AFL Barwon Welcomes Maddie Okely

AFL Barwon is thrilled to announce the appointment of Maddie Okely as the new Netball Umpire Coordinator.

Maddie is well-known within the AFL Barwon community and member clubs, having spent seven years as the Netball Participation Coordinator for the South West Region of Victoria during her time with Netball Victoria.

An accomplished official, Maddie holds a National B Grade Umpire Badge and is an accredited Elite Bench Official, showcasing her deep expertise in netball officiating.

Maddie’s extensive experience, gained through her professional and volunteer roles, extends beyond umpiring to many aspects of netball. This makes her exceptionally well-equipped to support and enhance umpire participation across the region.

Earlier this year, Maddie was recognised as the Senior Netball Administrator of the Year at the 2024 AFL Barwon Community Awards.

We are excited to welcome Maddie to the AFL Barwon team and are confident that her skills and experience will be a valuable asset to AFL Barwon, our clubs, and all netball umpires across the region.