See all the winners and Best & Fairest leaderboards from the 2022 McDelivery BFLW Awards.

The McDonald’s Ballarat Football Netball League held its 2022 McDelivery BFLW Presentation Night at the North Ballarat Sports Club on Monday night. Around 300 people celebrated the 2022 BFLW home-and-away season at the Awards, with many others joining us via the event live stream.

Congratulations to all of the 2022 Awards winners, which are listed below:

2022 McDelivery Leading Goal Kicker Awards

• Under 14 Junior Girls - Miah Bradbury - Bacchus Marsh - 27 goals
• Under 16 Youth Girls - Jazmine Dalli - Bacchus Marsh – 26 goals
• Under 18 Youth Girls - Kylah Thompson - North Ballarat & Mollie Tigchelaar - North Ballarat – 17 goals
• Women - Kim Bessell - Darley – 51 goals

2022 McDelivery Under 14 Junior Girls Awards

• Best & Fairest - Lara Johnson – Darley – 25 Votes
• Runner-Up – Anika Tran - Bacchus Marsh – 20 Votes
• Rising Star Award - Miah Bradbury - Bacchus Marsh

BFLW McDelivery Under 14 Junior Girls Team of the Year

2022 McDelivery Under 16 Youth Girls Awards

• Best & Fairest - Isabella Davies - North Ballarat – 25 Votes
• Runner-Up – Elise Cook - Bacchus Marsh – 24 Votes
• Rookie of the Year Award - Grace Morton - Lake Wendouree

BFLW McDelivery Under 16 Youth Girls Team of the Year

2022 McDelivery BFLW Coach of the Year Award

• Simone McNeight – East Point Dragons

2022 McDelivery BFLW Coordinator of the Year Award

• Leanne Bassett – Bacchus Marsh

2022 McDelivery Under 18 Youth Girls Awards

• Best & Fairest - Bindi Crabtree – Redan – 19 Votes
• Runner-Up – Lillee Barendsen – Ballarat
• Rookie of the Year Award - Tara McBean - Carisbrook

BFLW McDelivery Under 18 Youth Girls – Team of the Year

2022 McDelivery Women’s Awards

• Best & Fairest - Lori Stepnell – Redan – 21 Votes
• Runner-Up – Zoe Larkins – Redan – 15 Votes

BFLW McDelivery Women’s – Team of the Year

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the details of Week Three of the Carlton Draught Finals Series. 

After a thrilling one-point victory at City Oval, Ballarat moves through to the Preliminary Final to play Sebastopol in a blockbuster game. The winner will progress to the 2022 Carlton Draught Senior Men's Grand Final to take on Melton. 

In what has been a thrilling A-Grade Netball finals series, Redan will have Darley to contend with as we wait to see who will face North Ballarat in the 2022 Carlton Draught A-Grade Grand Final.

Preliminary Final day will be held at City Oval, Ballarat with, netball to kick off at 9:00AM and football from 9:55AM. 

See all the winners of every award at the 2022 Henderson & McLean Medal Presentation.

It was Ballarat football and netball’s night of nights as the McDonald’s Ballarat FNL celebrated the 2022 Henderson & McLean Medal Presentation. With all clubs represented on the night, The North Ballarat Sports Club saw the very best of our competitions on show.

Congratulations to all the winners on the night, which are listed below: 

2022 Henderson Medal

• Winner: Brett Bewley, Darley FNC
• Runner Up: Jordan Johnston, East Point FNC

Returning to the competition and his home club in 2022, Brett polled in 13 of his 16 games. Finishing the count on a massive 29 votes there was no surprise when Brett was announced as the 2022 Henderson Medallist.

2022 McLean Medal

• Winner: Soli Ropati, Melton South FNC
• Runner Up: Rebecca Hicks, Darley FNC

Soli became the first Melton South player to claim the coveted McLean Medal for the A-Grade Netball Best & Fairest last night. Soli, who also represents the Samoan national team, polled 21 votes in the count.

The Ballarat Courier Player of the Year Award

• Winner: Brett Bewley, Darley FNC 

The Merv & Mary Howard Memorial Senior Club Championship

• Winner: East Point FNC

 2022 Ballarat FNL Netball Team of the Year

2022 Netball Coach of the Year

• Winner: Ruby Parry & Hayley Munro, Redan FNC

2022 Mick Malthouse Coach of the Year

• Winner: Joe Carmody, Ballarat FNC

Ballarat FNL Football Team of the Year

2022 Sportsman’s Association of Australia (Ballarat) Rookie of the Year

• Winner: Riley Constable, Ballarat FNC

2022 Netball Coordinator of the Year Award

• Winner: Tegan LaFranchi, Bacchus Marsh FNC

2022 Harry Harris Memorial Administrator of the Year Award

• Winner: Lorissa Edwards, Darley FNC

2022 Umpire of the Year

• Winner: Brock Reid

The George King Medal – Reserves Football Best & Fairest

• Winner: Ryan Davis, Melton FNC
• Runner Up: Mitchell Trimboli, Sunbury FNC

 B-Grade Netball Best & Fairest

• Winner: Lucy Taylor, Darley FNC
• Runner Ups: Kaylee Smith, Darley FNC & Eliza Bennett, North Ballarat FNC

  Taliyah Andrews, Melton South FNC & Lucy Taylor, Darley FNC

C-Grade Netball Best & Fairest

• Winners: Addison Wright, Darley FNC & Amy Jobling, Sebastopol FNC
• Runner Up: Georgia Pidgeon, Ballarat FNC

D-Grade Netball Best & Fairest

• Winner: Taliyah Andrews, Melton South FNC (pictured above)
• Runner Ups: Sarah Rykers, Ballarat FNC & Sophie Lewis, East Point FNC & Jemma Amoore, North Ballarat FNC 

E-Grade Netball Best & Fairest

• Winner: Chelsea Mason, Sebastopol FNC
• Runner Up: Lily McGuinness, East Point FNC

19 & Under Netball Best & Fairest

• Winner: Brydi Hutchinson, North Ballarat FNC
• Runner Up: Isabella Stevens

The Dick Rees Memorial Trophy – Under 19 Football Best & Fairest

• Winner: Blake Quinlan, Ballarat FNC
• Runner Up: Riley Constable, Ballarat FNC

Tony Lockett Medal – Senior Football Leading Goal Kicker Award

• Winner: Ryan Carter, Melton FNC & Nick Rodda, Darley FNC (56 goals)

Will Quinlan & Ryan Carter 

Jim Gull Medal – Reserves Football Leading Goal Kicker

• Winner: Taylor Stewart, Sebastopol FNC

Under 19 Football Leading Goal Kicker Award

• Winner: Will Quinlan, North Ballarat FNC

The extraordinary talent of our junior footballers and netballers across the McDonald's Ballarat FNL was on show last night at the 2022 Robert Allan Medal Awards presentation.

The McDonald’s Ballarat Football Netball League held its 2022 Robert Allan Medal Presentation Night at the North Ballarat Sports Club last night. With all clubs in attendance, around 300 people celebrated the 2022 BFNL Junior Football & Netball home-and-away season. 

Congratulations to all the winners on the night, which are listed below: 

Buxton Ballarat Junior Football Goal Kicking Awards 

2022 McDonald's Ballarat Under 13 Seniors 

• Winner:Emerton Hooper, Ballarat Storm FNC - 31 Goals 

2022 Harmac Homes Under 15 Seniors 

• Winner:Lincoln Koliba, Lake Wendouree FNC - 40 Goals 

2022 McCafé Under 17 Seniors 

• Winner:Strahan Robinson, East Point JFNC - 47 Goals 

Best & Fairest Awards

 13 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest 

• Runner Up:Makayla Wright (Sebastopol) - 25 votes 
• Winner:Jasmine Matthews (Darley) - 30 votes 

Under 13 Football Best & Fairest – The Lloyd Sims Trophy 

• Runners Up:James Sheehan (Storm) - 22 votes 
• Winner:Emerton Hooper (Storm) - 23 votes 

15 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest 

• Runners Up:Mia Hayes (Darley) - 20 votes 
• Winners:Charlotte Cross (Ballarat) - 23 votes 

Under 15 Football Best & Fairest – The Keith Rawle Memorial Trophy 

• Runner Up:Harley Hicks (Lake Wendouree) - 25 votes 
• Winner:Baxter Horsburgh (North Ballarat) - 30 votes

17 & Under Senior Netball B & F 

• Runner Up:Jane McKinnis (Redan) - 22 votes 
• Winner:Addison Wright (Darley) - 24 votes 

Under 17 Senior Football Best & Fairest - The Gordon Wise Memorial Trophy 

• Runner Up:Jack Kovacevic (Bacchus Marsh) - 16 votes 
• Winner:Joshua Huxtable (Bacchus Marsh) - 20 votes 

Robert Allan Medals and Netball MVP Presentations 

13 & Under Senior Netball – Most Valuable Player Award 

• Winner:Audrey Murnane (North Ballarat) – 8 Votes 

Under 13 Senior Robert Allan Medal 

• Winner:Emerton Hooper (Storm) – 28 Votes 

15 & Under Senior Netball – Most Valuable Player Award 

• Winners:Ella Litras (Redan) & Maggie Harris (East Point) – 9 Votes 

Under 15 Senior Robert Allan Medal 

• Winner:Harley Hicks (Lake Wendouree) – 22 Votes 

17 & Under Senior Netball – Most Valuable Player Award 

• Winner:Laila Lappin (Redan) – 8 Votes 

Under 17 Senior Robert Allan Medal 

• Winner:Khy Jess (Redan) – 14 Votes 

Coordinator of The Year Awards 

Junior Football Coordinator of The Year Award: 

Shannon Closter – Darley Junior FNC 

Junior Netball Coordinator of The Year Award: 

Jill James - Lake Wendouree FNC 

Coach of The Year Awards 

Junior Football Coach of the Year Award: 

Simon Geljon – East Point Junior FNC 

Junior Netball Coach of the Year Award: 

Meg Porter – North Ballarat FNC 

Ballarat FNL Interleague & Representative Coach Recognition 

Football Interleague Coaches 

• U/13 Coach – Scott Petrie & Simon Geljon 
• U/14 Coach – Michael Dwyer 
• U/15 Coach – Tim Beacham 
• U/16 Coach – Simon Remington 

Netball Representative Coaches 

• 13 & Under Coach – Kate McMahon 
• 15 & Under Coach – Di McCormack 
• 17 & Under Coach – Prue Douglass & Damien Mullane 

The Merv & Mary Howard Memorial Junior Club Championship 

• Winner:Redan JFNC 

Special Presentation to Junior Footballers & Netballers 

2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships - U16 Boys 

• Oliver Hannaford - East Point 
• Archie Caldow - East Point 
• Samuel Lalor - Bacchus Marsh 
• Jonty Faull - Redan 
• Lucca Grego - Bacchus Marsh 
• Jack Ough - East Point 

2022 Victorian Under 15 School Sports Team 

• Dylan Hiscock - East Point 

See all the votes for your club from the 2022 McDonald's Ballarat FNL Junior Netball and Football Best & Fairest.

13 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest 

• Runner Up:Makayla Wright (Sebastopol) - 25 votes 
• Winner:Jasmine Matthews (Darley) - 30 votes 

Under 13 Football Best & Fairest – The Lloyd Sims Trophy 

• Runners Up:James Sheehan (Storm) - 22 votes 
• Winner:Emerton Hooper (Storm) - 23 votes 

15 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest 

• Runners Up:Mia Hayes (Darley) - 20 votes 
• Winners:Charlotte Cross (Ballarat) - 23 votes 

Under 15 Football Best & Fairest – The Keith Rawle Memorial Trophy 

• Runner Up:Harley Hicks (Lake Wendouree) - 25 votes 
• Winner:Baxter Horsburgh (North Ballarat) - 30 votes 

17 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest 

• Runner Up:Jane McKinnis (Redan) - 22 votes 
• Winner:Addison Wright (Darley) - 24 votes 

Under 17 Senior Football Best & Fairest - The Gordon Wise Memorial Trophy 

• Runner Up:Jack Kovacevic (Bacchus Marsh) - 16 votes 
• Winner:Joshua Huxtable (Bacchus Marsh) - 20 votes 

The McDonald's Ballarat Football Netball League Senior Fixture for 2022 has been released, with a full fixture of 18 rounds plus finals planned.

Media Release

The board is pleased to announce the final fixture for the upcoming 2022 McDonald's Ballarat FNL Senior season. 

This season is hoped to build on the momentum from the 2021 season that was cut short, with a full fixture of 18 rounds plus finals planned. 

In keeping with tradition, all clubs will play 16 games and have two scheduled byes. 

Round One kicks off on Saturday 9thApril, while Round Two is split across the following weekends, with Lake Wendouree to host Redan on Good Friday, being the first Round Two game. 

The Queen's Birthday full competition bye will return after being well received in 2021 with Bacchus Marsh hosting Sunbury this weekend as a Round Nine stand-alone game. 

Details of night and twilight games will be advised after discussions with the clubs as we lead up to the start of the season. 

With pre-season preparations well under way and Round 1 quickly approaching, Scoop has gone one-on-one with all 11 senior football coaches ahead of the 2024 McDonalds BFNL season.

COACH:Dan Jordan

Previous Experience/Accolades: Former Essendon AFL Assistant Coach (Essendon 2020-21), BFNL Hall of Fame Member, Darley 2023 BFNL Premiership Coach

ON THE RECORD

SCOOP: Firstly Dan, congratulations on your flag success just two years in with the Devils. To win virtually out of a pigeon shed with home ground renovations going on suggests the group is pretty tight and able to maintain focus (won last 10 games on the trot). Rate the nature of the group given your 20+ years in footy...

DAN JORDAN: Regarding facilities - It’s what you make of it, the 'home' is essentially the group and the people within it, we think we're well led and endeavouring to be well connected. We try to focus more on the 'what haves' than the 'have nots' and allow people to feel comfortable being themselves. We think they're the key ingredients to being a good club, not the physical facilities.

SCOOP: You said dealing with expectation after two finals in 2022 would ask questions of your relatively young group. Surely defending a flag comes with its own level of raised expectation. How as a coach do you go about restoring motivation and the need to improve? 

DJ: Expectations are more often external. We welcome the challenge being the hunted and are keen to stand up. The group enjoyed the successes of last year but are well aware of the work that is required to achieve. We'll need a bit of luck with injuries etc along the way and are hopeful being in the mix for a top three finish.

SCOOP: You'll have to get it done this year primarily without Mace Cousins (Geelong VFL), ruckman Lucas Impey (Western Jets) and experienced multiple premiership winning trio Shane Page, Darren Leonard and Jacob Zeestraaten. Page is the big out given he's barely 30. Soldier out, soldier in doesn't fit the Page solution. Has he simply had enough?

DJ: Teams are always evolving - it's very rare you have the same side from one year into the next. I'm excited for the opportunity that has opened up for a few of our youngsters. On (Shane) Page, he's reached a time in his footy where he thinks he's got nothing left to give. We'd love to have him around the club in some fashion.

SCOOP: There's no ceiling on what impact a fit and healthy Brady Wright (6'4') can deliver for the group. Where does he fit into the mould given he's a 'rare' tall among your best 22?  

DJ: We're hoping Brady can play a Darren Leonard type role for us but we won't be rushing him given he's coming off a significant injury. While a slow integration is more likely we're excited about Brady's prospects. He's added more size and strength and we know he can certainly play.   

SCOOP: You've had a relatively quiet off-season in the marketplace. Has that been by design, or has it been difficult to find the piece(s) you're after?

DJ: Bit of both. Our priority was re-signing all of our (available) players from last year’s grand final so the focus will be on improvement within.

IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS

DJ: Flexibility, adaptability, connection, pride, avenues to goal.

PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT

DJ: Young guys challenging selection - finals are often won on the back of 'bottom six' contributions.

Progression of our mid-tier players impacting games. Top end is sound. 

MOST UNDER AND OVERRATED STAT IN TODAY'S BFNL FOOTY

Goalkicking accuracy – Underrated, Clearances – Overrated, the 'nature of' is more important.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING

DJ: Came back late due to Grand Final appearance. We'll ramp it up pretty quick - the players are familiar with what is required. In 2022 we worked on building fitness, 2023 teaching and now 2024 will endeavour tinkering with the plan for improvement.

PLAYER INS

Mikey Edwards (Banyule), likely more to come.

PLAYER OUTS

Darren Leonard (Retired), Shane Page (Retired), Jacob Zeestraaten (Retired), Blake Colley (Ballan), Trae Van Leith (Ballan), Billy Sullivan (Melton).

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS

Mace Cousins (Geelong), Bailey Young (Footscray), Lucas Impey (Williamstown), Joel Cadman (Port Melbourne training), Mitch Ward (Port Melbourne training), Will Johnson (Geelong training), Adam Azzopardi (Geelong training)

THE DRAW

SCOOP: It is a tougher H&A assignment in store for the reigning premiers. Get 4/5 remaining finalists from last year twice - Melton, North Ballarat, Sebastopol and East Point - also likely improvers Sunbury and Bacchus Marsh. A season of two halves really for Dan Jordan's men with just two games (Melton South and Lake Wendouree) in five weeks through the middle stages of the season from June 2^nd to July 12^th. Expect a testing season ahead for the new benchmark premiers who remain unbeaten in their previous 10 BFNL games. The Devils would be happy with a top three finish ahead of finals.

PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE

March 23 v Rowville (H)

April 6 v Lara (A)

IMPROVERS TIP (OUTSIDE OF DARLEY)

DJ: East Point and Ballarat

FLAG TIP (OUTSIDE OF DARLEY)

DJ: North Ballarat - more improvement to come.

The McDonalds Ballarat Football Netball League Board is pleased to announce the final fixture for the upcoming 2025 McDonalds Ballarat FNL Senior season

This season hopes to build on momentum from 2024, with a full fixture of 18 rounds plus finals in store.

The fixture looks a little different for 2025.

With Melton South moving to the RDFNL, all clubs will face each other twice, guaranteeing a season filled with competitive football and netball.

We look forward to seeing some impressive matches across the season both on the field and court.

Round 1 kicks off on Saturday 5th of April 2025. Ballarat will host North Ballarat in the first “Night Match” of the season.

Good Friday football returns to the fixture in 2025, with Bacchus Marsh hosting East Point and Sunbury hosting Redan, followed by the second year running of Lake Wendouree v Ballarat on Anzac Day under lights.

We have some important rounds across the season.

Please take note of these dates, further information will be provided as we near each round.

Round 2 – April the 12th – Wellness Round
Round 3 – April the 25th - Anzac Day
Round 6 & 7 – May 17th & 24th - Indigenous Round
Round 16 – August the 2nd – RMCH Round

Interleague will also make its return in 2025, with the BFNL set to host Hampden for the annual competitions.

We’re also proud to announce several dual-gate events throughout the season, where our youngest footballers and netballers will play alongside their senior teams.

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL continues to lead the way among country leagues in providing access and opportunities for all supporters of football and netball.

Find the full fixture below.

Get excited local footy fans, starting from this weekend every match from every round of the McDonald’s Ballarat Senior Men’s competition will be streamed live and free via Cluch.tv.

You can find the McDonald's Ballarat FNL page on Cluch here: McDonald's Ballarat FNL live in Cluch

You can watch live and on-demand on all connected devices and screens. Simply go to cluch.tv or find the stream links via BFNL.com.au or the Ballarat FNL Facebook page. Stream it to the big screen, track the scores and action across all five games, and replay the goals. Or catch up on all the action on-demand from your phone, screen or TV.

Get ready by downloading the Cluch app on your device or screen.

The McDonald’s Ballarat FNL’s streaming activity has increased significantly in recent years and the launch of full competition streaming is the next step in that journey.

We will also continue to bring you the Ballarat Toyota Match of the Round live to Facebook.

About Cluch:

Cluch is an OTT video and platform-as-a-service business dedicated to community sport. Cluch delivers premium on-demand streaming services across all connected devices and screens.

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INSIDER: How has new coach Dan Jordan improved your game?

ANDY:He has allowed me to take the game on, [which] gives me confidence.

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on the field that others can't?

ANDY:Will Johnson (Yaaaabbllllleettt! #big shoes...)

INSIDER: Who would you have at the club kicking for goal to win you a game after the siren?

ANDY:Trent Angwin 

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

ANDY:Mace Cousins

INSIDER: What do you think a pass mark for the club is this year?

ANDY:Everyone improving

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

ANDY:Blake Colley

INSIDER: Who is the best trainer (footballer) on the track?

ANDY:Brett Bewley

INSIDER: Who is your favourite footy person at the club?

ANDY:Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?

ANDY:Joel Cadman (criminal lol)!

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish?

ANDY:Chicken Breast: 20 mins, 220 degrees (at your own risk!)

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

ANDY:Luther Baker

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely be fined for driving too slow down the highway?

ANDY:Mitch Ward

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

ANDY:Western Bulldogs, Zak Butters (Bestie)

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there was no footy?

ANDY:Snowboarding

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other clubs to your list, who would you pick?

ANDY:Andrew Hooper (Ballarat), Daniel Burton (Bacchus Marsh), Matthew Brett (Darley) - I have to say, no better defender - sorry he's from Darley but I don't know many others.

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INSIDER: Congratulations on making it back to the Grand Final - do I sense a healthy rivalry developing between Darley and Redan?

BRETT FAULKHEAD: We respect Redan, great rivalry. We lift a little more for Redan!

INSIDER: How has your club embraced the women’s program?

BF: Full support from the club. Pathway will expand with U/19 addition

INSIDER: Is external interest in the women’s game on the rise ie crowds?

BF: Slowly - needs greater coverage

INSIDER: What does women's footy need to fast track its development?

BF: More teams, AFL grass roots support

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect you to write first on the white board?  

BF: Have fun, respect for each other

INSIDER: Who is the most under rated player at the club?

BF: Charlotte Hill

INSIDER: What other sport could you coach at a high level if there were no footy?

BF: Table tennis

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

BF: Maddie Lister

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

BF: Matilda Rawlings

INSIDER: Who would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

BF: Kim Bessell

INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 20m?

BF: Macy Le Huray

INSIDER: What is your favourite ground to play on away from home?

BF: City Oval

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

BF: Ben Skinner

INSIDER: Describe your coaching experience in 5 words or less?

BF: Enjoyable, challenging, entertaining, rewarding, exciting

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

BF: Spaghetti

INSIDER: What tv series would you recommend for us this Spring?

BF: Yellowstone

INSIDER: Invite 3 of your favorite celebs to dinner - take your pick?

BF: Paul Newman, Jack Steele, Ben Skinner

INSIDER: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

BF: Madalyn Clarke

INSIDER: Do any of the girls have annoying habits or superstitions they repeat before matches?

BF: Not really, each to their own

INSIDER: Who is your team’s number one fan?

BF: Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Favorite AFLW club and player?

BF: St Kilda, Georgia Patrikios

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INSIDER: The Devils are travelling along nicely - in the here and now are you better than last year?

CHLOE OUGHTRED:Very similar. However, we're a different team from last year having lost a few/gained a few.

INSIDER: The standard of women's footy is heading in the right direction - what have you noticed at the local level - name three features in order re growth onfield..

CO:Cleaner skills, longer kicks and played at a faster pace.

INSIDER: Tell us about your coach Brett and what he has brought to the group?

CO:We had Brett in charge last year as well – he’s really big on resilience which has been massive for us!

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect Brett to write first on the white board?  

CO:Lower your eyes!

INSIDER: Take us to the final siren and the realisation you have just won a flag...describe the feeling and what went through your head?

CO:Relief but also couldn't believe we've actually won it!

INSIDER: Who is the most underrated player at the club?

CO:Maddy Lister

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?

CO:Pool/snooker

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

COE:Lilli Condon

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

CO:Charli Parsons-Jones

INSIDER: Who at Darley would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

CO:Kim Bessel

INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 20m?

CO:Trinity Skenderis

INSIDER: What is your favorite ground to play on away from Darley Park?

CO:CE Brown Reserve

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

CO:Ben Skinner

INSIDER: Invite 5 of favorite celebs to the dinner table - take your pick..

CO:1. Brayden Maynard 2. Heath Ledger 3. Beyonce 4. Ash Barty 5. Sam Kerr

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

CO:Some sort of pasta, doesn't matter which!

INSIDER: What tv series would you recommend for us this coming Winter?

CO:Painkiller

INSIDER: Which one of the following most relates to you - Reader, viewer, gamer, commentator, raver?

CO:Reader

INSIDER: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

CO:Susan Watson

INSIDER: Do any of the girls have annoying habits or superstitions they repeat before matches?

CO:Emmerson Hitch plays her own DJ mix pre game, even though they're average!

INSIDER: Who is your number one footy critic?

CO:My Dad

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

CO:Collingwood, Brayden Maynard.

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INSIDER: How does reaching the Grand Final in your second year at the club compare to your other achievements in footy given you took over after a winless 2021?

DAN JORDAN:I've never put a ceiling on it - but in reality, we haven't achieved anything yet.

INSIDER: Does the 'just another game' cliche fit a Grand Final in your eyes?

DJ:Preparation yes. In the context of the season, it's clearly not as much as we would like to be.

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect you to write first on the white board?

DJ:Win/halve the contest

INSIDER: The wider competition holds Brett Bewley in the highest regard – what are his biggest strengths?

DJ:His strengths are his complete game, inside and out, he’s tough match up and his preparation is super.

INSIDER: Who has been the one opposition player that has caused you the most grief in any one game?

DJ:Dustin Martin

INSIDER: What other sport could you coach at a high level if there were no footy?

DJ:Fishing (see Grant Wright, Digger)

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

DJ: Mace Cousins

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

DJ:Wil Johnson and Adam Azzopardi

INSIDER: Who at Darley would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

DJ:Billy Myers or Brett Bewley

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

DJ:Match race - Andy Azzopardi v Mitch Gardiner

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

DJ:Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: What’s your poison (preferred drink)?

DJ:Vodka and Raspberry infused Mineral Water

INSIDER: What's your favorite TV series or Movie?

DJ:Old School - Frank the Tank (Will Farrell)

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

DJ:Schnitties on the BBQ!

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

DJ:Duncan Cadman

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

DJ:Dan Jordan

INSIDER: Favorite AFL player?

DJ:Marcus Bontempelli

INSIDER: Finally, describe your opponent this week, North Ballarat, in a word?

DJ:Tough

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INSIDER: Congratulations on your career Daz, how are the motivational levels right now amid finals?

Darren Leonard:Extremely high, very excited for the footy club.

INSIDER: What has Dan Jordan brought to the club in his two seasons?

DL:Calm approach, he’s a bit quirky and good banter

INSIDER: Are you afforded any favours on the training front given you're in the twilight of your career?

DL:No, not really - had to train after Christmas and still battling for my spot!

INSIDER: When Darley didn't win a game in 2021, did you think of giving it away or was that a kicker to go around again and chase redemption/team success if you like?

DL:Definitely go again, couldn't finish on a note like that!

INSIDER: What's becoming a father done for the way you see footy?

DL:Balance

INSIDER: Who of the departed Devils over the journey are among the best you've seen?

DL:Brian Graham, Steve Kennedy, Zak Butters

INSIDER: What are two non-negotiables playing under Dan Jordan?

DL:Play your role and blitz pressure.

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?

DL:Water skiing

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

DL:Mace Cousins

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

DL:Will Johnson

INSIDER: Who at Darley would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

DL:Shane Page

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

DL:Mitch Ward

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

DL:Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?

DL:Grug! Harley Inglis

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

DL:Dimmi!

INSIDER: Biggest threat to Darley for the flag?

DL:Melton

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

DL:BBQ - got it covered!

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

DL:Duncan Cadman

INSIDER: Who is DJ's favorite player?

DL:Duncan Cadman - there's some special connection going on there!!

INSIDER: Who's your biggest footy critic?

DL:BL, my Dad - can talk!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

DL:Carlton, Zak Butters!

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other BFNL clubs to your list, who would you pick?

DL:Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol), Isaac Grant (Redan), Harry Minton-Connell (Sunbury)

INSIDER; Will this be your last season?

DL:Not sure!

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INSIDER: Congrats on reaching the Prelim Final - how's the morale of the group heading into Saturday?

HARLEY INGLIS: Everyone's really excited. Tough loss to Melton last week but we trained well this week - I’m hoping that translates to a win on Saturday.

INSIDER: East Point are a highly talented outfit - what needs to go right for the boys to progress another week?

HI: A fair bit! Get them at the source, win the midfield battle and get some forward pressure with repeat entries.

INSIDER: You had a break from the game post covid - can you explain why and what it's done for your love of the game?

HI: Covid was a strain, start, stop etc. I became a dad so my priorities changed but once I saw the boys running around in finals especially the Ballarat First Semi in 2022 - that really got me going!

INSIDER: It must have been pretty surreal playing three senior games last year and winning a flag - how were you feeling about footy given an apprenticeship back through the twos - was senior footy always on the radar?

HI: I was hoping always to get back - I thought I'd run out of time but it was awesome to get the call up for the finals. Rapt!

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect your coach Dan Jordan to write first on the white board game day?

HI: Know your role and stick to it!

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic in the family?

HI: Jimmy, my dad!

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Darley Park?

HI: Eastern Oval

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?

HI: Table tennis.... terribly!

INSIDER: Which of the following best suits you? A reader, a gamer, a commentator, a raver?

HI: A raver!

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

HI: Mace Cousins - done some crazy things!

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

HI: Adam Azzopardi and the Fawcett bothers

INSIDER: Who at Darley would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

HI: Billy Myers (it's been done before!)

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

HI: Leigh Spiteri with good hammies!

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

HI: The Barrel - Jake Ancrum

INSIDER: Are you a footy head - how do you consume your footy each week?

HI: Not really - just follow a few Instagram pages and a bit of SEN

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

HI: Chicken Schnitzel

INSIDER: Invite 5 people whoever you like to sit at the dinner table with you.....

HI: The Beatles (that's four), Leonardo DiCaprio (couple of good stories)

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

HI: Matty Denham

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

HI: DJ (Dan Jordan)

INSIDER: Name a player that has any unusual, weird superstitions ahead of game time...

HI: I could write a book on Binga (Brett Bewley) - he runs a lap at halftime of the twos - that's only one of them!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

HI: Collingwood, Scott Pendlebury

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other BFNL clubs to your list, who would you pick?

HI: Braedan Kight (Melton), Lachie Cassidy (Sebastopol), Andrew Hooper (Ballarat)

INSIDER: Henderson Medal tip?

HI: Brett Bewley (Darley) or Matty Johnston (East Point)

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INSIDER: Name one non-negotiable we could expect your coach Dan Jordan to write on the whiteboard.

JOEL: Be at pre-game meetings!

INSIDER: Are you surprised the club has managed nine wins so far after a winless 2021?

JOEL: I felt the improvement would come with a new crew and development 

INSIDER: Tell us something about Brett Bewley and Nick Rodda we don't know...?   

JOEL: They're normal human beings.

INSIDER: Who would win a mini-Olympics Cadman brothers challenge, say 10 sports - you, Duncan or Aaron?

JOEL: Aaron, the favourite.

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy? 

JOEL:  Cricket

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

JOEL: Duncan, stupid courage! 

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

JOEL: Mace Cousins

INSIDER: Who (at Darley) would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

JOEL: Andy Azzopardi - he clutches up!

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

JOEL:  Dylan Landt - easy!

INSIDER: Which player (by foot) is the most skilled on their opposite side? 

JOEL: Blake Colley 

INSIDER: Who is your favourite footy person at the club?

JOEL: Lorissa Edwards / Craig Baker

INSIDER: What's your favourite ground to play on outside of Darley Park?

JOEL: Mars Stadium

INSIDER: What's your favourite TV series or Movie at the moment?

JOEL: Sex Education (Netflix)

INSIDER: Apart from your phone, what can't you leave home without?

JOEL: Water bottle

INSIDER: Celebrity crush? C'mon, everyone has got one.

JOEL: Lisa Ann

INSIDER: Who (player) would be the last person you'd want to share a room with on a footy trip?

 JOEL: Andy Azzopardi - different species

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely be seen eating a kebab downtown 4am on Sunday?

JOEL: Jack Bewley and Jake Ancrum together - lost!

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish?

JOEL: Bacon and Eggs - Got it covered!

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show? 

JOEL: The Great White 

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

JOEL: Mitch Ward

INSIDER: Favourite AFL club and player?

JOEL: Richmond, Brett Deledio

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other BFNL clubs to your list, who would you pick?

JOEL: Jordy Johnston (East Point), Jack Riding (North Ballarat), Daniel Burton (Bacchus Marsh).