The Geelong Football Netball League season will kick off on the weekend of April 2nd in a jam packed weekend of football and netball.

The league will take a bye on July 2nd, and the finals series will commence at yet to be confirmed venues on August 20th. The Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, September 10th.

Some fixture highlights are:

• Weekly K rock broadcast games!
• Pride Cup clash between Newtown & Chilwell and Leopold at Elderslie Reserve on Sunday April 10th
• Anzac Day weekend – Anzac Eve match between Lara and Grovedale and Anzac Day match between St Joseph’s and South Barwon

Read the full fixture in the link below.

Applications are now open for our 2022 Junior Representative Coaching Positions.

Positions Available:

BFNL 13/U, 15/U & 17/U

GFNL 13/U, 15/U & 17/U

Successful applicants will be responsible for a minimum 6 weeks of training sessions, followed by the Central West Association Championships Day on Sunday 22^nd May 2022.

If successful at the Central West day, teams will then take part in the Association Championships Finals Day on Sunday 24^th of July 2022.

Applicants must be available to assist with selection on Sunday February 6^th and 13^th.

Requirements and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

1. Participate as a member of the team Selection Panel for your appointed team.
2. Adhere to all league policies and guidelines.
3. Develop the team training program including skill development sessions, in line with player workloads and availability
4. Provide coaching instruction to team members in the areas of technique, specialist positional skills and team skills.
5. Identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individual athletes.
6. Evaluate and assess individual and team performance, ensuring individuals are appropriately challenged, and provided with constructive feedback.
7. Take appropriate action to ensure that underperformance is effectively dealt with.
8. Develop, implement, and adapt match play strategies.
9. Team coaches will supervise and mentor assistant coaches in both the training and competition environment.
10. Communicate clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity to both the player and parent group.
11. Current Working with Children’s Check required.
12. Minimum Foundation Level coaching accreditation required.

Please submit your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. detailing your experience, coaching ideology, and anything else you think we should know, along with a nomination of which age groups/league you would be willing to coach:

i.e. BFNL  15/U or 17/U

Coaches will receive an honorarium for their contribution.

Applications close Monday 31^st of January.

The Apollo Bay Football Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest for a Geelong based
Senior Football Assistant Coach for Season 2022.

With a successful history and strong supporter base, the Apollo Bay Hawks are a proud
community football netball club. We have a talented young local player base that are keen
to learn. The club has great facilities, and the town is a growing community with plenty of
career opportunities.

We are affiliated in the Colac & District Football Netball League.
While our home ground is on the Great Ocean Road in Apollo Bay, we have strong
connections in Geelong, where our Senior teams train at least once a week during the
season.

The position of Senior Assistant Coach would suit a young player with coaching aspirations.
We would welcome a 1st time coach with excellent communication and leadership skills and
a positive attitude. The successful applicant would assist and support the Senior Coach on
Game Day and at all training sessions and could base themselves in Geelong or even Apollo
Bay.

The successful applicant is required to have or willing to obtain a Working with Children
check and Foundation Coaches accreditation. Remuneration negotiable.
Applications close March 21st 2022.
Please contact: John Lugg – Senior Football Executive

Ph: 0434 543 092
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Female Football Grand Finals

Entry:

Free Entry

Getting to the Ground:

Can enter the ground via Norwood Street, Finchaven Street or Edinburgh Avenue, Herne Hill.

Limit parking around the ground, street parking is highly recommended.

Broadcast Guide

If you are unable to attend on the day you can watch all Senior Female Divisions Live on AFL Barwon's Facebook page.

Live streams include:

Senior Division 3 Epworth Cup – Anglesea vs South Barwon 12:40pm

Senior Division 2 Epworth Cup – St Joseph's vs Torquay 12:25pm

Senior Division 1 Epworth Cup – Geelong Amateur vs St Mary's 2:45pm

Selected Teams

U15 Division 1 Epworth Cup – https://bit.ly/3JSiCOc

U15 Division 2 Corio Bay Health Group Cup – https://bit.ly/3JQkwij

U15 Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup – https://bit.ly/3peZ254

U18 Epworth Cup – https://bit.ly/3C3bXyM

Senior Division 3 Epworth Cup – https://bit.ly/3PoxMvn

Senior Division 2 Epworth Cup – https://bit.ly/3QHjTtE

Senior Division 1 Epworth Cup –https://bit.ly/3C1tt6u

Activities

Geelong Cats AFLW Membership Tent. Check out the following link for further info: https://bit.ly/3QAjfxO

AFL Victoria Football Activities and Fun for Kids

St Mary’s Sporting Club are seeing expressions of interest for a Female Football Senior Coach.  Please contact Amanda Flynn on 0425 718 094 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

North Geelong v Anakie

• At the request of the officiating umpires and the Anakie FNC, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the North Geelong v Anakie Senior match 30/7/2022 that involved Samuel Reynolds #38 North Geelong and Adam Miriklis #7 Anakie.

The MRP deemed that Samuel Reynolds having chosen to bump, made high contact with Adam Miriklis in a manner that was reportable for Engaging in Rough Conduct.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 2^nd August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

• They also reviewed vision of a melee that occurred in the 3^rd quarter and determined no reportable offences were identified with no further action required.

St Albans v Lara

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the St Albans v Lara Senior match 30/7/2022 that involved a potentially dangerous tackle by Mitch Day #14 Lara on Ben Miller #30 St Albans.

The MRP deemed that the tackle warranted the free kick that was paid, but was not reportable in this instance.

Geelong Amateur v Torquay

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP sought to review an alleged incident from the 2^nd quarter that resulted in Harry Kershaw #3 Geelong Amateur lying on the ground.

The alleged incident was not captured on vision. No charge was laid.

Werribee Centrals v Geelong West Giants

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Werribee Centrals v Geelong West Giants Senior match 30/7/2022 that involved a potentially dangerous tackle on Blake Quarrier #10 Werribee Centrals.

The MRP deemed that the tackle was not reportable in this instance. No charge was laid.

St Mary’s v Geelong Amateur Senior Female

• The MRP have reviewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 3^rd quarter of the Senior Female Division 1 Qualifying Final St Mary’s v Geelong Amateur where Eliza Williamson #25 Geelong Amateur was reported by the officiating umpire for Engaging in Rough Conduct on Kelsey Houghton #4 St Mary’s.

 The vision supports the charge, and they have determined that the 2 match set penalty is appropriate in this instance.

Geelong Amateur have indicated they wish the charge be heard at Tribunal.

Due to the charged player being unavailable to attend this week due to work commitments, the hearing will be adjourned to next week.

The charged player is unable to play until the matter is heard.

The hearing will be conducted 7.00pm Tuesday 9^th August in the GDFL offices at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre.

• At the request of St Mary’s FNC, the MRP also sought to review an alleged incident from the first quarter that involved Francesca Hocking #24 Geelong Amateur and Emma Allen #22 St Mary’s.

The alleged incident was not captured on vision.

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.

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.

St Albans v St Mary’s

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the St Albans v St Mary’s Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

It was determined that the tackle laid by Kane Loftus # 38 St Mary’s on Oliver Boothey #43 St Albans was not reportable. No charge was laid in this instance.

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP also viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the fourth quarter of the St Albans v St Mary’s Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

It was determined that the tackle laid by Bailey Brogden #3 St Albans on Jack Blood #6 St Mary’s was a sling tackle which was deemed dangerous. Bailey Brogden was reported for Engaging in Rough Conduct.

A one week set penalty has been offered.

Geelong West Giants v Leopold

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the Geelong West Giants v Leopold Senior match on Sunday 26^th June 2022.

It was determined that Luke Justin #20 Leopold chose to bump making high contact on Nicholas Wood #38 Geelong West Giants in a manner which constituted rough conduct.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

North Shore v Lara

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a possible striking incident during the second quarter of the North Shore v Lara Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

The vision was inconclusive and no charge was laid.

Newcomb v Queenscliff

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an alleged strike by Justin Maher #1 Queenscliff on Brenton Rees #38 Newcomb during the third quarter of the Newcomb v Queenscliff Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The vision did not show evidence of any strike occurring. No charge was laid.

Anglesea v Modewarre

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a potential strike by Daniel Midolo #52  that occurred in the fourth quarter of the Anglesea v Modewarre Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The vision did not show evidence of any strike occurring. No charge was laid.

Inverleigh v Winchelsea

At the request of Winchelsea FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a bump applied by # 9 Inverleigh on #10 Winchelsea in the 3^rd quarter of the Inverleigh v Winchelsea match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The bump was not deemed to be reportable. No charge was laid.

Where Set Penalties have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 28^th June  to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.

St Albans FNC are currently looking for passionate netball focused people to undertake coaching opportunities at our club for season 2022.

Expression of interest for positions are open now and we want to hear from you.

Email for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Women’s Senior Division 1

Qualifying Finals: Geelong Amateur vs St Mary's

It was a dominant display by Geelong Amateur last weekend. They were on top from the start and gave St Mary’s absolutely no freedom to play their game. Danielle Gaylard was outstanding for Geelong Amateur as was Analea McKee. McKee was the tip of the spear up forward for Ammos finishing with four goals. Ella Firth was named the best for St Mary’s.

Geelong Amateur now move to the Grand Final while St Mary’s has a date with Grovedale in the Preliminary Finals. The Saints have won their past two encounters with the Tigers. Last time it was St Mary’s by 11 points. The match will be held at McDonald Reserve this Sunday.

Best

Geelong Amateur: D. Gaylard, S. Riley, L. De Groot, J. Dorward, Cheryl De Groot, F. Hocking

St Mary’s: E. Firth, B. Mallia, T. Ryan, D. Stewart, K. Houghton, L. Gibbs

Goals

Geelong Amateur: 4 A. McKee, R. Arnold, C. De Groot, D. Gaylard

St Mary’s: Emma Allen

Final Score

Geelong Amateur: 7.8 (50)

St Mary’s: 1.1 (7)

Elimination Finals: Newtown & Chilwell vs Grovedale

This game was very close. But what gave Grovedale the victory, was their ability to convert. The Tigers also had four individual goal scorers to Newtown & Chilwell’s two. Emily Kenshole was the leading goal kicker on the ground with a pair of majors for Newtown & Chilwell, while Chloe Adams and newly crowned Division 1 Best & Fairest winner Alana Tully, were among the best for Grovedale.

Unfortunately, this is the end of the road for the Eagles after finishing third on the ladder to finish their Home & Away season. For Grovedale, it’s off to McDonald Reserve to face St Mary’s. As stated before, the Tigers haven’t been able to defeat St Mary’s all year, but this is Finals, and anything can happen on the day.

Best

Newtown & Chilwell: C. Blakeway, R. Goring, A. Favell, M. Morrissy, B. Murphy-Bowen, M. Janssen

Grovedale: C. Adams, T. Hassett, A. Tully, E. Worpel, O. Kyatt, A. McLean

Goals

Newtown & Chilwell: 2 E. Kenshole, B. Wells

Grovedale: C. Adams, W. Hoffmann, D. Lodge, A. McLean

Final Score

Newtown & Chilwell: 3.6 (24)

Grovedale: 4.3 (27)

Women’s Senior Division 2

Elimination Finals: St Mary’s vs Torquay

Talk about an upset. St Mary’s have defeated Torquay twice this season but in Finals the past means naught. The Saints were in control for three terms, but due to sheer willpower, the Tigers got back in the game and pinched victory in the final term. Jaimie Castledine and Grace O'Kane each finished with two goals for their respective teams while Vanessa Rischitelli was named Best on Ground for Torquay.

Early in the season, Torquay and Drysdale have had some nailbiters. Drysdale got the chocolates in Round 1, but Grovedale snatched victory from the Hawks in Round 5. The Last time they met, however, Drysdale were dominant. This should be a tight contest with the winner going on to meet St Joseph’s at the big dance.

Best

St Mary’s: L. McDonald, B. Gaylor, V. Nihill, S. Everitt, E. Host, H. Stansfield

Torquay: V. Rischitelli, B. Angell, K. Ryan, S. O'Meara, K. Doonan, G. O'Kane

Goals

St Mary’s: 2 J. Castledine, C. Elsworth, M. Sherman

Torquay: 2 G. O'Kane, J. Maney, L. Owens, Private Player

Final Score

St Mary’s: 4.3 (27)

Torquay: 5.3 (33)

Qualifying Finals: St Joseph’s vs Drysdale

After a slow start, St Joseph’s jumped Drysdale in the second term and continued their dominance until the final siren. Charlotte Simpson had a day out for Joey’s while Jane Burch and Emmalyn Nekrep combined to score four majors. Jessie Morrow played a good game on a tough day for Drysdale.

The Hawks now have a chance at redemption heading into the Preliminary Finals this weekend. Their output in the last match against Grovedale was superb, but Grovedale will be no easy target. The Hawks will have to fight for four quarters if they want to make the Grand Final.

Best

St Joseph’s: C. Simpson, K. West, Z. Penno, K. Hardingham, A. Greaves, T. Lewis

Drysdale: J. Morrow, K. Atkinson, Tahli Benson, Emily Allan, Tara Smith, Josie Taylor

Goals

St Joseph’s: 2 J. Burch, 2 E. Nekrep, K. Hardingham, G. Incigneri, K. Kvant, T. Lewis, C. Simpson, M. Vials

Drysdale: M. Judd

Final Score

St Joseph’s: 10.11 (71)

Drysdale: 1.4 (10)

Women’s Senior Division 3

Qualifying Finals: Anglesea vs South Barwon

Like most of the ladder leaders throughout the Women’s Senior Divisions, Anglesea was victorious. But not by much. They almost lost the game due to pure inaccuracy despite owning the ball. With 15 scoring shots, they only converted two. South Barwon just fell away by four points. Division 3 Best & Fairest winner Maggie Caudullo, was named the best for the Swans with two majors.

Anglesea has punched in their Grand Final ticket as South Barwon prepares to face a defiant North Geelong outfit. The Swans have had a healthy record over the Magpies, but in their last match, South Barwon only won by three points. Beware the Magpies!

Best

Anglesea: l. Firth, P. Lingam, R. Krenkels, O. Ritchie, A. Abbott, S. Bray

South Barwon: M. Caudullo, D. Wilson, J. Johnston, M. Puckett, A. Nicholson, C. Cox

Goals

Anglesea: l. Firth, C. King

South Barwon: 2 M. Caudullo, T. Coleman

Final Score

Anglesea: 2.13 (25)

South Barwon: 3.3 (21)

Elimination Finals: Lara vs North Geelong

A quick start by North Geelong saw Lara fight back in the second term. The third quarter turned into a tug of war, but in the final act, North Geelong put the foot on the accelerator to claim a convincing win. Division 3 Best & Fairest Runner Up Faith Qoon, was named among the best for North Geelong with Kaitlyn Bonney & Cecilia Lowrey, scoring two snags apiece. The best for Lara was Kara Stacey.

Lara's journey has come to an end, but North Geelong have an upcoming fight on their hands. South Barwon will be eager to make amends after losing a tight game to Anglesea. But the Magpies are every chance to win this game and make the Grand Final. It’s a big fight before the main event this Sunday at McDonald Reserve.

Best

Lara: K. Stacey, Private player, E. Wilson-Macdonald, E. Henda, K. Smith, P. Scott

North Geelong: J. Coleman, F. Qoon, C. Lowrey, A. Scheitner, M. Rentsch, K. Bonney

Goals

Lara: 2 E. Henda, K. Smith

North Geelong: 2 K. Bonney, 2 C. Lowrey, J. Coleman, F. Qoon

Final Score

Lara: 3.7 (25)

North Geelong: 6.4 (40)