AFL Barwon 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.

Further Information

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How to apply

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.

Applications close on Monday 20 October, 2025.

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

Coaching applications for the 2026 AFL Barwon Netball Representative program are now open.

The Bellarine and Geelong Representative Programs are an opportunity for athletes, coaches and umpires within these competitions to compete at a higher level and provide an opportunity for skills development and talent identification.

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The 2025 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) season has concluded following a huge day of Grand Finals at Kardinia Park on Friday.

Below is a recap of all the results.

A Grade Blood Toyota Cup Grand Final

St Joseph’s (25) defeated by Newtown & Chilwell (37)
Olivia Cameron Medallist (Best on court): Charity Nasalio

B Grade Buckley’s Cup Grand Final

South Barwon (39) defeated by St Mary’s (40)

C Grade Town and Country Pizza Cup Grand Final

St Mary’s (50) defeated South Barwon (31)

D Grade Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Grand Final

St Joseph’s (26) defeated South Barwon (17)

E Grade Epworth Cup Grand Final

Grovedale (12) defeated by Leopold (32)

19&Under gforce Cup Grand Final

Newtown & Chilwell (21) defeated by South Barwon (27)

17&Under Division 1 Kempe Cup Grand Final

Geelong West Giants (37) defeated South Barwon (15)

17&Under Division 2 P&R Foods Cup Grand Final

St Josephs (15) defeated by South Barwon (24)

15&Under Division 1 Grill’d Cup Grand Final

Bell Park (23) defeated by South Barwon (24)

15&Under Division 2 Brazilian Butterfly Cup Grand Final

St Mary’s (37) defeated Bell Park (35)

13&Under Division 1 Brazilian Butterfly Cup Grand Final

Bell Park (28) defeated South Barwon (21)

13&Under Division 2 The Athlete’s Foot Cup Grand Final

Bell Park (24) defeated by South Barwon (25)

St Mary’s Football Netball Club has been crowned 2025 GFNL Senior Football premiers, overcoming a determined St Joseph’s outfit in a tense 13-point Grand Final victory at GMHBA Stadium on Friday.

The 10.8 (68) to 7.13 (55) win capped off a dream day for the Saints, who also secured the Reserves Buckley’s Cup earlier in the afternoon.

Tense Opening, Momentum Swings

St Joseph’s opened strongly, with Paddy De Grandi kicking the first goal and defenders Luke Webb and Joel O’Dwyer controlling play through intercept marking. The Joeys dominated early possession, but inaccuracy hurt them, with Joel Edwards missing a key opportunity.

St Mary’s weathered the early storm, with defenders Ryan Pendlebury and Hamish Bourke key in repelling attacks. Midway through the first quarter, the Saints began to turn the tide, as Sam Bourke and Matthew Copley both hit the scoreboard to give their side a narrow quarter-time lead.

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Saints Take Control in the Second Term

The intensity lifted in the second quarter with both sides applying fierce pressure. St Mary’s began to capitalise, with Bourke adding another and Elijah Wales kicking a spectacular dribbling goal from the pocket to push the margin out to 16 points.

A heated exchange between Copley and O’Dwyer further fired up the contest, but it was St Mary’s who went into halftime with a 14-point lead after St Joseph’s again failed to convert late chances.

Rain Changes the Game

Heavy rain hit during halftime, turning the match into a scrap. St Mary’s adapted better to the wet, extending their lead to as much as 27 points midway through the third quarter. Joeys managed a respond through Mitch Chafer, but continued inaccuracy saw them trailing by 20 points at the final change.

Joeys Rally, Saints Hold Firm

St Joseph’s surged in the final term, kicking 3.4 in a last-ditch effort. But every time they drew closer, the Saints responded, showing composure under pressure.

In the end, St Mary’s proved too strong, sealing a well-earned premiership and writing a new chapter in their club’s proud history.

Final

St Marys 3.1, 6.2, 8.5, 10.8 (68)
St Josephs 2.3, 3.6, 4.9, 7.13 (55)