St Josephs

The much anticipated Grand Final rematch in the Dow Bellarine Football Netball League between Anglesea and Torquay has been moved to Saturday April 26th following consultation between both clubs.

Matches are scheduled to commence at the standard start times for all competitions.

There has been an amendment to the start times of the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League matches in the Round 0 game between Newtown & Chilwell and St Joseph's. The Senior Men's Football Match will now start at 1:40pm.

The full 2025 fixtures can be found at aflbarwon.com.au

On a day where the nation remembers the sacrifices made for us, Anzac Day football and netball across the region carries meaning far beyond the scoreboard.

By Ben Andonoudis

The silence before the start of the game says everything.

As the Last Post rings out, football fades into the background.

Around grounds across the region, April 25will represent not just a day for football, but a day where players become custodians of a tradition that stretches far beyond the game.

In the marquee game of the round for the GFNL, a 17-year tradition will again take centre stage as St Joseph’s and South Barwon meet in their annual ANZAC Day clash.

Last year’s contest was an 11-point tussle, adding another thrilling chapter to a fiercely contested history.

St Joseph’s president Sue Cormack knows the significance of playing on a special day for all Australians, describing it as “a privilege for both clubs”.

Cormack went on to note how Anzac Day meant a lot to people as a “day filled with gratitude to those who have served our country, for the peace that Australians enjoy, and for the opportunity to belong to a community club”.

While the two powerhouse clubs of the GFNL “enjoy a great rivalry on the field”, they also “relish the collaboration between our clubs which has kept this tradition alive”, according to Cormack.

For all the commemorations and ceremony, South Barwon will be determined to end 11 straight Anzac Day defeats to their fierce rivals St Joseph’s.

For South Barwon president Tim Sherman, the match is “always one of our most anticipated games for the season and we are very much looking forward to it again in 2026”.

While being “thrilled to continue the privilege of competing in the annual GFNL Anzac Day clash”, the game means so much more to the club.

South Barwon uses the game to “further educate our players and supporters on the importance of honouring those who have served our country” in a telling nod to the significance of the day.

The other game on Anzac Day in the GFNL sees Geelong West take on St Albans in a clash that was a 7-point thriller in ANZAC round 2025.

The BFNL sees Newcomb take on Ocean Grove with both clubs keen to honour the Anzac spirit.

Greg Mervin, president of Ocean Grove FNC, is mindful of “playing community sport on Anzac Day as it is a tremendous privilege”.

A special day on the calendar for the club, Mervin said “for the club it is a day of reflection and remembrance where we honour the sacrifice of all who have served and acknowledge values such as courage and mateship that define the ANZAC spirit”.

Drysdale will face Portarlington in the other BFNL Anzac Day match as Drysdale look to build on last year’s comprehensive 63-point win.

More than 416,000 Australians served in World War I, with close to a million following in World War II, figures that continue to give weight to the moments of silence observed before each game.

On a day where the nation pauses and reflects, local football does its part to ensure that the Anzac spirit lives on in every contest, every handshake, and every moment of silence.

Geelong West Giants v St Albans

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP have reviewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 4^th quarter of the Geelong West Giants v St Albans Senior match 13^th August 2022 involving a potentially dangerous tackle by Emmanuel Ajang #58 Geelong West Giants on Matthew Graham #13 St Albans.

It was deemed the tackle was not reportable and no charge was laid.

Lara v St Joseph’s

At the request of the officiating umpire, the MRP reviewed vision of a melee that occurred during the 3^rd quarter of the Lara v St Joseph’s Senior match 13^th August 2022.

No reportable incidents were identified and the melee did not warrant any further action.

No charge was laid.

Modewarre v Geelong Amateur

At the request of the officiating umpire, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Modewarre v Geelong Amateur Senior Elimination Final 14^th August 2022 involving a late bump by Jack Scarlett #17 Geelong Amateur on Callan Farrell #15 Modewarre. It was deemed that the down the field free kick that was paid was the appropriate action in this instance.

No charge was laid.

Thomson v Inverleigh

At the request of the officiating umpire, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred during the 4^th quarter of the Thomson v Inverleigh Senior match 13^th August 2022 involving an alleged high bump by Ryan Garrard #17 Inverleigh on Jackson Sheedy #13 Thomson. It was deemed that the bump was fair with contact to Sheedy made when falling back against another opponent caused his injury.

No charge was laid.

Bell Post Hill v Geelong West Giants

At the request of the officiating umpire, the MRP reviewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Bell Post Hill v Geelong West Giants Senior match 13^th August 2022.

It was deemed that the bump applied by William Ford #17 Bell Post Hill on Michael Leamer #6 Geelong West Giants warranted a free kick and 50 metre penalty, but was not reportable.

No charge was laid.

The MRP also reviewed vision of an incident from the 4^th quarter of the Bell Post Hill v Geelong West Giants Senior match 13^th August 2022 where Zane Jones #20 Bell Post Hill was reported for rough conduct on Samuel Edwards #18 Geelong West Giants. The MRP supported the report and felt that a reprimand was an appropriate sanction to be offered in this instance.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 16^th August to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

Anakie v Thomson

At the request of Anakie FNC, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the Anakie v Thomson Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP deemed that Jackson Macleod #2 Thomson chose to bump making high contact with Nick Kalbarczyk #21 Anakie.

Jackson Macleod was reported for engaging in rough conduct and has been offered a one match set penalty.

Newcomb v Modewarre

At the request of Modewarre FNC, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Newcomb v Modewarre Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP deemed that the incident involving Corey Ogle #23 Newcomb and Josh Finch #18 Modewarre was not reportable, and the free kick & 50 metre penalty was appropriate in the circumstances.

No charge was laid.

Reports

St Joseph’s v North Shore

James Hickey #27 St Joseph’s was reported by the officiating umpires for engaging in rough conduct with what was alleged to be a dangerous tackle on Will Milsome #35 North Shore in the 2^nd quarter of the St Joseph’s v North Shore Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP viewed the incident and have supported the action as being reportable, the 2 match set penalty as offered is deemed appropriate.

Corio v Bannockburn

Kieran Fulton #23 Bannockburn was reported by the officiating umpire for engaging in rough conduct with what was alleged to be a dangerous tackle on Blake Ash #20 Corio in the 3^rd quarter of the Corio v Bannockburn Senior match on Saturday 9^th July 2022.

The MRP viewed the incident and have supported the action as being reportable, but based on the vision and in consultation with the reporting umpires have amended the set penalty offered to one match.

Where Set Penalties have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 12^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.

Bell Park v North Shore

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter involving #30 Bell Park for allegedly striking #4 North Shore.

The MRP have reported Jamie Fulton #30 Bell Park for intentionally striking Sam Witherden #4 North Shore.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

Both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 26^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered

East Geelong v Bell Post Hill

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter of the East Geelong v Bell Post Hill Senior match 23/7/2022 where Thomas Cordner Maas #13 East Geelong was contacted high.

The MRP deemed that the high contact was a result of the East Geelong player’s actions and no charge was laid.

Thomson v Winchelsea

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 1^st quarter of the Thomson v Winchelsea Senior match 23/7/2022 where it was alleged Tom Foss #4 Winchelsea was elbowed to the back of the head in a marking contest.

The MRP deemed the contact was late but not reportable and the 50 metre penalty that was paid on the day was appropriate.

No charge was laid.

Ocean Grove v Modewarre

At the request of the officiating umpires the MRP requested vision of an alleged kick during the 4^th quarter of the Ocean Grove v Modewarre Senior match 23/7/2022 by Craig Goodger #48 Ocean Grove on an unknown Modewarre player during a scuffle between the 2 players. There was no vision of the alleged incident. No charge was laid.

Queenscliff v Portarlington

At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP reviewed a melee that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the Queenscliff v Portarlington Senior match 23/7/2022

The MRP deemed the melee did not warrant further action and there were no reportable offences committed.

No charge was laid.

Reports

Bell Park v North Shore

No vision was available of the report that occurred in the 2^nd quarter of the Bell Park v North Shore Senior match 23/7/2022 where Jack Leonard #5 North Shore was reported for allegedly kicking Jamie Fulton #30 Bell Park.

This charge has been referred to the tribunal and will be heard Tuesday 26^th July at Buckley’s.

St Joseph’s v Grovedale

The MRP reviewed an incident that occurred in the 3^rd quarter of the St Joseph’s v Grovedale Senior match 23/7/2022 where Sam Clohesy #28 St Joseph’s was reported for rough conduct for a dangerous tackle on Luke Ford #31 Grovedale.

The MRP deemed that the tackle warranted a free kick to be paid, but in consultation with the reporting umpire have withdrawn the charge.

Anglesea v Drysdale

The MRP reviewed vision of the incident that occurred in the 4^th quarter of the Anglesea v Drysdale Senior match 23/7/2022 where Dylan Blizzard #50 Anglesea was reported for intentionally striking Bailey Sykes #21 Drysdale.

The MRP deemed the report to be appropriate and endorsed the 2 match set penalty as offered on the day by the reporting umpire.

Anglesea have accepted the 2 match set penalty.

Corio v Werribee Centrals

No vision was available of an incident where Kyle O’Toole #10 Corio was reported by the officiating umpire for intentionally striking Tyson Stephens #26 Werribee Centrals at the end of  the 2^nd quarter (half time) of the Corio v Werribee Centrals senior match 23/7/2022.

The 2 match set penalty as offered by the reporting umpire was deemed appropriate.

Thomson v Winchelsea

No vision was available of an incident where Jackson Smith #10 Winchelsea was reported by the officiating umpire for intentionally striking Travis McGuire #4 Thomson in the 4^th quarter of the Thomson v Winchelsea senior match 23/7/2022.

The MRP in consultation with the reporting umpire have offered Jackson Smith a 1 match set penalty in this instance.

Ocean Grove v Modewarre

No vision was available where Jack Bolton the Modewarre runner was reported by the officiating umpire for squirting water at Craig Goodger #48 Ocean Grove.

The reporting umpire has offered Jack Bolton a reprimand in this instance.

Where sanctions have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 26^th July to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the sanction will apply as offered.

St Albans v St Mary’s

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the St Albans v St Mary’s Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

It was determined that the tackle laid by Kane Loftus # 38 St Mary’s on Oliver Boothey #43 St Albans was not reportable. No charge was laid in this instance.

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP also viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the fourth quarter of the St Albans v St Mary’s Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

It was determined that the tackle laid by Bailey Brogden #3 St Albans on Jack Blood #6 St Mary’s was a sling tackle which was deemed dangerous. Bailey Brogden was reported for Engaging in Rough Conduct.

A one week set penalty has been offered.

Geelong West Giants v Leopold

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an incident that occurred in the first quarter of the Geelong West Giants v Leopold Senior match on Sunday 26^th June 2022.

It was determined that Luke Justin #20 Leopold chose to bump making high contact on Nicholas Wood #38 Geelong West Giants in a manner which constituted rough conduct.

A 2 match set penalty has been offered.

North Shore v Lara

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a possible striking incident during the second quarter of the North Shore v Lara Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022.

The vision was inconclusive and no charge was laid.

Newcomb v Queenscliff

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of an alleged strike by Justin Maher #1 Queenscliff on Brenton Rees #38 Newcomb during the third quarter of the Newcomb v Queenscliff Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The vision did not show evidence of any strike occurring. No charge was laid.

Anglesea v Modewarre

• At the request of the officiating umpires, the MRP viewed vision of a potential strike by Daniel Midolo #52  that occurred in the fourth quarter of the Anglesea v Modewarre Senior match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The vision did not show evidence of any strike occurring. No charge was laid.

Inverleigh v Winchelsea

At the request of Winchelsea FNC, the MRP viewed vision of a bump applied by # 9 Inverleigh on #10 Winchelsea in the 3^rd quarter of the Inverleigh v Winchelsea match on Saturday 25^th June 2022. The bump was not deemed to be reportable. No charge was laid.

Where Set Penalties have been offered, both clubs involved have until 10.00am Tuesday 28^th June  to request the matter be heard at Tribunal, or the Set Penalty will apply as offered.