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2023 AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academy Squads Announced

AFL Barwon wishes to congratulate the below players who have been selected in the 2023 AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academy squads.

The AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academies in 2023 consist of an Under 15 boys and a combined Under 14/15 girl's squads. An Under 14 boy's squad will be released at a later date and will commence later in the season.

Players will undertake an intensive program that will focus skill and education development. The program will be coordinated by the AFL Barwon V-Line Cup coaches in a collaboration with Rookie Me and their expert coaching team.

Details of training sessions and dates has been sent to the players selected.

Under 15 Boy's Squad

Player Name Club
Alex Baulch Torquay
Archer Chamberlain St. Joseph's
Archer Warrick St Joseph's
Ashton Middleton Irrewarra-Beeac
Baxter Golding St Marys
Blake Middleton Irrewarra-Beeac
Bodhi Black Geelong West Giants
Bodhi Hateley Ocean Grove
Charlie Gray Torquay
Charlie Hanagraaf Geelong Amateur
Charlie Whitehead Barwon Heads
Dan Shaw Barwon Heads
Daniel Bilinski Inverleigh
Darcy Harrington Ocean Grove
Fletcher Bent St Marys
Fletcher Harty Irrewarra-Beeac
Fletcher Pulleine Lara
Hamish Darroch Birregurra
Heath Langley Bannockburn
Henry Miller Geelong Amateur
Jack Pickett Torquay
Jack Thomson Ocean Grove
Jake Findlay Anglesea
Joel Bartley Barwon Heads
John (Olly) Fitzgerald Geelong Amateur
Jonathon Punchard Ocean Grove
Josh Thompson Torquay
Kye Perrett South Barwon
Lachlan Blacket Barwon Heads
Lukas Young Grovedale
Max Chambers Lara
Max Sleep St Marys
Ned Badrock Ocean Grove
Noah Williams Bell Park
Oliver Cincotta Barwon Heads
Oscar Kattwinkel Geelong Amateur
Reuben Long Newtown & Chilwell
Riley McLeod St. Joseph's
Sage Losinno Geelong West Giants
Tamar Will Holt Apollo Bay
Tom Teague Ocean Grove
William Hibble St. Joseph's
William Nicholls Bell Park
Xavier Collins Torquay

 

Under 14 & 15 Girls Squad

Player Name  Club
Ahlia Rae McDonald Bannockburn
Amy Litaize Torquay
Ashley Richie St Joseph’s
Ava Bilyk St Mary’s 
Charlee Morrow Lara
Crystal Kelly Leopold
Emie Dowling - Button Portarlington
Esme Conlan St Mary’s
Evie Albones Torquay
Evie Perez Drysdale
Francesca Burleigh South Barwon
Grace Carroll Geelong Amateur
Greea McKeegan Torquay
Jayde Morrissy Newtown & Chilwell
Jayme Lasky Lara
Kiarni Low Bell Park
Kiya Conor Geelong West
Lua Payne St Mary’s
Meyah Fursland St Joseph’s
Milla Wall Torquay
Shae Conor Geelong West
Sophie Nolan South Barwon
Teliah Tkaczuk St Joseph’s
Tannah Andrews Ocean Grove
Aaliyah Mitchell Surf Coast Suns
Beatrice Hudson Peninsula Sharks
Billie Cook Ocean Grove
Claudia Collins Barwon Heads
Darcy Berry Geelong West
Eleanor Walsh St Mary’s
Ella Adams St Mary’s
Ella Emond Grovedale
Ella McDonald Grovedale
Erin Gow Grovedale
Esme Laherty South Barwon
Holly Confoy Ocean Grove
Isabelle Cheel St Mary’s
Kirra McEnroe Barwon Heads
Lily McCrohan Bannockburn
Lucy Barnett St Joseph’s
Meg Maguire Bannockburn
Mia Soall Peninsula Sharks
Molly O’Keefe Ocean Grove
Monica Lord Peninsula Sharks
Riviere Medley Bell Park
Siena Traficante Lara
Sienna Sesto Newtown
Tatum Williams Ocean Grove
Willow Leslie Peninsula Sharks

2023 AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academy Under 14 Boy's Squads Announced

AFL Barwon wishes to congratulate the below players who have been selected in the Under 14 Boy's 2023 AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academy squads.

The AFL Barwon Junior Talent Academies in 2023 consist of an Under 15 boys and a combined Under 14/15 girl's squads which have already been released.

The Under 14 boy's squad will commence training on the 2nd of August at Winter Reserve.

Players will undertake an intensive program that will focus skill and education development. The program will be coordinated by the AFL Barwon appointed coaches in a collaboration with Rookie Me and their expert coaching team.

The list of players selected can be found below.

Player Name Club
Josh Villani Anglesea
Axel Allen Apollo Bay
Jesse Bode Barwon Heads
Will Liston Barwon Heads
Aubrey Melville Colac
Hugh Gibson Colac
Jed Hay Colac
Ted Buchanan Colac
Liam Tainton Drysdale
Banjo Savage Geelong Amateur
Cadel Cross Geelong Amateur
Fidel Seignior Geelong Amateur
Rhylee Drummond Geelong West Giants
Jarvis Burley Lara
Xavier McLean Leopold
Oska Rose Newtown & Chilwell
Tom Stuchbery Newtown & Chilwell
John Tattersall Ocean Grove
Seb Carnavale Ocean Grove
Tai Sendeckyj Ocean Grove
Toby Duckett Ocean Grove
Madden Sadowy South Barwon
Wil Tsitas South Barwon
Alistair Morell St Albans
Hamish Andrews St Albans
Ryder Young St Albans
Archie Farrow St Joseph's
Henry Wright St Joseph's
Nate Mensch St Joseph's
Archie Blood St Mary's
Charlie Peake St Mary's
Liam Walker St Mary's
Noah Vagg St Mary's
Charlie Montebello Torquay
Geordi O'Shannessy Torquay
Jordan Penrice Torquay
Kyan Walters Torquay
Sam Richardson Torquay
Will Pryor Torquay
Angus Borgia Western Eagles

2023 Kempe Junior Football Finals Venues Revealed

AFL Barwon is excited to announce that the 2023 Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Grand Finals will take place at the Lara Recreation Reserve, utilizing both of its ovals. The selection of the hosting venues was made by the AFL Barwon Staff and Commission after all AFL Barwon clubs had the chance to submit applications to host.

To accommodate ground availabilities and support the dedicated club volunteers, the Under 14 and Under 16 games will be spread across Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the final’s series.

Lara Recreation Reserve has a successful history of hosting major finals events, including the Kempe Junior Finals in 2018 and the Epworth Female Football Finals in 2019.

Chris Spence, Chair of the Lara Sports Club Football Section, expressed gratitude to AFL Barwon for entrusting their club with hosting the junior grand finals. He mentioned that the event would showcase the exceptional talent of Under 14 and Under 16 boys' football in the Barwon region. Planning for the weekend is already underway, and the Lara Football Netball Club eagerly anticipates welcoming players, families, and supporters for an action-packed program of matches.

AFL Barwon's Region General Manager, Edward Wilson, extended his thanks to Lara FNC for their support in hosting the 2023 Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Male Football Finals Series. Acknowledging the scale of these competitions, he emphasized that the two days would be memorable both on and off the field. The diligence and proactive efforts of all host Clubs - Geelong Amateur FNC, Lara FNC, North Geelong FNC, Ocean Grove Cobras FC, Ocean Grove FNC, & Surf Coast Suns FNC during the three weeks of finals was greatly appreciated.

 

The full schedule for the Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series is as follows:

Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series

Week 1 - Semi Finals

Saturday August 19th & Sunday August 20

Queens Park Reserve - KFC Oval and Shaw Oval (Geelong Amateurs FNC)                                 

Ray Menzies Oval – (Ocean Grove FNC)        

Collendina Reserve – (Ocean Grove Cobras FC)                        

Osborne Park – (North Geelong FNC)

 

Week 2 - Preliminary Finals

Saturday August 26th & Sunday August 27th

Banyul Warri Fields - Polwarth Oval & Grenville Oval (Surf Coast Suns FNC)                 

               

Week 3 - Grand Finals

Saturday September 2nd & Sunday September 3rd

Lara Recreation Reserve - Bisinella Oval and Lara Recreation Reserve Oval 2 (Lara Football Netball Club)

2023/24 AFL Barwon Summer Netball Grand Finals Recap

Last night marked the end of an electrifying season as teams clashed in the Grand Finals of the 2023/24 AFL Barwon Summer Netball 17 & Under competitions. 

Congratulations to all the teams, players, coaches and umpires who took part in our 2023/24 Summer Netball Competitions.

We look forward to seeing you playing in our AFL Barwon competitions through the winter season.


Here are the Grand Final results from the 17&U Divisions:

17&U Division 1

Drysdale Yellow (35) won against East Geelong (16)

17&U Division 2

Joeys Gold (18) won against Bannockburn Tigers (16)

17&U Division 3

Torquay Black (21) defeated by Newtown Chilwell White (22)

17&U Division 4

St Albans (20) defeated by Leopold Lions (23) in overtime

17&U Division 5

Newtown Chilwell Jeanes (20) defeated by Modewarre Maroon (27)

All Abilities

Newcomb Power (24) defeated Surf Coast Suns (4)

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2024 AFL Barwon Season Dates

AFL Barwon is excited to release to our clubs, players, officials, and supporters the dates for the 2024 season.

The traditional Easter start date for the Bellarine FNL will continue in 2024, with a great opportunity for holiday makers to the region to get along and watch some Football and Netball.

The Dow Bellarine FNL Finals Series will kick off on August 17th, with the Grand Final being played on September 7th.

The Geelong Football Netball League will kick off on the weekend of Saturday April 13th next season. The 2024 season will see some regular Sunday football netball matches in the Geelong FNL. The Grand Final Day for the Geelong FNL has been pushed back from its usual Saturday prior to the AFL Grand Final date to the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday in 2024. This will be an excellent showcase opportunity for the footballers and netballers in the region.

The full competition fixture start dates, byes, and finals series dates for all our competitions can be found below.

 

Bellarine Football Netball League

Round 1: Weekend of Friday March 29th

Byes: Weekend of Saturday May 11th and Saturday July 6th

Dow Bellarine FNL Finals Series Commences: Saturday August 17th

Dow Bellarine FNL Grand Final Day: Saturday September 7th

 

Geelong Football Netball League

Round 1: Weekend of Saturday April 13th

Byes: Weekend of Saturday May 25th and Saturday July 6th

Split Round: Weekend of Saturday August 3rd and Weekend of Saturday August 10th

Geelong FNL Finals Commence: Saturday September 7th

Geelong FNL Grand Final Day: Friday September 27th

 

AFL Barwon Under 18’s Male

Round 1: Weekend of Saturday April 13th

Byes: Weekend of Saturday May 25th and Saturday July 6th

Split Round (Div 3. Only): Saturday July 27th and Saturday August 10th

Finals Series Commences:

  • Div 1: Saturday September 7th
  • Div 2: August 17th
  • Div 3: August 24th

Grand Final Day’s:

  • Div 1: Friday September 27th
  • Div 2: Saturday September 7th
  • Div 3: Saturday September 14th

 

AFL Barwon Female Football (Senior & Under 19)

Round 1: Weekend of Friday April 5th

Byes: Weekend of Friday May 3rd and Friday July 5th

Epworth Female Football Finals Series Commences: Weekend of Friday August 9th

Epworth Female Football Grand Final Day: Weekend of Friday August 23rd

 

AFL Barwon Female Football (All Junior excluding Under 9 Girls)

Round 1: Weekend of Sunday April 14th

Byes: Weekend of Sunday July 7th

Epworth Female Football Finals Series Commences: Weekend of Sunday August 11th

Epworth Female Football Grand Final Day: Sunday August 25th

 

AFL Barwon Female Football (Under 9 Girls)

Round 1: Weekend of Friday August 2nd

Last Round: Weekend of Friday September 13th

 

AFL Barwon Junior Football

Round 1: Weekend of Friday April 19th  

Byes: Weekend of Friday July 5th

Kempe Junior Football Finals Series Commences: Weekend of Saturday August 17th

Kempe Junior Football Grand Final Day: Weekend Saturday of August 31st

 

AFL Barwon Junior Netball

Round 1: Tuesday Night Competitions April 16th. Friday Night Competitions April 19th

Byes: Tuesday Night Competitions July 2nd and July 9th. Friday Night Competitions May 10th July 5th

Tuesday Night Competitions Last Round: Tuesday August 20th

Kempe Junior Netball Finals Series Commences: Friday August 16th

Kempe Junior Netball Grand Final Day: Friday September 6th

 

AFL Barwon All-Abilities FNL

Round 1: TBC

Byes: TBC

Finals Series Commences: TBC

Grand Final Day: TBC

*Waiting on the confirmation of the FIDA fixture.

 

Colac & District FNL

Round 1: Weekend of Saturday April 6th

Byes: Weekend of Saturday July 6th

Split Rounds:

  • Weekend of Saturday April 27th and Weekend of Saturday May 4th
  • Weekend of Saturday August 3rd and Weekend of Saturday August 10th

Colac & District FNL Finals Series Commences: Saturday of August 31st

Colac & District FNL Grand Final Day: Saturday September 21st

 

Colac Otway Junior Football

Round 1: Weekend of Friday April 26th

Last Round: Weekend of Friday June 28th

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AFL Barwon Stars to Shine Bright in the 2023 V/Line Cup

We are thrilled to extend our congratulations to the exceptional young talents from the AFL Barwon region who have earned their spot on the V/Line Cup squad for the upcoming 2023 carnival in Shepparton!  This is a tremendous achievement, and their hard work and dedication have truly paid off.

The V/Line Cup, an annual showcase of emerging football talent, promises to be an exciting event this year, with our own Barwon representatives taking the stage on September 25th and 26th. The two action-packed days will feature games against formidable opponents, making it a fantastic opportunity for these young players to test their skills and leave a lasting impression.

On Monday, September 25th, our AFL Barwon stars will face off against the formidable Gippsland team. This game is sure to be a thrilling contest, and our players are well-prepared to demonstrate their prowess on the field. Then, on Tuesday, September 26th, they will go head-to-head against the South East squad, showcasing their determination and passion for the game.

The V/Line Cup is not only a platform for players to exhibit their football talents but also a chance to develop and grow as players.

Stay tuned for updates on our AFL Barwon social media platforms across the week.

 

Under 15 Boy's Division 1 Squad

Noah Williams (Bell Park)

Henry Miller (Geelong Amateur)

Archer Chamberlain (St Josephs)

Darcy Harrington (Ocean Grove)

Dan Shaw (Barwon Heads)

Ned Badrock (Ocean Grove)

Bohdi Hateley (Ocean Grove)

Jack Thomson (Ocean Grove)

Jake Findlay (Anglesea)

Fletcher Pulleine (Lara)

Alex Baulch (Torquay)

Tom Teague (Ocean Grove)

John Fitzgerald (Geelong Amateur)

Charlie Hanegraaf (Geelong Amateur)

Jack Pickett (Torquay)

Josh Thompson (Torquay)

Charlie Whitehead (Barwon Heads)

Fletcher Harty (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Riley McLeod (St Josephs)

Max Chambers (Lara)

Reuben Long (Newtown & Chilwell)

Charlie Gray (Torquay)

 

Coaches

Head Coach: Hamish Easton

Assistant Coaches: Scott Lindsay, Paul Hood, Dean Goodear

 

Under 15 Boy's Division 2 Squad

Archer Warrick (St Josephs)

Lukas Young (Grovedale)

Baxter Golding (St Marys)

Kye Perrett (South Barwon)

Jonathon Punchard (Ocean Grove)

Bodhi Black (Geelong West Giants)

Fletcher Bent (St Marys)

Max Sleep (St Marys)

Sage Losinno (Geelong West Giants)

Oliver Cincotta (Barwon Heads)

Joel Bartley (Barwon Heads)

Xavier Collins (Torquay)

Blake Middleton (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Ashton Middleton (Irrewarra-Beeac)

William Nicholls (Bell Park)

Dan Bilinski (Inverleigh)

Lachlan Blacket (Barwon Heads)

Hamish Darroch (Birregurra)

Tamar Holt (Apollo Bay)

William Hibble (St Josephs)

Heath Langley (Bannockburn)

Oscar Kattwinkel (Geelong Amateur)

 

Coaches

Head Coach: James O’Connor

Assistant Coaches: Luke Parsons, Dave McNeel, Adam Vaughan

 

Under 15 Girl's Division 1 Squad

Ahlia McDonald (Bannockburn)

Amy Litaize (Torquay)

Ashley Richie (St Josephs)

Ava Bilyk (St Marys)

Charlee Morrow (Lara)

Claudia Collins (Barwon Heads)

Crystal Kelly (Leopold)

Emie Dowling-Button (Portarlington)

Esme Conlan (St Marys)

Evie Albones (Torquay)

Evie Perez (Drysdale)

Francesca Burleigh (South Barwon)

Grace Carroll (Geelong Amateur)

Greea McKeegan (Torquay)

Jayde Morrissy (Newtown & Chilwell)

Jayme Lasky (Lara)

Kiarni Low (Bell Park)

Kiya Conor (Geelong West)

Lua Payne (St Marys)

Meyah Fursland (St Josephs)

Milla Wall (Torquay)

Shae Conor (Geelong West)

Sophie Nolan (South Barwon)

Teliah Tkaczuk (St Josephs)

 

Coaches

Head Coach: Ava McKeegan

Assistant Coaches: Sachi Degiacomi, Charlotte Simpson

Come & Play - Geelong Cats to host an Auskick Superclinic

Get ready Geelong, the Cats are hosting a Superclinic this March!

As a 2024 registered NAB AFL Auskick participant you will have exclusive access to our Come & PLAY clinic delivered by expert AFL coaches with Geelong players!

Where:GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
When: Monday, 25th March
Time:4:00-5:00pm (registrations from 3.30pm
Ages: 5 - 12 years old 

Please register below to confirm your attendance, as spots are limited to only 300. We look forward to seeing you at GMHBA Stadium! Please complete one form per participant.

Please note that this exclusive offer is only for 2024 Auskick registered participants aged 5 - 12 years old. Further information will be shared via email once you have registered below. 

Auskick registration: https://play.afl/ 

Superclinic registration: https://forms.office.com/r/mp2rtm2hjq

Kempe Junior Best & Fairest - Vote Count & Leaderboards

With the junior football season now complete, lets round back to our Kempe Junior Vote Count Results. Click the link to see all the winners and leader boards. 

Under 14 Division 1 Kempe Cup

Under 14 Division 2 Buckley's Cup

Under 14 Division 3 Geelong Advertiser Cup

Under 14 Division 4 Kempe Cup

Under 14 Division 5 Kempe Cup

Under 14 Division 6 Kempe Cup

Under 14 Division 7 Kempe Cup

Under 15 Female Division 1 Epworth Cup

Under 15 Female Division 2 Corio Bay Health Group Cup

Under 15 Female Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup

Under 16 Division 1 Kempe Cup

Under 16 Division 2 Buckley's Cup

Under 16 Division 3 Geelong Advertiser Cup

Under 16 Division 4 Buckley's Cup

Under 16 Division 5 Kempe Cup

Under 16 Division 6 Kempe Cup

Latest News

Kempe Junior Netball Best & Fairest

Geelong Football Netball League                                                           

Kempe 17/U Division 1                             

Best & Fairest: Charli Hoey, Geelong West

Runner Up: Grace Navarro, St Albans 

Corio Bay 17/U Division 2                                

Best & Fairest: Nicola Cohen, Bell Park           

Runner Up: Emilie Roosje, St Mary's

Runner Up: Grace Harrington, Colac 

Runner Up: Katie Keenan, St Mary's 

Runner Up: Milly Hobbs, South Barwon  

Kempe 15/U Division 1                                

Best & Fairest: Alyssa Dreaneen, Newtown & Chilwell       

Runner Up: Ruby Wilson, St Albans  

Corio Bay 15/U Division 2 - DUAL Winners                               

Best & Fairest: Alice Christian, St Joseph's

Best & Fairest: Erin McGinness, South Barwon   

Kempe 13/U Division 1                                

Best & Fairest: Leni Hepburn, South Barwon    

Runner Up: Ayisha Balogun, Newtown & Chilwell       

Runner Up: Chloe Gilbo, Lara

Runner Up: Evie McKenzie, Geelong West   

Runner Up: Lily Sherman, South Barwon

Kempe 13/U Division 2                                

Best & Fairest: Ruby Hinck, St Josephs

Runner Up: Maggie Kennedy, Newtown & Chilwell                                                   

Junior Trainee Umpire Encourgement Award 

Grace Sadler, Ocean Grove  

DOW Junior Educational Scholarship

Molly Gilbert, Anglesea           

DOW Teritary Educational Scholarship   

Devon Wicks, Portarlington     

Bellarine Football Netball League

Geelong Advertiser 17/U Division 1 

Best & Fairest: Madison Foot, Drysdale              

Runner Up: Matilda Kidd, Queenscliff 

Geelong Advertiser 17/U Division 2                                

Best & Fairest: Grace O'Kane, Torquay             

Runner Up: Talei Maryke, Portarlington

Kempe 15/U Division 1                                 

Best & Fairest: Juliet Evans, Portarlington     

Runner Up: Stella Huxtable, Torquay               

Runner Up: Tae McGillivray Anglesea   

CBHG 15/U Division 2                                

Best & Fairest: Emma Deretic, Drysdale              

Runner Up: Alexandra Whatley, Geelong Amateur    

Kempe 13/U Division 1                                

Best & Fairest: Scarlett Clarke, Geelong Amateur     

Runner Up: Scarlotte Benney, Anglesea     

Kempe 13/U Division 2                                

Best & Fairest: Macey Dow (Geelong Amateur)

Runner Up: Lily Franklin (Torquay) & Siri Kingsbury (Drysdale)

Junior Coach Encourgement Award        

Sophie Ford, St Joseph's       

Junior Coach Encourgement Award

Elly Hannam, St Joseph's          

Junior Trainee Umpire Encourgement Award      

Keeley Jones, Geelong West 

Friday Night Netball Competiton    

Corio Bay 17/U Division 3                                 

Best & Fairest: Lucy Russell, South Barwon  

Runner Up: Mia Eastman, Newtown & Chilwell

Corio Bay 17/U Division 4                                 

Best & Fairest: Brianna Brew, Ocean Grove      

Runner Up: Charlie Shannon, St Mary's

Corio Bay 15/U Division 3                                 

Best & Fairest: Arabella Taylor, St Joseph's           

Runner Up: Grace Sadler, Ocean Grove

Corio Bay 15/U Division 4                                 

Best & Fairest: Eve Muspratt, South Barwon    

Runner Up: Clover Marsh, Ocean Grove 

Corio Bay 15/U Division 5                                 

Best & Fairest: Charlotte Punton, Ocean Grove      

Runner Up: Evelyn Calvert, Surf Coast Suns Trophy

Corio Bay 15/U Division 6                                 

Best & Fairest: Erin Robertson, Lara

Runner Up: Tyla Bennett, Barwon Heads

Corio Bay 13/U Division 3                                 

Best & Fairest: Skye Howard, Barwon Heads  

Runner Up: Lily Keenan, Newtown & Chilwell 

Corio Bay 13/U Division 4                                 

Best & Fairest: Saffron Thurkettle, Surf Coast Suns

Runner Up: Bonnie Flanagan, St Joseph's

Corio Bay 13/U Division 5                                 

Best & Fairest: Sienna Grgic, Newtown & Chilwell     

Runner Up: Stevie Zubler, Surf Coast Suns       

Corio Bay 13/U Division 6                                 

Best & Fairest: Edwina McKenzie, Torquay               

Runner Up: Lily McKinnis, Drysdale 

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Kempe Junior Netball Best and Fairest Count Results

We are thrilled to congratulate all the players who have been crowned as winners at last night's Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Netball Best and Fairest Counts.

The awards included are for all Junior Netball competitions including Geelong FNL, Bellarine FNL & AFL Barwon Junior Netball.

The best and fairest awards include votes from all matches with the accumulated votes determining the winner(s) for each division.

The list of winners for each division and overall leaderboard can be found below.

 

Bellarine Football Netball League       

17/U Division 1 Kempe Cup             

Best & Fairest - Eden Henderson-Craig (Queenscliff)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Emily Quinten (Ocean Grove)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Grace Boland (Portarlington)

Runner Up Best & Fairest – Tae McGillivray (Anglesea)

Full Leaderboard

 

17/U Division 2 LBW Business & Wealth Advisors Cup            

Best & Fairest - Kailee Fisher (Drysdale)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Bella O'Dwyer (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Louise Shaw (Geelong Amateur)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 1 Kempe Cup       

Best & Fairest - Olivia Bradshaw (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Adele Mills (Drysdale)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 2 Kempe Cup 

Best & Fairest - Phoebe Vaughan (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Zoey Davis (Newcomb)

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 1 Kempe Cup              

Best & Fairest - Scarlotte Benney (Anglesea)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Remy Sliwa (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Stella Peters (Geelong Amateur)

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 2 Kempe Cup              

Best & Fairest - Ayla Winspear (Portarlington)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Skye Quirk (Barwon Heads)

Full Leaderboard

 

Junior Coach Encouragement Award - Georgia Collett & Amelia Stanic (Ocean Grove)

Junior Trainee Umpire Encouragement Award - Emily Totton (Geelong Amateur)

                          

DOW Junior Educational Scholarship - Philippa Norgard (Ocean Grove)

DOW Tertiary Educational Scholarship - Stephanie Reade (Torquay)

 

Geelong Football Netball League                                       

17/U Division 1 Kempe Cup                          

Best & Fairest - Abby Hay (Colac)            

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Amahni Harrison (Colac)             

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Mia Aitken (St Mary's)             

Full Leaderboard

                          

17/U Division 2 Zena Sports Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Annette Flaherty (Colac)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Shakira Dymke (South Barwon)            

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 1 Read the Play Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Ayisha Balogun (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Best & Fairest - Emily McCormick (South Barwon)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 2 Coco Boutique Photography Cup                       

Best & Fairest - Riley Miles (South Barwon)         

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Lylah Rickard (Grovedale)             

Full Leaderboard

 

13/U Division 1 Geelong Advertiser Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Lily Sherman (South Barwon)      

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Lyla Irvine (Grovedale)             

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 2 Geelong Advertiser Cup                         

Best & Fairest - Stella Foley (Colac)    

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Stevie Mooney (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Full Leaderboard

*Upon recount, Stella Foley has been determined outright winner

 

Junior Coach Encouragement Award - Tylah Paech (Newtown & Chilwell)   

Junior Trainee Umpire Encouragement Award - Erin McGinness (South Barwon)        

                                        

AFL Barwon Junior Netball                      

13/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup      

Best & Fairest - Emma Henderson (Surf Coast Suns)             

Best & Fairest - Meg Muhor (Newtown & Chilwell)

Best & Fairest - Phoebe Whitehead (Newtown & Chilwell)            

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 4 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Willa Webb (Surf Coast Suns)      

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Meg Taylor (Surf Coast Suns)    

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 5 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Elodie Keating (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Best & Fairest - Sharvarntay Edwards (Newtown & Chilwell)            

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13/U Division 6 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Jorja Biscan (Bannockburn)         

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Isla Schiller (Bannockburn)             

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Sabrina Inderberg (Geelong Amateur)        

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13/U Division 7 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Scarlett Johnstone (Anglesea)     

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Harlow Matthew (Grovedale)       

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15/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Isla Rookes (Geelong Amateur)   

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Jackie Hiemstra (Grovedale)       

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15/U Division 4 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Alexandra Norgard (Ocean Grove)             

Best & Fairest - Freya Howley (Newtown & Chilwell)

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15/U Division 5 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Lila Miles (East Geelong)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Akasha Young (Surf Coast Suns)    

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Imani Sagnol (South Barwon)            

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Mylah Fleming (Geelong Amateur)

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15/U Division 6 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Saffron Thurkettle (Surf Coast Suns)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Evie Flint (Ocean Grove)             

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17/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup

Best & Fairest - Annika Willis (Ocean Grove)        

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Liv Richardson (Ocean Grove) 

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Kempe: A 21-Year Commitment to supporting community sport within the Barwon region

As we approach this weekend's Read the Play round, it's the perfect time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on one of AFL Barwon's remarkable partners – Kempe. This year marks an impressive 21-year partnership between Kempe and AFL Barwon.

Edward Wilson, the General Manager of AFL Barwon, highlights the tremendous impact of Kempe's partnership on the Barwon community.

"For 21 years, the Barwon community has greatly benefited from the immense partnership that Kempe has delivered in supporting community sport. 21 years later in 2023, AFL Barwon is extremely grateful for the continued partnership with Kempe and acknowledges the valuable contribution this partnership continues to contribute to the local community," he said.

Kempe's role within the AFL Barwon community has absolutely been instrumental, and their collaboration with Read the Play is a shining example of their dedication. Proudly serving as the founding partner of the charity from its very creation 17 years ago.

Read the Play is a unique program that cleverly leverages young people's engagement with sports and their connection to their local clubs to deliver crucial messages about mental health. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to seek help when needed, empowering the next generation of athletes to take control of their mental health and well-being.

Mental health in sports is a critical aspect of overall well-being for young athletes. The pressures of competition, performance expectations, and the spotlight can take a toll on their mental health. By fostering a culture where mental well-being is prioritised and openly discussed, Kempe and Read the Play are helping to break down stigmas surrounding mental health within the community.

In the celebration of more than two decades of partnership between Kempe and AFL Barwon, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Kempe for their continuous support. Together with Read the Play their commitment to empowering youth mental health and supporting our local sports has and will continue to make a lasting impact on the community.

Author: Madison Old (AFL Barwon Intern)

Local stars to take on Australia’s best in National Championships

The upcoming School Sports Australia 15 Years and Under Girls and Boys National Championships will feature a strong contingent from the AFL Barwon region. Seven players from the AFL Barwon clubs will be participating in the carnival, which commences on Saturday, July 22nd in Ballarat.

Representing Victoria in the Girls Championships will be St. Joseph's utility Meyah Fursland and Peninsula Sharks goal kicker Ziva Shawcross. Both girls from Western Heights Secondary College, earned their spots in the final squad after going through two trial matches and impressing the selectors. Ziva, a key forward for the Sharks, has already kicked an impressive nine goals this season. Inspired by AFLW star Tayla Harris, she has modelled her game on Harris' style.

Meyah has admired key defenders like former Geelong Cats Champion Matthew Scarlett to base her game off. The girls will head to a training camp prior to carnival where they will meet their Victorian teammates from across the State.

In the Under 15 boy’s squad, three Ocean Grove juniors, Jack Thomson, Darcy Harrington, and Ned Badrock, have secured their spots in the final squad. Additionally, St. Joseph's midfielder Archer Chamberlain and Torquay's key position prospect Jack Pickett will also represent Victoria in the Championships.

Archer Chamberlain, excited to follow in the footsteps of AFL stars like Darcy Parish, Patrick Dangerfield and Travis Boak, expressed his gratitude for the mentors who have helped him develop his game over the past year. “We had some really good coaches at our St Joseph's year 9 campus, with Mr (Paul) Hood being a good coach to learn from”.  

Jack Pickett, a 189cm Ruckman was hopefully he would be able to have an impact forward in the carnival. “Hopefully I play in the forward line as I don’t think I am big enough to be a ruckman for Victoria” he joked. Torquay Senior coach Dom Gleeson had played a role in some mentoring sessions and sharing some advice according to Jack. He was hopefully to play consistent and as best as he could in the carnival.

The full squads for School Sports Australia 15 Years and Under Girls and Boys National Championships can be found here.

Author: Sean Atkinson

Ocean Grove Cobras to Host 5th AFL Junior State of Origin

The vibrant coastal town of Ocean Grove is set to become the centre of excitement as it prepares to host the highly anticipated 5th AFL Junior State of Origin (SOOV) on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2, 2023. This thrilling sporting carnival will bring together 250 talented young male and female AFL footballers, aged between 7 and 16, from the Ocean Grove Cobras (VIC) and the Glebe Greyhounds (NSW).

The AFL Junior State of Origin is a celebration of the next generation of football stars, showcasing their talent, determination and team spirit on the field. This year's event promises to be a weekend of thrilling matches and unforgettable moments, as players from  both teams compete for glory and pride. And to top things off, a parent's game is being hosted on the Saturday at 2:10pm!

Beyond the thrilling football action, the AFL Junior State of Origin holds a deeper purpose raising vital funds for the esteemed charity, River's Gift. River's Gift is dedicated to supporting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) genetic research and making a lasting impact in understanding and preventing this devastating fatal syndrome. All proceeds from the event will go towards funding world-leading genetic SIDS research at the renowned University of South Australia (UniSA). Between the two clubs, significant business sponsorship funding has already been raised, with a total event fundraising target of $30,000 being set for this year.

"The AFL Junior State of Origin is not just a football carnival; it is an opportunity to unite our community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of families affected by SIDS," said Aaron White (President - Ocean Grove Cobras). "By supporting River's Gift and their crucial research efforts, we are working towards a future where no parent has to experience the heartbreak of losing a child to SIDS."

This year's AFL Junior State of Origin promises to be a weekend of family-friendly fun and excitement. In addition to the thrilling matches, the event will feature various activities for spectators, including face painting, food stalls, merchandise stands and licensed drink sales. It is a perfect opportunity for football enthusiasts, families, and the local community to come together and support a worthy cause.

"We are grateful to the Cobras and the Ocean Grove community for hosting this event and showing their unwavering support for the AFL Junior State of Origin and River's Gift." expressed Karl Waddell (Co-founder, River's Gift). "Their commitment and generosity will help us further our research and move closer to our vision of a world free from SIDS.

The 5th AFL Junior State of Origin will take place at Minerva Close in Ocean Grove on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2, 2023. Admission to the event is free, with donations\ encouraged to support River's Gift.

For more information about the AFL Junior State of Origin and River's Gift, please visit www.riversgift.org and follow the event on Facebook - www.facebook.com/OGCobrasJFC

 

Media Contacts:

Aaron White

President. Ocean Grove Cobras

0402 464 082

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Karl Waddell

Co-founder, River's Gift

0488 111 182

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About River's Gift

River's Gift was founded by Karl Waddell and Alex Hamilton, two devastated yet focused and determined parents, following the death of their baby boy, River, to SIDS at only 128 days of age in 2011. River's Gift are Australia's largest SIDS specific organisation, fundraising and advocating to help find a preventative cure for SIDS. They have a strong partnership with University of South Australia, in the establishment and continued development of a SIDS biobank, for the purpose of conducting genetic SIDS research.

 

About the AFL Junior State of Origin

The idea for the State of Origin match came about seven years ago when two old schoolmates from Geelong, Cain Sarah (Glebe) and Harvey Stephenson (Ocean Grove), were sharing Christmas together.

After a few drinks, they started talking about how good it would be if their boys - who are the same age - could play a game against each other... so what about a footy trip?

A Geelong-based friend of the pair, Karl Waddell, had co-founded the charity River's Gift five years earlier following the death of his son, River, to SIDS, and supporting such a worthy charity through kids' footy just made sense.

With the tradition first being hosted in Ocean Grove in the winter of 2017, this year marks the 5th running of the annual event (Covid affected 2020/21), with the hosting venue alternating between Ocean Grove and Glebe each year. Collectively, over $40,000 has been raised for River's Gift since the carnival's inception.

The Northern Stars Continue to Grow

The Northern Stars have continued their expansion in the Northern Suburbs with Anakie Football Netball Club junior players aligning in 2023. 

The concept that has previously included Corio FNC and North Shore FNC, has helped to combine, and grow football participation numbers in the North.

There will be an expansion into the female football space for the Northern Stars in 2023, with the club fielding an Under 16 girls’ team. This will provide girls in the Northern Suburbs an opportunity to play football and provide the community another sporting home.

The Northern Stars are hosting a registration day for all interested players on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm at Windsor Park.

If you are interested in joining for 2023, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.