AFL Barwon would like to congratulate the following players who have been selected by Geelong Falcons for the 2023 Pre-Season squads.
The full list of players selected can be found here.
North Shore Football and Netball Club is a well-established club, with a rich history dating back to 1927 and an even stronger membership base and following.
We’re on the hunt for a D & E grade netball coach for the 2023 season to join the journey of the rebuild of North Shore’s Netball.
Given the green light to re-enter the GFL competition, we are hungry to be able to let our girls take the court and to let them be led by a coach that is passionate, fierce and determined to let the local community know that the blue and gold are back!
We make it no secret that we are starting from scratch and we want someone who is dedicated and looking to be an integral part of our rebuild. Surrounded by a $2 million promise for new netball and female-friendly facilities, you will be given the chance to make your mark on the netball competition and bring our girls back into the netball spotlight.
What we can offer you? An active part in the rebuilding of our netball division, coaching development opportunities, open access to our onsite gym facilities, a great social calendar and networking opportunities.
What we’re expecting from you? Development of training and game plans, strategies that have a positive impact on the performance and style of play of the game netball. Provide strong leadership to the playing group to encourage a supportive and positive team environment, uphold the North Shore FNC values.
Coaching Position(s): D Grade and E Grade
League: GFNL - Geelong Football Netball League
Remuneration: negotiable
Please contact Edwina Wilkens 0421 653 944 on or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Queenscliff Football Netball Club, affiliated with AFL Barwon in the Bellarine Football League, is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Coach to join our Senior Netball program as the A Grade Coach for the 2023 season.
QFNC has worked extremely hard to put in place strong structures and a professional department filled with enthusiastic, hardworking, and experienced individuals both on and off the court. We believe we have a very strong off court structure which is committed to continually provide our members with a supportive team environment, one which gives all our players the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The club has an excellent Sports Precinct; plus outstanding netball training and playing facilities. We are looking for a coach to continue to develop our young playing group who are playing good, consistent netball and continue to strive for success and support each other in their endeavours. Any applicant interested in applying for the A Grade Coaching position should possess the following:
Qualifications and Essential Skills
➔ Minimum Netball Australia Development Coach Accreditation
➔ Current Working with Children’s Check
➔ Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal skills with an ability to motivate, communicate and influence players at both Senior and Junior levels.
➔ Be professional, well planned, organised and prompt.
➔ Display values, morals and disciplines that are consistent with our club’s policies, procedures, and culture.
➔ Display the appropriate coaching skills necessary to provide the training, the direction, and the structure to develop players and obtain success.
➔ Be approachable and encouraging; working hard in a team environment to develop a game plan and strategies that have a positive impact on performance.
➔ Have the passion and commitment to create a positive environment that is safe, welcoming, and supportive of player welfare, yet also challenging and innovative.
➔ Be a role model and ambassador of the QFNC.
The A Grade Coach will be expected to work individually with their squad, as well as in conjunction with other coaches to implement court structures, team strategies and consistency of approach to the development of our junior netballers by being supportive of our current Junior Development Program.
They will have a positive working relationship with the Netball Director, Senior and Junior Coordinators and the various Netball Support Groups. The new Senior Coach will also be involved in the recruitment of new players and player retention and the selection process of A Grade teams, plus the appointment of support staff for those teams.
In return for your coaching experience and knowledge a REMUNERATION PACKAGE will be negotiated.
Please send applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please contact Netball Recruitment Officer: Shelley Clark on 0438 584 119 with any enquiries.
AFL Barwon would like to thank Steve Keating for his many years of dedicated service to AFL Umpiring in our Region.
A message from Jock Hillgrove, AFL Barwon Regional Director of Umpiring:
Steve leaves us to take up an exciting Umpire opportunity with our neighbours at the WRFL, a role I know Steve will hit the ground running with and make a positive footprint to their competitions. Steve is a big loss to us at AFL Barwon and Geelong Umpiring; however, he is a true friend and won’t be a stranger to us I’m sure.
I have been lucky enough to have worked with Steve from 2009 through to today in different capacities. Steve was DOU at Geelong Umpires back in 2009 when I returned as an assistant field coach and has ever since been a confidant, mentor and friend. He is always someone I lean on for advice and with his positive and supporting outlook certainly bodes well for any coaching role he has had.
I was fortunate enough to start my full time umpiring career in Canberra 2010 and not long after Steve achieved the role as NSW State Umpiring talent Manager bringing us back together in a working relationship as he steered the NEAFL and AFL Umpires (NSW) on their pathways. When I returned to Geelong and the role of Regional Director of Umpiring for AFL Barwon, I was so pleased to have Steve available and return in 2016 to AFL Barwon as Head Field Umpire Coach (Geelong) which he has held till this season.
Steve has been an absolute champion of umpiring to many aspiring umpires and for those that have been around for a while, he has progressed many umpires in their umpiring development whether they be new or experienced. His open engaging style fits so well with our umpiring fraternity in what can be a very challenging environment from time to time. Steve has not only dedicated his time locally, but is still heavily involved at State League level and the various Talent programs.
Thank you Steve, as well as your wife Andrea and the girls to allow us to be part of your journey so far. From all of us at AFL Barwon, Geelong Umpires and our clubs, it has been a job well done and we wish you the best of luck in the future!