With just a handful of rounds remaining, the Bellarine Football Netball League is primed for a thrilling finish. From top-of-the-table battles to fierce fights for a finals berth, every match carries weight as clubs eye September action. AFL Barwon’s Wil Spence takes a closer look at the run home, the contenders, and the storylines that could shape the 2025 BFNL season finale.

1. Geelong Amateur P 13, PTS 48, % 159.93, W 12, L 1

Last Five Games: WWWWW

Run Home: Drysdale (A) (3), Portarlington (H) (8), Torquay (H) (2), Ocean Grove (A) (10), Newcomb (H) (9)

Geelong Amateurs are in a purple patch of form looking to continue their winning ways.

Playing against three sides outside the top seven, Ammos have a great chance to finish on top of the ladder.

Danger Games: Drysdale and Torquay

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨🟩🟩🟩

2. Torquay P 13, PTS 36, % 156.95, W 9 L 4

Last Five Games: WWWWW

Run Home: Modewarre (A) (7), Drysdale (H) (3), Geelong Amateur (A) (1), Queenscliff (A) (4), Ocean Grove (H) (10)

Have looked in good nick with key players back from injury.

A tough test to finish the season, playing three sides inside the top five to finish the season.

The Tigers will need to win four games to ensure a top three spot for finals.

Danger Games: Modewarre, Drysdale, Geelong Amateur, Queenscliff

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨

3. Drysdale P 13, PTS 36, % 126.83, W 9, L 4

Last Five Games: WLWWW

Run Home: Geelong Amateur (H) (1), Torquay (A) (3), Ocean Grove (H) (10), Portarlington (A) (8), Barwon Heads (A) (5)

The Hawks top three chances will come down to their ability to win games against sides around them on the ladder.

Facing Geelong Amateurs, Torquay and Barwon Heads will pose a threat.

Drysdale will most likely need three or four wins for a top three spot.

Danger Games: Geelong Amateur, Torquay, Barwon Heads

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨🟩

4. Queenscliff P 13 PTS 32, % 121.61, W 8, L 5

Last Five Games: WWLWL

Run Home: Newcomb (H) (9), Modewarre (H) (7), Portarlington (A) (8), Torquay (H) (2), Anglesea (A) (6)

Queenscliff has rode a wave of confidence throughout the middle part of the season.

However, loses to finals contenders, Geelong Amateurs and Drysdale has put a hold to their run of form.

Three wins should be enough to play finals; however they would most likely need four or five wins to finish in the top three.

Danger Games: Modewarre, Torquay, Anglesea

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨🟩🟩

5. Barwon Heads P 13, PTS 24, % 108.13, W 6, L 7

Last Five Games: LWLLW

Run Home: Ocean Grove (H) (10), Anglesea (A) (6), Newcomb (A) (9), Modewarre (H) (7), Drysdale (H) (3)

Playing one side above them on the ladder, finals could be dictated by Barwon Heads performances.

Barwon Heads would like to win every game to finish the season, although three or four wins should be enough for finals if they beat Anglesea and Modewarre.

Danger Games: Anglesea, Modewarre, Drysdale

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨🟩🟩🟩

6. Anglesea P 13, PTS 24, % 94.19, W 6, L 7

Last Five Games: LLLLL

Run Home: Portarlington (A) (8), Barwon Heads (H) (5), Modewarre (A) (7), Newcomb (H) (9), Queenscliff (H) (4)

Anglesea find themselves in a vulnerable position, from pushing towards a top three spot, a five-game losing streak now has the finals chances in question.

The Roos have drawn a favourable fixture to end the season, playing two clubs above them on the ladder.

Wins against Queenscliff and Barwon Heads could be enough to sneak in.

Percentage could play a major role, however.

Danger Games: All of them

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧🟧🟨🟨

7. Modewarre P 13, PTS 20, % 95.87, W 5, L 8

Last Five Games: LLLWW

Run Home: Torquay (H) (2), Queenscliff (A) (4), Anglesea (H) (6), Barwon Heads (A) (5), Portarlington (H) (8)

Find themselves back in the fold, one game outside the top five.

However, a tough draw, playing all but one club above them on the ladder suggests finals will happen if the Warriors beat finals contenders.

Will need to win four games minimum.

Danger Games: All of them

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧

8. Portarlington P 13, PTS 20, % 71.38, W 5, L 8

Last Five Games: WWWLL

Run Home: Anglesea (H) (6), Geelong Amateur (A) (1), Queenscliff (H) (4), Drysdale (H) (3), Modewarre (A) (7)

Portarlington slow build towards September has been halted win back-to-back losses. Playing sides all above them gives the Dees a less than favourable remaining fixture.

A win against Modewarre and against one of the remaining sides presents optimism for the future.

Danger Games: Anglesea, Modewarre

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧

9. Newcomb P 13, PTS 12, % 64.57, W 3, L 10

Last Five Games: LLLLL

Run Home: Queenscliff (A) (4), Ocean Grove (A) (10), Barwon Heads (H) (4), Anglesea (A) (6), Geelong Amateur (A) (1)

Having come close to a win the past month, a tough remaining fixture shapes as a less than favourable fixture.

The Power will be penciling in round 15.

Danger Games: Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Anglesea

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧

10. Ocean Grove P 13, PTS 8, % 56.10, W 2, L 11

Last Five Games: LLWLL

Run Home: Barwon Heads (A) (5), Newcomb (H) (9), Drysdale (A) (3), Geelong Amateur (H) (1), Torquay (H) (2)

Ocean Grove has made some big inroads over the past month and are hungry for another scalp.

An exciting head-to-head match-up against Newcomb and battle of the bridge match against Barwon Heads gives the Grubber fans plenty to be happy about.

Danger Games: Barwon Heads, Newcomb

Draw Rating: 🟥🟥🟧

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and motivated person to manage all operational and strategic facets of Football in the AFL Barwon Region.

The Football Operations Lead is responsible for the delivery, management and oversight of all football competitions and football operations across the AFL Barwon region. This role is a key driver of competition integrity, planning, stakeholder relationships and the successful coordination of regular season and finals competitions.

Reporting to the Region General Manager, the successful applicant will require:

• Strong knowledge of community football operations and governance
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in competition management systems and digital tools
• Demonstrated leadership in operational delivery and stakeholder management
• Commitment to community sport, inclusion and integrity

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and motivated person(s) to coordinate the AFL Barwon Junior Netball midweek competitions.

The Netball Competition Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating all onsite venue requirements for the AFL Barwon Junior Netball midweek competitions. The AFL Barwon Junior Netball competitions are run across Tuesday and Friday evenings at multiple venues. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for liaising with key stakeholders, clubs, netball umpires, AFL Barwon staff and other valuable groups present at our midweek competitions.

Reporting to the Netball Coordinator, the successful applicant will require: 

• Experience around netball competitions and their procedures.
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience in volunteer management.
• Experience in conflict management and skills to deescalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated capacity to plan and schedule differing work demands for oneself and the team to meet deadlines for multiple tasks in a variety of work areas.
• A valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Experience operating PlayHQ or Netball Connect programs, relevant tertiary qualifications and a current first aid certificate are desirable but not essential. 

If this sounds like a position for you, please email a cover letter and your resume to Sophie Allison (Head of Netball) – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with applications closing on August 1^st 2025. 

Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close sooner than the advertised close date.

The AFL Barwon Netball Competition Coordinator Position Description can be found here.

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