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EDITION 96
NOVEMBER 11, 2026
(LAST UPDATED - NOVEMBER 11, 2026)
NEXT EDITION - DECEMBER 9, 2026
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2026 AFL Barwon, BFNL & GFNL AGM's

The AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 7.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre.

The Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) and Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Annual General Meetings will also be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 6.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, prior to the AFL Barwon AGM.

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Buckleys Annual General Meeting - TONIGHT

Buckleys will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 7.00pm in the Buckleys Auditorium. 

All clubs are strongly encouraged to have a representative attend.

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AFLW Cup Tour

Come along to Herne Hill Reserve on Friday 13 November from 4:45pm to 6:00pm to see the AFLW Premiership Cup and celebrate girls football.

The free community event will feature football activities with experienced coaches and VFLW players, opportunities to have your photo taken with the Cup, a branded photo booth, giveaways, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages. Whether you're already involved in football or interested in giving it a try for the first time, everyone is welcome.

📍 Walker Oval, Herne Hill Reserve, Finchaven Street, Geelong West
⏰ Football activities: 4:45pm - 5:30pm
🏆 AFLW Premiership Cup on site: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

For more information, SMS 0428 197 789.

Registration Opening Date and November Transfer Period

AFL Victoria has confirmed key dates for the 2027 community football season, including a change to the registration opening date and the applicable player transfer windows.

Registration Opening Date

Registrations for the 2027 community football season will open on Sunday, 1 November 2026, one month later than the 1 October opening date used in previous years.

The change will allow the AFL to review developments in privacy, safeguarding and consent legislation and assess any resulting impacts on the registration process, including registration terms and conditions.

2027 Player Transfer Windows

The November transfer period will apply in 2026 ahead of the 2027 community football season.

Clubs should note the following transfer request windows:

  • 1 November – 30 November 2026: Opens at 12.01am on 1 November and closes at 11.59pm on 30 November.

  • 1 February – 30 June 2027: Opens at 12.01am on 1 February and closes at 11.59pm on 30 June.

Clubs are encouraged to take note of these dates and ensure players and relevant club administrators are aware of the updated registration timeline and transfer periods ahead of the 2027 season.

Senior Netball

AFL Barwon launches Barwon Blitz Monday Night Netball

STILL ACCEPTING TEAM ENTRIES

AFL Barwon is excited to announce the launch of Barwon Blitz Monday Night Netball, a new senior netball competition commencing Monday, 19 October 2026, at the brand-new Tarratarra Stadium in Armstrong Creek.

Following the opportunity to secure court space at the new facility, AFL Barwon is looking forward to expanding its senior netball offering, providing participants with an opportunity to enjoy competitive netball in a modern sporting environment.

Registrations are now open, with teams able to join the competition up until the Christmas break.

Competition Details

  • Commencement: Monday, 19 October 2026

  • Venue: Tarratarra Stadium, Armstrong Creek

  • Team entry fee: $150

  • Netball Australia registration fee: $5.61 per participant

  • Game fee: $14.50 per participant, per match

  • Minimum age: Participants must be turning 15 in 2027

Season Schedule

The inaugural season will feature 14 home-and-away rounds, followed by two weeks of finals, concluding on Monday, 1 March 2027.

There will be scheduled byes on Monday, 2 November 2026 (Melbourne Cup), Monday, 28 December 2026 and Monday, 4 January 2027 (Christmas break), and Monday, 25 January 2027 (Australia Day).

How to Register

Teams can register now via PlayHQ.

Once a team has been entered, a unique registration link will be generated for all players to register individually to their team.

All participants must also purchase a 2027 Netball Victoria Membership via Netball Connect.

AFL Barwon welcomes teams to be part of the inaugural Barwon Blitz season and looks forward to growing opportunities for senior netball across the region.

For further information or registration enquiries, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Junior / Midweek Netball

Post grading fixture release

We have now reached the end of grading for our Friday competition, and I would like to thank everyone for their patience while grades were finalised and fixtures completed. 

The week 1 and 2 post-grading fixtures have now been released on PlayHQ. Additional weeks will be released in due course, and clubs will continue to be notified via email when released. Please see a link below to share with participants and members. 

https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/org/afl-barwon-fnl/afl-barwon-summer-summer-202627/55109453

Please be assured that the grading process is thorough, with a range of factors considered when determining the final grades. I will continue to monitor results for the next two weeks, however, please note that grades are now considered final.

Fixture Requests:

A reminder that fixture requests are always taken into consideration, and every effort is made to accommodate these. I go to great lengths to meet requests; however, there are occasions where this is not possible due to the wider requirements and operational needs of the competition. I appreciate your understanding and flexibility when requests cannot be accommodated.

Tuesday 17 November Update:

Please note that after last night's games, there has been an update to Tuesday 17 November fixture. Please encourage your teams to check their fixture. 

Game Time Update for Central Geelong Venues:

Throughout the grading period, we trialed a 4:20pm start time at our Central Geelong venues. Following this trial, game times have now been adjusted, with matches returning to a 4:30pm start moving forward.

Shell Road Reserve, Leopold Memorial Reserve and Lara Rec Reserve will continue to be a 4:40pm start. 

Player Registration:

A reminder that all players must be registered in both Netball Connect (2027 membership) and PlayHQ. AFL Barwon will be conducting registration checks to identify any players who have not completed the required registrations. Please ensure all players are registered correctly to avoid any issues.

Thank you again for your ongoing support, patience and cooperation throughout the grading period. I look forward to the rest of a great season ahead. 

Be there to support the Geelong Cats this weekend

The Geelong Cats AFLW side play in a Semi Final this Saturday at GMHBA Stadium.

It would be great to have the AFL Barwon community at the game to support our regions team.

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Strong Shoulders and Solid Knees for the Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf

Epworth is aiming to support participants who live in Geelong and on the Surfcoast and who have these 2 iconic events on their calendar either for the first time, or approaching their shark bait/mountain goat status.

Attendees will learn effective recovery strategies, race day tips, and have the opportunity to engage directly with presenters via Q&A session and interact with our supporters in Sa1nt Layers, Great Ocean Performance, Pro Feet Footwear and BYD Geelong who will also have giveaways and exclusive discounts available on the night. Registration essential and can be completed here.

If you, or anyone would like more information about the event, please reach out via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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NV Education Child Safeguarding Education Sessions

We will be running some additional Child Safeguarding Education sessions for any associations, leagues or clubs who missed the sessions in October. The additional sessions are:

  • Sunday 22 November 2026 - afternoon - 4.00pm-5.30pm
  • Monday 23 November 2026 - evening - 7.00pm-8.30pm
  • Friday 27 November 2026 - lunch - 12.00pm-1.30pm

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, but for those in leadership, coaching and decision-making roles, it is critical. Following the recent landmark National Sports Tribunal (NST) case, Netball Victoria is delivering important online child safety education sessions for Leagues, Associations and Clubs.

These sessions will share key learnings from the case and provide practical guidance on identifying red flags, taking action, understanding reporting responsibilities, and recognising the impacts, repercussions and consequences when concerns are missed or not addressed appropriately.

Attendance is mandatory for Presidents, Committee Members, Child Safety Officers, Head Representative Coaches (or equivalent roles), Operations Managers and Coordinators in our associations and leagues (clubs strongly recommended). Representative Coaches, community/domestic coaches and Complaints Managers are also strongly encouraged to attend.

In this session, you will:

  • Find out more about the NST case and the key learnings for netball
  • Learn about red flags that need to be taken seriously and acted upon
  • Discuss what action should look like when concerns arise
  • Understand reporting obligations, escalation pathways and consequences
  • Clarify your role, Netball Victoria’s role and how we work together to keep children safe

Sessions will be delivered online, with a range of times available to suit different work, life and netball commitments. Sessions are mandatory and will not be recorded. Each person must register individually so attendance can be accurately captured.

Please register now and share the link with the relevant people in your League, Association or Club

CLICK LINK HERE: 

Affiliate Mandatory Child Safeguarding Education Session - Intellistack

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