Bell Park

On Saturday, May 18th, the Elderslie Reserve will once again be the venue for an event that blends community spirit, sportsmanship, and a heartfelt cause. The third annual Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match, featuring Newtown & Chilwell vs. Bell Park, will not only showcase thrilling netball and football matches but also serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of asthma management and destigmatisation within the sporting community.

A Tribute to Zoe Kennedy

The Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match commemorates Zoe Kennedy, a passionate netball and football player whose life was tragically cut short by an asthma attack in 2020. By bringing together Zoe's netball team and her father Lach Kennedy's football team, the event honours her spirit while raising crucial funds to support young people with asthma.

"Zoe loved her sport and would be proud to see the sporting community come together to ensure that other kids with asthma don't miss out," says her father, Lach Kennedy. He emphasizes the importance of monitoring and managing asthma, highlighting the Foundation's efforts to normalize the use of preventers and relievers, and to encourage open discussions about asthma.

Community Support and Awareness

Local sporting clubs and stadiums will be adorned with posters designed by Geelong artist Georgia Naughton, featuring brightly coloured artworks with asthma-themed phrases to raise awareness. Attendees can purchase purple 'Inhale Exhale' beanies and scarves, symbolising unity and contributing to the Zoe Kennedy Foundation.

Achievements of the Zoe Kennedy Foundation

Founded in 2020 by the Kennedy family and Figurehead Group, the Zoe Kennedy Foundation specifically focuses on improving the lives of young people with asthma. In the three years since Zoe's passing, the Foundation has raised nearly $300,000. These funds have supported a Virtual Care PhD with Asthma Australia and product trials for Puff-ah, an integrated, collapsible, smart inhaler system designed to improve adherence to asthma medications. Additionally, the Foundation has collaborated with Dr. Ben McKenzie of the Royal Melbourne Hospital to provide AMAX4 training devices, enhancing the standard of care for asthma and anaphylaxis.

Event Schedule

The day kicks off with netball matches starting at 8 am, followed by football matches for the 16s, 18s, and Reserves at 10 am. The main event begins at 1 pm, featuring activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, and a silent auction. A ceremony and netball presentations will take place at 1:30 pm, leading up to the Seniors' football match at 2:30 pm. The event concludes with a trophy presentation, live entertainment, and a raffle draw from 6 pm to late.

"We're humbled by the support of the Geelong community, particularly the Newtown and Bell Park Football Netball Clubs. There is genuine care for players, and we're proud of what this is generating in terms of asthma awareness in sport," says Lach Kennedy.

Join Us

Join us on Saturday, May 18th, at Elderslie Reserve, Newtown, to honour Zoe Kennedy's memory and contribute to raising awareness and funds for young people with asthma. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this chronic condition.

For more information, visit http://www.zoekennedy.com.au or follow @zoekennedyfoundation on Instagram.

Event Schedule at a Glance

- Netball from 8:00 am

- 10:00 am – 16s, 18s, Reserves Football

- 1:00 pm – Activities (Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Silent Auction)

- 1:30 pm – Netball Presentations and Ceremony

- 2:30 pm – Seniors Football (Newtown vs. Bell Park)

- 6:00 pm – Entertainment (Live Band + DJ) and Raffle Draw

Bell Park v Grovedale

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP have reviewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 4^th quarter of the Bell Park v Grovedale Senior match involving a potential dangerous tackle by Jack Hall #17 Bell Park on jack Tute #21 Grovedale.

It was deemed the tackle was not reportable and no charge was laid.

Lara v Colac

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed vision of a potential dangerous tackle by Bailey Harvey #33 Lara on Cooper Stephens #21 Colac that occurred in the 4^th quarter of the Lara v Colac Senior match 6^th August 2022.

It was deemed that the tackle warranted a free kick should have been paid for in the back, but was not reportable.

No charge was laid.

St Mary’s v Newtown & Chilwell

At the request of St Mary’s FNC, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred involving Liam Fiore #13 Newtown & Chilwell and Harrison Kol #8 St Mary’s, in the 2^nd quarter of the St Mary’s v Newtown & Chilwell Senior match on 7^th August 2022.

It was deemed that Liam Fiore made high contact on Harrison Kol in a manner that constituted a reportable offence for a careless strike.

He has been offered a one match set penalty.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

No vision was available of a melee that allegedly occurred at the end of the 3^rd quarter. No charges were laid.

There was also no vision of an incident where Matthew McMahon #9 Newtown & Chilwell was reported by the officiating umpire for carelessly striking Nick Nott #15 St Mary’s.

A one match set penalty was offered by the officiating umpire and has been accepted by Newtown & Chilwell.

Anakie v Werribee Centrals

At the request of the Werribee Centrals FNC, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident in the 3^rd quarter of the Anakie v Werribee Centrals Senior match 6^th August 2022 where it was alleged that Billy Goodwin #13 Anakie kicked Chad Buck #16 Werribee Centrals.

It was deemed that #13 Anakie was observed to kick his opponent #16 Werribee Centrals in a manner deemed to be intentional and reportable.

Billy Goodwin has been offered a 4 match set penalty for this offence.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP reviewed vision of an incident in the 3^rd quarter of the Anakie v Werribee Centrals Senior match 6^th August 2022 where Mark Pope #6 Anakie allegedly received contact to the face. The vision was inconclusive and no charge was identified.

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP also reviewed vision of ongoing melees in the 3^rd quarter  of the Anakie v Werribee Centrals Senior match 6^th August 2022 that involved a number of players from both sides.

Both clubs have been fined a total of $650 for their involvement, $150 of which has been suspended until the end of 2023 season.

North Shore v St Albans

The MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the North Shore v St Albans Senior match 6^th August 2022, where Harry Purcell #9 North Shore was reported by the officiating umpire for Charging Harrison Howarth #5 St Albans.

The MRP supported the charge and in consultation with the reporting umpire have offered a one match set penalty in this instance.

There was no available vision of an incident where Herschelle Carr $30 North Shore was reported  by the officiating umpire in the 3^rd quarter of the North Shore v St Albans Senior match 6^th August 2022 for allegedly kicking Brent Vermeulen #11 St Albans.

In consultation with the reporting umpire and available evidence, the MRP have offered a 2 match set penalty in this instance.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request either matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanctions will apply as offered.

Geelong West Giants v Belmont Lions

At the request of Geelong West Giants, the MRP reviewed vision of two incidents that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Geelong West Giants v Belmont Lions Senior Match 6^th August 2022.

It was deemed that the incident involving Brent Jacques #21 Belmont Lions and Michael Leamer #6 Geelong West Giants was not reportable, but worthy of a free kick.

No charge was laid

It was deemed that the incident involving Brent Jacques #21 Belmont Lions and Sam Edwards #18 Geelong West Giants was regarded as unnecessary high contact and reportable for rough conduct.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered in this instance.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

The MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Geelong West Giants v Belmont Lions senior match 6^th August 2022 where Jed Evans #53 Belmont Lions was reported by the officiating umpires for rough conduct through a dangerous tackle on Tom Richmond #3 Geelong West Giants.

The MRP have supported the charge, Belmont Lions have advised that they wish to challenge the 2 match set penalty at tribunal. This will be heard Tuesday 9^th August at Buckley’s (Time TBA)

Modewarre v Drysdale

The MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 4^th quarter of the Modewarre v Drysdale Senior Match 6^th August 2022, where Tevan Nofi was reported by the officiating umpire for rough conduct on Oliver Butler #5 Modewarre.

The MRP have supported the charge and a 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

Queenscliff v Torquay

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Queenscliff v Torquay Senior Match 6^th August 2022 involving Angus Naylor #12 Queenscliff making high contact with Lucas Anderson #1 Torquay.

It was deemed that Angus Naylor made high contact to the face of Lucas Anderson in a manner that was reportable for carelessly striking.

The MRP have issued a reprimand for the offence in this instance.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 9^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

Bell Park v North Shore

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter involving #30 Bell Park for allegedly striking #4 North Shore.

The MRP have reported Jamie Fulton #30 Bell Park for intentionally striking Sam Witherden #4 North Shore.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 26^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered

East Geelong v Bell Post Hill

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter of the East Geelong v Bell Post Hill Senior match 23/7/2022 where Thomas Cordner Maas #13 East Geelong was contacted high.

The MRP deemed that the high contact was a result of the East Geelong player’s actions and no charge was laid.

Thomson v Winchelsea

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter of the Thomson v Winchelsea Senior match 23/7/2022 where it was alleged Tom Foss #4 Winchelsea was elbowed to the back of the head in a marking contest.

The MRP deemed the contact was late but not reportable and the 50 metre penalty that was paid on the day was appropriate.

No charge was laid.

Ocean Grove v Modewarre

At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP requested vision of an alleged kick during the 4^th quarter of the Ocean Grove v Modewarre Senior match 23/7/2022 by Craig Goodger #48 Ocean Grove on an unknown Modewarre player during a scuffle between the 2 players. There was no vision of the alleged incident. No charge was laid.

Queenscliff v Portarlington

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed a melee that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Queenscliff v Portarlington Senior match 23/7/2022

The MRP deemed the melee did not warrant further action and there were no reportable offences committed.

No charge was laid.

Reports

Bell Park v North Shore

No vision was available of the report that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Bell Park v North Shore Senior match 23/7/2022 where Jack Leonard #5 North Shore was reported for allegedly kicking Jamie Fulton #30 Bell Park.

This charge has been referred to the tribunal and will be heard Tuesday 26^th July at Buckley’s.

St Joseph’s v Grovedale

The MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the St Joseph’s v Grovedale Senior match 23/7/2022 where Sam Clohesy #28 St Joseph’s was reported for rough conduct for a dangerous tackle on Luke Ford #31 Grovedale.

The MRP deemed that the tackle warranted a free kick to be paid, but in consultation with the reporting umpire have withdrawn the charge.

Anglesea v Drysdale

The MRP reviewed vision of the incident that occurred in the 4^th quarter of the Anglesea v Drysdale Senior match 23/7/2022 where Dylan Blizzard #50 Anglesea was reported for intentionally striking Bailey Sykes #21 Drysdale.

The MRP deemed the report to be appropriate and endorsed the 2 match set penalty as offered on the day by the reporting umpire.

Anglesea have accepted the 2 match set penalty.

Corio v Werribee Centrals

No vision was available of an incident where Kyle O’Toole #10 Corio was reported by the officiating umpire for intentionally striking Tyson Stephens #26 Werribee Centrals at the end of  the 2^nd quarter (half time) of the Corio v Werribee Centrals senior match 23/7/2022.

The 2 match set penalty as offered by the reporting umpire was deemed appropriate.

Thomson v Winchelsea

No vision was available of an incident where Jackson Smith #10 Winchelsea was reported by the officiating umpire for intentionally striking Travis McGuire #4 Thomson in the 4^th quarter of the Thomson v Winchelsea senior match 23/7/2022.

The MRP in consultation with the reporting umpire have offered Jackson Smith a 1 match set penalty in this instance.

Ocean Grove v Modewarre

No vision was available where Jack Bolton the Modewarre runner was reported by the officiating umpire for squirting water at Craig Goodger #48 Ocean Grove.

The reporting umpire has offered Jack Bolton a reprimand in this instance.

Where sanctions have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 26^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

Anglesea v Newcomb

• At the request of Anglesea FNC the MRP viewed vision of a possible strike in an incident that occurred after the half time siren of the Anglesea v Newcomb Senior match on Saturday 21^st May 2022.

The MRP deemed that whilst it was unnecessary and had the potential to escalate, the action of #33 Newcomb on #50 Anglesea was not deemed reportable.

Torquay v Queenscliff

• At the request of Torquay FNC the MRP viewed vision of potential rough conduct by #8 Queenscliff and a potential striking incident by #1 Queenscliff on #49 Torquay that were alleged to have occurred during a melee at the end of the 2^nd Whilst the official vision did not show the incidents or the melee, unofficial vision provided by Torquay was viewed by the MRP. No striking offences were noted and the action of #8 Queenscliff was not deemed reportable by the MRP.
• Both clubs have been issued fines of $500 of which $250 will be suspended for the remainder of the 2022 season for their respective involvement in the melee.

Geelong West Giants v Bell Post Hill

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a melee that occurred during the 2^nd quarter of the Geelong West Giants v Bell Post Hill senior match. No reportable offences were noted and the Melee was not deemed sufficient for any penalties to be applied in this instance.

St Albans v North Shore

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a melee that occurred during the 1^st quarter of the St Albans v North Shore senior match. No reportable offences were noted and the Melee was not deemed sufficient for any penalties to be applied in this instance.

Newtown & Chilwell v South Barwon

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident in the second quarter of the Newtown & Chilwell v South Barwon Senior match on Saturday 21^st May 2022 involving Lachlan Bond #15 Newtown & Chilwell and Todd Smith #28 South Barwon.

It was determined that Lachlan Bond be reported for striking Todd White and have offered a 2 match Set Penalty in this instance.

Inverleigh v Thomson

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 3^rd quarter of the Senior match Inverleigh v Thomson involving #24 Inverleigh and #43 Thomson. The incident was not deemed reportable. No charge laid.

• At the request of Inverleigh FNC, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 3^rd quarter of the Senior match Inverleigh v Thomson involving #7 Thomson Daniel Freeman and  #8 Inverleigh Lachlan Buyel. The MRP have reported Daniel Freeman for Rough Conduct through a dangerous tackle. A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Bannockburn v North Geelong

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident in the fourth quarter of the Bannockburn v North Geelong Senior match on Saturday 21^st May 2022 involving Brett Harding #19 Bannockburn and Dylan Fisher #18 North Geelong.

It was determined that Brett Harding be reported for carelessly striking Dylan Fisher and have offered a 1 match Set Penalty in this instance.

Geelong Amateur v Ocean Grove

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of 3 separate melees that occurred during and at the end of the 3^rd The vision as viewed by the MRP indicated a large number of players from both sides involved, which was unnecessarily prolonged through further actions from both sides.

Both clubs have been issued fines of $1250 of which $750 will be suspended for the remainder of the 2022 season for their respective involvement in the melee.

Where reports have been laid, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 24^th May  to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.

Reports

St Mary’s v St Joseph’s

• The MRP viewed vision of a report that was laid by the officiating umpire against #16 St Joseph’s Joel O’Dwyer for Carelessly Striking #22 St Mary’s Darcy Chirgwin. They deemed that the vision reflected the action was not reportable by nature and in consultation with the umpire, the charge has been withdrawn.

Torquay v Queenscliff

• The MRP viewed vision of a report that was laid by the officiating umpires against #15 Queenscliff Lachlan Cohen for Rough Conduct on #25 Torquay Chase Loftus. They deemed that the vision reflected the action was not reportable by nature and in consultation with the umpires, the charge has been withdrawn.

Geelong West Giants v Bell Post Hill

• The MRP viewed vision of a report that was laid by the officiating umpire against #16 Bell Post Hill Dylan Witney for Carelessly Striking #1 Geelong West Giants Blake Dye. They deemed that the vision reflected the action was not reportable by nature and in consultation with the umpire, the charge has been withdrawn.