AFL Barwon is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced media, broadcast, or production companies to deliver filming, live streaming, highlights, and digital content distribution services for football and netball matches across our competitions.

Our current broadcast footprint includes the live streaming of one senior football match per week in both the Geelong Football League (GFNL) and Bellarine Football League (BFNL). All senior football matches are filmed weekly, while netball coverage is provided using VEO technology.

This tender process aims to formalise and potentially expand AFL Barwon’s filming and broadcast arrangements from the 2026 season onwards.

Closing Date for Submissions: August 10th, 2025

The Expression of Interest document can be found here.

Thousands of footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level will don blue armbands this week to show their commitment to road safety and honour people who have lost their lives on Victorian roads.

AFL ambassadors and leaders Darcy Moore and Patrick Dangerfield have teamed up with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to launch this year’s Road Safety Round and help prevent road trauma.

Moore today joined the TAC, AFL Victoria and local football and netball representatives to kick off the round at the MCG, against a sombre backdrop of 284 highlighted seats, representing the number of lives lost last year – a feature that will return during the upcoming AFL round.

Today’s launch comes during the worst year on Victorian roads in a decade. The majority of fatalities have occurred in regional areas—where players, coaches, and volunteers have a reliance on their vehicles and regularly travel long distances for games and training.

"Speeding continues to be a major contributor to road trauma. Partnering with grassroots clubs allows us to reach Victorians where they live, play, and connect, embedding road safety into everyday life and driving real behavioural change," TAC CEO Tracey Slatter said.

The TAC is partnering with AFL Victoria for a seventh season to deliver Road Safety Round. This year, the spotlight is on speeding—a leading cause of more than 30% of fatal crashes and 25% of serious injury crashes in Victoria.

The AFL’s 10 Victorian-based teams will support more than 1000 regional and suburban AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs who will wear blue armbands in games to demonstrate a commitment to ‘Band Together’ for safer roads. Players and supporters are encouraged to ‘Be the Difference’ through peer-to-peer conversations about road safety and foster a culture of responsibility in their communities.

"Local football and netball clubs are more than just sporting hubs – they're trusted voices in their communities. By leading conversations about safe driving and the dangers of speeding, they're helping to protect the very people who rely on them week in, week out," Ms Slatter said.

AFL clubs Hawthorn and Carlton will kick the round off on Thursday night, with road safety messaging on both teams’ pre-game banners and in the match record. Off the field, Moore and Dangerfield will star in powerful videos played across social media and on the big screens at Marvel Stadium and the MCG during the round. Grassroots clubs will also plan their own Road Safety Round activities, ensuring the road safety message reaches local fans, players and families across Victoria.

“Road Safety Round is now a fixture in the community footy calendar, and its impact goes far beyond the field. When players, coaches, and volunteers wear the armband, they send a powerful message of unity and commitment to the community,” Head of AFL Victoria Greg Madigan said.

Visit tac.vic.gov.au/bandtogether for more information about Road Safety Round.

Connect your child’s passion with their education and complete Years 11 & 12 at SEDA College. SEDA College is an Independent Senior secondary school and our model places student interest at the forefront of their Senior Secondary education, alongside a practical connection to the sport & recreation industry.

 We are largest provider of the Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (VCE VM). We aim to bring out the best in our students by focussing on 4 key elements that define our unique approach. 

• Connect to Industry
• Learn outside the classroom
• Individual Learning Approach
• Develop your Career Plan

Discover the SEDA College difference and register for our next Open Day on Wednesday 30^th July

Registration required. 

DATE: Monday 28th July

TIME: 7pm

LOCATION: Geelong Arena, 110 Victoria Street, Geelong

BOOK NOW: seda.vic.edu.au/open-day-sdp/

Please note a selection process will be conducted by SEDA College staff for students to be accepted into the program.

AFL Barwon is pleased to confirm the venues for the 2025 Finals Series across all affiliated football and netball competitions.

The venue selection process was overseen by AFL Barwon Commission taking into consideration a range of factors from the club submissions that were provided. All clubs were invited to submit an expression of interest, allowing for an open, inclusive, and transparent process. Hosting finals provides clubs with a unique opportunity to showcase their facilities, celebrate the hard work of volunteers, and bring the broader football and netball community together.

Grinter Reserve has been announced as the host venue for both the Preliminary Finals and Grand Final of the 2025 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) Finals Series. Portarlington Recreation Reserve will once again host the first two weeks of the BFNL Finals, continuing its strong support of finals football and netball in the region.

Lara Recreation Reserve will continue its role as a key final’s venue, hosting the 2025 Epworth Female Football Grand Finals. Meanwhile, St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club will again host the Junior Grand Finals, utilising both the Drew and Walker Ovals. Junior boys’ finals competitions will be played across both Saturdays and Sundays, consistent with previous seasons.

The venues for the 2025 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Finals Series are set to be confirmed over the coming days.

AFL Barwon extends its thanks to all clubs that expressed interest in hosting finals and acknowledges the important role they play in delivering a memorable and high-quality experience for participants, officials, and fans.

The full schedule of 2025 finals dates and confirmed venues can be found below.

2025 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League Finals Series

Week 1 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve

Saturday, August 23 - Qualifying Finals

Sunday, August 24 - Elimination Finals

Week 2 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve

Saturday, August 30 - Second Semi Finals

Sunday, August 31 - First Semi Finals 

Week 3 – Grinter Reserve

Saturday, September 6 - Preliminary Finals

Week 4 - Grinter Reserve

Saturday, September 13 - Grand Finals

2025 Epworth Senior Female Football & Under 16 & 14 Female Football Competitions Finals Series

Week 1 – Osborne Park, Hamlyn Park, Ocean Grove

Sunday, August 17 - Semi Finals

Week 2 – Herne Hill Reserve

Sunday, August 24 - Preliminary Finals 

Week 3 - Lara Recreation Reserve

Sunday, August 31 - Grand Finals

2025 Epworth Female Football Under 18 Finals Series

Week 1 – Anthony Costa Oval 

Friday, August 15 - Semi Final                               

Week 2 - Anthony Costa Oval

Friday, August 22 - Preliminary Final                                   

Week 3 – Anthony Costa Oval

Friday, August 29 - Grand Final

Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series

Week 1 - Ocean Grove, Ellimatta Reserve, Thomson

Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24 - Semi Finals

Week 2 - Victoria Park

Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31 - Preliminary Finals

Week 3 – Herne Hill Reserve

Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7 - Grand Finals

Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Netball Finals Series

Week 1 - Kardinia Park Netball Precinct 

Friday, August 29 - Semi Finals                

Week 2 - Kardinia Park Netball Precinct 

Friday, September 5 - Preliminary Finals                            

Week 3 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct 

Friday, September 12 - Grand Finals

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust All Abilities Football Netball League Finals Series

Week 1 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct (NETBALL ONLY)

Tuesday, August 5 - Preliminary Finals

Week 2 – Kardinia Park Netball Precinct (NETBALL ONLY)

Tuesday, August 12 - Grand Finals

Week 1 – TBC (FOOTBALL ONLY)

Sunday, August 24 - Grand Finals

2025 Colac RSL Colac & District Football Netball League Finals Series

Week 1 – Central Reserve

Saturday, August 30 - Qualifying Finals

Sunday, August 31 - Elimination Finals

Week 2 – Central Reserve

Saturday, September 6 - Second Semi Finals

Sunday, September 7 - First Semi Finals

Week 3 – Central Reserve

Saturday, September 13 - Preliminary Finals

Week 4 - Central Reserve

Saturday, September 20 - Grand Finals