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Thomson Star Monahan Shines | Female Football Presentation Night

Thomson star Phoebe Monahan has capped off a brilliant season by claiming the Epworth Senior Female Division One Best & Fairest, as the region’s standout performers were recognised at Wedneday night’s awards.

Monahan’s dominance didn’t stop there, she was also named Captain of the Division One Team of the Year and took out the P&R Foods Coaches Player of the Year.

The runner-up honours went to Kalani Scoullar (Geelong Amateur) and Ella McDonald (Grovedale), while Geelong Amateur forward Lillee Barendsen claimed the Leading Goalkicker Award with an incredible 51 goals from just 14 games.

In Senior Female Division Two, South Barwon’s Elara Dillon was crowned Best & Fairest, with Ciera Major (Geelong West Giants) finishing as runner-up.

The Under 18 Female competition was dominated by Bell Park’s Sienna Bilinski, who claimed both the Best & Fairest and the Leading Goalkicker Award, finishing with 43 goals for the season. The runner-up honours were shared by Evie Albones (Torquay) and Emie Dowling Button (Peninsula Sharks).

Torquay’s Kijanna Skerke was recognised as the Times News Groups Rising Star, after being named among her side’s best players in seven of her 10 appearances this season.

The full. list of award winners and club by club votes can be found below.


Epworth Senior Female Football Division 1

Best & Fairest: Phoebe Monahan (Thomson)

Runners Up: Kalani Scoullar (Geelong Amateur) & Ella McDonald (Grovedale)

Leading Goal Kicker: Lillee Barendsen (Geelong Amateur) – 51 goals

P&R Foods Coaches Player of the Year: Phoebe Monahan (Thomson)

Times News Group Rising Star: Kijanna Skerke (Torquay)


Epworth Senior Female Football Division 2

Best & Fairest: Elara Dillon (South Barwon)

Runner Up: Ciera Major (Geelong West Giants)

Leading Goal Kicker: Neave Dickson (Newtown & Chilwell) – 41 goals


Epworth Under 18 Female Football

Best & Fairest: Sienna Bilinski (Bell Park)

Runner Up: Evie Albones (Torquay) & Emie Dowling Button (Peninsula Sharks)

Leading Goal Kicker: Sienna Bilinski (Bell Park) – 43 goals


Brazilian Butterfly Senior Female Football Team of the Year

Backs: Emily Worpel (Grovedale), Emily Farlow (Barwon Heads)
Half Backs: Taiya Morrow (Lara), Riley Oborne (St Mary’s), Ellie Koiker (Anglesea)
Centre: Lucy Della Monica (St Mary’s), Lokki Gillett (Lara), Chloe Leonard (Grovedale)
Half Forwards: Zoe Garth (St Joseph’s), Brydi Lewis (St Mary’s), Taylah Hassett (Grovedale)
Forwards: Emily Kenshole (Thomson), Lillee Barendsen (Geelong Amateur)
Onballers: Danielle Sgarbi (Geelong Amateur), Phoebe Monahan (C) (Thomson), Bella Hill (Geelong Amateur)
Interchange: Sachi DeGiacomi (Geelong Amateur), Kalani Scoullar (Geelong Amateur), Kara Stacey (Lara)
Coaches: Tash Irvine (Geelong Amateur), Nev Daffy (Geelong Amateur)


Epworth Senior Female Football Division 1 Club by Club Votes

Anglesea
Ellie Koiker (7)
Caitlin Flanagan (3)
Phoebe Lingam (3)
Chloe Skinner (3)
Olivia Ritchie (2)
Rebecca Zerbe (2)
Jessie Shea (1)
 
Barwon Heads
Grace Synnott (4)
Lauren Cleeman (2)
Emily Farlow (2)
Stephanie O'Kane (2)
Molly OSullivan (2)
Caprise Gitsham (1)
Chloe Leen (1)
Elise Wiggins (1)
 
Geelong Amateur
Kalani Scoullar (13)
Cheryl de Groot (9)
Bella Hill (9)
Danielle Sgarbi (7)
Melanie McNamara (4)
Mardi Dangerfield (3)
Sachi Degiacomi (3)
Poppy Schaap (3)
lillee Barendsen (2)
Daisy Wilson (2)
Emily Ramsay (1)
Laura Ryan (1)
Riley Shapter (1)
 
Grovedale
Ella McDonald (13)
Taylah Hassett (9)
Chloe Leonard (7)
Janessa FitzGerald (4)
Olivia Leonard (4)
Lauren French (3)
Crystal Summers (3)
Brook Ward (3)
Natalie Worpel (3)
Brooke Bailey (2)
Erin Gow (2)
Lauren Johnson (2)
Claire Macgill (2)
Alana Tully (2)
Emily Worpel (2)
Aliesha McLean (1)
 
Lara
Taiya Morrow (11)
Lokki Gillett (7)
Kara Stacey (6)
Charlee Morrow (4)
Brianna Mcfarlane (3)
Victoria Paape-Silva (3)
Siena Traficante (2)
Hollie Menzies (1)
Alanah Pettman (1)
 
St Joseph's
Katherine Kvant (7)
Ella Rayson (7)
Zoe Garth (5)
Zoe Penno (5)
Danielle Rhodes (5)
Montanna Darmanin (3)
Paris Stokes (3)
Monique Martin (2)
Matilda Snowden (2)
Rorri Phibbs (1)
 
St Mary's
Brydi Lewis (8)
Zoe Larkins (7)
Danielle Stewart (5)
Tahley Stinchcombe (5)
Bella Gilham (4)
Susanna Ryan (4)
Meg Alsop (3)
Jaimie Castledine (3)
Cecilia Lowrey (3)
Lucy Della Monica (2)
Annie Haigh (2)
Brittany McLaughlin (2)
Xenia Allen (1)
Ella Firth (1)
 
Thomson
Phoebe Monahan (28)
Michelle Winch (6)
Gabrielle Deller (5)
Paris Lightfoot (5)
Emily Kenshole (4)
Teagan Tatlock (4)
Jess Mapapalangi (3)
Belle Murphy-Bowen (3)
Bek Lebish (1)
 
Torquay
Cassie Koschel (12)
Kijana Skerke (8)
Ruby Williams (6)
Sophie Mahar (5)
Lila Burns (3)
Lila Richard (1)

 


Epworth Senior Female Football Division 1 Club by Club Votes

Belmont Lions
Caitlin Charles (14)
Saralou Gregoire (9)
Chantelle Brentnall (7)
Ashleigh Feehan (4)
Grace Wright-Janocha (4)
Alex Rowe (1)
Madi Wiffen (1)
 
Drysdale
Isabella Symes (18)
Jade Williams (13)
Tara Smith (6)
Ziva Shawcross (5)
Grace Shalders (3)
Chelsea Hall (2)
Eliesha Montgomery (1)
 
Geelong West Giants
Ciera Major (22)
Kiya Conor (15)
Alyssa Cross (9)
Jacinta Dimasi (5)
Anna Reid (5)
Kiara Woods (3)
Emma Oliver (2)
Rhianan Woods (2)
Bonnie-Jayde Cross (1)
Kobe Davison (1)
 
Grovedale
Lilley Ayres (6)
Charlotte Davis (4)
Ella Schurmann (4)
Madi Hammond (3)
Clementine Mills (3)
Gracie Navarro (3)
Caitlin Huntly (2)
Ella Emond (1)
Kirsten Gow (1)
Abbey Morris (1)
Jorja Pendlebury (1)
 
Modewarre
Millie Allen (6)
Shauna-Lee Clifton-Smith (6)
Clodagh Newton (5)
Nicole Spokes (5)
Kaila Morris (4)
Jayde Maney (3)
Ella Walsh (3)
Charli Arblaster (2)
Hannah Conron (2)
Bryoni Butler (1)
Zoe Kane (1)
Piper Mensch (1)
Maddison Oughton (1)
Maddison Quilliam (1)
 
Newtown & Chilwell
Belle Fletcher (14)
Emily Soppitt (13)
Brodie Mitchell (6)
Laura Taylor (6)
Neave Dickson (5)
Cassandra Blakeway (3)
Ally Lappin (3)
Jayde Morrissy (3)
Addison Baars (2)
Emily Dixon (2)
Sienna Sesto (2)
Macey Farvis (1)
Tara Trethowan (1)
 
North Geelong
Brodie Clingan (16)
Faith Qoon (9)
Kirra Robinson (4)
Destinee Torbet (4)
Nakiah Millar (1)
 
South Barwon
Elara Dillon (30)
Francesca Hocking (10)
Jemma Oliver (6)
Catherine Gandolfo (5)
Ruby Cook (4)
Chloe Cox (3)
Claire Groom (3)
Majella Pickard (2)
Poppy Radnay (2)
Isobel Macpherson (1)
Ruby Miles (1)
Lindsay Newton (1)
 
St Mary's
Clara Orford (3)
Sophie Samkakai (3)
Tahlitha Samkakai (3)
Abbey Barber (2)
Molly Jones (2)
Meena Prava (2)
Bree Gaylor (1)
Stephanie Padgham (1)
 
St Albans / Thomson
Melanie Pfitzner (13)
Ailish Tyrrell (5)
Sarah Gerritsen (2)
Madeline Chandler (1)
Meghan Elsworth (1)
Hannah Millard (3)
Jess Mapapalangi (2)
Tiarna Roder (1)
Shaya Walter (1)

 


Epworth Under 18 Female Football Club by Club Votes

Bell Park / Giants
Sienna Bilinski (31)
Darcy Berry (13)
Kiya Conor (10)
Shae Conor (3)
Bonnie-Jayde Cross (2)
Lilliejana Vasic (2)
Roxy Hill (1)
Stephanie Jacgung (1)
Teneisha Smith (1)
Kylie Toomey (1)
 
Ocean Grove
Georgia Rolfs (13)
Holly Confoy (5)
Grace McLean (3)
Tess Wolfe (3)
Olivia Guise (2)
Tannah Andrews (1)
Winter Davies (1)
Georgia Lamb (1)
Alexie Murray (1)
Sophie Tattersall (1)
 
Peninsula Sharks
Emie Dowling Button (15)
Juliet Evans (4)
Alexis Foster (4)
Poppy Brooks (2)
Evie Perez (2)
Ava Chapman (1)
 
St Joseph's
Sarah Conroy (14)
Alexandra Whatley (12)
Danielle Rhodes (11)
Grace Carroll (9)
Teliah Tkaczuk (5)
Indi Turner (4)
Meyah Fursland (3)
Sophie Nolan (3)
Francesca Maisano (2)
Arabella Taylor (2)
Zara Kendall (1)
Chloe Sewell (1)
 
St Mary's
Lua Payne (4)
Ella Adams (3)
Eleanor Walsh (3)
Isabella Cheel (2)
Esme Conlan (2)
Jazmin Bohdal (1)
Madison Dalziel (1)
Ruby Doyle (1)
Zara Paul (1)
 
Torquay
Evie Albones (15)
Olivia Bradshaw (13)
Isabella Dunne (6)
Eleanor Deppeler (5)
Mia Peselj (4)
Milla Wall (3)
Eliza Campbell (2)
Scarlet de Hennin (2)
Monet Richert (2)
Evelyn Calvert (1)
Ella Condon (1)
Georgia Wall (1)

 

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Grand Final & Consolation Final Preview | All Abilities Football

Geelong West Giants will host Bell Park Dragons in the Kardinia Park All-Abilities Football Grand Final at West Oval Reserve this Sunday at 12.45pm.

The Giants will enter the Grand Final as the team to beat after finishing the home and away season undefeated with eight wins and a draw from their nine games.

That draw coming against their Grand Final oponent the Dragons, who'll enter the contest with confidence after winning their past two games to close out the home and away season.

Prior to the Grand Final, third-placed Newcomb Power will play fourth-placed St Joseph's in the Consolation Final at 11am. 

Records this season

Geelong West Giants played Bell Park on three occassions. Holding a 2-1-0 record. 

Round 2 – Bell Park 9.3 (57) v Geelong West 8.9 (57)

Round 5 - Bell Park 7.6 (48) v Geelong West 10.6 (66)

Round 7 - Geelong West 12.12 (84) v Bell Park 6.5 (41)


Newcomb Power won all three of its games with St Josephs during the home and away season.

Round 2 - St Josephs 11.4 (70) v Newcomb 12.5 (77)

Round 5 - Newcomb 8.12 (60) v St Josephs 7.2 (44)

Round 7 - St Josephs 4.3 (27) v Newcomb 8.11 (59)

Match Details

Date: Sunday 24 August
Location: West Oval Reserve (Geelong)/West Oval
Time (Consolation Final): 11am
Time (Grand Final): 12.45pm

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Milestones At Your Club | 18th August

Each Monday where we recognise and celebrate the milestones in our region from the weekend's play.

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Vale Chris Browne

The AFL Barwon community is mourning the passing of Chris Browne.

Chris sadly passed away on Saturday night surrounded by husband Mark, and daughters Madi and Kelsey.

A passionate and dedicated member of the local sporting community, Chris contributed greatly to the Geelong netball landscape.

From her contributions at South Barwon, to the support she provided AFL Barwon representative programs, and her continued pursuit in helping develop and grow netball in our region.

AFL Barwon sends its heartfelt condolences to Chris’ family and friends.

Madi and Kelsey paid tribute to their mother on Sunday.

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Recap of the Weekend's A Grade Netball Results

Another exciting round of A Grade Netball was played on the weekend. Below you'll find an overview of all the results from games played on 16-17 August, 2025.

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GFNL - Round 16

St Mary's (43) defeated by South Barwon (58)

Colac (48) defeated by Geelong West Giants (58)

Grovedale (38) defeated by Leopold (54)

Lara (21) defeated by St Joseph's (57)

St Albans (26) defeated by Newtown & Chilwell (95)

BFNL - Round 18

Torquay (51) defeated by Ocean Grove (53)

Anglesea (48) defeated by Queenscliff (66)

Geelong Amateur (49) defeated Newcomb (41)

Modewarre (28) defeated by Portarlington (49)

Barwon Heads (55) defeated Drysdale (42)

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CDFNL - Round 17

Irrewarra-Beeac (47) defeated Otway Districts (37)

Birregurra (59) defeated Western Eagles (46)

Apollo Bay (35) defeated by Alvie (44)

Simpson (44) defeated by South Colac (65)

Colac (55) defeated Lorne (46)

All Abilities Grand Final

Geelong West Giants (28) defeated Newcomb (1)

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