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EDITION 95
OCTOBER 14, 2026
(LAST UPDATED - OCTOBER 14, 2026)
NEXT EDITION - NOVEMBER 10, 2026
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Notice of 2026 AGM's and Board Nominations

AFL Barwon is inviting nominations for elected positions on the AFL Barwon Board.

Nominated candidates will be considered by members and voted on at the AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 7.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre.

The Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) and Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Annual General Meetings will also be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 6.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, prior to the AFL Barwon AGM.

The terms of current AFL Barwon Board members Megan Love, Ethan Vines and Lucy Cammiss are due to expire. All three current members will be seeking re-election.

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Buckleys Annual General Meeting

Buckleys will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 7.00pm in the Buckleys Auditorium. 

All clubs are strongly encouraged to have a representative attend.

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AFL Barwon celebrates record-breaking 2026 Finals Series

Record crowds, millions of social media views and unprecedented digital engagement highlight a memorable finals campaign across AFL Barwon competitions.

AFL Barwon has celebrated a record-breaking 2026 Finals Series, with outstanding community support translating into significant growth across attendance, digital engagement and live-stream viewership.

Across the August and September finals period, football and netball competitions across the region attracted impressive audiences, highlighting the strength of local sport and the passion of the communities that support it.

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Registration Opening Date and November Transfer Period

AFL Victoria has confirmed key dates for the 2027 community football season, including a change to the registration opening date and the applicable player transfer windows.

Registration Opening Date

Registrations for the 2027 community football season will open on Sunday, 1 November 2026, one month later than the 1 October opening date used in previous years.

The change will allow the AFL to review developments in privacy, safeguarding and consent legislation and assess any resulting impacts on the registration process, including registration terms and conditions.

2027 Player Transfer Windows

The November transfer period will apply in 2026 ahead of the 2027 community football season.

Clubs should note the following transfer request windows:

  • 1 November – 30 November 2026: Opens at 12.01am on 1 November and closes at 11.59pm on 30 November.

  • 1 February – 30 June 2027: Opens at 12.01am on 1 February and closes at 11.59pm on 30 June.

Clubs are encouraged to take note of these dates and ensure players and relevant club administrators are aware of the updated registration timeline and transfer periods ahead of the 2027 season.

Senior Netball

AFL Barwon launches Barwon Blitz Monday Night Netball

AFL Barwon is excited to announce the launch of Barwon Blitz Monday Night Netball, a new senior netball competition commencing Monday, 19 October 2026, at the brand-new Tarratarra Stadium in Armstrong Creek.

Following the opportunity to secure court space at the new facility, AFL Barwon is looking forward to expanding its senior netball offering, providing participants with an opportunity to enjoy competitive netball in a modern sporting environment.

Registrations are now open, with teams able to join the competition up until the Christmas break.

Competition Details

  • Commencement: Monday, 19 October 2026

  • Venue: Tarratarra Stadium, Armstrong Creek

  • Team entry fee: $150

  • Netball Australia registration fee: $5.61 per participant

  • Game fee: $14.50 per participant, per match

  • Minimum age: Participants must be turning 15 in 2027

Season Schedule

The inaugural season will feature 14 home-and-away rounds, followed by two weeks of finals, concluding on Monday, 1 March 2027.

There will be scheduled byes on Monday, 2 November 2026 (Melbourne Cup), Monday, 28 December 2026 and Monday, 4 January 2027 (Christmas break), and Monday, 25 January 2027 (Australia Day).

How to Register

Teams can register now via PlayHQ.

Once a team has been entered, a unique registration link will be generated for all players to register individually to their team.

All participants must also purchase a 2027 Netball Victoria Membership via Netball Connect.

AFL Barwon welcomes teams to be part of the inaugural Barwon Blitz season and looks forward to growing opportunities for senior netball across the region.

For further information or registration enquiries, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Build a More Inclusive Club

How confident is your club when it comes to LGBTQI+ inclusion? 

Join us for a FREE online LGBTQI+ Inclusion Webinar designed to help clubs create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone — players, volunteers, families and supporters.

This webinar is suitable for anyone from a club to attend including, committee members, team managers, or wellbeing coordinators who are interested in shaping the culture of the club.

Learn about:

  • Inclusive language & behaviours
  • AFL resources and support
  • Practical ways to foster LGBTQI+ inclusion
  • Creating a positive club culture

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
💻 Online
💰 FREE

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Set the Standard: Build a Club Where Everyone Belong

FREE ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY SPORTING CLUBS

Could your club be more confident in preventing and responding to racism?

Leisure Networks, in partnership with Regional Sport Victoria and VicHealth, are bringing Set the Standard to the Barwon region — helping community sporting clubs create more welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe environments for everyone.

🏉 FREE WORKSHOPS. PRACTICAL TOOLS. REAL IMPACT.

A limited number of fully subsidised Reflect Forward anti-racism workshops are available to eligible sporting clubs.

These interactive workshops will help club leaders and volunteers:

✅ Understand racism and its impact in community sport
✅ Build confidence to respond when racism occurs
✅ Create a more inclusive and culturally safe club environment
✅ Access practical tools and resources your club can use immediately

You don't need to have all the answers. Whether your club is just starting its inclusion journey or building on existing initiatives, Set the Standard provides practical support to help create positive change.

Community sport has the power to bring people together, create connection and foster belonging.

Let's make sure everyone feels welcome, respected and valued.

SET THE STANDARD. START THE CONVERSATION. CREATE CHANGE.

Limited places available — don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your club's culture.

All club enquires can be directed to

Andrew Crowley

Leisure Networks - Your Regional Sports Assembly

Manager Sport Recreation and Health

M 0417 932174 E  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Set the Standard Grants

Clubs who complete the FREE Set the Standard anti-racism training can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support practical initiatives that strengthen cultural safety, inclusion and anti-racism in their club. More than 250 sport leaders across Victoria have already completed the training, leaving with greater confidence to recognise, discuss and respond to racism in their sporting environment.

Click Here to apply for the training and grant.

For more information / promotional assets VicHealth are hosting an information session on the 29 October 7-8pm - register Here

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