Thanks to the TAC Stat Tracker and Premier Data, season 2019 has seen spectators, coaches and players an unprecedented look at each GFNL game thanks to the TAC Stat Tracker. Every game was monitored by the stat tracker, giving a wide range of statistics beyond just rudimentary kicks and handballs. AFL Barwon was pleased to be a pioneer of what is believed to be a nationwide first for country football. See below the 2019 GFNL team of the year, with exclusive numbers from the TAC Stat Tracker.

BACKLINE

Back Pocket- Scott Frangos (Geelong West Giants)

435 disposals, ave 24.1 per game. 20 spoils, 32 one percenters, 2 goals, 1481 Fantasy Points

Full Back- Ryley Hall (St Mary’s)

139 disposals, ave 9.3 per game. 32 contested marks, 40 spoils, 47 one percenters, 694 Fantasy Points

Back Pocket- Cam Tudor (St Joseph’s)

242 disposals, ave 16.1 per game. 16 contested marks, 22 spoils, 26 one percenters, 92 hit-outs, 6 goals, 1169 Fantasy Points

HALF-BACKLINE

Half-Back- Alex Cincotta (Newtown & Chilwell)

245 disposals, ave 18.8 per game. 20 one percenters, 21 clearances, 60 marks, 6 goals, 14 spoils, 961 Fantasy Points

Centre Half-Back- Adam Garner (Colac)

276 disposals, 18.4 per game. 52 one percenters, 37 contested marks, 44 spoils, 11 goals, 1154 Fantasy Points

Half-Back- Campbell Floyd (Colac)

259 disposals, ave 19.9 disposals. 26 one percenters, 2 goals, 22 spoils, 75 marks, 45 effective tackles, 990 Fantasy Points

CENTRE

Wing- Jarryn McCormack (Colac)

277 disposals, ave 21.3 per game. 17 clearances, 42 effective tackles, 8 goals, 1106 Fantasy Points

Centre- Marcus Thompson (Leopold)

464 disposals, ave 27.2 per game. 57 clearances, 44 effective tackles, 15 goals, 118 effective handballs, 1213 Fantasy Points

Wing- Blake Sutterby (Newtown & Chilwell)

396 disposals, ave 22 per game. 46 clearances, 67 effective tackles, 170 contested possessions, 10 goals, 1274 Fantasy Points

HALF-FORWARDS

Half-forward- Jarryd Garner (St Mary’s)

389 disposals, ave 25.9 per game. 57 clearances, 51 hard ball gets, 125 contested possessions, 7 goals, 1213 Fantasy Points

Centre Half Forward- Lucas Boyd (Leopold)

252 disposals, ave 15.7 per game. 56 goals, 29 behinds, 60 contested marks, 37 deep 50 marks

Half Forward- Jackson Davis (St Joseph’s)

160 disposals, ave 13.3 per game. 12 goals, 9 behinds, 59 effective kicks, 16 clearances, 18 effective tackles, 659 fantasy points

FULL-FORWARDS

Forward Pocket- Luke Hillman (Colac)

222 disposals, ave 13 per game. 30 goals, 23 behinds, 22 deep 50 entries, 57 marks,  1213 Fantasy Points

Full Forward- Andrew Boseley (South Barwon)

183 disposals, ave 11.4 per game. 57 goals, 23 behinds, 89 marks, 33 contested marks, 1106 Fantasy Points

Forward Pocket- Riley Ferguson (St Joseph’s)

226 disposals, ave 18.8 per game. 8 goals, 5 behinds, 33 clearances, 78 effective kicks, 74 contested possession, 871 Fantasy Points

RUCKS

Ruck- Trent West (Leopold)

196 disposals, 12.2 per game. 836 hitouts, 369 hitouts to advantage, 28 clearances, 4 goals, 2264 fantasy points

Ruck Rover- Josh Saunders (South Barwon)

456 disposals, 26.8 per game. 100 clearances, 60 hard ball gets, 179 contested possessions, 5 goals, 45 effective tackles, 1580 fantasy points

Rover- Brant Haintz (St Joseph’s)

311 disposals, 17.2 per game. 67 clearances, 43 hard ball gets, 108 contested possessions, 78 effective tackles, 15 goals, 1380 Fantasy Points

INTERCHANGE

Sam Michael (St Albans)

197 disposals, 16.4 per game. 374 hitouts, 130 hitouts to advantage, 39 clearances, 31 contested marks, 3 goals, 1475 Fantasy Points 

Lachie Patten (Bell Park)

477 disposals, 26.5 per game. 57 clearances, 51 hard ball gets, 165 contested possessions, 14 goals, 55 effective tackles, 1213 fantasy points

Louis Herbert (South Barwon)

209 disposals, ave 20.9 per game, 35 clearances, 20 goals, 88 effective kicks, 53 marks, 978 Fantasy Points

Nick Dixon (North Shore)

332 disposals, ave 30.1 per game, 46 clearances, 112 contested possessions, 28 effective tackles, 5 goals, 66 uncontested marks, 1110 Fantasy Points

Grovedale's Janessa Fitzgerald has taken home her first of potentially two medals this week, winning the Senior Female Football Division 1 Best & Fairest.

Fitzgerald held on from former AFLW star, and Thomson recruit Phoebe Monahan. The count came down the last round of the season however Monahan didn't play allowing Fitzgerald to hold on. Janessa's teammate and coach Taylah Hassett and Barwon Heads's Isabella Farchione tied for third.

South Barwon speedster Elara Dillon took home the medal in a tight count over St Joseph's Paris Stokes. Drysdale's former medallist, Tara Smith continue her sensational polling record, finishing three votes behind in third.

The Division 3 count was an all-Modewarre affair with Monique Martin holding off teammate Clodagh Newton in a quinella for the Warriors. Martin and Newton take on Belmont Lions in this weekend’s Grand Final.

The Under 19 count was a Newtown & Chilwell quinella, with Jayde Morrissy finishing one vote ahead of teammate Belle Fletcher.

The full votes for the divisions can be found below:

Epworth Senior Female Football Division 1

Epworth Senior Female Football Division 2

Epworth Senior Female Football Division 3

Epworth Under 19 Female Football 

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The Female Football Coordinator is a full time position which is primarily responsible for managing all of AFL Barwon’s female football competitions. Please view the full position description below.

If this sounds like a position for you, please email a cover letter and your resume to Nathan Ervin – Operations Manager – AFL Barwon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications close Sunday February 6th.

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.

St Mary’s v Leopold

• At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP viewed vision of a possible high contact and dangerous sling by Damian McMahon #16 St Mary’s on Nicholas Ash #24 Leopold in the 4^th quarter of the

St Mary’s v Leopold Senior match on Saturday 11^th June 2022.

No reportable offence was noted and no charge was laid.

Grovedale v Colac

• At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP viewed vision of an incident that left a Colac player injured and requiring trainer assistance in the 3^rd quarter of the Grovedale v Colac Senior match on Saturday 11^th June 2022.

The MRP deemed that the injury occurred as a result of an accidental clash of heads between two team mates in a marking contest.

No reportable offence was noted and no charge was laid.

No other incidents were captured on vision for the MRP to review.

Anglesea v Torquay

• At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP viewed vision of a possible striking incident by Dylan Blizzard #50 Anglesea on an unknown Torquay player in the 2^nd quarter of the Anglesea v Torquay Senior match on Saturday 4^th June 2022.

There was no vision of the incident and no charge was laid.

• At the request of the Anglesea FNC the MRP viewed vision for a possible strike by Ben Raidme #5 Torquay on Max Simpson #4 Anglesea in the 3^rd quarter, and two separate alleged striking incidents on Matthew Connell #36 Anglesea in the 4^th quarter of the Anglesea v Torquay Senior match on Saturday 4^th June 2022.

There was no vision of these alleged incidents and no charges were laid.

Colac v South Barwon

• At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP viewed vision of a potentially dangerous tackle by Kody Spokes #3  Colac on Lachlan Noble #22 South Barwon in the 4^th quarter of the Colac v South Barwon Senior match on Saturday 4^th June 2022.

The MRP deemed that the tackle applied wasn’t reportable, but the free kick paid was appropriate and no charge was laid.

East Geelong v Anakie

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a late bump by Ruben Vesikuru #61 East Geelong on Braydan Riddell #17 Anakie during the 4^th quarter of the East Geelong v Anakie senior match on Saturday 4^th June 2022. The MRP deemed the bump was not reportable by nature and no charge was laid.

Drysdale v Portarlington

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a melee that occurred at the end of the 2^nd quarter in the Drysdale v Portarlington Senior match on Saturday 4^th June 2022.

No reportable incidents were detected and the melee wasn’t deemed to warrant the application of any fines in this instance.

Geelong West Giants v North Shore

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a melee that occurred at the end of the first quarter of the Geelong West Giants v North Shore Senior match during the quarter time break. 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 $650 each of which Geelong West Giants will have $150 suspended for the remainder of the 2022 season for their involvement in the melee.

Having already received a warning in 2022 for involvement in a Melee, North Shore will not have any part of their fine suspended.

• At the request of North Shore FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a potential dangerous tackle that occurred in the 4^th quarter of the Geelong West Giants v North Shore Senior match, by a Geelong West Giants player on #20 from North Shore. The tackle was not deemed to be reportable and no charge was laid.

• At the request of North Shore FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a potential head butt that occurred during the melee at the end of the first quarter of the Geelong West Giants v North Shore senior match during the quarter time break. The MRP deemed that #2 Geelong West Giants Tannar Stone head butted #10 North Shore Patrick Cleary in a manner which was reportable and instigated a continuation of the melee.

Tannar Stone has been offered a 3 match set penalty.

• At the request of Geelong West Giants FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a potential dangerous tackle during the Geelong West Giants v North Shore senior match, by #9 North Shore on #48 Geelong West Giants Philip Moi Moi. The tackle was not deemed to be reportable and no charge was laid

• At the request of Geelong West Giants FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a potential striking incident during the 4^th quarter of the Geelong West Giants v North Shore senior match, by #13 North Shore Bradlee Tregenza on #3 Geelong West Giants Noah Gribble. The MRP deemed that Bradlee Tregenza be reported for striking Noah Gribble.

Bradlee Tregenza has been offered a one match set penalty.

Where reports have been laid, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 7^th June  to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.

Queenscliff v Anglesea

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a potentially dangerous tackle by Dylan Blizzard #50 Anglesea on Brod Dawson #24 Queenscliff in the 2^nd quarter of the Queenscliff v Anglesea Senior match on Saturday 28^th May 2022.

The MRP deemed that the tackle applied wasn’t reportable and no charge was laid.

Werribee Centrals v Bannockburn

• At the request of Werribee Centrals FNC, the MRP viewed vision of potential rough conduct by #23 Bannockburn on #32 Werribee Centrals. The MRP deemed the bump was fair and a legitimate shepherd in the circumstances. No charge was laid.

Grovedale v Newtown & Chilwell

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a potentially dangerous tackle by Michael Condy #10 Newtown & Chilwell on Jack Tute #21 Grovedale in the 3^rd quarter of the Grovedale v Newtown & Chilwell Senior match on Saturday 28^th May 2022.

The MRP deemed that the tackle applied wasn’t reportable, but the free kick paid was appropriate and no charge was laid.

South Barwon v St Albans

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of 3 separate melees that occurred during the 3^rd quarter of the South Barwon v St Albans senior match. No reportable offences were noted and the Melees were not deemed sufficient for any penalties to be applied in this instance.

East Geelong v Geelong West Giants

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a potentially dangerous tackle by #43 Joseph Bangura GWG on Jacob Ozolins #16 East Geelong during the 4^th quarter of the East Geelong v Geelong West Giants senior match on Saturday 28^th May 2022. The MRP deemed the tackle was dangerous and reported Joseph Bangura for rough conduct on Jacob Ozolins. A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Anakie v Bell Post Hill

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a melee in the fourth quarter of the Anakie v Bell Post Hill Senior match on Saturday 28^th May 2022.

It was determined that prior to the melee an incident occurred whereby William Ford #17 Bell Post Hill struck Billy Goodwin #13 Anakie high with his elbow/forearm in a matter which constituted striking.

William Ford has been reported for Intentionally striking Billy Goodwin and has been offered a 2 match Set Penalty in this instance.

• No action was taken regarding the 3 separate melees that were viewed, but both clubs are strongly advised to refrain from future involvement in these to avoid potential sanctions being applied.

Reports

Anakie v Bell Post Hill

• The MRP viewed the incident where Luke Daffy #14 Bell Post Hill was reported for intentionally striking Josh Warrington #34 Bell Post Hill and found there was insufficient evidence from the vision for them to amend the charge as reported on the day.

South Barwon v St Albans

• The MRP viewed the incident where Jackson Carrick #73 South Barwon was reported for rough conduct on Ashton Percy #24 St Albans and found there was insufficient evidence from the vision for them to amend the charge as reported on the day.

Where reports have been laid, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 31^st May to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.

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.

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