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Loco & AFL Barwon extend partnership through to 2026

We are delighted to announce that AFL Barwon and Loco Sportswear have penned a long-term commitment, agreeing to a partnership extension through to 2026.

The partnership between AFL Barwon and Loco Sportswear will move into its 5th year in 2024 after commencing a formal commitment in 2019.

Loco Sportwear will continue as the exclusive preferred apparel supplier for the AFL Barwon region with ranges of custom on-field and off-field options for both Football and Netball.

All on-field official’s uniforms and requirements are available via the AFL Barwon store on the Loco Sportswear website providing ease of purchase for the clubs and stakeholders.

"AFL Barwon Regional General Manager, Edward Wilson, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “AFL Barwon is proud to continue our collaborative and resourced partnership with Loco Sportswear for another three years. The standard of customer service, the attention to detail, and the options for our Clubs were key factors to a renewed partnership.”

He also extended his gratitude to Gary March, saying, “We thank Gary March for his continued support of AFL Barwon and all affiliated Clubs, and we look forward to working towards greater outcomes for our Clubs in the years ahead.”

Loco Sportswear's Gary March expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership extension with AFL Barwon, saying, "Loco Sportswear is delighted to extend our partnership with AFL Barwon for another 3 years. Over the past 4 seasons, we have built a strong platform to support the uniform needs of both football and netball clubs in the AFL Barwon region."

He further emphasized their contributions by stating, "In addition to supplying on-field playing uniforms, the past 2 years have seen us host more than 12 clubs' online stores and the AFL Barwon officials' uniforms."

Finally, March expressed his gratitude and anticipation for the future, noting, "I'd like to thank Edward Wilson and Sean Atkinson for their continued support of Loco Sportswear, and we look forward to building on the strong relationships we have developed throughout the region over the past 4 years."

The AFL Barwon Store on the Loco Sportswear website can be found at the following link https://shop.locosportswear.com.au/collections/afl-barwon

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AFL Barwon Combine Assessment Program

From November 2023 through to January 2024, AFL Barwon will work with Rookie Me, to provide a Combine Assessment Program before players enter Season 2024.

This program involves AFL Barwon players having the opportunity to:

POSTSEASON ASSESSMENT: November 2023, players attend an AFL combine event during the off-season to measure the players’ athletic ability.

OFFSEASON TRAINING: Individual testing results will be used to create a personalised running program for each player, to work through the off-season.

PRESEASON ASSESSMENT: At the end of January 2024, players will attend a second AFL combine event, to help them better understand their physical goals.

 

The following dates and venues have been locked in:

EVENT 1: AFL Combine assessment

Date: Saturday November 4th, 2023

Venue: Grovedale College

Times: Allocated upon registration

 

EVENT 2: AFL Combine re-assessment

Date: Wednesday January 17th, 2024

Venue: Grovedale College

Times: Allocated upon registration

 

For more information and registration CLICK HERE.

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Barwon All-Abilities players take victory in AFL Inclusion Cup

This year's National Inclusion Carnival, an annual showcase of the most talented male footballers with intellectual disabilities, featured representative teams from eight different States and Territories. The tournament began with a round-robin format where all eight sides faced each other in the initial two days of competition. As the event progressed, the teams were divided into two groups: Division 1, consisting of Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and Vic Metro; and Division 2, comprising Queensland, Vic Country, Northern Territory, and New South Wales.

With the involvement of 3 players from AFL Barwon's All-Abilities League, Vic Country emerged as the champions of the 2023 Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival's Division 2 competition, securing their first title since their Division 1 victory in the inaugural National Inclusion Carnival in 2014. The thrilling Grand Final took place at Brighton Homes Arena in Queensland on October 13 with the team winning the Grand Final against Queensland with a decisive scoreline of 9.4 (58) to 4.1 (25).

The AFL Barwon players included Ash Dunscombe (Bell Park), Josh Gray (Newcomb), & Daniel Curnow (St Joseph's).

In the Division 1 Grand Final, Tasmania also made history with their first-ever Division 1 title win. This culminated from a miraculous come-from-behind victory against reigning champions South Australia. In hot and sunny conditions, Tasmania secured their victory with a dramatic last-minute goal, earned after a crucial 50-meter penalty, resulting in a final score of 5.4 (34) to 4.6 (30).

Joel Corbett from Tasmania and Jarrod Redcliffe from Vic Country were awarded as Best on Ground for Division 1 and Division 2, respectively. 

Full results and ladders from the carnival can be found here. 

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2023 Community Award Winners - AFL Barwon

Thursday October 12th saw the celebration of the 2023 AFL Barwon Community Awards Night. Held at GMHBA Stadium and hosted by Tom King, over 150 guests gathered to celebrate the extraordinary individuals who have had a profound impact on our AFL Barwon Community. This included the presentation of various administration, umpiring, coaching, training & club awards, aimed at recognising unwavering commitment and tireless effort of this year's award recipients. 

Selected through a public nomination process, here is the list of the 2023 AFL Barwon Community Award Winners:

Administration Awards

  • Junior Netball Administrator of the Year - Melanie Maycock (Surf Coast Suns) 
  • Senior Netball Administrator of the Year - Bernadette Walker (Geelong Amateur)
  • Leon Schram Award Junior Football Administrator of the Year - Donna Jervies (Bell Post Hill)
  • Senior Football Administrator of the Year - Melissa Pitt (Torquay)
  • John Edsall Award Outstanding Service to Administration - Noel Hooley (South Barwon)

Coaching Awards

  • Net Set Go Coach of the Year - Kathryn Sier (Modewarre)
  • Junior Netball Coach of the Year - Karen Pole (Geelong Amateur)
  • Youth Netball Coach of the Year - Claire Deretic (Drysdale)
  • Senior Netball Coach of the Year - Jodi Patterson (Lara)
  • Auskick Coach of the Year - Will Urquhart (Bell Post Hill)
  • Junior Football Coach of the Year - Luke McNamara (Armstrong Creek)
  • Rookie Me Youth Football Coach of the Year - Wayne Walsh (Ocean Grove)
  • Rookie Me Female Football Coach of the Year - Matt Qoon (North Geelong)
  • Peter Burke Award Senior Football Coach of the Year - Jai Smith (St Joseph's All-Abilities)

Umpiring Awards

  • Netball Best First Year Umpire - Ella Brown
  • Netball Best Up & Coming Umpire - Sophie Ford
  • Netball Umpire of the Year - Emily Green 
  • Football Best First Year Umpire - Jack McIntrye
  • Football Best Up & Coming Umpire - Eli Edwards
  • K Rock Football Umpire of the Year - Daniel Wilson

Trainer Awards

  • Corio Bay Health Group Trainer of the Year - Callum Davey (Barwon Heads)

Club Awards

  • Social Media & Communications Club of the Year - Queenscliff Football Netball Club
  • Read The Play Mental Health & Wellbeing Club of the Year - Sherryn Ross/Queenscliff Football Netball Club

Service Awards

  • Joshua Finch (Modewarre)
  • Caitlin Hoiles (South Barwon)
  • Olivia Cameron (South Barwon)
  • Robert Hallett (AFL Barwon Commission)

Hamlan Hanger of the Year - Edward McCoy (Torquay)

Geelong Homes Goal of the Year - Tom Hornsey (Modewarre)

 

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NEW POSITION - AFL Barwon Group Manager - Operations

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the newly created position of AFL Barwon Group Manager - Operations.

The Group Manager - Operations is responsible for leading, evaluating, developing and the implementation (of new systems and processes) for AFL Barwon’s internal Football & Netball operations. The evolution of these systems and processes to a standard that exceeds expectations and provides tangible efficiencies and outcomes, is critical for both AFL Barwon, and the wider Football & Netball community within the Barwon region.

The successful applicant will be responsible for driving operational excellence opportunities, revise existing operational processes, to deliver operational structures that result in greater operational deliverables and opportunities into the future.

If this sounds like a position for you, please email a cover letter and your resume to Edward Wilson (Region General Manager - AFL Barwon) via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 31st October. 

The AFL Barwon Group Manager - Operations position description can be found here.  

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