The Barwon Bulletin - June 19
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EDITION 43
June 19, 2025
(LAST UPDATED - June 19, 2025)
(Umpire appointments are updated Thursday 4pm)
General Updates
New Updates
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Respect is the ultimate team sport
The AFL has zero tolerance for racism and other forms of vilification - it’s not hard, it’s out of bounds.
If you have been vilified, or you witness it:
SUPPORT
Seek support from trusted people;
or provide support to the vilified person.
REPORT
Report the incident to your Club. Ask them to
lodge a complaint with the Controlling Body (League) or report it directly to the AFL, via our easy-to-use online templates.
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2025 Female Festival of Sport Breakfast Tickets on sale NOW
The 2025 Female Festival of Sport Week will be held from the June 30th - July 6th, with the annual Breakfast event held on the 4th of July.
Details of breakfast:
- Date - Friday July 4th
- Location - Geelong West Town Hall
- Time - 6:45am Arrival, 7:00am Start
- Host - Madi Browne
This year’s line-up of guest speakers includes:
- Meagan Mifsud – Torquay Netball Club
- Jaz Shelley – Professional basketballer, Geelong United Basketball
- Taylah Hassett – Head Coach, Geelong VFLW
Join us for a powerful morning of networking, storytelling, and inspiration as we champion the future of female participation in sport.
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AFLB TV Live Stream Schedule
BFNL
Senior Football
21/6/25 - Portarlington vs Modewarre - 2:10pm
A Grade Netball
21/6/25 - Newcomb vs Geelong Amateur - 1:50pm
GFNL
Senior Football
21/6/25 - Lara vs North Shore - 2:10pm
22/6/25 - Geelong West vs Grovedale - 2:10pm
A Grade Netball
21/6/25 - St Albans vs Leopold - 1:40pm
22/6/25 - Geelong West vs Grovedale - 1:40pm
CDFNL
Senior Football
21/6/25 - Western Eagles vs Otway Districts - 2:15pm
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School Holiday Programs
Reminders
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2025 AFL Toyota National Volunteer Awards
Do you know an amazing community club volunteer?
Nominate them for the 2025 National Volunteer Awards and recognise them for their incredible contribution and dedication each season.
Category prizes include a money-can’t-buy 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final experience and keys to a brand new Toyota.
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Register - All Girls Clinics (Female Festival of Sport)
As part of Female Festival of Sport week AFL Barwon and AFL VIC be running NetSetGO and Auskick clinics on Monday 30th June.
Event Details:
Leopold Memorial Reserve
Auskick: 4:30pm - 5:15pm
NetSetGo: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Age Groups
Auskick: ages 5 - 12 years
NetSetGo: ages 7 - 11 years
For more information, please contact
Maddie Okely -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (NetSetGO)
Hannah Quinn -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Auskick)
Local Scoreboards
Times Footy
Commercial Partnerships
New Updates
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Kick a Financial Goal with Beyond Bank!
Looking to save money and support your community all at the same time? Click the following link to see if you’re eligible for a special interest rate offer from our proud partner, Beyond Bank.
Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or just looking for a better rate, Beyond Bank is offering benefits designed with our supporters in mind.
Community banking benefits and a special rate available to AFL Barwon members, supporters and their community:
- Special home loan options
- Fee Free Banking on selected Beyond Bank accounts
- Additional .10% on Term Deposits
- Support from a customer-owned bank that gives back to the game that you love!
Click here to find out more and don’t miss your opportunity to start saving money today!
Alternatively contact Cam Murnane on 0413 938 268 or
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HITIQ PROTECT Concussion Management System
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Game Day Glow and Glam: AFL Barwon Welcomes Brazilian Butterfly Partnership
AFL Barwon is delighted to welcome Brazilian Butterfly as a naming rights partner for the 2025–26 seasons, supporting key female football and netball competitions and awards across the region.
As part of this exciting partnership, Brazilian Butterfly will hold naming rights for:
- The 13 & Under Division 1 GFNL Netball Competition
- The 15 & Under Division 2 GFNL Netball Competition
- The Senior Female Football Coaches Team of the Year Award
As part of this partnership, Brazilian Butterfly will actively support the recognition of female athletes by offering Player of the Week vouchers to football and netball clubs throughout the season. This initiative aims to celebrate exceptional individual performances across all levels of competitions.
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The Athlete's Foot Geelong are hiring!!
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Premier Data Mid Year Survey 2025
In our commitment to continually enhance our services and tailor them to your needs, we are eager to gather your valuable feedback. Your insights play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our offerings and ensuring that we exceed your expectations.We kindly request a few moments of your time to complete a brief survey. Your responses will provide us with invaluable insights into your experiences with Premier Data and offer guidance on areas where we can further enhance our services to better meet your needs. The survey will take roughly 15 minutes to complete.As a reward for taking part in the survey, you will enter the draw to win 1 of 3 Dan Murphy's vouchers valued at $100! (Can be altered to a voucher of your choice if preferred) These will be drawn by the end of July.
Reminders
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Corio Bay Health Group - Sports Taping Workshop
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Lee Kum Kee Community Initiative Supporting Local Clubs
AFL Barwon has teamed up with global sauce and condiments brand Lee Kum Kee to launch the Lee Kum Kee Community Initiative for the 2025 season!
This exciting new program invites clubs to take part in a fun and creative video challenge using Lee Kum Kee products, with a $4,000 prize up for grabs to support a club improvement project.
The initiative is all about celebrating community spirit, creativity, and supporting long-term growth for local football and netball clubs.
Find out more and get involved:
Read the full article here
Local Media
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New deal for Dragons mentor
K Rock Football
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Hawks embracing winter grind in fierce competition
Times News Group
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Ross injury takes shine off Tiger victory
K Rock Football
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Falcons’ quartet make Vic Country under-18 girls’ squad
Times News Group
Football
Junior Female Football
Expression of Interest- U9 Girls Competition
AFL Barwon is seeking Expressions of Interest from clubs interested in entering a team in the Under 9 Girls competition, set to commence in August.
The competition will be held across two venues, which are yet to be confirmed. As outlined, it will begin following the conclusion of Auskick programs.
This exciting initiative provides young girls with their first opportunity to play footy in a game-like environment. It’s a fantastic chance for clubs to promote participation, continue building their junior girls programs, or even kickstart one for the first time.
Closing date for EOI’s is Friday 27th June.
Further information will be provided post cutoff date for EOI’s.
Resource Links
Football Umpiring
Reminder
Jock Hillgrove Leave Period
Jock Hillgrove will be taking some well-deserved leave from the 6th June - 7th July 2025.
If you are requiring assistance during this time, please contact Will Ross at
Netball
General Netball
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Games Played Report – Finals Qualification
Please ensure you’re monitoring your games played totals throughout the season. Clubs also bear responsibility to ensure players are managed within the bounds of the game, and are monitoring this information.
While AFL Barwon does check paperwork and make amendments as needed, we check over 600 pieces of paper per week, so we may miss a record.
If you require support in checking these records, please reach out.
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High Priority - Child Safety Officers & Complaints Officers Compliance Requirements
It is a Netball Victoria compliance requirement that ALL clubs have their Child Safety Officers AND Complaint Officers assigned in Netball Connect.
This does not have to be a separate person if you already have someone undertaking the role for your club in a football sense.
To assign a person to this role on Netball Connect, please follow the following steps:
- Log in to the admin portal
- Users tab
- Hover over ‘Administrators’ and select ‘my organisation’
- Toggle across to the ‘contacts’ tab
- Add a new contact, and select the role as ‘Child Safety Officer’ or ‘Complaints Officer’
- You can set this person as having ‘NO admin access’.
If you are having trouble completing this step – please email
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High priority - NETBALL REGISTRATIONS AND CLEARANCES CLOSE JUNE 30th
As per AFL Barwon By-Law 2.3 and Netball Competition rule 2, player registrations and clearances in netball close on June 30th.
Please ensure all players are registered/cleared to your club prior to this date.
No late registrations will be accepted
Netball Victoria
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Netball Victoria – Education & Development
Accreditation information on Netball Connect
A reminder to make sure your coaches and umpires include their Netball Learning email address in the registration process. This will allow their correct accreditation information to be added to their User profile for administrators to view. Please view the resource here to help with this process- Umpire and Coach Accreditations
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Netball Victoria – Grants Update
2025 Woolworths netball grants program
The Woolworths Netball Grants Program supports grassroots netball clubs and associations running Woolworths NetSetGo across the country to improve the health and wellbeing of Aussie kids.
This year, grants of $2,000 will be awarded to up to 40 clubs across Australia, as well as there being a massive $20,000 grant for the winner of the 2025 People’s Choice Award.Reminder - The 2025 Country Football and Netball Program is currently open for application.
The 2025 Country Football and Netball Program (CFNP) is now open, and closes on 7 July 2025. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to deliver infrastructure projects that include the redevelopment and construction of courts, installation of sports lighting, and construction of new and redevelopment of existing pavilions, including gender‑neutral change rooms. If your club, association or league is interested in facility enhancements through this program you should reach out to your local Council representatives or the NV facilities team. Please note that all applications must be submitted via your local Council. -
Netball Victoria - Reminders
Action Required - Appointment of child safety officers and complaints officers on Netball Connect
As part of Netball Victoria’s continued commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for every young person involved in our sport, we have introduced a requirement for all associations, leagues and clubs to appoint a Child Safety Officer (CSO) and Complaints Manager.
These appointments are a mandatory requirement under the Netball Victoria Affiliation Policy. Please upload the name and contact details of your appointed CSO and Complaints Manager by 30 June, 2025 via Netball Connect.
This can be done by logging into Netball Connect > Click on the User module > Administrator > Our Organisation. Please view the resource here- Our Organisation - Contacts
Dedicated training and support details will be communicated and commence in July.
We also have a resource where you search for your frequently asked questions. Please view the resource here- Answers to frequently asked questions.
Netball Victoria Community Award Nominations NOW OPEN
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Netball Victoria Community Awards, celebrating the passionate individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make netball thrive across Victoria.
You know better than anyone the incredible people who dedicate their time and energy purely out of love for the game – now’s the time to recognise them.
Award categories include:
- Volunteer of the Year
- NetSetGO Centre of the Year
- Inclusive Netball Community of the Year
- Contribution to Coaching
- Contribution to Umpiring
- Association/League of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
- WorkSafe Safety Initiative of the Year
We encourage every association, league, and club to submit at least one nomination. Let’s share and celebrate the inspiring stories of those at the heart of our sport.
BFNL & GFNL Netball
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Netball Umpiring Items
There are several high priority umpiring items within the umpiring section of the Bulletin that require action by clubs.
Please ensure you are reviewing this section and actioning appropriately.
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Fixture Changes
Please be reminded that any proposed schedule changes must be submitted to AFL Barwon with a minimum of 14 days notice, with evidence that both clubs have been consulted and are in agreeance of what is being proposed.
All changes are subject to approval by AFL Barwon, and appropriate timings should be proposed to allow umpires sufficient time between games to complete relevant tasks.
Junior Netball
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Information Update about Friday 20th June
Fixture
Attached is a copy of the fixture. As a reminder the venues are:
- Banyul Warri Fields (Surf Coast Suns)
- Grinter Reserve (Newcomb)
- Lara Reserve (Lara)
- McDonald Reserve (South Barwon)
- Queens Park (Geelong Amateur)
- Shell Road Reserve (Ocean Grove)
Please make sure all club members are carefully checking which venue and time their game is being played.
Scoresheets
Due to host clubs having to collect paperwork early, all scoresheets have now been printed for this Friday. This means teams may need to handwrite names on scoresheets if the line-up hadn't already been selected. Clubs can still select/edit line-ups before the game however these changes will not be reflected on the scoresheet. Please make sure any changes are made on the scoresheet and position tracking sheets before the start of the game. We do apologise about the inconvenience.
Other Reminders
As per usual, please make sure your teams have their own first aid kits available. Please also ensure your teams allow plenty of time to travel to venues and find parking. Noting that we are spread across multiple venues, please be respectful to host clubs, AFLB staff and umpires. These games wouldn't be going ahead without their support!
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Representative Netball – Monday 23rd June
Fixtures
Central West Association Championships
Our 13&U Championship and Development teams head to Association Championships this weekend. We also have an All-Abilities team competing as well. Good luck to all teams playing!
When: Sunday 22nd June
Where: State Netball and Hockey Centre (10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052)
Geelong Central Netball Association – Finals Round 2
- 13&U Geelong FNL v The Randos: Kardinia Park 6:05pm court 4
13&U Bellarine FNL and 15&U Geelong FNL straight through to Grand Finals on Monday 30th June.
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Farewell from Chloe
In case you weren't aware, this Friday 20th June is my last day with AFL Barwon. I wanted to thank you all for the support and work that goes on at club land. You're all doing amazing things, and it has been incredible to see how the midweek competition and representative program has grown over the past three years! It has been a pleasure working with and getting to know you all since I started. I won't be a stranger and am sure I will still see you all around Geelong!!
Until a replacement is finalised, please reach out to Sophie (
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0488 788 095) with anything to do with midweek or the representative program.Good luck and I look forward to seeing everyone around town
CDFNL Netball
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CDFNL Uniform Reminders
It has become apparent that jewellery is being worn within CDFNL competitions.
This is NOT permitted and should be addressed by umpires during the pre-match checks.
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CDFNL Umpire Etiquette
Co-umpires should not be providing unsolicited feedback to one another and should ensure they are working collaboratively to manage the game.
Netball Umpiring
Clubs are required to email through their umpire rosters by the conclusion of each round to
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Missing information from clubs - please send these through ASAP
Umpire Coordinators were asked at the start of the season to send through their rosters prior to or after each round had concluded. Collecting this information is to assist in best supporting umpire coordinators, the umpires and the mentors when visiting clubs. It also contributes to decision making when clubs ask for an exemption for umpires to umpire grades above their level of accreditation.
The back dated information requested in the table below is to be sent through to clubs by Monday 30 June.
Thank you to the few clubs that have been sending through their umpire rosters weekly.Anglesea
Rounds: 1, 2, 5,8, 9, 10
Barwon Heads
Rounds: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Drysdale
Rounds: 8, 9, 10
Geelong Amateur
All rounds received
Modewarre
Rounds: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Newcomb/Surf Coast Suns
Rounds: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ocean Grove
All rounds received
Portarlington
Rounds: 6, 7, 9, 10
Queenscliff
Rounds: 7, 8, 9, 10
Torquay
All rounds received
Bell Park
Rounds: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Colac
Rounds: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Geelong West Giants
Rounds: 2, 3, 4, 5
Grovedale
Rounds: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Lara
Rounds: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Leopold
Rounds: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,
Newtown
All rounds received
North Shore
All rounds received
South Barwon
Rounds: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
St Albans
Rounds: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
St Josephs
Rounds: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
St Marys
All rounds received
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Netball Game Management Education Session
Thankyou to the clubs that supported these sessions for umpires and coaches. We appreciate the time that Emily Green and Sarah Langley put into delivering this information to our netball cohort.
We will aim to get notes out in the coming week to attendees, Club and Umpire Coordinators.
Resource Links
- Netball Resources
- Match Day Operations Manual
- 11 & Under Fixture
- All-Abilities Fixture
- Friday Night Fixture
Club Development
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2025 WorkSafe Club Safety Fund Applications now open!
AFL Victoria, in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, are proud to announce that all AFL Victoria affiliated country football and netball clubs are once again eligible to benefit from the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund in 2025.
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TAC Club Rewards is back!
Officially opening on the 03/06/25 closing on the 25/08/25.
Clubs can now register to participate in the mission to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our roads and share in the chance to earn up to $10k.
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Toyota Good for Footy Raffle
The Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is back for 2025! If a club has never engaged with the program, they can now register for free via the link below.
Clubs who have previously registered are automatically re-registered and can start fundraising Immediately.
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Bunnings Legend of the Tongs
A nation-wide search to find, recognise, and reward local community legends who fire up the BBQ every weekend, serving up snags in bread to raise much-needed funds for their clubs. for more information.
Nominations are open now! Closing: 24 August 2025.
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PILA Goal Post Subsidy Program
The 2025 PILA Goal Post Subsidy Program is now open for all AFL Victoria affiliated clubs.
Subsidy will provide up to $1000 towards the cost of new posts for your ground.
This program is open until 30 June, 2025
