Senior Football

Round 12

Anglesea v Drysdale

8 Lachlan Smith (Anglesea)

5 Nicholas Swain (Anglesea)

5 Nicholas Egan (Drysdale)

4 Jordan Keras (Anglesea)

3 Tom Ruggles (Drysdale)

2 Mitchell McGuire (Drysdale)

2 Matt Pigott (Drysdale)

1 Will Batson (Anglesea)

Newcomb v Barwon Heads

8 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

7 Harrison King (Barwon Heads)

4 Charlie Perks (Barwon Heads)

4 Finn Anscombe (Newcomb)

3 Charlie Harvey (Newcomb)

2 Blake Ritchie (Newcomb)

1 Finn Cornell (Barwon Heads)

1 Angus Ford (Barwon Heads)

Ocean Grove v Torquay

10 Baxter Mensch (Torquay)

5 Matt Boag (Torquay)

4 Oscar Lewis (Torquay)

3 Ben McNamara (Torquay)

3 Banjo Dyer (Torquay)

2 Max Sutton (Ocean Grove)

2 Harry Cashin (Ocean Grove)

1 Chase Loftus (Torquay)

Portarlington v Geelong Amateur

6 Jordan Toll (Geelong Amateur)

5 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

4 Dylan OBrien (Portarlington)

4 Jai Sheahan (Geelong Amateur)

3 Luke Hillier (Geelong Amateur)

3 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

2 Connor Menadue (Portarlington)

2 Tom Gribble (Geelong Amateur)

1 Tom Gorrell (Geelong Amateur)

Queenscliff v Modewarre

9 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

8 Max Scott (Queenscliff)

5 Matt Farrelly (Modewarre)

3 Tom Hornsey (Modewarre)

2 Michael Harper (Modewarre)

2 Will Baker (Queenscliff)

1 Sol Bowtell (Queenscliff)

 Round 12 Leaderboard

57 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

50 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

46 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

45 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

42 Matthew Boag (Torquay)

40 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each Senior coach on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL Seniors, Geelong FNL Seniors, and the Division 1 Senior Female Football competitions.

Three-time Mathieson Medallist, Club Captain, Geelong Football Netball League Interleague Representative, Club Best and Fairest winner, the list of accolades could go on when you discuss the career of Newtown & Chilwell star Matt McMahon.

This weekend Matt clocks up the outstanding achievement of playing his 250 Senior match after starting his career as a 17 years ago.

AFL Barwon spoke to Matt earlier this week about this weekend’s milestone with Newtown & Chilwell hosting Lara.

AFL Barwon: 250 games is an incredible effort. Congratulations! How have you been able to get to this milestone and stayed playing at such a high level? How is the body feeling?

Matt McMahon: Looking back now it feels like a long time ago when I was making my debut as a 17-year-old, but I guess the desire to compete and my love for the club, coaches, teammates, past and present, has been the main factor in continually showing up and has now got me to this milestone.

No doubt the body has seen better days, and it takes longer to recovery from games, even training at times, but that doesn’t outweigh the enjoyment I get from being around the club and running out with the boys each week.

AFL Barwon: You have remained a one club player throughout your senior career, what has kept you at Newtown & Chilwell? What is so special about the club?

Matt McMahon:It’s something I am proud of being is a one club player. It has been an easy decision for me along the way. I just feel fortunate for the support the club has shown me over the years, the relationships I’ve formed, best mates I’ve made, all those things make it such a special place for me and a reason why I feel I owe the club so much.

AFL Barwon: You are a three-time Mathieson Medallist which an incredible achievement in its own. Is there one of these seasons you credit as your best?

Matt McMahon:It’s hard to compare your individual years but my favourite years are those when you are competing at a high level against the best teams in the competition. As a player and teammate, I felt I had a big contribution to that standard which makes those years more memorable.

AFL Barwon: it must be tougher to keep playing and finding the time to train when you have younger kids. You must have a very supportive family.

Matt McMahon:Yes, obviously the combination of kids and footy has its challenges but if anything, it puts football into perspective. It made me look at it in a whole new way.

Seeing the enjoyment our kids get out of it, for me, is probably one of the best parts of playing. I know on reflection in years to come it will be something we all look back on with great memories. 

I’m proud watching my whole family embrace being a part of the club.

Mads (Wife Madaleine McMahon) and the kids and also my parents, have all been incredible and I feel extremely lucky to have their support over the years.

AFL Barwon: You’re giving back to the club by coaching junior teams, how are you as a coach and is coaching where you think you’ll end up post career? 

Matt McMahon:I get so much joy watching our kids play footy but also just growing up within the club. The coaching side of it is great fun and something that’s hard to stay away from as you feel like you have a fair bit to give, but to be honest I haven’t thought too much more about coaching post career. When the playing days are done, I look forward to helping out and giving back to the club wherever I can.

The AFL Barwon community congratulates Matt on wonderful achievement and all the best for the weekend’s celebration.

Round 11

Anglesea v Barwon Heads

8 Jack Rice (Anglesea)

7 Noah Collins (Anglesea)

4 Noah McGregor-Dawson (Anglesea)

4 Kallum Hinchcliffe (Barwon Heads)

3 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

2 James Syddall (Barwon Heads)

2 Will Batson (Anglesea)

Drysdale v Torquay

9 Oscar Lewis (Torquay)

8 Ben McNamara (Torquay)

4 Jack Thompson (Torquay)

3 Jesse Dawson (Torquay)

3 Sheldon Ham (Torquay)

2 Jack Jenkins (Drysdale)

1 Charlie Ham (Torquay)

Geelong Amateur v Modewarre

9 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

5 Michael Harper (Modewarre)

4 Oscar Cooke (Modewarre)

4 Samuel Bain (Geelong Amateur)

3 Harry Kershaw (Geelong Amateur)

3 Matt Farrelly (Modewarre)

1 Tom Zeitz (Geelong Amateur)

1 Tom Hornsey (Modewarre) 

Newcomb v Portarlington

10 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

4 Mitchell Turbull (Portarlington)

4 Max Ruiter (Portarlington)

3 Jude Poyser (Newcomb)

3 Jack Duke (Newcomb)

2 Jarrad Stafford (Newcomb)

2 Daniel Riosa (Portarlington)

1 Teia Miles (Portarlington)

1 Dylan O’Brien (Portarlington)

Queenscliff v Ocean Grove

7 Zac Henderson (Queenscliff)

6 Benjamin Bennett (Ocean Grove)

5 Brady Pritchard (Ocean Grove)

4 Max Sutton (Ocean Grove)

3 Glenn Campbell (Ocean Grove)

2 Lachie Kidd (Queenscliff)

2 Che Durran (Queenscliff)

1 Jye Walker (Ocean Grove)

 Round 11 Leaderboard

57 Riley Ferguson (Geelong Amateur)

50 Patrick Dowling (Geelong Amateur)

41 Matthew Boag (Torquay)

41 Ryley Stuhldreier (Barwon Heads)

40 Luke Preece (Drysdale)

40 Blake Sutterby (Geelong Amateur)

39 Kelly Pickard (Portarlington)

The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each Senior coach on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL Seniors, Geelong FNL Seniors, and the Division 1 Senior Female Football competitions.

AFL Barwon is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) to broadcast the 2024 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League Senior Football Grand Final live from Leopold Memorial Park. This exciting collaboration marks a significant moment for local football, offering unprecedented exposure and coverage for one of the most popular days on the AFL Barwon calendar.

Securing SEN, a leading voice in sports broadcasting across Australia, to call the Bellarine FNL Senior Grand Final is a huge coup for the entire AFL Barwon region. The live broadcast will bring the atmosphere and intensity of the day and will showcase the exceptional talent and community connections that defines the Bellarine FNL.

AFL Barwon Regional General Manager, Edward Wilson, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, "This is a monumental step forward for our league and community. Having SEN on board to broadcast the Senior Male Football Grand Final, not only elevates the status of this League and the BFNL Clubs, but also recognises the strength that our region presents across the state of Victoria".

Sam Thompson, Group Radio Director, Sports Entertainment Network said “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with AFL Barwon for the BFNL Grand Final 2024. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to bringing premier sports coverage to local communities. Through SEN’s extensive network of regional stations and digital platforms, we are committed to delivering comprehensive and engaging content that brings the excitement of the BFNL Grand Final to fans everywhere. Partnering with AFL Barwon allows us to elevate the game-day experience for all, whether they are in the stands or following the action from afar.”

Listeners will be able to tune in via SEN Geelong station on SEN’s iPhone and Android app with the simulcast and live stream of the match being available on AFL Barwon TV. This will allow the 2024 Dow Bellarine FNL Senior Grand Final reach greater audiences.

AFL Barwon is proud to bring this exceptional coverage to the wider community and looks forward to a thrilling Grand Final event at Leopold, made even more special by SEN’s involvement.

To download the SEN App, simply click on the relevant app store

Download the iOS app - https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sen-1116/id1147923999?mt=8

Download the Android app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepend.sen&hl=en

Brock Williamson and Brayden Ham scored full votes from the coaches in Round 10 of the Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year Award.

Ham's St Mary's teammate Harry Benson has gone back to the top of the leaderboard as we move into the second half of the 2024 Blood Toyota Geelong FNL season.

The match votes and leaderboard after Round 10 can be found below.