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Written by staff on 18 May 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Match Review Findings | May 19 2026

The Match Review Panel's findings are in for the weekend's matches.

Report Details

Offending Player: Leigh Ellis (Grovedale)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Jay Dahlhaus (Leopold)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Leopold v Grovedale

Quarter: 2nd

Outcome of Incident

This matter has been referred directly to the Tribunal. A separate email will be sent with the Tribunal Hearing details.

Report Details

Offending Player: Tom Gillett (Grovedale)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Mitchell Burgess (Leopold)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Leopold v Grovedale

Quarter: 3^rd

Outcome

Incident was not captured on the game footage therefore no further action.

Report Details

Offending Player: Jordan Huff (Winchelsea)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Will Kerrins (Bell Post Hill)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Bell Post Hill v Winchelsea

Quarter: 4^th

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - High Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is three (3) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to two (2) matches.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Isiah Bigham (Corio)

Charge: Using Abusive, Insulting or Obscene Language

Offended Player: Multiple Thomson players

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Thomson v Corio

Quarter: 4^th

Grading of Offence

Low-level Abusive / Obscene / Insulting Conduct - Receiver Other Person - Volume Medium or Low

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Unknown

Charge: Careless Contact with an Umpire

Offended Umpire: David Chaston

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Werribee v North Geelong

Quarter: 3^rd

Outcome

Incident was not captured on the game footage, therefore no further action deemed necessary.

Report Details

Offending Coach: Travis Walder (Grovedale)

Charge: Behaving in an Abusive, Insulting, Threatening or Obscene manner towards or in relation to an Umpire.

Competition: Juniors

Grade: U14

Match: Barwon Heads Davis v Grovedale Schulze

Quarter: 4^th

Outcome

This matter has been referred directly to the Tribunal

Report Details

Offending Player: Adam Walsh (Winchelsea)

Charge: N/A

Offended Player: Lachlan Wilson (Bell Post Hill)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Bell Post Hill v Winchelsea

Quarter: 1st

Outcome

No report made.

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Written by staff on 11 May 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Match Review Findings | May 11 2026

The Match Review Panel's findings are in for the weekend's matches.

Report Details

Offending Player: Dominic Dare (Alvie)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Sam Rial (Simpson)

Competition: CDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Alvie v Simpson

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Medium Impact - High Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is three (3) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to two (2) matches.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Charlie Harvey (Newcomb)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Lachie Kidd (Queenscliff)

Competition: BFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Queenscliff v Newcomb

Quarter: 4^th

Outcome

No charges laid.

Report Details

Offending Player: Matthew Watt (Werribee)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Oliver Mayman (Belmont)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Belmont v Werribee

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - High Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is four (4) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to three (3) matches.

Outcome

Tribunal requested.

To be heard on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 7:00pm.

Report Details

Offending Player: Aaron Stone (Werribee)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: James Grohmann (Belmont)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Belmont v Werribee

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Jed Saunders (Bell Post Hill)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Charlie Smith (North Geelong)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Bell Post Hill v North Geelong

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: James Gow (St Joseph's)

Charge: Tripping

Offended Player: Brayden Ham (St Mary's)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: St Mary's v St Joseph's

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Jack Slater (Colac)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Cody Brogden (St Albans)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: St Albans v Colac

Quarter: 4th

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to one (1) match.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: William Fitzgerald (St Joseph's)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Nicholas Dowling (St Mary's)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Reserves

Match: St Mary's v St Joseph's

Quarter: 4^th

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

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Written by staff on 04 May 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Match Review Findings | May 4 2026

The Match Review Panel's findings are in for the weekend's matches.

Report Details

Offending Player: Matthew Jelenic (Corio)

Charge: Attempted striking

Offended Player: Nick Butters (Geelong West)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Geelong West vs Corio

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Low Level Offence

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

Reprimand accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Nick Butters (Geelong West)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Matthew Jelenic (Corio)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Geelong West vs Corio

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Josh Alessi (Anakie)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Bryaden Warren (Inverleigh)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Anakie vs Inverleigh

Quarter: 4th

Outcome

Withdrawn

Report Details

Offending Player: James Vandenberg (Anakie)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Boe Collins (Inverleigh)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Anakie vs Inverleigh

Quarter: 4th

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Medium Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Dean Muir (Inverleigh)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Sam Hoffman (Striking)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Anakie vs Inverleigh

Quarter: 4th

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Low Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Charge: Melee

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Anakie vs Inverleigh

Quarter: 4th

Grading of Offence

As per melee matrix.

Sanction

Both teams fined $500

Report Details

Offending Player: Daryl Chesterman (Werribee Centrals)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Cooper Judd (Thomson)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Thomson vs Werribee Centrals

Quarter: 3rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Ryan Wentworth (Bannockburn)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Lachlan Haines (Bell Post Hill)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Reserves

Match: Bannockburn v Bell Post Hill

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Low Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Jason McVilly (Simpson)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Ned Wright (Apollo Bay)

Competition: CDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Simpson vs Apollo Bay

Quarter: 3rd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Low Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Tom Higgins (St Albans)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Patrick Dowling (St Mary's)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: St Albans v St Mary's

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

Report Details

Offending Player: Josh Nurnaitis (St Joseph's)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Jack O'Brien (North Shore)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: North Shore v St Joseph's

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Medium Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

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Written by staff on 27 April 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Match Review Findings | April 28 2026

The Match Review Panel's findings are in for the weekend's matches.

Report Details

Offending Player: Jay Kaltenbach (Geelong West Giants)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Ethan Guida (St Albans)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Geelong West Giants v St Albans

Quarter: 3^rd

Outcome

No charge laid

Report Details

Offending Player: Unknown

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Riley Stone (Leopold)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Leopold v Colac

Quarter: 1st

Outcome

No charge laid

Report Details

Offending Player: Taiya Morrow (Lara)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Tiana Farrwo-Brymer (Bell Park)

Competition: Senior Female

Grade: Seniors

Match: Lara v Bell Park

Quarter: 4^th

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Mitch Jensen (Barwon Heads)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Xavier Muhor (Geelong Amateur)

Competition: BFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Geelong Amateur v Barwon Heads

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Intentional - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a one (1) match.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Ryleigh McVilly (Simpson)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Tom Ennor (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Competition: CDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Irrewarra-Beeac v Simpson

Quarter: 1st

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - High Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is three (3) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to two (2) matches.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Unknown

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Tom Ennor (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Competition: CDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Irrewarra-Beeac v Simpson

Quarter: 1st

Outcome

No charge laid

Report Details

Charge: Melee

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Werribee Centrals v Bell Post Hill

Quarter: 3^rd & 4^{^th}

Incident 1 Details

Charge: Melee

Outcome of Incident 1

No report deemed necessary.

Incident 2 Details

Charge: Melee

Outcome of Incident 2

No charge laid

Incident 3 Details

Offending Player: Unknown

Charge: Rough Conduct (Headbutting)

Offended Player: Kai Gomes Pattiyage (Werribee)

Outcome of Incident 3

Alleged incident occurred off camera, therefore no charges were laid.

Report Details

Offending Player: Noah Penny (North Geelong)

Charge: Striking

Offended Player: Alexsander Fedley (East Geelong)

Competition: GDFNL

Grade: Reserves

Match: North Geelong v East Geelong

Quarter: 2nd

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Low Impact - High

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to one (1) match.

Outcome

Early guilty plea accepted.

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Written by staff on 20 April 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Match Review Findings | April 20 2026

The Match Review Panel's findings are in for the weekend's matches.

Report Details

Offending Player: Joseph Cincotta (Queenscliff)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: James Hickey (Geelong Amateurs)

Competition: BFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Queenscliff v Geelong Amateur

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Marshall Rippon (Queenscliff)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Tom Gribble (Geelong Amateurs)

Competition: BFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Queenscliff v Geelong Amateur

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to one (1) match.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Matthew Farrelly (Modewarre)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Jack Duke (Newcomb)

Competition: BFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: Newcomb v Modewarre

Quarter: 2^nd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Low Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Fred Lucas (Bell Park)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Zach Stephens (South Barwon)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: South Barwon v Bell Park

Quarter: 2^nd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - Medium Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is one (1) match. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to a reprimand.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Tate Porter (Leopold)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Seth Talbot (North Shore)

Competition: GFNL

Grade: Seniors

Match: North Shore v Leopold

Quarter: 1^st

Grading of Offence

Intentional Conduct - Medium Impact - Body Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is two (2) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to one (1) match.

Outcome

TBC

Report Details

Offending Player: Marley Dunmore (Otway Districts)

Charge: Rough Conduct

Offended Player: Hayden Desmond (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Competition: CDFNL

Grade: U18

Match: Irrewarra-Beeac v Otway Districts

Quarter: 3^rd

Grading of Offence

Careless Conduct - High Impact - High Contact

Sanction

The base sanction for this offence is three (3) matches. Should the reported player elect to enter an early guilty plea, the sanction will be reduced to two (2) matches.

Outcome

TBC

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