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Barwon Region Showcase

23 May 2025

The Barwon Region Showcase is a representative program delivered by the Geelong Falcons with AFL Barwon to provide an opportunity for talented players in the Barwon region to compete against each other in a day of games.

The games also serve as selection trials for the 2025 V/Line Cup and provide opportunities for coaches in the community to have a taste of higher-level representative football.

88 Boys. 44 Girls. 6 Coaches.

Teams named after Geelong Falcons Legends:

  • Team Dangerfield
  • Team Hodge
  • Team Howley
  • Team Morrison
  • Team Walsh
  • Team Ablett

Eligibility:

  • Players must be born in 2010 to be eligible for selection.

  • Players do not need to be registered to a club, but must reside in one of the following municipalities: Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliff, or Surf Coast.

How to Nominate:

  • Players, parents, and coaches may submit nominations directly.

  • Each club is entitled to submit four club-voted nominations.

  • Clubs may also submit additional nominations for consideration by emailing the Geelong Falcons directly.

Key Dates:

  • Nominations close: Monday, 2 June

  • Player selection notifications: Monday, 30 June

Coaching Opportunities:
Community coaches are invited to nominate for involvement in the Showcase. A head coach will be appointed for each of the six participating teams.

Pathway to V/Line Cup:
Participation in the Barwon Region Showcase will be one of the evaluation opportunities for selection in the 2025 V/Line Cup squads. However, Showcase participation is not a prerequisite for selection. Final squads will be based on a combination of school and community football performance, and club feedback.

Registration Fee:
A $30 player registration fee applies, with full fee subsidies available in certain circumstances.

Player Nomination Form

Club Nomination Form

Coach Expression of Interest Form