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AFL Barwon is proud to announce the shortlisted Coach, Trainer & Club Award nominees for the upcoming Community Awards Night 2023.  

The AFL Barwon Community Awards are designed to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who make our Club communities thrive. We are not only celebrating the dedication and passion of our coaches but also extending our gratitude to the tireless trainers, administrators, umpires & volunteers who are at the backbone of our community.

Purchase tickets to the 2023 AFL Barwon Community Awards Night HERE.

This year saw plenty of nominations which highlighted the remarkable achievements and admired skills of various individuals within the Club community, and the shortlisted nominees are listed below. 

Please be aware that not all awards have shortlisted candidates and consequently, we will be presenting awards for administration, umpiring, and other community categories at the Awards Night that are not listed in this article. 

Trainer Awards

Corio Bay Health Group Trainer of the Year Finalists -  Phil Hay | Leopold Football Netball Club  Callum Davey | Barwon Heads Football Netball Club  Kim Petterwood | Ocean Grove Football Netball Club

Coaching Awards

Junior Football Coach of the Year Finalists -  Ben Gellie | East Geelong Football Netball Club  Luke Matthews | Grovedale Football Netball Club  Luke McNamara | Armstrong Creek Football Netball Club

Junior Netball Coach of the Year Finalists -  Karen Pole | Geelong Amateur Football Netball Club  Nicole Sadler | Ocean Grove Football Netball Club  Tyra Fallon | South Barwon Football Netball Club

Rookie Me Youth Football Coach of the Year Finalists -  Shaun Cotter | Surf Coast Suns Football Netball Club  Wayne Walsh | Ocean Grove Football Netball Club  Arthur Hodgson | Inverleigh Football Netball Club

Youth Netball Coach of the Year Finalists -  Claire Deretic | Drysdale Football Netball Club  Elise David | Newtown & Chilwell Football Netball Club  Stacey Benney | Anglesea Football Netball Club

Peter Burke Award / Senior Male Football Coach of the Year Finalists -  Mark Neeld | South Barwon Football Netball Club  Jai Smith | St Joseph’s Football Netball Club (All-Abilities)  Paul Liistro | Colac Imperials Football Netball Club

Rookie Me Female Football Coach of the Year Finalists -  Daniel Reed-Sharry | Geelong West Football Netball Club  Matt Qoon | North Geelong Football Netball Club  Nicholas Allison | Modewarre Football Netball Club

Senior Netball Coach of the Year Finalists -  Jodi Patterson | Lara Football Netball Club  Shania Ritchie | Newcomb Football Netball Club (All-Abilities)  Meg Badrock & Jesse Sutton (Co-Coaches) | Ocean Grove Football Netball Club

 Club Awards

Social Media / Communications Club of the Year Finalists -  Bell Park Football Netball Club  Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club Queenscliff Football Netball Club  South Barwon Football Netball Club

Read The Play’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Club of the Year Finalists -  Queenscliff Football Netball Club | Sherryn Ross – Player Wellbeing Officer  ColacFootball Netball Club | Jeremy Barren – Player Wellbeing Officer  St Joseph’s Football Netball Club | Scott Smith – Club Wellbeing Committee Chair

 

Are you ready to take your netball skills to the next level and be part of something truly special? The 2024 AFL Barwon Representative Netball Program is your golden ticket to an exhilarating journey filled with passion, determination, and boundless opportunities.

At AFL Barwon, we are committed to nurturing and showcasing the finest netball talent in the region. Our Representative Netball Program has a rich history of excellence, providing aspiring athletes with a platform to shine on both regional and national stages. With a strong focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork, we've set the stage for you to reach new heights in your netball journey.

The premier representative netball program for Barwon region will provide:

• Elite Coaching: Our program is led by experienced and accredited coaches who are passionate about helping you reach your full potential. You'll receive top-tier coaching tailored to your needs, ensuring that you become the best player you can be.
• High-Level Competition: Joining our program means competing against the best of the best. You'll face challenging opponents, pushing your skills to the limit and helping you grow as a player.
• Exposure: As a part of the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Program, you'll have opportunities to showcase your talents to scouts and talent spotters from across the netball community. This could be your ticket to higher-level opportunities.
• Team Camaraderie: Beyond the court, you'll forge lifelong friendships with like-minded athletes who share your passion for netball. Together, you'll create unforgettable memories and experiences.

The upcoming season promises to be the most exciting yet! We have a jam-packed schedule of training sessions, friendly matches, and competitive tournaments, all designed to push your boundaries and help you evolve as a netball player.

Whether you're an emerging star or a seasoned player, the 2024 AFL Barwon Representative Netball Program welcomes talent from all levels. We believe in your potential, and we're here to help you write your success story. 

 

Registrations Details:

We are thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming trials of the GFNL (Geelong Football Netball League) and BFNL (Bellarine Football Netball League) Junior Representative Netball Teams. If you're a young and talented netball player looking to take your skills to the next level, this is your opportunity to shine.

Location
St Albans FNC Netball Courts (St Albans Reserve)

Trial Dates
Mark your calendars for the following trial dates:

• Sunday 15th October 2023
• Sunday 22nd October 2023
• Sunday 29th October 2023

Trial Times
Prepare for an action-packed morning of netball:

• 13 & Under: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• 15 & Under: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• 17 & Under: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Registration
Don't miss your chance to join these prestigious teams. Register now by clicking the link below:

Registration Link

 

Important Information

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday 4th October 2023
• Dress Code: All participants are required to wear white T-shirts and dark shorts/skirts for all trial sessions. Please note that any player in a club or representative uniform will not be able to trial.

This is your chance to showcase your skills, passion, and dedication to the sport of netball. Join us at the St Albans FNC Netball Courts and take the first step towards becoming a part of the GFNL and BFNL Junior Representative Netball Teams.

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We look forward to seeing you at the trials!

Be part of something truly special.

Apply now and set your sights on becoming a standout netball player in the 2024 season. Seize your chance to wear your league colours with pride and represent our region on the netball court.

Click here for further information. 

 

Coaching Opportunities

Elevate Your Coaching Career in 2024 with GFNL and BFNL Junior Representative Netball Teams!

Are you a passionate netball coach looking to take your coaching career to the next level? Here's your chance to shine! Join the prestigious Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) and Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) Junior Representative Netball Teams for an extraordinary coaching experience.

Premium Coaching Opportunity: Our Junior Representative Netball Teams offer an unparalleled platform for coaches to enhance their resumes. Be a part of an elite coaching fraternity and watch your coaching career soar.

Unrivalled Development: Work with promising young talent and help them reach their full potential. Our programs are designed to nurture talent and provide a platform for players to excel.

Networking: Connect with fellow coaches, mentors, and industry professionals. Expand your network and gain insights that will benefit your coaching journey.

Competitive Environment: Challenge yourself in a competitive coaching environment. Lead your team to victory and showcase your coaching prowess.

 

Apply Today

This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of the GFNL and BFNL Junior Representative Netball Teams in 2024. Elevate your coaching career to new heights!

The coaching position description can be found here.

To register, click the link below:

Apply Here

Join us in shaping the future of netball and building your coaching legacy.

 

For any further information please contact AFL Barwon Netball Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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AFL Barwon is thrilled to announce that the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League Grand Finals will be held at the Leopold Football Netball Club in 2023.

Leopold will also host the Geelong FNL Preliminary Finals, with the first two weeks of the finals to be hosted at West Oval.

The decision to host the Geelong FNL Grand Finals at the Leopold Football Netball Club reflects the venue's excellent facilities, rich history, and will provide an excellent showcase of community sport. Both finals venues will provide an exceptional experience for players, officials, and Club Supporters.

AFL Barwon Region General Manager, Edward Wilson was quoted.

“AFL Barwon is proud to announce two outstanding Clubs within the Barwon region as hosts of the GFNL Finals Series. Geelong West & Leopold exhibit operational excellence as Clubs both on-and-off the field and court, and as such, are worthy hosts for these marquee weeks on the calendar. I thank both Clubs for their tireless support and enthusiasm in partnership with AFL Barwon”.

Leopold Football Netball Club President Richard Hockley on behalf of the committee stated that,

“The Committee of Management at Leopold Football Netball Club would like to thank AFL Barwon for the opportunity to showcase our facility to the region. We are very proud of our facility, in particular its strong connection between netball and football. We now look forward to working with AFL Barwon and all other Geelong FNL clubs to deliver a first-class finals series”.

Geelong West Giants Football Netball Club Chair Sarah Naylor was pleased to have the opportunity to showcase their club again this final’s series.

“Geelong West is very excited to be hosting the first two weeks of 2023 Geelong FNL Finals and we thank AFL Barwon for the opportunity to showcase our Club to the Barwon region once again. Following the success of the 2022 Finals Series, we look forward to building on this foundation across the Qualifying, Elimination & Semi Finals weekends in September”.  

The full schedule for the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League Finals Series is as follows:

Week 1 – West Oval

Saturday, September 2

Qualifying Finals

Sunday, September 3

Elimination Finals

 

Week 2 – West Oval

Saturday, September 9

Second Semi Finals

Sunday, September 10

First Semi Finals

 

Week 3 - Leopold Memorial Park

Saturday, September 16

Preliminary Finals

 

Week 4 - Leopold Memorial Park

Saturday, September 23

Grand Finals

Congratulations to the AFL Barwon and the Colac & District FNL Junior Netball teams and umpires who will be participating in the Central West Association Championships on Sunday June 4th.

Please click here for the tournament fixtures.

The league squads for the tournament can be found below.

 

Bellarine FNL

BFNL 13&U Champ

Arelya Hillier                   (Portarlington)

Emilia Evans                    (Portarlington)

Gemma Hocking             (Queenscliff)

Heidi Connor                   (Drysdale)

Lucy Jovanovic                (Portarlington)

Remy Sliwa                      (Torquay)

Scarlett Clarke                 (Geelong Amateur)

Scarlotte Benney             (Anglesea)

Sienna McGinness          (Torquay)

Sophie Taylor                  (Geelong Amateur)

Stella Peters                    (Geelong Amateur)

Coach: Karen Pole

 

BFNL 15&U Champ

Abhi Sanjeev                    (Ocean Grove)

Adele Mills                      (Ocean Grove)

Alexandra Whatley         (Geelong Amateur)

Annalena Hillier              (Portarlington)

Bailey Shaw                     (Geelong Amateur)

Bree Sampson                 (Ocean Grove)

Ella Brown                       (Ocean Grove)

Harriet Shaw                   (Geelong Amateur)

Hayley Toull                    (Modewarre)

Phoebe Zahl                    (Portarlington)

Tae McGillivray               (Anglesea)

Coach: Paula Birch and Taryn Laverty

 

BFNL 15&U Reserve

Abby Chapman               (Queenscliff)

Alice Coffey                     (Queenscliff)

Caitlin Totton                  (Geelong Amateur)

Chloe Aspinall                 (Geelong Amateur)

Coco Hayes                      (Torquay)

Macey Dow                     (Geelong Amateur)

Molly Slavinskis               (Barwon Heads)

Piper Needham               (Ocean Grove)

Skye Howard                   (Barwon Heads)

Coach: Nicole Sadler

 

BFNL 17&U Champ

Chelsea Gillet                  (Barwon Heads)

Ella Puttyfoot                  (Drysdale)

Emily Quinten                 (Ocean Grove)

Grace Boland                  (Ocean Grove)

Jade Wilson                     (Drysdale)

Juliet Evans                      (Portarlington)

Leni Gilbert                      (Torquay)

Louise Shaw                    (Geelong Amateur)

Lucy Sampson                 (Ocean Grove)

Madison Foot                  (Drysdale)

Poppy Hart                      (Ocean Grove)

Sienna Stewart                (Portarlington)

Coach: Leah Wilson

 

Geelong FNL

GFNL 13&U Champ

Addy Russell                    (Colac Tigers)

Eadie Scheelings             (St Josephs)

Georgia Marles               (St Mary’s)

Jemima Hood                  (St Josephs)

Jemma Grenfell               (St Mary’s)

Lily Sherman                    (South Barwon)

Lyola Hill                          (Newtown & Chilwell)

Macey Veitch                  (Newtown & Chilwell)

Maya Corrigan                (South Barwon)

Meg Muhor                     (Newtown & Chilwell)

Olivia Edwards                (Colac Tigers)

Stevie Hepburn               (South Barwon)

Coach: Kirsten Hood

 

Geelong 15&U Champ

Eliza Cullen                      (St Mary’s)

Evie McKenzie                 (Geelong West)

Georgia Hannagan          (Newtown & Chilwell)

Isabelle Gill                      (Lara)

Teliah Tkaczuk                 (Geelong West)

Melissa Allan                   (Geelong West)

Remi Butcher                  (St Mary’s)

Billi Mooney                    (Newtown & Chilwell)

Sophie Sprunt                 (St Josephs)

Coach: Kirsten Stramacchia

 

GFNL 15&U Reserve

Alicia McDonald              (St Josephs)

Isabella Scukovic             (South Barwon)

Izzy Spence                      (Colac Tigers)

Lexie Edwards                 (Lara)

Liana Loney                     (Geelong West)

Meyah Fursland              (Newtown & Chilwell)

Niamh Drennan               (Geelong West)

Piper Calnon                    (Geelong West)

Talulah Dunn                   (Grovedale)

Zara Kendall                    (Geelong West)

Coach: Marney McRandall

 

GFNL 17&U

Alexandra Reid                (Newtown & Chilwell)

Chloe Merry                    (South Barwon)

Amali Hill                         (Newtown & Chilwell)

Eliza Hannagan                (Newtown & Chilwell)

Elly Hannam                    (St Josephs)

Evie Moran                      (Geelong West)

Jorja Cookson                  (Lara)

Leni Hassett                     (Lara)

Lucy Grapsas                   (St Mary’s)

Ruby Wilson                    (St Albans)

Coach: Lisa Van Halen

 

Colac & District FNL

CDFNL 13&U Champ

Ashlin Tate                      (Western Eagles)

Georgia Fitzpatrick         (Birregurra)

Georgia Roberts              (Birregurra)

Kira Hollmer                    (Lorne)

Leah Kettle                      (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Livi Harris                         (Colac Imperials)

Luella Hutchinson           (Birregurra)

Milah Rodger                  (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Molly Fish                        (Western Eagles)

Coach: Deanne Cumming

 

CDFNL 13&U Reserve

Alexis Borch                     (Western Eagles)

Bella Parker                     (South Colac)

Chloe Hudson                  (Western Eagles)

Dakota McKenzie            (Colac Imperials)

Lila Morris                       (Alvie)

Milah Crole                      (Simpson)

Montana Theodore         (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Sascha Heaton-Harris     (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Zoe Mitchell                    (South Colac)

Coach: Tracey Tann

 

CDFNL 15&U Champ

Emmy Frith                      (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Georgia Oates                 (Western Eagles)

Isabel Perkins                  (Colac Imperials)

Mia Compton                  (Western Eagles)

Mia Skinner                     (Colac Imperials)

Neve Brewer                   (South Colac)

Olivia Roberts                  (Birregurra)

Ruby Hall                         (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Rylee Reid                       (Western Eagles)

Coach: Georgia Robinson

 

CDFNL 15&U Reserve

Camryn Smith                 (Western Eagles)

Chloe Howell                   (Apollo Bay)

Esha Crole                       (Simpson)

Georgia Egan                   (Western Eagles)

Isabella Howley               (Lorne)

Jess Dellar                       (Western Eagles)

Lani Foster                       (Colac Imperials)

Maizee Clark                   (Birregurra)

Tessah Harris                   (Colac Imperials)

Coach: Jacqui Dignan

 

CDFNL 17&U Champ

Briea McLachlan             (Western Eagles)

Kaitlin Chappell               (Birregurra)

Katie Dexter                    (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Maggie Hart                    (Birregurra)

Remy Duynhoven            (Western Eagles)

Sophie Richardson          (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Zara Walker                     (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Bonnie Kininmonth         (Apollo Bay)

Coach: Sandra Robinson

 

CDFNL 17&U Reserve

Beth Carney                    (Apollo Bay)

Ciara Downard                (South Colac)

Emme Elborough            (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Evie Vickers                     (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Krystal Blain                    (Simpson)

Lily Fountain                    (South Colac)

Lily Johnstone                  (Colac Imperials)

Paige Dorman                 (South Colac)

Ella Arndell                      (Simpson)

Coach: Courtney Garner

 

AFL Barwon Umpires

Amelia Stanic

Ashmeet Narula

Bridget Baxter

Emily Totton

Liv Richardson

Pippa Scutchings

Sophie Ford

 

Colac & District Umpires

Jenny Fish

Leah Perkins

Lily Gibson

Melissa Kettle

Sophie Morrissy

Tara Garner

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Netball Victoria are delivering FREE practical hands-on sessions for anyone coaching/supporting NetSetGO, 9&U, 11&U, 13&U. This is a non-accredited session designed to build an understanding of teaching skills and techniques to junior players in a fun and engaging way.
Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and all participants will receive resources via email after attending the session.

Choosing from the session options below, complete details in this form to register. https://forms.gle/e6fE4ETwhBd4Cnxb9

Date	Venue	Time
Tuesday 14 February	Kardinia Park, Geelong	6pm-7:30pm
Sunday 19 March	Banyul Warri Fields, Torquay	9:30am-11am
Tuesday 28 March	Eastern Reserve, Colac	6pm-7:30pm

This weekend, the final round of the 2023 Geelong Football Netball League season takes place. In the A Grade division of netball, the final five teams that will advance to finals are already set, however their standings on the ladder could change depending on the results on the weekend.

Here are some of the possibilities that could occur:

LEOPOLD vs NEWTOWN & CHILWELL

If Leopold win:
-They would finish their season on a high note. The highest they could finish is seventh, provided Bell Park defeat St Mary’s, and the lowest they could finish is eighth.
-They would snuff out any chance Newtown & Chilwell had of finishing the season in top spot (Newtown & Chilwell would need to beat Leopold and would also need South Barwon to beat Colac).

If Newtown & Chilwell win:
-They would finish the season on top of the ladder if Colac lost to South Barwon. If Colac beat South Barwon, they would finish second. Regardless of the result in their game against Leopold, they cannot drop lower than second.
-If they finish first, they will have next week off and then play in the second qualifying final, and if they finish second, they will play either St Joseph’s, Geelong West, or South Barwon in the first qualifying final.

GEELONG WEST vs ST JOSEPH’S

If Geelong West win:
-They would overtake St Joseph’s on the ladder and take third spot. They would only be at threat of losing third spot if South Barwon beat Colac comprehensively. 
-The highest they could finish is third, meaning they would play either Newtown & Chilwell or Colac next week in the first qualifying final. The lowest they could finish is fourth, meaning they would play St Joseph’s once again in an elimination final.

If St Joseph’s win:
-They would secure third spot going into finals, meaning they would play in the first qualifying final next week against either Colac or Newtown & Chilwell. They can’t finish higher than third.

SOUTH BARWON vs COLAC

If South Barwon win:
-They would put Colac’s place atop the ladder at jeopardy if Newtown & Chilwell beats Leopold.
-If they beat Colac comprehensively and Geelong West defeated St Joseph’s, they would be a chance to finish third.
-Third is the highest they could possibly finish, meaning they would play Newtown & Chilwell or Colac in next week’s qualifying final. The lowest they could finish is fourth, and in that situation, they would face off against either St Joseph’s or Geelong West in an elimination final.

If Colac win:
-They would be unable to concede top spot due to their percentage.
-Win or lose, they cannot drop out of the top two. They would play in either the first qualifying final next week against St Joseph’s, Geelong West, or South Barwon, or in the second qualifying final the week after.

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Registrations are now open for both GFNL and BFNL Kempe Junior Representative Netball Teams.

Trials will be held as below:

13/U: Tuesday October 18^th & 25^th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm

15/U: Tuesday October 18^th & 25^th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm

17/U: Wednesday October 19^th & 26^th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm

 

Trials will be held at St Joseph's Netball Courts.

 

Dress Code: White T-Shirts and dark shorts/skirt are to be worn for all trials (Any player in club or representative uniform will be asked to go home and change)

• Please ensure lower leg is not covered so that a number may be written for selection

 

Those successful will represent their respective league at the Central West Region Association Championships Day on Sunday 21 & 28 May and 4 June 2023 (one day only – date TBC).

 

If successful at the Central West day, teams will then take part in the Association Championships Finals Day in July 2023 (date TBC).

 

Representative teams may also participate in the return of Barwon Junior Netball Championships. This is a weekly tournament between other league and association representative teams and would run as a 6-10 week competition in February – May 2023.

 

TALENT IDENTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Players in the 13 & Under group are observed by the Victorian Regional Academy of Sport (VRAS), in partnership with Netball Victoria, to link Regional Academies of sport with high performance pathways.
• Players in the 15 & Under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential TID invitation to selection for the Zone academy and 17 & Under state teams for the next year.
• Players in the 17 & under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential invitation to state selection in the 17 & Under or 19 & Under for the next year.

 

To register your interest, please complete the registration form, Click Here: 

Further player information can be found here: 

Registrations close Monday 10^th of October 2022.

Applications are now open for our 2023 Kempe Junior Representative Coaching Positions.

 

Positions Available:

BFNL - 15/U reserves

GFNL - 15/U reserves & 17/U

 

Successful applicants will be responsible for the following commitments:

• Weekly training starting no later than February 2023
• Barwon Junior Champs: 5 or 10 week competition (plus finals) on Monday nights starting in February
• Central West Association Champs: Sunday 4 June 2023 (Altona Netball Association)
• Association Champs Finals Day (if successful): Sunday 18 June (State Netball Centre)

 

Requirements and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

1. Adhere to all league policies and guidelines.
2. Develop the team training program including skill development sessions, in line with player workloads and availability
3. Provide coaching instruction to team members in the areas of technique, specialist positional skills and team skills.
4. Identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individual athletes.
5. Evaluate and assess individual and team performance, ensuring individuals are appropriately challenged, and provided with constructive feedback.
6. Take appropriate action to ensure that underperformance is effectively dealt with.
7. Develop, implement, and adapt match play strategies.
8. Team coaches will supervise and mentor assistant coaches in both the training and competition environment.
9. Communicate clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity to both the player and parent group.
10. Current Working with Children’s Check required.
11. Minimum Development Level coaching accreditation required (must be obtained prior to June 2023). 

 

Please submit your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. detailing your experience, coaching ideology, and anything else you think we should know, along with a nomination of which age groups/league you would be willing to coach:

i.e. BFNL  15/U 

Coaches will receive an honorarium for their contribution.

Click here for the full position description

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