

  • 15&U:https://forms.gle/wvkMTfn1mfqjkhyR7  

  • 17&U:https://forms.gle/hWmgWW2JHbnFRX4M6  

   

• BFNL & GFNL - End of Season Requirements

  Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  (scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

  All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

  Helpful tips: 

  • Games played on the report should line up with PlayHQ records for compliance 

  • If players who do not take the court, but receive payment for benching, please put this in the ‘other payments’ section of the template with a note such as ‘bench player payment’. 

  • The spreadsheet auto-calculates for you, so please be mindful of it’s pre-exisitng formulas. 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

• Updating your Organisation Data in Netball Connect - Action Required 

  Author - Netball Victoria

  Netball Victoria have made it easier than ever to maintain and update your organisation information and key personnel data. Updating administrators, key personnel, committee members, T&C's, governance, affiliate finder and asset register information will now be completed directly in Netball Connect and replaces the previous process of updating the external CRM system. We have created a series of resources to assist you in updating your organisation data,please click here to get started. 

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• Growing Regions Program Round 2 

  Author - Netball Victoria

  The Growing Regions Program drives regional economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout rural and regional areas of Australia. Opens 5 Sep 2024.

   Click here to view the government website for T&Cs and eligibility.  

• Coaching, Umpiring & Pathway

  Author - Maddie Okely (Netball Victoria)

  COACHING & UMPIRING 

  Fundamentals - A Coaches' Guide 

  New FREE course from Netball Australia for beginner coaches. Click the link to register: https://learning.netball.com.au/enrol/index.php?id=1610 

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   Community Coaching Masterclass – Who you coach 

  Free Course - This Community Coaching Masterclass – Who you coach helps you find out what motivates and drives your participants, to create engaging environments that meet their needs. Click the link to register: https://learning.netball.com.au/enrol/index.php?id=1248 

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  Umpire Mentor Workshops 

  Remaining Mentor and Advanced Mentoring workshops are upcoming in October 2024. Click to register here 

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  PATHWAY 

  VNL Awards 2024 

  The VNL Awards Ceremony was held Sunday 18 August 2024, wrapping up another successful season. Click here to read the full list of winners. 

  Position Description

Umpiring

Commercial Partnerships

• Geelong Cats Signed Jumpers

  Each AFL Barwon affiliated club have received one allocated 2024 Geelong Cats signed football jumper, thanks to our community partnership. 

  Our region is very fortunate to have the Geelong Cats support in providing these for our clubs  to use for fundraising or gifting opportunities. This year we would like some feedback from clubs on the value they see and make from these jumpers. We are keen to understand whether clubs find value in these jumpers being provided, and how much financial gain each club makes from these. This will allow us to understand whether we continue to offer these to clubs in the future. 2025 and beyond. 

  Each clubs signed jumper will be able to be picked up from the AFL Barwon Office from 10am Monday September 16th.  

  If you have any questions or feedback, please contact AFL Barwon Commercial Partnerships and Communications Manager, Sean Atkinson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 

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  Serenity In The Stadium

  Yoga for Mental Health at GMHBA Stadium 

  This year for World Mental Health Day, we are joining Active Geelong, Read the Play and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust to bring a new event to the Geelong community. 

  Serenity in the Stadium will be taking over the iconic GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 10 October, where up to 2,000 people will gather on the oval for a one-hour yoga session as the sun rises over the stands. 

  The practice of yoga is beneficial for many reasons including mind-body connection, stress reduction, improved mood, mindfulness, physical activity and social connection. 

  Lead by Sally Ferriss from Wonder Yoga, the event aims to raise awareness for mental health and the importance of physical activity and social connection for our mental wellbeing.  

  Date: Thursday 10 October 2024 

  Time: Approx. 7am 

  Location: Oval at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong VIC 

  Cost:Adults $55 | Student/Concession - $33 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $132 

   For more information or to register, visit: www.serenityinthestadium.com.au  

  Join us in making a difference this World Mental Health Day. 

   

Club Development

• Sporting Club Grants Program Closing

  State Government Funding Opportunities - Closes Fri October 11 @ 4pm. 

  Vic Government - Sporting Club Grants Program 

  The program aims helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities 

  Funding Categories 

  • Category 1: On-field Uniforms or Equipment 
  • Category 2: Volunteers and Officials 
  • Category 3: Access and Engagement 
  • Category 4: Competitors 

  Guideline and Application Form is found here - https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding/sporting-club-grants-program 

   

• Two Worthy Clubs Win a Toyota!

  Victoria scores big with National Volunteer Awards! 

  Two worthy local footy club volunteers will soon be driving away in a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid vehicle (along with an AFL GF experience package)!! The deserving winners were recently notified by the respective Region / League in front of their club peers - in a memorable experience for the volunteers & their club. Brilliant stuff!!

  Read more here. https://www.aflvic.com.au/news/vics-take-out-top-honours-in-2024-toyota-afl-national-volunteer-of-the-year-awards-153903 

   

Gallery Highlights

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  Junior Netball Best & Fairest

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  Torquay V St Josephs

  U16 Div 3 Grand Final

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  Torquay V Bell Park

  U16 Div 5 Grand Final

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  St Josephs V Torquay

  U16 Div 1 Grand Final

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  Inverleigh V Newcomb

  U14 Div 5 Grand Final

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  Drysdale V Geelong Amateur

  U14 Div 2 Grand Final

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  St Mary's V St Joseph's

  U14 Div 1 Grand Final

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  GFNL Grand Final & Public Holiday Family Festival

  Celebrate the Geelong Football Netball League Grand Final with AFL Barwon!

  Bring the whole family for an action-packed day featuring live music by The Sweethearts, delicious food trucks, and interactive sports activities.

  Catch 3 exciting games of local football on GMHBA Stadium's turf, and 12 games of local netball on the Kardinia Park courts.

  This Public Holiday is your chance to embrace the fun and excitement of all things sport in Geelong!

  Adults - $15
  Concession - $10
  Children - $5

  TICKETS

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  GFNL Grand Final Corporate Hospitality Opportunities

  Blood Toyota Geelong FNL Grand Final Corporate Hospitality Opportunities

  We are excited to be able to offer corporate hospitality packages for the Blood Toyota Geelong FNL Grand Final in the Charles Brownlow Stand.

  The corporate package includes

  • VIP waiter service from arrival to conclusion of the match (1:30pm-4:30pm)
  • Gourmet food offering
  • 3-hour standard beverage package
  • Entry to all AFL Barwon Grand Finals

  Each corporate event space has a minimum of 10 guests with 7 boxes available to be purchased. Tickets are $200 per person.

  Corporate packages will be unable to be purchased after 5pm Friday 20th September.

  To purchase a corporate package via the ticket link below, or email Sean (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions.

  PURCHASE TICKETS

• Blood Toyota GFNL Luncheon Information

  The Geelong Football Netball League annual Grand Final exclusive event will be held in the form of a Luncheon at GMHBA Stadium on the 27th September.

  Details:

  • 27th September
  • Presidents Room / GMHBA Stadium (Access through main gate)
  • 11:45am-1:00pm
  • Tickets coming soon

  Club presidents will be contacted in the comng week regarding the event. Clubs had the option to purchase their tickets via a ticket link, or can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have tickets issued directly and invoiced at a later date.

  As in previous years, Clubs are advised to have 10 guests in attendance for this event to have representation and show support for everyone in the League. 

  Any additional tickets you might require for this event will be $55pp and can be purchased at the below link 

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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.

• 2024 AFL Barwon Finals Ticketing Process

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• 2024 Presentation Nights

  You will find all the details of the 2024 Best & Fairest Presentation Nights via the link below. 

  Next week will be the last of our Presentation Night's, with the Mathieson Medal taking place on Tuesday night.

  For any questions regarding Presentation Nights, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  Presentation Night Info

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  CDFNL Senior Presentation Night Winners

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  CDFNL Junior Presentation Night Winners

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  U18 Football + 19&U Netball Presentation Night Winners

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Football

• GFNL Week 3 Finals

  Author - Simon Riddoch

  Good Afternoon GFNL Football Contacts,

  GFNL 2024 second weekend of GFNL Finals is this week.

  Week Three of the 2024 Blood Toyota GFNL 2024 Finals will be held at Geelong West Oval (North Geelong) all game times are available on PlayHQ.

  • Bar – Lara FNC
  • Catering – St Joseph’s FNC

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  Venue Street Parking

  Could clubs please remind their members and supporters to be mindful of the residents living close to West Oval when arriving and leaving the venue.

  AFL Barwon have received multiple complaints from homeowners around West Oval, who have had their driveways blocked by cars parking illegally.

  The homeowners have made local council aware of this and we believe there will be a strong presence by parking inspectors this weekend.

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  Host & Participating clubs game day responsibilities:

  Host Club: Geelong West FNC

  • Umpire escorts
  • Interchange & look after Spare football.

  Participating Clubs:

  South Barwon, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s & Torquay Papworth.

  • Team sheets (can either be given directly to the umpires or via AFLB Staff 1 copy for AFL Barwon staff)
  • Best Players & Goalkickers (give to AFLB staff post-game)

  AFL Barwon Staff:

  • Timekeepers & Score Board
  • Footballs (One to umpires – Spare to interchange steward)
  • Paperwork (To umpires and timekeepers)
  • Brief timekeepers regarding time on in Reserves & Under 18s, as well as extra time procedures
  • Ensure clubs come out on time.
  • Collect paperwork and football from the umpires’ post-game & get the all-clear.
  • Collect the best players and goalkickers from the club post-game & notify them of any reports or review requests.
  • Results entry after each game.

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  Water carriers information:

  • Water carriers MUST NOT BE USED AS MESSENGERS (Runners).
  • Water carriers must work away from the coaching box by at least 15m, when not delivering water they must be off the ground and against the fence, not standing on the boundary line or field of play spectating.
  • They are permitted to fill their water bottles etc from the area.
  • Free kicks may apply for breaches.

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  Interchange bench

  • Only those on the team sheet are permitted in the interchange bench, any persons not named will be politely asked to move behind the fence.
  • This is not a place for injured players not participating in the match.
  • All personal must remain behind the lines marked and not be standing on the actual boundary line, this is a hindrance for boundary umpires and a safety issue.
  • This will be monitored by match/league officials.

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  How much are tickets to attend the Geelong Football Netball League Finals?

  • Adults - $15
  • Concession - $10
  • Junior (5 – 17 years old) - $5
  • Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2+ Children) - $40 capped

  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 via Intix at the gate with the event QR Codes that will be on display.

  There will also be cash and EFTPOS facilities available.

  Parking Information:

  Limited to clubs and official tickets will be issued via Intix – No cash payments for car parking

   

  Any Questions please reach out - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Week 3 Team Info

• Geelong FNL Preliminary Finals Match Times

  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.

  Blood Toyota Geelong FNL Seniors - 1:00pm

  Buckley’s Geelong FNL Reserves - 10:45am

  Gforce Under 18’s – 8:45am

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• CDFNL Grand Finals

  Author - Simon Riddoch

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   CDFNL FINALS INFORMATION

  • Colac Council has informed CDFNL that CDFNL clubs will not use the Central Reserve for training.
  • Colac FNC Upstairs social room for adults to sit and watch football.
  • No reserved parking until the Grand Final.
  • Colac social rooms not open
  • No reversing of vehicles parking

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  REMINDER CDFNL FINALS & GRAND FINAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • Local council by-laws forbid taking ALCOHOL into public reserves. CDFNL security will confiscate ALCOHOL & ESKIE’S if you attempt to enter with ALCOHOL & ESKIE’S.

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  24 Selected Teams - Media

  24.1 Senior teams must be entered with their playing position selected, onto the PlayHQ database each

  Thursday night before 6.00pm

  24.2 Clubs must enter separate positions for eighteen players, three interchanges and up to three

  emergencies.

  24.3 Fines will be issued for noncompliance and/or each player named on the official team sheets that

  was not named in the selected list of twenty-four.

  Penalty $20 per player (Max $100)

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  22 Codes of Conduct and Other Policies

  22.1

  All players, officials and Club members at all League matches shall be subject to the Policies and Codes of

  Conduct as issued by the Board from time to time.

  22.2

  The Board is required to adopt complementary rules and regulations in football competitions under their respective

  control and jurisdiction as those of AFL Victoria and AFL Victoria.

  22.3

  The Colac & District Board has also adopted a range of AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and AFL Barwon policies.

  These include, but are not restricted to:

  • Infectious Diseases Policy
  • No Smoking & Alcohol Management Policy
  • AFL Vilification and Discrimination Policy
  • Anti-Doping Policy
  • Codes of Conduct - Players, Coaches, Parents & Umpires
  • Gender Policy
  • De-Registration Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Responsible Serving of Alcohol
  • Looking After Mates
  • Netball Australia Member Protection Policy – found behaviours (verbally) less than appropriate first week of netball final – needs to be lifted to the appropriate standards.
  • AFL Barwon Cybersafety Policy
  • AFL Barwon Constitution
  • AFL Barwon Local PPS By Laws
  • AFL National Age Dispensation Policy
  • Child Safe Guarding Policy

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  Timekeepers

  • Competing Clubs will need to supply Timekeepers for Reserve, Colts U18, & U14.5.

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   Interchange.

  • Home clubs are responsible for Interchange.

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   ICE & Stretcher

  • Competing clubs will need to bring ICE & Stretcher for finals.
  • Umpire escorts are NOT REQUIRED by clubs.

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   Disabled Parking

  • No reserved parking for finals. Limited disabled parking is available for the Grand Final.

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   Patrons taking Dogs to matches.

  • Please note that there are to be no dogs at venues in the CDFNL besides Guide or special needs dogs.

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   Smoking

  • There is to be no smoking on the field or within 10m of the playing surface. This also applies within pavilions and change rooms.

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  Photography & Filming

  • All football and netball Grand Finals will be subject to photography/ filmed.

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   CDFNL FINALS & 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 bypass-out stamp only

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  CDFNL Finals Catering (roster below) 

  • GF - Western Eagles.

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Netball

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  Junior Netball Representative Program

  Trial Registrations 

  Trial registrations for the 2025 Junior Netball Representative Program are now open!  

  VIEW 2025 TEAM INFORMATION

  As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on our website [insert link here]. 

  We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows. 

  • 13&U: 8:30-10:15am 

  • 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm 

  • 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm 

  REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/P8sxB8hEowWyDFW66

• BFNL & GFNL - End of Season Requirements

  Salary Cap Reporting – DUE 4 WEEKS POST YOUR CLUBS FINAL A GRADE GAME 

  As the season draws to a close, please be reminded of your post season reporting requirements.  

  All clubs are required to submit their player payment reporting via the spreadsheet on our websiteHERE  

  (scroll to “Netball Budget Template”) 

  All Players who have taken the court in A Grade are required to have either a standard player declaration, or non-declared player statement. 

  Helpful tips: 

  • Games played on the report should line up with PlayHQ records for compliance 

  • If players who do not take the court, but receive payment for benching, please put this in the ‘other payments’ section of the template with a note such as ‘bench player payment’. 

  • The spreadsheet auto-calculates for you, so please be mindful of it’s pre-exisitng formulas. 

  All relevant player payment policies can be found on this site should you need any further information. If you are unsure about anything, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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  Junior Netball Summer Team Entries

  2024/25 Summer Team Entries 

  We have extended the team entries until Sunday 22nd September. Please make sure you get your teams in on time so fixtures can be finalised and released. All clubs should have received more details about the summer competition via email. Please reach out if your club did not receive anything. 

  Google forms for team entries: 

  • 11&U:https://forms.gle/nP5yLmgoH4wmdTzCA  

  • 13&U:https://forms.gle/ktSug5YZka2uyBbe6  

  • 15&U:https://forms.gle/wvkMTfn1mfqjkhyR7  

  • 17&U:https://forms.gle/hWmgWW2JHbnFRX4M6