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AFL Auskick names its first recruit of 2025

Team NAB AFL Auskick has named its first recruit of the year, with six-year-old Charlie Smart from Barwon Heads Auskick Centre in south-west Victoria joining the team.

The 2025 Team NAB AFL Auskick coaches Nick Daicos and Katie Brennan encourage all registered Auskickers to enter via submitting a video online for a chance to join the team. They are on the lookout for NAB Auskickers who show teamwork, dedication, and passion! 

Selected Auskickers will have the opportunity to invite an Auskick teammate of their choice to join them for a remarkable experience, attending an AFL Grand Final. 

Eleven lucky winners will be announced during the Seven Network’s AFL match broadcast, with Charlie being the first lucky Auskicker to join the team accompanied by his chosen nominee – his best friend, Ethan Jennings.

Charlie and Ethan will join their fellow Team NAB AFL Auskick recruits at the MCG in Melbourne for a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Final experience, where they take centre stage and present the winning grand final team with their premiership medallions. 

Charlie is from Barwon Heads and is a huge Geelong Cats supporter, with Tom Stewart being his favourite player. When he’s not kicking the footy with his friends at Auskick, Charlie can be found playing with his soft stuffed footy inside or sleeping with his footy cards close to his chest!

When Charlie watches the footy, he loves pretending he’s out there playing alongside his idols, and often has to be told to keep the noise down when his siblings are sleeping!

He has been friends with Ethan since three-year-old kindergarten, where they bonded over an equal love of watching and playing footy. After checking the footy ladder on the fridge is up to date, Ethan falls asleep each night cuddling his mini Sherrin. He squeezes in some sneaky shots at goal on the way to school, before organising his footy cards to trade at lunch. He can’t wait to join his best mate, Charlie on the MCG on Grand Final Day.

As part of being selected as a Team NAB AFL Auskick recruit, Charlie has the chance to be crowned the 2025 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year which will be announced during Toyota AFL Grand Final Week.

The lucky NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year will receive a remarkable $5,000 prizemoney thanks to NAB and will have a year full of unique experiences, including meeting their favourite players and attending AFL games and special events. 

If your Auskicker would like a chance to join Team NAB AFL Auskick and have a Grand Final experience of a lifetime, visit nab.com.au/auskick.
    About NAB AFL Auskick 
    • NAB AFL Auskick is an introductory program for kids to connect with Australian Football while having lots of fun and being active – smiles and grass stains are guaranteed!
    • In weekly sessions, kids focus on building football skills and playing in a safe and super fun setting. Expect small groups, heaps of games and parent/guardian involvement.
    • NAB AFL Auskick invites all children aged 5-12 no matter their knowledge, skill or ability, to participate in the tackle-free program.
    • NAB AFL Auskick offers an inclusive environment for everyone to get involved, with optional ‘All Girls’ Auskick programs and All-Abilities Auskick centres available.
    • More than 141,000 boys and girls participated in NAB AFL Auskick programs at more than 3,500 centres across the country in 2024 – setting a new record!
    • Auskick participants have the chance to feature in mini games during halftime at elite AFL and AFLW matches throughout the season. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for many kids!
    • Upon signing up, all Auskickers get an awesome pack filled with cool footy goodies not available anywhere else.
    • Visit play.afl/auskick for more details.

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    AFL Barwon Club Netball Trials Details

    Looking to play Netball at an AFL Barwon Club this season?

    See the below the list of all upcoming club trial dates, times and details.

     

    Dates & Times

    Thursday 13th February (6pm-8pm) 

    Sunday 16th February (9.30am-11.30am)
    Venue Anglesea Netball Courts – Ellimatta Road Anglesea (TBC – awaiting update to make sure courts are ready)
    Grades A to E
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    Dates & Times

    Tuesday 4th February (6pm-6:45pm A&B, 6:30pm-8pm C,D,E)  

    Thursday 6th February (5:30pm-6:30pm 19&U, 6:30pm-8pm C,D,E)

    Tuesday 11th February (5:30pm-6:30pm 15&U, 6:30pm-8pm C,D,E)

    Thursday 13th February (5:30pm-6:30pm 15&U)
     
    Tuesday 18th February (5:30pm-6:30pm 13&U)

    Thursday 20th February (5:30pm-6:30pm 13&U)
    Venue Barwon Heads Netball Courts (APCO Cafe24-7 Oval)
    Grades A to 13&U
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    Dates & Times
    Junior Preseason Dates
     
    Thursday 13th February (4.30pm-5:30pm 13&U & 15&U, 5:30pm-6:30pm 17&U)
     
    Thursday 20th February (4.30pm-5:30pm 13&U & 15&U, 5:30pm-6:30pm 17&U)
     
    Thursday 27th February (4.30pm-5:30pm 13&U & 15&U, 5:30pm-6:30pm 17&U)
     
    Junior Trial Dates
     
    Thursday 13th March (4pm-5pm 13&U, 4:45pm-5:45pm 15&U, 5:30pm-6:30pm 17&U) 
     
    Thursday 20th March (4pm-5pm 13&U, 4:45pm-5:45pm 15&U, 5:30pm-6:30pm 17&U) th 
    Venue Leopold Netball Courts (Leopold Memorial Reserve)
    Grades 17&U to 13&U
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    Dates & Times

    Thursday 6th February (6:30pm-8pm A,B,C)

    Tuesday 11th February (6:30pm-8pm A,B,C)

    Thursday 13th February (6pm-7:30pm D,E)
     
    Tuesday 18th February (6pm-7:30pm D,E)
    Venue

    Courier Leisure Time Centre (6th & 11th February)

    Grinter Reserve (13th & 18th February)
    Grades A-E
    Registration Link

    Register here

    Dates & Times

    Tuesday 18th February (6:00pm-7:30pm C,D,E)

    Saturday 22nd February (9am-10:30am C,D,E)
    Venue

    North Shore Football Netball Club, Windsor Park - Rose Avenue, Norlane
    Grades C,D,E - B Grade TBC
    Registration Link

    Register here

    Dates & Times

    Thursday 13th February (6pm-7:30pm A,B,C,D,E,19&U) (11&U 3:45pm-4:30pm, 13&U 4pm-4:45pm, 15&U 4:30pm-5:15pm, 17&U 5pm-6pm)

    Thursday 20th February (6pm-7:30pm A,B,C,D,E,19&U) (11&U 3:45pm-4:30pm, 13&U 4pm-4:45pm, 15&U 4:30pm-5:15pm, 17&U 5pm-6pm)

    Saturday 22nd February (10am-11:30am A,B,C,D,E,19&U)

    Thursday 20th February (6pm-7:30pm A,B,C,D,E,19&U) (11&U 3:45pm-4:30pm, 13&U 4pm-4:45pm, 15&U 4:30pm-5:15pm, 17&U 5pm-6pm)
    Venue

    St Albans Reserve (203 St Albans Rd, Thomson)
    Grades Seniors (A-19&U), Juniors (11&U, 13&U, 15&U, 17&U)

     

    Dates & Times

    Thursday January 30th (6.30pm-7.45pm) - Pre-season open training

    Thursday February 6th (6pm-8pm)

    Thursday February 13th (6pm-8pm)
    Venue St Joseph's Netball Courts (APCO Cafe24-7 Oval)
    Grades A to 19&U
    Registration Link Register here - All players must register for trials by Monday February 3rd

    Dates & Times

    Saturday 1st February (8am-10am 19&U & 17&U) 

    Sunday 2nd February (8am-10am 15&U & 13&U) 
    Venue Surf Coast Suns outdoor training courts, Wurdi Precinct, Torquay
    Grades 19&U to 13&U
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    Barwon Heads Star Oliver Wiltshire Realises AFL Dream

    Article by AFL Victoria

    One of the most stunning moments in the 2023 AFL Draft came when Geelong picked a player straight out of community football, from their own backyard, with Oliver Wiltshire taken with one of the final few picks at number 61 overall.

     
    21-year-old Wiltshire enjoyed an outstanding 2023 season for Barwon Heads Football Netball Club in the Bellarine Football League, playing not far from the Cats' home ground GMHBA Stadium, which has become his new workplace. His 51-goal campaign in the strong community league this year helped to push his side to a preliminary final.
     
    Wiltshire is a success story of his local area and club, having played most of his junior football for Barwon Heads. He played for Geelong Falcons in the Coates Talent League pathway competition in 2021 but otherwise has mainly honed his craft on local grounds in the Bellarine region and playing for his school, St Joseph's College, which is just down the road. 
     
    Geelong Cats Recruiting Manager Stephen Wells said the Cats were very happy to give Oli his chance.
     
    "Oli had an opportunity at the Geelong Falcons a couple of years ago, we think his skill and football brain on display at Barwon Heads over the past couple of years has been outstanding and he deserves his chance," said Wells.
     
    The man of the moment did his first media conference as a Geelong player in the days following the draft and said "it was an unreal feeling" to have his named called out on draft night. 
     
    "I've barracked for the Cats all my life, mum and dad have, I went to school just down the road at Joeys (St Joseph's) so I know this place pretty well and so rapt to be here," Wiltshire said.
     
    Geelong legend Matthew Scarlett was an assistant coach at Barwon Heads and had encouraged Wiltshire to pursue his AFL dream. Wiltshire said he sensed there may be some interest after his 12-goal performance against Modewarre early in the season. 
     
    "After the Modewarre game... I kicked a few goals and had a few whispers coming my way and then a few games after that, had a few more.
     
    "After Falcons I went down and played at Barwon Heads and I loved playing there, loved playing with all my mates down there and just played for the love of the game. Lucky enough that Scarlo has come down."
     
    Wiltshire follows in the footsteps of new teammate Tom Stewart, who also played senior community football in the Geelong region before the Cats selected him. 

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    Bellarine FNL RD 3 Barwon Heads vs Newcomb

    • Video Round Info: Round 3
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    Bellarine FNL Round 5 Barwon Heads vs Geelong Amateurs

    • Video Round Info: Round 5
    • Dacast Video Embed: <iframe width="739" height="416" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wCkSX4Rvtb0" title="Bellarine FNL RD5 2024 Barwon Heads vs Geelong Amateur" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Bellarine FNL Round 6 - Barwon Heads vs Portarlington

    • Video Round Info: Round 6
    • Dacast Video Embed: <iframe width="1236" height="695" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gsBY_jL0K6o" title="Bellarine FNL RD6 2024 Barwon Heads vs Portarlington" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    BellarineFNL RD 1 Barwon Heads vs Anglesea

    • Video Round Info: Round 1
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    BellarineFNL RD1 - Barwon Heads vs Portarlington

    • Video Round Info: Round 1
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    BellarineFNL RD10 Netball - Barwon Heads vs Drysdale

    • Video Round Info: Round 10
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    BellarineFNL RD11 - Anglesea vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 11
    • Dacast Video Embed: <iframe width="739" height="416" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUxhmAiWnq4" title="Bellarine FNL RD11 2024 Anglesea vs Barwon Heads" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    BellarineFNL RD15 Netball - Portarlington vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 15
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    BellarineFNL RD2 - Drysdale vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 2
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    BellarineFNL RD2 - Queenscliff vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 2
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    BellarineFNL RD4 - Ocean Grove vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 4
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    BellarineFNL RD7 - Modewarre vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 7
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    BFL Round 10 Barwon Heads vs Drysdale

    • Video Round Info: Round 10
    • Dacast Video Embed: <iframe width="739" height="416" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EtHtPecKH2o" title="Bellarine FNL RD10 2024 Barwon Heads vs Drysdale" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    BFL Round 12 Newcomb vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 2
    • Dacast Video Embed: <iframe width="739" height="416" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VGB6iFOmzWU" title="Bellarine FNL RD12 2024 Newcomb vs Barwon Heads" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    BFL Round 13 Barwon Heads vs Ocean Grove

    • Video Round Info: Round 13
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    BFL Round 14 Geelong Amateur vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 14
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    BFL Round 15 Portarlington vs Barwon Heads

    • Video Round Info: Round 15
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