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2022 GFNL FINALS WEEKS 3 & 4 FINALS ANNOUNCEMENT

AFL Barwon is excited to announce the venues that will play host to weeks three and four, of the upcoming Finals series for the 2022 GFNL season.

As announced on July 1, Geelong West Giants FNC will play host to Weeks 1 & 2 of the GFNL Finals.

Week 3 Announcement

The Preliminary Finals for the 2022 GFNL season, on Saturday 10^th September, will be hosted by the North Shore Football Club.

“It is a privilege to bring a marquee event on the GFNL calendar to the northern suburbs. We are proud of our facilities and will do our best as a club, to provide a memorable spectacle for all Football & Netball preliminary finals” North Shore FC President - Dale Purcell

Week 4 Announcement

The Grand Finals for the 2022 GFNL season, on Saturday 17^th September, will be hosted by the St. Albans Football Netball Club.

“The St Albans Football & Netball Club are absolutely thrilled with the confirmation that our venue and facilities, will be host to the GFNL Grand Final. To be able to stage Geelong’s & arguably Country Victoria’s premium football & netball competitions at The Gordon Oval @ St Albans Reserve is not only a great outcome for our local sporting community but will also showcase our recently upgraded sporting facilities that will ensure that the last game of September for our football and netball competition will be a real special one” St Albans FC President – Craig Osborne

2022 GEELONG FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE (GFNL) PREMIERSHIP SEASON FINALS SERIES

WEEK	FINALS ROUND	DATE/S	HOST VENUE
1	Qualifying Finals	Saturday 27^th August 2022	Geelong West Giants FNC
1	Elimination Finals	Sunday 28^th August 2022	Geelong West Giants FNC
2	Semi-Finals 1 Semi-Finals 2	Saturday 3^rd September 2022	Geelong West Giants FNC
2	Semi-Finals 1 Semi-Finals 2	Sunday 4^th September 2022	Geelong West Giants FNC
3	Preliminary Finals	Saturday 10^th September 2022	North Shore FC
4	Grand Finals	Saturday 17^th September 2022	St. Albans FNC

OTHER CRITICAL FINALS INFORMATION

CDFNL Grand Final will take place on Saturday 10^th September 2022 at Central Reserve, Colac; and
GDFL Grand Final is on Saturday 10^th September 2022, at St. Albans. The push-back of the GFNL Finals Series by one week, ensures that GDFL & GFNL leagues don’t share the same Grand Final date.

“AFL Barwon takes this opportunity to thank all stakeholders involved in this lengthy, detailed but significant process. The enthusiasm surrounding the completion of our first full season in three years, is second to none. Our region is one of high profile and pride, and AFL Barwon is eager to deliver, in partnership with the host clubs, a memorable finals series” – Edward Wilson (AFL Barwon – Region Manager)

AFL Barwon is looking forward to the competitive, exciting and memorable Finals Series across all four leagues and thanks all community members, for their active participation and support of the 2022 seasons.

All enquiries should be directed to:

Edward Wilson

Region Manager

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Geelong Falcons Announce 2023 Pre-Season Squads

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.

Thank you Steve Keating

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!