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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
AFL Barwon advises the Match Review of the weekends games has been completed with the following findings.
Match | Grade | Name | Club | Charge | Penalty |
Torquay v Drysdale | Seniors | Edward McCoy | Torquay | Unreasonable contact with an umpire | Reprimand |
Colac Imperials v Irrewarra-Beeac | Seniors | Steven Cass | Colac Imperials | Striking | Reprimand |
Torquay v Drysdale | Seniors | Lucas Anderson | Torquay | No charge | |
Torquay v Drysdale | Seniors | Lucas Anderson | Torquay | No charge |
Irrewarra-Beeac star Tyler Flanigan was crowned the 2023 Mahoney Medallist at last night's vote counts at the Colac RSL. Flanigan ran away with the count winning by 5 votes over Colac Imperials Campbell Tanis with Imps Campbell Scott and Otway Districts Sam Mulgrew finishing a vote behind in third.
Scott was recognised for his outstanding season winning the Max Gray Memorial Award for the best Under 21 player.
The Val Russell Medal count was convincingly taken out by Alvie's Ruby Bowers 9 votes clear of Irrewarra-Beeac's Grace Garner.
Bowers polled 35 votes out of a possible 54 in a dominant season for Alvie who take on Irrewarra-Beeac in this weekend’s Grand Final.
The Emma McVilly Award was awarded to Leah Perkins from Colac Imperials.
The full leaderboards can be found below.
Football
CDFNL Colac RSL Seniors
Best and Fairest - Tyler Flanigan (Irrewarra-Beeac)
Runner Up - Campbell Tanis (Colac Imperials)
Leading Goal Kicker - Dominic Dare (Alvie) - 113 Goals
CDFNL Colac RSL Reserves
Best and Fairest - Harvey Martin (Lorne)
Best and Fairest - Mitchell Williamson (Alvie)
Runner Up - Corey Ferrari (Otway Districts)
Leading Goal Kicker - Christian Kelly (Birregurra) - 83 Goals
Special Awards
Under 21 Max Gray Memorial Player - Campbell Scott (Colac Imperials)
Club Champion - Irrewarra-Beeac
Netball
A Grade
Best & Fairest - Ruby Bowers (Alvie)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Grace Garner (Irrewarra-Beeac)
B Grade
Best & Fairest - Jamika Hickey (South Colac)
Best & Fairest - Sophie Morrissy (Irrewarra-Beeac)
C Grade
Best & Fairest - Genevieve Erskine (South Colac)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Jorja Parker (South Colac)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Olivia Theodore (Irrewarra-Beeac)
D Grade
Best & Fairest - Rachael Baker (South Colac)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Georgia Arndell (Simpson)
Special Awards
Emma McVilly Award - Leah Perkins (Colac Imperials)
Team of the Year
Hayley Foster (Alvie)
Jessica Croker (Lorne)
Hannah Keane (Lorne)
Ava Pierce (South Colac)
Ebony Miraglia (Alvie)
Janelle Monaghan (South Colac)
Emma Sutherland (Otway Districts)
Jeremi Robinson (Irrewarra-Beeac)
Ruby Bowers (Alvie)
Grace Garner (Irrewarra-Beeac)
Coach - Amy Ellis (Colac Imperials)
We are thrilled to congratulate all the players who have been crowned as winners at last night's Colac & District FNL Football and Netball Best and Fairest Counts.
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 competitions and overall leaderboard can be found below.
Netball
13 & Under
Best & Fairest - Molly Fish (Western Eagles)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Luella Hutchinson (Birregurra)
15 & Under
Best & Fairest - Georgia Oates (Western Eagles)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Ruby Hall (Irrewarra-Beeac)
17 & Under
Best & Fairest - Olivia Roberts (Birregurra)
Best & Fairest - Remy Duynhoven (Western Eagles)
Best & Fairest - Zara Walker (Irrewarra-Beeac)
Football
Under 14.5
Best & Fairest - Angus Borgia (Western Eagles)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Blake Middleton (Irrewarra-Beeac)
Leading Goal Kicker - George Vickers (Irrewarra-Beeac) – 62 Goals
Under 18
Best & Fairest - Jack Fish (Western Eagles)
Runner Up Best & Fairest - Riley Westlake (South Colac)
Leading Goal Kicker - Charlie Morrissy (Irrewarra-Beeac) – 79 Goals
McDonald's Junior Club Championship - Irrewarra-Beeac