Coaching in the Barwon Region has been bolstered in 2023, with two AFL Victoria Coach Developers employed to assist club coaches.

Michael King and Shannon Knox have been installed as Coach Developers with the aim to deliver coach learning methods (coach education, facilitation, assessing, mentoring and reflection) with club coaches within their coaching context at club level.

Michael and Shannon will work with clubs and club coaches to identify individual performance & learning needs, while targeting whole-club coaching development of coaches within participating clubs. Coaching behavioural change and creating a ‘player centred’ environment are key focuses of Coach Developers. The coach developer program has three different types of workshops to cater for all levels of community coaches.

Both Michael and Shannon are very familiar with the Barwon Region with both having extensive coaching resumes.

Michael is currently an assistant coach with the Geelong Falcons Under 18 program and has held previous roles with the Under 16 Geelong Falcons, V/Line Cup, and coached St Joseph’s FNC Under 18’s for several seasons.

Shannon is also part of the Geelong Falcons Under 18 program as a Development Coach and has been involved in the Geelong VFLW program. She also played a significant role in the success of the North Geelong Senior Female program as head coach.

If you are interested in getting your club involved in the coach developer program, Michael and Shannon can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AFL Barwon is pleased to announce that Club Warehouse has signed on as the preferred medical supplies provider for the Barwon Region for the next 3 seasons.

Club Warehouse are Australia's leading distributor of sports medical and physiotherapy supplies who offer some of the world's leading brands and manufacturers.

AFL Barwon Commercial Partnerships & Communications Manager, Sean Atkinson was quoted,

“We are really excited to be partnering with Club Warehouse for the next 3 seasons. Club Warehouse have an established reputation of supporting elite and community sport over many years, and we look forward to providing our clubs with these same opportunities.”

“Club Warehouse offer a large range of products which will allow our clubs to choose the best brands to support their player’s needs”.

Club Warehouse spokesperson Martin Gaul was quoted,

“Club Warehouse Sports Medical Supplies is really pleased to partner with AFL Barwon, and we look forward to providing all Clubs with a ‘one stop shop’ for all medical supplies and equipment together with a professional and timely service.”

“Our extensive range of products includes 7 brands of strapping tapes – Elastoplast, Leuko, Victor Sports, Pow.r, Strapit, D3 and Solvatech - hydration and nutrition products, Strength and Conditioning, injury prevention, treatment, management, rehab products, and anything that Club medicos may need to keep their players participating”.

Checkout the range of products at www.clubwarehouse.com.au or contact the Club Warehouse Sales Team on (03)9550 9601 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AFL Barwon is saddened to hear of the passing of Geelong Football Netball League Life Member, Jack Grapsas.

Jack was rewarded for his service with Life Membership of the GFNL in 2003.

The AFL Barwon Chairman, Commission, Geelong FNL President & Board, AFL Barwon Staff and all member clubs extend their deepest sympathy to Jack's family.

Please see below upcoming dates for Netball Victoria courses being ran in Colac region.

JUNIOR COACH TRAINING SESSION

Practical hands-on session for those coaching/supporting NetSetGO, 9&U, 11&U, 13&U. This is a non-accredited session designed to build an understanding of teaching skills and techniques to junior players in a fun and engaging way.

Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and all participants will receive resources via email after attending the session.

Tuesday 28 March

Eastern Reserve, Colac

6pm-7:30pm

Free

Register here https://forms.gle/e6fE4ETwhBd4Cnxb9

MENTOR WORKSHOP

Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

Friday 31 March

6pm-8pm

Eastern Reserve, Colac

$35

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.

Monday 17 April

10am-12pm

Bluewater Leisure Centre, Colac

$20.00

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

SAVE THE DATE

GAME AND MATCH MANAGEMENT – NEW WORKSHOP

Topics include providing umpires with improved understanding of the protocols relating to Section 13 of the Rules of Netball and the instances when they should be applied and aims to increase an umpires' confidence to apply the Game Management section in matches, and gain a better understanding of the difference between Match Management techniques and Game Management requirements, and how these can work together.

Tuesday 9 May

6:15pm-8:15pm

Central Reserve, Colac

$35.00

Registration link to come.