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AFL Barwon appoints Region Manager

AFL Barwon is pleased to announce that Bruce Harwood has been appointed as the new Region Manager.

Harwood needs little introduction, currently serving as a City of Greater Geelong Councillor and previous Mayor of the City, he has a long association with football and netball as a player, supporter and administrator and has been a long-time advocate for community sport in this region.

“I am really pleased with this appointment.  We have completed a very thorough process and had a number of excellent applicants,” AFL Barwon Chair Craig Keating said.

“Bruce brings a wealth of experience in business and community engagement to AFL Barwon and his energy and passion for the region will enhance the development of our community sports of football and netball as we move out of the Covid impacted years of 2020 and 2021.”

“I would also like to acknowledge and thank the great work of Georgia Hillman and Sean Atkinson who both led the AFL Barwon team over the past season in the roles as Acting RGM with distinction. Both Georgia and Sean deserve great credit for navigating the challenges of 2021 and can be proud of their work. The whole AFL Barwon team has performed brilliantly under difficult circumstances.”

Harwood will commence in the role on Tuesday 26 October.

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AFL Barwon and CDFNL Annual General Meetings

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, both meetings will be held electronically with the meeting login codes detailed below.


Colac & District Football Netball League Annual General Meeting – Inc A0008171S

Wednesday November 17th at 7.00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81887108046?pwd=V1JpQXB5QkpQSXlrQ3UraXFGRmpaZz09

Meeting ID: 818 8710 8046
Passcode: 468179


AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting – A.C.N 160 417 845

Wednesday November 24th at 7.00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81563457706?pwd=cTZDK2NodWhnMGZpb3pIWXR2UDRyZz09

Meeting ID: 815 6345 7706

Passcode: 047854

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AFL Barwon, GFNL and BFNL Annual General Meetings

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, both meetings will be held electronically with the meeting login codes detailed below.


Bellarine Football Netball League Annual General Meeting – Inc A0008493U

Wednesday November 24th at 6.30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89034259294?pwd=M0NMN2JYR1hsSkN4SlFMdk5velVMdz09

Meeting ID: 890 3425 9294
Passcode: 325781


Geelong Football Netball League Annual General Meeting – Inc A0006014H

Wednesday November 24th at 6.30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84432642496?pwd=aENvZlJVK0xpK09rUXE1VGlKajhlZz09

Meeting ID: 844 3264 2496

Passcode: 586525


AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting – A.C.N 160 417 845

Wednesday November 24th at 7.00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81563457706?pwd=cTZDK2NodWhnMGZpb3pIWXR2UDRyZz09

Meeting ID: 815 6345 7706

Passcode: 047854

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TAC Delivers $1M Boost into Victorian Community Football Clubs

More than 150 grassroots football and netball clubs across Victoria will share in more than $1 million as a reward for helping prevent death and serious injury on our roads.  

Successful clubs will receive up to $10,000 from the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Club Rewards Program aimed at rewarding clubs that have promoted road safety throughout the season.  

The rewards are a welcome boost to grassroots football following the second season in a row severely impacted by the COVID pandemic, which has meant clubs have had fewer opportunities than normal to raise funds.  

The program is part of the TAC’s 30-year partnership with AFL Victoria and provides a platform to speak directly to Victorians travelling hundreds of kilometres on the state’s roads every year for training and games. 

Brad Scott, Head of AFL Victoria, thanked TAC for its commitment to community football.  

“TAC has been an incredible supporter of community football in Victoria over many years and the Club Rewards Program is yet another major show of support. 

“Clubs, participants and volunteers will benefit tremendously, with the financial boost made all-the-more important given the challenges so many clubs and communities have faced in the past 18 months.” 

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the challenges and the loss of key fundraising events. 

“This program is an opportunity to support clubs and reward them for their dedication to promoting road safety and keeping their members and the community safe on our roads.” Carroll said.  

Clubs will use the money initiatives including safety improvements; launching a women’s team; updating equipment and facilities; upskilling members, coaches and providing medical training; and providing information sessions on topics such as mental health. 

AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs from across the state were able to apply for the program by showing their support to road safety throughout the season, including taking part in the TAC’s Band Together campaign.

Successful clubs from AFL Barwon 

11 clubs from AFL Barwon are among the TAC Club Rewards Program recipients. These clubs are: 

  • North Shore Football Club
  • Corio Community Sports Club 
  • Geelong West Giants 
  • East Geelong Football and Netball Club
  • Leopold Football and Netball Club 
  • St Mary’s Sporting Club 
  • South Colac Sports Club 
  • Colac Football and Netball Club 
  • Armstrong Creek Football and Netball Club 
  • Drysdale Football and Netball Club 
  • Torquay Football and Netball Club

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2021 Recognition of Highest Ranked Teams

The AFL Barwon Commission has decided at Monday evening’s meeting that a form of recognition will be
awarded to the highest ranked team at the point the season was cancelled.

This will be for all competitions that were cancelled due to the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to deliver the
National Plan.

This recognition will be presented to clubs at the 2021 presentation dinner. The date of this event remains to
be confirmed due to the current restrictions on patrons at indoor venues.

Notes:
List of cancelled competitions

  • All Geelong Football Netball League Competitions
  • All Bellarine Football Netball League Competitions
  • All Senior and Junior Female Football Competitions
  • All AFL Barwon Under 19 Football Competitions
  • All AFL Barwon Junior Football Competitions
  • All AFL Barwon Junior Netball Competition

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