Finals Updates
Key Information
As per last season, AFL Barwon will be proceeding with a ticketing for the Bellarine Football Netball League and Geelong Football Netball League Finals Series.
For the 2025 Finals Series, all participating Clubs will be issued with electronic tickets for each day of the finals where they have teams participating.
Tickets will then need to be passed onto players and officials to be scanned at the entry gate for each day of the finals.
What AFL Barwon will do?
AFL Barwon will issue tickets for each individual team or group participating in the Bellarine Football Netball League and Geelong Football Netball League finals on the email address that the club has created to use.
Tickets are only valid for the day on which that team is competing – so tickets MUST be distributed to the correct teams.
Tickets will be allocated to clubs on their nominated INTIX account, no later than 12pm on the Tuesday prior to matches.
What do clubs have to do?
Each club is required to setup an INTIX Account (https://www.INTIX.com.au/) for all tickets to be issued throughout the finals. A separate Football and Netball account is permitted.
Accounts must be setup by the following dates:
- Bellarine Football Netball League Clubs – 5pm, Sunday 17th August
- Geelong Football Netball League Finals - 9am, Wednesday 27th August
The club is required submit the registered email address to this form: 2025 REGISTERED EMAIL LINK. Tickets cannot be issued to the clubs until this account is setup.
Once tickets are issued, clubs will be able to access these on their INTIX account in two ways.
Download the INTIX App, log in and select tickets icon to view tickets, view barcode (swipe left if purchased more than one ticket to see all)
OR
log into INTIX.com.au, select My Account, My Tickets, select the ticket.
If you are logging in on a phone, the ticket QR code will appear.
If you are logging in on computer, you will be able to print or download your ticket(s).
FAQ’S
Why can’t these tickets be emailed to Club’s directly?
An INTIX Account must be created as we have been advised that there are significant issues in emailing more than 8 tickets.
Can Players or Officials enter the venue without an INTIX ticket?
All players and officials will need to provide their ticket to be scanned at the gate to enter.
If a ticket is not provided upon arrival, they will need to purchase a ticket at the gate to enter.
Tickets need to be for the appropriate day, otherwise will not grant access – please ensure you are distributing the correct tickets to the appropriate team.
How many tickets are we issued per team?
Ticket allocations for each team or group per day will be as follows:
Under 18 Football – 30
Reserves Football – 30
Senior Football – 35
Junior Netball – 15
Senior Netball – 15
Are there any discounts for Junior Netball Players?
All Junior Netball players will be allocated One (1) complimentary adult admission with all junior player’s (13&U, 15&U, & 17&U) allocated admission ticket.
For this offer to be valid, the junior player and adult must proceed through the admission gate at the same time - There will be no substitutes or alternatives to this process.
Can Clubs purchase additional admission tickets prior to the event?
It is highly encouraged – All Bellarine Football Netball League and Geelong Football Netball League finals will have the option for patrons to pre purchase tickets. This could be a great way to fast-track entry into the venues.
All AFL Barwon finals events can be found at https://www.INTIX.com.au/org/afl-barwon
Will there be other methods available at the gate to enter the finals venues on the day?
Patrons will be able to purchase a ticket at the gate with cash and EFTPOS facilities available.
Support
Clubs can receive support for the AFL Barwon Finals Series ticketing process by contacting
A reminder to all clubs that dogs and pets are NOT permitted at any Bellarine FNL or Geelong FNL Finals venues. For the comfort and safety of all spectators and participants, please ensure you leave your pets at home.
As per the conditions of entry, patrons arriving with dogs or pets will be turned away at the gates.
Only assistance or guide dogs will be permitted entry.
We kindly ask that clubs ensure their members are aware of this requirement ahead of the finals.
- Everyone must pay the admission fee to enter the venue.
- Local council by–laws forbid taking alcohol into public reserves.
- It is a condition of Entry that vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.
- Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
- Alcohol is not to be consumed before 12pm in line with liquor licensing requirements.
- No glass is permitted at the venue.
- Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will not be returned to the patron.
- Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
- No Pets are allowed to enter the venue. Assistance or guide dogs are permitted.
- Re-entry via pass-out stamp only.
Please see the below map in relation to this weekends finals matches at Grinter Reserve.
Please see the below map in relation to this weekends finals matches at West Oval.
General Updates
Key Updates
BFNL
Senior Football
13/9/25 - Geelong Amateur vs Anglesea - 2:00pm
A Grade Netball
13/9/25 - Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove - 3:15pm
GFNL
Senior Football
13/9/25 - St Joseph's vs Colac - 2:10pm (K rock)
14/9/25 - Newtown & Chilwell vs St Mary's - 2:10pm (K rock)
A Grade Netball
13/9/25 - Newtown & Chilwell vs St Joseph's - 2:30pm
14/9/25 - South Barwon vs Geelong West Giants - 2:30pm
CDFNL
Senior Football
13/9/25 - Colac Imperials vs Lorne - 2:00pm
Invitations have been sent clubs for some of the upcoming presentation events. Please see the below link to the 2025 Finals Hub for all the event dates.
We are seeking nominations from clubs for BFNL & GFNL Life Membership.
The criteria for nomination for Geelong FNL or Bellarine FNL Life Membership are that the nominee must have:
- held the position of Football Club President, Secretary or Treasurer with 10 years accumulated service in any of the three roles. This would also include service for a continuous period in a combination of any of the three positions or
- provided 15 years continuous service directly for either league or
- held the position of chairperson of Netball section of a Club serving for 10 continuous years
- and offered the service voluntarily
To nominate, please fill in the below form.
We are seeking nominations for AFL Barwon Service Awards.
The criteria for nomination for AFL Barwon Service Awards are that the nominee must have:
- acted as a Club personnel with 15 years or more continuous service with their Club or
- provided 10 years continuous service to AFL Barwon or
- provided service where a remuneration was provided from AFL Barwon or
- provided 10 years continuous service in non-chairperson positions (ie: Tribunal Member) or
- been a player with 300 games at senior level for football or netball at an affiliated AFL Barwon Club.
Club Development
Australia’s grassroots heroes have been honoured, with the 2025 Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrating the tireless legends who power local footy clubs and leagues across the country.
Victoria had the highest number of winners out of all the states and territories with winners in four categories.
Registrations are now open for sporting clubs and organisations to become a Get Active Kids Activity Provider ahead of round 9 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, opening in October clubs and sporting organisations can register as a provider, which allows families to sign up their kids by used the voucher up front and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
Discover how to create a positive, engaging experience for sport volunteers through the Sport Volunteer Experience Framework. Good for: Club leaders, volunteer coordinators or anyone involved in driving community sport participation.
Date: 22nd September.
Time: 1-2pm.
The Victorian State Government has recently announced the opening of their Local Sports Infrastructure Fund for 2025/26.
This program has 3 funding streams available for funding each with a different maximum grant amounts available.
- Community Facilities
- Lighting
- Planning
As per any Sport and Recreation Victoria Facilities grant, only LGA's are eligible to apply, with applications closing at 5pm, 2 December, 2025.
Can I encourage you to reach out to their Local council contact to discuss any projects that fit the criteria.
Our recommendation is that these discussions should occur sooner rather than later, as most LGA's will formalise a list to present to Sport and Recreation Victoria prior to starting any applications.
Any queries regarding these articles can be directed to Tim Secombe – AFL Barwon Club Development Lead –
The 2026 AFL Victoria Coaches Forum is set for - Sat 28 February and Sun 1 March 2026 at the MCG. Designed to elevate coaching skills and knowledge for all coaching levels. We encourage you to share this among your communities with registrations open now!
For more information Click https://play.afl/victoria/coaching-forum
Access the registration link https://form.jotform.com/251521512092042
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has created a video series designed to empower volunteers and paid staff to provide on the job developmental support to others. This is one way to support volunteer recruitment by upskilling existing volunteers to sell the developmental opportunities that come with volunteering at a local footy club. Click here Supporting others
AFL Barwon/AFL Victoria are excited to present an opportunity for existing (Female) Women & Girls coaches who are eager to enhance their skills and advance in their coaching careers. Introducing the Female Coaching Academy which focuses on creating quality coaching environments, coaching at training/game and an opportunity to attend an open training session with local talent league coaches.
Details are found below.
AFL Barwon - Women & Girls Coaching Academy
Elevate Coaching Course (Level 2)
Venue: AFLB HQ at Highton Reserve
Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm – Three workshops combined in the one day.
Cost: FREE
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest to ensure we have the required participants to run this workshop. Please consider this wonderful coach development opportunity by completing the below link to register your interest.
