GFNL Netball Preview | Grand Final

25 September 2025

This is a truly fascinating Grand Final rematch, and one loaded with storylines.

Newtown come in chasing back-to-back premierships and are looking to add a historic ninth premiership to their already incredible trophy cabinet.

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In what can continue an incredible dynasty run in GFNL netball. Newtown will leave no stone unturned.

For St Joseph’s, this is redemption: they fell agonisingly short last year and haven’t tasted premiership success since 2008.

A win on Friday will break a long-awaited drought for St Joeys faithful and erase last season’s heartbreak.

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St Joseph’s will come in with confidence after claiming a vital win over Newtown (46 to 41) in their Qualifying Final clash.

St Joseph’s captain, Tori Honner is feeling all the emotions of Grand Final week as her side embarks on a historic premiership.

“Feeling really excited, sort of taking it week by week, and now that it’s actually here, obviously a bit of nerves, but I think we’re just really excited and ready to give it another crack”.

“I think the way, that we have been playing, we’ve meshed together really well, the back half of the season, if we can play our best, I think we should have the confidence to go out there and win”.

Newtown, meanwhile, have had to regroup and bounce back — their finals pathway has demanded resilience and adaptation.

Newtown captain, Vanessa Augustini remains excited by the opportunity with a host of stars returning throughout their finals campaign in what could be pivotal for their hopes of adding to their history.

“Excited, we had the opportunity to build last week, and our team is coming into form again which is really nice”.

“The eleventh straight Grand Final, that’s just exciting in itself, but to get the win would be the icing on the cake”.

Will it be redemption day for St Joseph’s?

Or will Newtown’s experience prevail as they look to add a ninth premiership?

Previous Results

Round 0 – Newtown 43 v St Joseph’s 41

Round 7 – St Joseph’s 44 v Newtown 33

Qualifying Final 2 – St Joseph’s 46 v Newtown 41

Match Details

Start Time	Grand Final Competition
8am	Brazillian Butterfly Cup 13/U Div 1 grand final Bell Park v South Barwon
8am	The Athlete’s Foot Cup 13/U Div 2 grand final Bell Park v South Barwon
9.15am	Brazilian Butterfly 15/U Div 2 St Marys vs Bell Park
9.15am	Grill’d Cup 15/U Div 1 Bell Park vs South Barwon
10.30am	Kempe 17/U Div 1 Geelong West vs South Barwon
10.30am	Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Cup D Grade St Josephs vs South Barwon
11.45am	P&R Foods Cup 17/U Div 2 St Josephs vs South Barwon
11.45am	Town and Country Pizza Cup C grade St Marys vs South Barwon
1.05pm	gforce 19 /U & Buckleys B Grade Newtown & Chilwell v South Barwon
1.05pm	Buckleys B Grade Cup Grand Final South Barwon v St Mary’s
2.10pm	Epworth Cup E grade – court 7 Grovedale v Leopold
3.10pm	Blood Toyota A Grade St Josephs vs Newtown & Chilwell