AFL Barwon advises the Match Review of the weekends games has been completed with the following findings.
| Match | Grade | Name | Club | Charge | Penalty | Accepted | Tribunal |
| Inverleigh v Thomson | Seniors | Ryan Robertson | Inverleigh | Rough conduct | 4 matches | Yes | |
| Inverleigh v Thomson | Seniors | Nathan Bisset | Thomson | Headbutting | 1 match | Yes | |
| Inverleigh v Thomson | Seniors | Brent Jacques | Thomson | Striking | 4 matches | No | 27/09/2023 |
We are thrilled to congratulate all the players who have been crowned as winners at last night's Under 18 Football and 19 & Under 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.
2023 Under 18 Division 1 gforce Cup
Best & Fairest - Francesco Posterino (Newtown & Chilwell)
Runner Up - Damon Schroeder (Bell Park)
Leading Goal Kicker - Jack Wilson (St Mary's) - 46
2023 Under 18 Division 2 Bendigo Bank Cup
Best & Fairest - Declan Foley (Drysdale)
Runner Up - Camdyn Hutchinson (Anglesea)
Leading Goal Kicker - Xavier Paatsch (Newtown & Chilwell) - 57
2023 Under 18 Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup
Best & Fairest - Luke Barry (East Geelong)
Runner Up - Jesse Hunter (Portarlington)
Leading Goal Kicker - Jesse Hunter (Portarlington) - 109
Bellarine FNL gforce 19 & Under - Netball
Best & Fairest - Amelia Bakker (Queenscliff)
Runner Up - Jamison Camilleri (Portarlington)
Leading Goal Scorer (Hot shot) - Madison Connally (Drysdale) - 309
Geelong FNL gforce 19 & Under - Netball
Best & Fairest - Emily Green (St Joseph’s)
Runner Up - Bonnie Hockley (Leopold)
Runner Up - Eliza Dunell (Newtown & Chilwell)
Leading Goal Scorer (Hot shot) - Eliza Dunell (Newtown & Chilwell) - 391
Ray Ettridge Medal - Max Murdock (Werribee Centrals)
*Ray Ettridge Medal The player from a GDFNL club that polls the most votes in the highest graded Under 18 Competition.
Jim Vivian Medal - Francesco Posterino (Newtown & Chilwell)
St Mary's Sporting Club Female Football Director Amanda Flynn has been recognised as a finalist for the Essendon Women’s Network Community Award.
The Community Award recognises women who work in a volunteer capacity in the industry, and who make a significant contribution to the game and their community.
EWN Co-Chair Lisa Egan said this year's nominees are all deserved.
“The EWN was delighted to receive such a large number of nominees for this year’s Awards, and choosing the finalists was no easy feat," Egan said.
"The quality of nominations shows the incredible depth of talent within the Aussie Rules community, and women making incredible contributions to their clubs and leagues at all levels. The EWN is proud to again host the Awards which were first presented in 1998."
An independent judging panel consisting of the 2022 Fujitsu General Australia Football Woman of the Year Kelli Underwood, pioneering journalist Corrie Perkin and AFL Commissioner Simone Wilke will select the winners.
View the nominations for Amanda below.
Amanda Flynn
Amanda is the Director of St Mary’s Sporting Club Female Football section and works tirelessly in all aspects of football administration, planning and logistics to ensure the success of our female program. She was involved in creating our club's first Female Football Strategic Plan aligned with the AFL Womens Football Vision 2021-2030. She has championed the female football program and this year we have a record number of 8 teams and are the only club in the Geelong region to have a female team in every age group from U9s to Seniors. This year we have a record number of 192 female footballers.
Amanda has worked tirelessly to ensure that our club is an inclusive and positive space for all women and girls involved in our football program. In 2021, she implemented a mentoring program to link senior and junior players. Seniors spent time training and mentoring juniors as well as attending each other’s matches.
Amanda established a Scholarship with a portion of every senior female football club membership apportioned towards supporting a worthy young female player who may need financial assistance to participate in football. Further, Amanda organised the Pride Round games over the last 4 years. This included a whole club Pride Education session this year with a facilitator to discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity.
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