Barwon Heads vs Queenscliff

With a win over Queenscliff, Barwon Heads has cemented their spot for Finals. As for the Coutas, they are still within reach of the fifth spot but are two and a half games behind.

The Coutas must defeat Geelong Amateur this weekend. Ammo will have the home-ground advantage, but they almost lost to Anglesea. For Barwon Heads, a win against Newcomb will go a long way in consolidating that double chance come August.

Best

Barwon Heads: O. Wiltshire, N. Brown, S. Baker, K. Maher, L. Mitchell, N. McGregor-Dawson

Queenscliff: C. Durran, Z. Henderson, S. Bowtell, J. McIvor-Clark, N. Maishman, M. Keane

Goals

Barwon Heads: 5 N. Brown, 2 M. Phelps, N. Aulsebrook, S. Baker, C. Brauer, B. Eddy, M. Herbison, S. Lyle, N. McGregor-Dawson, C. Walter, O. Wiltshire

Queenscliff: 2 J. McIvor-Clark, S. Bowtell, C. Durran, M. Keane

Final Score

Barwon Heads: 16.14 (110)

Queenscliff: 5.15 (45)

Geelong Amateur vs Anglesea

Very close or lucky, describes the Ammo win against Anglesea. A slow start by the Kangas proved to be their undoing. Just when you thought it would be a blowout, Anglesea came back to give Geelong Amateur a bit of a scare. 

Ammo will have another tough task against Queenscliff. Although the Coutas were flat last week, this game is no guarantee. Anglesea is also in calculations for the ‘Top 5’. A big win over Portarlington and they’ll be even more in the hunt than ever.

Best

Geelong Amateur: S. Darley, L. Devine, L. Cogan, B. Barnett, G. Hardiman, S. Hosking

Anglesea: E. Floyd, R. Williams, D. Midolo, L. Beers, A. Caldwell, M. Simpson

Goals

Geelong Amateur: 3 M. Hungerford, 3 L. Reilly, 2 B. Barnett, 2 S. Hosking, T. Stephen

Anglesea: 2 L. Beers, 2 D. Elliott, 2 J. Harrison, 2 D. Pettingill, B. Jaska, R. Williams

Final Score

Geelong Amateur: 11.11 (77)

Anglesea: 10.13 (73)

Newcomb vs Modewarre

The good patch of form by Newcomb came to an end at the hands of Modewarre. Power managed to keep pace in the first term, but that was ‘all she wrote’. The Warriors are just sharpening their steel now and getting ready for Finals.

Modewarre has Torquay this coming week. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out where the gap between the Warriors is and where Torquay are. For Newcomb, it’s all about pride when they face Barwon Heads. Only four rounds left, let’s see if Power can disappoint some clubs.

Best

Newcomb: B. Rees, J. Duke, R. Hollins, F. Anscombe, D. Huntley-Mitchell, K. Bourke

Modewarre: C. Farrell, D. Beames, J. Finch, D. Schilder, J. Ollis, Zack May

Goals

Newcomb: 3 A. Steele, 2 J. Duke, 2 J. Walker, D. Huntley-Mitchell,   

Modewarre: 4 C. Joseph, 3 C. Farrell, 3 T. Hornsey, J. Finch, Z. May, J. Ollis, T. Worpel

Final Score

Newcomb: 8.12 (60)

Modewarre: 14.11 (95)

Ocean Grove vs Portarlington

Nathan Jones ladies and gentlemen! The guest appearance had two goals to his name, but even with his added brilliance, the Grubbers proved to be too much for the Demons.

Ocean Grove has some heavy assignments coming up. Firstly, it’s Drysdale, followed by Modewarre, Barwon Heads, and then Geelong Amateur. Nobody expects them to win, but how they walk out this season matters. Portarlington has Anglesea.

Best

Ocean Grove: K. Annand, F.Keck, J. Paterson, J. McHenry, M. Taylor, C. Goodger

Portarlington: W. Foott, T. Cummins, M. Farrell, J. Cummins, S. Walton, S. Hogan

Goals

Ocean Grove: 7 K. Annand, 6 J. Paterson, 3 C. Goodger, N. Gibbon, F. Long, M. Sutton, M. Taylor

Portarlington: 2 N. Jones, 2 M. Spence, T. Benham, N. Cini, T. Cummins, W. Foott, B. Wells

Final Score

Ocean Grove: 20.14 (134)

Portarlington: 9.6 (60)

Torquay vs Drysdale

This was the match all BFL fans wanted to see. The previous encounter saw the Hawks show up the Tigers, but not this time. The Tigers opened up with rage and played four solid football quarters, leading to a convincing win over Drysdale. The Hawks were keeping in touch with the Tigers until the final act.

Torquay look set to have the week off come Finals. But they still have Modewarre to contend with this Saturday. Drysdale has an easier opponent in Ocean Grove. A big win to the Hawks could help their percentage.

Best

Torquay: M. Burns, C. Currie, B. Henderson, M. Hurley, W. Doyle, N. Mifsud

Drysdale: M. Mcguire, J. Breust, M. Hebbard, B. Fennell, S. Fleming, J. Rushton

Goals

Torquay: 4 N. Mifsud, 3 P. McMahon, 2 C. Heard, S. Caruso, C. Currie, W. Doyle, D. Gleeson, S. Ham, R. Holmes, N. O'Farrell, J. Darke, M. Burns, L. Findlay

Drysdale: 5 M. Hebbard, 2 B. Beardsell, 2 T. Ruggles, J. Breust, M. Clark, S. Fleming, M. Gunn, B. Henderson, J. Rushton, B. Sykes

Final Score

Torquay: 19.10 (124)

Drysdale: 16.5 (101)

AFL Barwon is excited to announce the venues that will play host to weeks three and four, of the upcoming Finals series for the 2022 GFNL season.

As announced on July 1, Geelong West Giants FNC will play host to Weeks 1 & 2 of the GFNL Finals.

Week 3 Announcement

The Preliminary Finals for the 2022 GFNL season, on Saturday 10^th September, will be hosted by the North Shore Football Club.

“It is a privilege to bring a marquee event on the GFNL calendar to the northern suburbs. We are proud of our facilities and will do our best as a club, to provide a memorable spectacle for all Football & Netball preliminary finals” North Shore FC President - Dale Purcell

Week 4 Announcement

The Grand Finals for the 2022 GFNL season, on Saturday 17^th September, will be hosted by the St. Albans Football Netball Club.

“The St Albans Football & Netball Club are absolutely thrilled with the confirmation that our venue and facilities, will be host to the GFNL Grand Final. To be able to stage Geelong’s & arguably Country Victoria’s premium football & netball competitions at The Gordon Oval @ St Albans Reserve is not only a great outcome for our local sporting community but will also showcase our recently upgraded sporting facilities that will ensure that the last game of September for our football and netball competition will be a real special one” St Albans FC President – Craig Osborne

2022 GEELONG FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE (GFNL) PREMIERSHIP SEASON FINALS SERIES

OTHER CRITICAL FINALS INFORMATION

1. CDFNL Grand Final will take place on Saturday 10^th September 2022 at Central Reserve, Colac; and
2. GDFL Grand Final is on Saturday 10^th September 2022, at St. Albans. The push-back of the GFNL Finals Series by one week, ensures that GDFL & GFNL leagues don’t share the same Grand Final date.

“AFL Barwon takes this opportunity to thank all stakeholders involved in this lengthy, detailed but significant process. The enthusiasm surrounding the completion of our first full season in three years, is second to none. Our region is one of high profile and pride, and AFL Barwon is eager to deliver, in partnership with the host clubs, a memorable finals series” – Edward Wilson (AFL Barwon – Region Manager)

AFL Barwon is looking forward to the competitive, exciting and memorable Finals Series across all four leagues and thanks all community members, for their active participation and support of the 2022 seasons.

All enquiries should be directed to:

Edward Wilson

Region Manager

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Anakie v Thomson

At the request of Anakie FNC, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the Anakie v Thomson Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP deemed that Jackson Macleod #2 Thomson chose to bump making high contact with Nick Kalbarczyk #21 Anakie.

Jackson Macleod was reported for engaging in rough conduct and has been offered a one match set penalty.

Newcomb v Modewarre

At the request of Modewarre FNC, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Newcomb v Modewarre Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP deemed that the incident involving Corey Ogle #23 Newcomb and Josh Finch #18 Modewarre was not reportable, and the free kick & 50 metre penalty was appropriate in the circumstances.

No charge was laid.

Reports

St Joseph’s v North Shore

James Hickey #27 St Joseph’s was reported by the officiating umpires for engaging in rough conduct with what was alleged to be a dangerous tackle on Will Milsome #35 North Shore in the 2^nd quarter of the St Joseph’s v North Shore Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP viewed the incident and have supported the action as being reportable, the 2 match set penalty as offered is deemed appropriate.

Corio v Bannockburn

Kieran Fulton #23 Bannockburn was reported by the officiating umpire for engaging in rough conduct with what was alleged to be a dangerous tackle on Blake Ash #20 Corio in the 3^rd quarter of the Corio v Bannockburn Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP viewed the incident and have supported the action as being reportable, but based on the vision and in consultation with the reporting umpires have amended the set penalty offered to one match.

Where Set Penalties have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 12^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.