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Position Vacant - Head of Operations

Reporting to the Region General Manager this role has three key focus areas:

  1. To oversee the conduct of all football and netball competitions in the AFL Barwon region
  2. To oversee the Operational staff of football, netball and umpiring at AFL Barwon
  3. To oversee the management of the Community Club Sustainability Program for football and netball in the AFL Barwon region.

Please see full PD below and please submit applications to Bruce Harwood – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AFL Barwon Head of Operations PD

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Public Event Framework Changes - Play On

MEMO

AFL Barwon welcomes welcomes AFL Victoria’s March 16 announcement regarding changes to the Public Events Framework and ‘Tier 2’ events, which dictate crowd sizes at community sport.

In essence, the change means eligible Tier 2 events can take place without the Government approval process that was previously in place, if the newly introduced lower-risk threshold criteria under the Public Event Framework is met.

Per the changes:

Outdoor events and indoor (seated) events will be designated a lower risk Tier 2 Event if they meet the following two criteria:

  • The event has fewer than 5,000 participants/spectators; and
  • Attendance must not exceed 75 per cent capacity limit of the venue.

Indoor (unseated) events must meet the following additional criteria to be designated a lower risk Tier 2 Event:

  • event does not feature behaviours that present a greater COVID risk (singing, dancing, chanting or consumption of alcohol and other drugs).

The new assessment process for Tier 2 public events will be effective immediately.

Acting AFL Barwon Region General Manager Georgia Hillman:

“We are delighted to see Victoria’s return to COVIDSafe settings has allowed the change to Tier 2 Public Events, we are all excited to see crowds back at the football and netball through the year.

“We continue to work alongside both AFL and Netball Victoria to ensure the safety of all members and participants remains the priority. We understand the challenges our clubs face in terms of providing COVID-safe settings during community sport, however these changes will ease a huge burden on all involved. AFL Barwon will continue to do all it can to ensure the safety of its members during return to play, and we cannot wait to say ‘Play On’ in season 2021.”

Head of AFL Victoria Brad Scott (full AFL Vic statement)

“With this latest development, community footy will be as close as possible to ‘back to normal’ when the season starts, which is really exciting.

“It will be great see big crowds at community football matches while kids will be high-fiving and can have parents, grandparents and family watching their junior footy games. These are all parts of community football that Victorians love, and it’s fantastic to have the season nearly here after the year we had.”

AFL Victoria are currently updated their protocols, and we will pass on any further updates when they come to hand.

To learn more about the Public Events Framework and to complete an online self-assessment to understand the likely status of your public event, please visit the Information for Event Organisers website.

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Sgarbi crowned with maiden league best and fairest medal

Danielle Sgarbi, the captain of Geelong Amateurs, has brilliantly culminated an outstanding team season by securing victory in the 2023 Division 1 Senior Female Football Best and Fairest accolade. Sgarbi's triumph was resounding, as she maintained an unassailable lead heading into the final round, ultimately fending off the determined efforts of her eventual runner-up, Taiya Morrow of Lara. Sgarbi's individual achievements reached a pinnacle that evening, as she also earned her spot in the esteemed 2023 Female Football Coaches Team of the Year.

In Division 2, Daisy Wilson, a midfielder from South Barwon, demonstrated remarkable prowess to outshine Oliver Ritchie of Anglesea and claim the coveted medal.

Tara Smith of Drysdale Hawks solidified her status as a two-time Senior Female Football medallist in Division 3 with an emphatic victory during the count. The second-place position was shared between Faith Qoon of North Geelong and Phoebe Cobb of St Albans.

Adding to the array of accolades for the night, Taiya Morrow of Lara was honoured with the Female Football Rookie of the Year Award, while Annie Haigh of St Mary's secured the Geelong Advertiser Senior Female Division 1 Award.

 

The list of the all-award winners can be found below.

Senior Female Division 1 Best & Fairest Award – Danielle Sgarbi (Geelong Amateurs)

Senior Female Division 1 Runner Up Best & Fairest Award – Taiya Morrow (Lara)

 

Senior Female Division 2 Best & Fairest Award – Daisy Wilson (South Barwon)

Senior Female Division 2 Runner Up Best & Fairest Award – Olivia Ritchie (Anglesea)

 

Senior Female Division 3 Best & Fairest Award– Tara Smith (Drysdale)

Senior Female Division 3 Runner Up Best & Fairest Award – Faith Qoon (North Geelong) & Phoebe Cobb (St Albans)

 

Under 19 Best & Fairest Award– Rebecca Clottey (St Mary’s)

Under 19 Runner Up Best & Fairest Award– Bella Gilham (St Joseph’s) & Sophie Mahar (Torquay)

 

Senior Female Division 1 Goal Kicking Award – Kara Stacey (Lara) – 25 goals

Senior Female Division 2 Goal Kicking Award – Emily Kenshole (Thomson) – 33 goals

Senior Female Division 3 Goal Kicking Award – Rebecca Madden (North Geelong) – 25 goals

U19 Female Goal Kicking Award – Bella Gilham (St Joseph’s) – 22 goals 

 

Female Football Rookie of the Year Award – Taiya Morrow  (Lara)

Geelong Advertiser Senior Female Division 1 Award– Annie Haigh (St Mary’s)

 

2023 Female Football Coaches Team of the Year Awards

Coaches – Neville Daffy & Francesca Hocking

 

Forwards

Kara Stacey        Lara      

Lucy Were          Geelong Amateur

Taiya Morrow    Lara

Laura Roberts    Barwon Heads

Gilda Incigneri   St Joseph's

 Keeley Hardingham        St Joseph's

 

Midfield                  

Danielle Sgarbi  Geelong Amateur

Charlotte Simpson          St Joseph's

Zoe Cowan         Grovedale

Poppy Schaap    Geelong Amateur

Jessie Christiaans            Barwon Heads

Annie Haigh       St Mary's

 

Defenders

Prue Harvey       Barwon Heads                   

Lauren French    Grovedale

Emily Worpel     Grovedale

Stephanie Glover            St Mary's

Sophie Dineen   Barwon Heads

Francesca Hocking          Geelong Amateur

 

Interchange

Janessa Fitzgerald           Grovedale

Alana Tully         Grovedale

Laura Ryan         Geelong Amateur

Mia Fuller           Lara

 

Club by Club Leaderboards

2023 Senior Female Division 1 Epworth Cup

Barwon Heads

Jessie Christiaans (13 votes)
Ally Duff (5 votes)
Georgia Watson (4 votes)
Isabella Farchione (3 votes)
Laura Roberts (3 votes)
Prue Harvey (3 votes)
Demi King (2 votes)
Sophie Dinneen (2 votes)
Stella Bridgewater (2 votes)
Grace Synnott (1 vote)
Johanna Sunderland (1 vote)

Geelong Amateurs

Danielle Sgarbi (19 votes)
Mardi Dangerfield (10 votes)
Poppy Schaap (9 votes)
Francesca Hocking (7 votes)
Bianca Zeinstra (5 votes)
Amelia Jarvis (4 votes)
Lucy Were (4 votes)
Laura Ryan (2 votes)
Sophie Milsome (2 votes)
Ava McKeegan (1 vote)
Georgia Irvine (1 vote)
Grace Wright-Janocha (1 vote)
Olivia Stewart (1 vote)

Grovedale

Janessa FitzGerald (10 votes)
Zoe Cowan (9 votes)
Lauren French (7 votes)
Alana Tully (6 votes)
Taylah Hassett (5 votes)
Aliesha McLean (3 votes)
Chloe Adams (3 votes)
Claire Macgill (3 votes)
Ruby Bowers (3 votes)
Cathy Sheather (2 votes)
Emily Worpel (2 votes)
Meg Courtney (2 votes)
Natalie Worpel (2 votes)
Tanika Brunalli (1 vote)

Lara

Taiya Morrow (16 votes)
Mia Fuller (14 votes)
Kara Stacey (6 votes)
Charlee Morrow (2 votes)
Filomena Iannuzzi (2 votes)
Eliza Wilson-Macdonald (1 vote)
Ella Beekmans (1 vote)
Maddie Newitt (1 vote)
Nadine Merriman (1 vote)
Olivia Mairos (1 vote)

St Joseph’s

Keeley Hardingham (13 votes)
Charlotte Simpson (12 votes)
Gilda Incigneri (4 votes)
Jessica Mapapalangi (2 votes)
Olivia Makowski (2 votes)
Tamika Lewis (2 votes)
Emmalyn Nekrep (1 vote)
Zoe Penno (1 vote)

St Mary’s

Isabelle Kidd (7 votes)
Varlee Nihill (6 votes)
Stephanie Glover (5 votes)
Annie Haigh (4 votes)
Elise Vella (4 votes)
Emma Allen (4 votes)
Breanna Beckley (3 votes)
Cecilia Lowrey (3 votes)
Paige Glover (3 votes)
Bianca Cheever (2 votes)
Indya Kirby (2 votes)
Ayrlea Clark (1 vote)
Danielle Stewart (1 vote)
Lucy Della Monica (1 vote)

 

2023 Senior Female Division 2 Epworth Cup

Anglesea

Olivia Ritchie (19 votes)
Ellie Koiker (9 votes)
Phoebe Lingam (8 votes)
Scarlett Menhenett (5 votes)
Remi Krenkels (4 votes)
Kristin Prosser (2 votes)
Madeleine Slingo (2 votes)
Nadia Mccristal (2 votes)
Ruby Manson (1 vote)

Geelong Amateurs

Grace Wright-Janocha (5 votes)
Lara Reeves (4 votes)
Edwina Hinds (2 votes)
Emma Gilligan (2 votes)
Sharni Malcolm (2 votes)
Amber Towart (1 vote)
Dharnae Couzens (1 vote)
Sherise Scicluna (1 vote)

Geelong West Giants

Rory Phibbs (18 votes)
Danielle Rhodes (17 votes)
Kelsea Gray (5 votes)
Kiara Woods (4 votes)
Rhianan Woods (3 votes)
Caitlin Bottomley (2 votes)
Tara Robinson (2 votes)
Bonnie-Jayde Cross (1 vote)
Kasey Conor (1 vote)
Kirra Robinson (1 vote)
Ciera Major (1 vote)

Newtown & Chilwell

Maddison Jannsen (17 votes)
Abby Favell (10 votes)
Mekah Morrissy (10 votes)
Laura Taylor (4 votes)
Emily Dixon (3 votes)
Sarah Perrott (3 votes)
Brooke Wells (1 vote)
Emma Gallagher (1 vote)
Zoe Monkman (1 vote)

South Barwon

Daisy Wilson (21 votes)
Maggie Caudullo (16 votes)
Chloe Cox (11 votes)
Ayesha Nicholson (4 votes)
Emily Van Doren (1 vote)

St Mary's

Rebecca Clottey (8 votes)
Laura Sheehan (6 votes)
Meg Alsop (4 votes)
Elizabeth Host (3 votes)
Heidi Stansfield (3 votes)
Susie Worthington (3 votes)
Grace McCann (2 votes)
Riley Oborne (2 votes)
Stephanie Padgham (2 votes)
Tahlitha Samkakai (2 votes)
Olivie Verlaan (1 vote)
Tayla Ryan (1 vote)

Thomson

Teagan Tatlock (16 votes)
Ailish Tyrrell (11 votes)
Belle Murphy-Bowen (9 votes)
Emily Kenshole (5 votes)
Kariah Koehler (2 votes)
Oli Mitton (2 votes)

Torquay

Kate Ryan (9 votes)
Ruby Williams (4 votes)
Bryoni Butler (2 votes)
Lucy Montebello (2 votes)
Maddy Macreadie-Smith (2 votes)
Sophie O’Meara (2 votes)
Riley Timms (1 vote)
Sharon Briggs (1 vote)

 

2023 Senior Female Division 3 Epworth Cup

Bannockburn

Tayla Sanford (4 votes)
Andrea Wellington (2 votes)
Dallas Conolan (2 votes)
Ashlee Richardson (1 vote)
Ebony Callus (1 vote)
Jacinta Maloney (1 vote)

Barwon Heads

Molly O’Sullivan (7 votes)
Bern Downey (5 votes)
Erinlee Huggard (4 votes)
Kim Neilson (4 votes)
Alessia Colombo (3 votes)
Lily Harris (3 votes)
Tilli Hopkins (3 votes)
Claudia Beattie (2 votes)
Zarly Smith (2 votes)
Georgia Mckinnon (2 votes)
Madeline Searle (1 vote)
Nicole Bacely (1 vote)
Toni Alexandrow (1 vote)

Drysdale

Tara Smith (28 votes)
Caitlin Pickett (5 votes)
Eliesha Montgomery (5 votes)
Jessie Morrow (4 votes)
Bianca Deckker (3 votes)
Caitlin Redmond (2 votes)
Mia Wilson (2 votes)
Nicole Wakefield (2 votes)
Emily Allan (1 vote)
Natalie Meade (1 vote)

Modewarre

Clodagh Newton (14 votes)
Jorja Kirsopp-Cole (8 votes)
Tamykah Brown (7 votes)
Ebony Lilico (5 votes)
Maddison Quilliam (3 votes)
Sophie McCartney (3 votes)
Monique Martin (2 votes)
Natalie Amalfi (1 vote)

North Geelong

Faith Qoon (20 votes)
Amy Scheitner (10 votes)
Cody Dixon (9 votes)
Jasmine Coleman (9 votes)
Kaitlyn Bonney (4 votes)
Madeleine Rentsch (3 votes)
Brodie Clingan (2 votes)
Rebecca Madden (2 votes)
Zara Bailey (2 votes)

St Albans

Phoebe Cobb (20 votes)
Hannah Harrison (13 votes)
Amber Kelly (2 votes)
Gracie Navarro (2 votes)
Zoe Saunders (2 votes)
Sheridan Kelly (1 vote)

 

2023 Under 19 Female Epworth Cup

Barwon Heads

Johanna Sunderland (3 votes)
Michaela Payne (3 votes)
Mackenzie Brown (2 votes)
Maggie Edwards (2 votes)
Violet McGregor (2 votes)
Summer Don (1 vote)

Geelong Amateurs

Amber Towart (3 votes)
Tash Wilson (2 votes)

South Tigers

Elara Dillon (12 votes)
Catherine Gandolfo (9 votes)
Chloe Adams (3 votes)
Lucy Marescuk (2 votes)
Hayley Peck (1 vote)

St Joseph’s

Bella Gilham (13 votes)
Georgia Tyrell (8 votes)
Isabella Jordan (6 votes)
Chloe Bryant (3 votes)
Olivia Bryant (3 votes)
Theresa De Grandi (3 votes)
Meyah Fursland (2 votes)
Sachi Henderson (2 votes)
Ella Rayson (1 vote)
Marli Van Den Ham (1 vote)
Stephanie Collins-Morrison (1 vote)

St Mary's

Rebecca Clottey (15 votes)
Seisia White (12 votes)
Ava Bilyk (6 votes)
Sienna Carlini (6 votes)
Stephanie O’Kane (4 votes)
Kate O’Brien (2 votes)
Sharni Adams (2 votes)

Torquay

Sophie Mahar (13 votes)
Grace O’Kane (6 votes)
Lila Richard (6 votes)
Leila Owens (4 votes)
Mia Barnard (3 votes)
Stella Huxtable (3 votes)
Laura McAsey (2 votes)
Lila Burns (2 votes)

Sneak peek of upcoming Epworth Cup Grand Finals

This Sunday at Drew Oval, Herne Hill Reserve, the Grand Finals for all three divisions of the 2023 Senior Women’s Epworth Cup take place. 

This is a preview of the grand finals and what to expect.

GEELONG WEST vs THOMSON

At 10:50am, Geelong West and Thomson battle it out for the Division 2 premiership.

Geelong West goes into this match as favourites having finished the regular season on top of the ladder as well as securing their Grand Final spot comfortably with a 44-point victory over Anglesea in the qualifier two weeks ago.

Thomson appear to be a dark horse for the flag, following their elimination final win against South Barwon and their thrilling one-goal victory against Anglesea last weekend.

This promises to be an intriguing battle to kick off the football action on Sunday.

Last time they met: Round 11, 2023 (Geelong West 7.6.48 def Thomson 3.7.25)

NORTH GEELONG vs MODEWARRE

Following Geelong West and Thomson is the Division 3 Grand Final between North Geelong and Modewarre to be played at 1:10pm.

North Geelong appears to be the stronger of the two outfits, also finishing the regular season as minor premiers along with securing a Grand Final berth two weeks ago with a win over Drysdale.

Modewarre also seems to be a worthy contender for the flag after a win in a sudden-death final against Barwon Heads and an upset against Drysdale in the preliminary final, overcoming the Hawks by 13 points.

This is also shaping up to be an interesting Grand Final.

Last time they met: Round 11, 2023 (Modewarre 7.5.47 def North Geelong 2.3.15)

GEELONG AMATEURS vs GROVEDALE

And lastly, Geelong Amateurs and Grovedale will face off for the Division 1 flag at 3:30pm.

Both Geelong Amateurs and the Tigers finished the home-and-away season in first and second spot respectively and met in the qualifying final two weeks ago. In an enthralling contest, Geelong Amateurs eked home by two points to secure their place in the season decider.

Grovedale were able to ensure their shot at avenging their loss in the qualifier after a dominant win in the preliminary final over Barwon Heads last Sunday.

All things considered; the marquee Grand Final of the day could be the best of the trio.

Last time they met: Qualifying Final, 2023 (Geelong Amateurs 1.9.15 def Grovedale 2.1.13)

 

 

 

South Barwon FNC - Senior Female Football Assistant Coach(es)

South Barwon Football Club participating within AFL Barwon are seeking a Women’s Senior assistant Coach or coaches for season 2025 and beyond to work with our newly appointed Senior Women’s coach Frankie Hocking.

As a successful club since its inception, we are looking for a coach to lead, teach, support our Women’s team and senior coach into its next phase in accordance with all our club values and policies. With a talented group of junior girls filtering through our program this is an exciting opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

  • Support our coach in accordance too game plans and policies.
  • Ensure all club values are always adhered to.
  • Prepare and oversee training and game day coaching requirements as required and as directed.
  • Help in recruitment in accordance with club policies as asked.
  • Support junior girls’ coaches as needed.
  • Work with Women’s Co-Ordinator and coach, ensuring appropriate outcomes for our program.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Strong communication and personal skillset.
  • Ability to teach personal and team skills, implement game plan to optimize player and team improvement as directed by our senior coach.
  • To be always organized and professional.
  • Coaching accreditation up to date or taken upon.
  • Working with children accreditation required.
  • You must enjoy and have a passion for women’s/ girl’s sport and football in general.

To the right applicant with the want, skillset, the correct connection with our coach, this role may move into a more prominent role with our program. 

Any enquiries please call David Laherty on 0427 736 097

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

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St Mary's Amanda Flynn shortlisted for EWN Community Award

St Mary's Sporting Club Female Football Director Amanda Flynn has been recognised as a finalist for the Essendon Women’s Network Community Award.

The Community Award recognises women who work in a volunteer capacity in the industry, and who make a significant contribution to the game and their community.

EWN Co-Chair Lisa Egan said this year's nominees are all deserved.

“The EWN was delighted to receive such a large number of nominees for this year’s Awards, and choosing the finalists was no easy feat," Egan said.

"The quality of nominations shows the incredible depth of talent within the Aussie Rules community, and women making incredible contributions to their clubs and leagues at all levels. The EWN is proud to again host the Awards which were first presented in 1998."

An independent judging panel consisting of the 2022 Fujitsu General Australia Football Woman of the Year Kelli Underwood, pioneering journalist Corrie Perkin and AFL Commissioner Simone Wilke will select the winners.

View the nominations for Amanda below.

EWN COMMUNITY AWARD – FINALISTS

Amanda Flynn

Amanda is the Director of St Mary’s Sporting Club Female Football section and works tirelessly in all aspects of football administration, planning and logistics to ensure the success of our female program. She was involved in creating our club's first Female Football Strategic Plan aligned with the AFL Womens Football Vision 2021-2030. She has championed the female football program and this year we have a record number of 8 teams and are the only club in the Geelong region to have a female team in every age group from U9s to Seniors.  This year we have a record number of 192 female footballers. 

Amanda has worked tirelessly to ensure that our club is an inclusive and positive space for all women and girls involved in our football program. In 2021, she implemented a mentoring program to link senior and junior players.  Seniors spent time training and mentoring juniors as well as attending each other’s matches.

Amanda established a Scholarship with a portion of every senior female football club membership apportioned towards supporting a worthy young female player who may need financial assistance to participate in football. Further, Amanda organised the Pride Round games over the last 4 years.  This included a whole club Pride Education session this year with a facilitator to discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity.

SUNDAY - AFL Barwon Female Football Grand Finals

  • Video Round Info: 9:40 - DIV3 Belmont Lions vs Modewarre 12:00 - DIV2 Anglesea vs St Joseph's 2:20 - DIV1 Grovedale vs Geelong Ammos
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Welcome Paris Rowe

We are excited to announce the appointment of Paris Rowe in the position of AFL Barwon Female Football Coordinator.

Paris comes to AFL Barwon having career employment experiences working in a variety of sporting roles across both Football and Cricket in South Australia.

After successfully completing her Bachelor Sport Health and Physical Activity at Flinders University, Paris commenced an internship at SANFL Club South Adelaide where she eventually moved into a full-time role in the high-performance department. Following this, Paris worked for the South Australia Cricket Association in both participation and events roles.

Paris will take a lead role in the current Female Football Review, and we are excited to have her experiences and ideas to lead female football into the future.

Rachael Kirtley, previously in the role will move into a full-time position as Netball Umpiring Coordinator. We congratulate Rachael on the fantastic job she did in the in the role over the past 12 months and the platform she has laid for the future.

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