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.

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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). 

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INSIDER: Congrats on your 100-goal season, an amazing effort - tell us about how you felt when it went through?

KIM BESSELL:Plenty of relief to be honest, I was more nervous than usual before the game. Over the moon and proud of the achievement.

INSIDER: How did you celebrate post-match given it was a Sunday?

KB:Went and supported the juniors before a few drinks at the pub!

INSIDER: Do you know of any other women to kick 100 goals anywhere in any comp?

KB:Not to my knowledge, but I’m sure there is.

INSIDER: The Devils are travelling along nicely and look to have closed the gap on benchmark Redan. What are you guys better at this year than last?

KB:Playing together as a team, bouncing off one another’s strengths, awesome recruits.

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

KB:Get everyone involved.

INSIDER: Who has had the most influence on your footy career?

KB:My parents and boyfriend!

INSIDER: Most goals you have kicked in a game during your senior career?

KB:13!

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

KB:Chloe Oughtred

INSIDER: Most courageous player at the Devils?

KB:Bella Phillips

INSIDER; Most skilful player at the Devils?

KBTrinity Skenderis and Lilli Condon

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

KB:Cricket

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

KB:Maddy Lister

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

KB:Tamara Henry

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

KB:Alyssa Humphries

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

KB:Tamara Henry

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

KB:City Oval

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

KB: Kiera Moran

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

KB:Curried sausages

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

KB:Madeline Clarke

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

KB:I wear the same socks, jocks, and drink a can of Red Bull

INSIDER: Who is your number one footy critic?

KB:My boyfriend, Mark!

INSIDER: Favorite AFLW club and player?

KB:Collingwood, Chloe Molloy

INSIDER: Redan this week qualifying final - rate your confidence levels...

KB:We proved our best is good enough, so we've got confidence in that...

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INSIDER: The Devils are travelling along nicely and look to have closed the gap on benchmark Redan. Is that a fair observation?

Lilli Condon:Yes definitely, next time we have to be a real chance.

INSIDER: You finished within a point of the Lions a couple of weeks ago - how did the girls process the loss?

LC:While we weren't expecting to win there was disappointment. Plenty of positives and learnings from the game.

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

LC:Back to basics approach with good connection and understanding. Nice guy with new ideas.

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

LC:A stats reference for the day to improve on.

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

LC: Bella Phillips

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

LC:Netball or Basketball

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

LC:Maddie Lister

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

LC:Chloe Oughtred

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

LC:Kim Bessell

INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 30m?

LC: Katie McAloom

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

LC:City Oval

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

LC: Lorissa Edwards

INSIDER: Describe your experience at the GWV Rebels in 5 words or less?

LC: Awesome people, amazing experience

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

LC:Pasta

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

LC:Yellowstone

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

LC: Maddy Clarke

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

LC:Emmerson Hitch (DJ set)!

INSIDER: Who is your number one footy critic?

LC:Mum, even though she doesn't know much!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL/W club and player?

LC:St Kilda, Georgia Patrikios

INSIDER: Can any team beat Redan (outside of Darley)?

LC:Hmmm, maybe not!

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INSIDER: You arrived at Darley in 2021 - who from the club was responsible for essentially finding you?

Matthew Brett:Travis Minns, pre covid. He maintained contact through 2020, built rapport and the rest is history.

INSIDER: What is your actual role at the club Matty?

MB:Assistant Coach - Backs

INSIDER: It was great news for Devils’ fans to hear you were sticking around after a winless 2021 - the club must be growing on you?

MB:Definitely, Darley has a terrific community feel about the place, country environment, similar to back home / playing for a town that's meaningful.

INSIDER: Head coach Dan Jordan is an interesting character - what have you learned from him in your role as 'line' coach?

MB:The importance of building connection / relationships with people.

INSIDER: You did your knee against Melton last year - tell us about that - the pain, the frustration, the rehab.

MB:The pain 7/10, the frustration was being unable to be an example with my own actions (on-field), the rehab requires some serious diligence/discipline to return on time.

INSIDER: You have East Point on the road this week, tough ask - how are the confidence levels? They ran over the top of you at Eastern Oval last year, they will be hard to beat again i'm sure.

MB:They're a quality side. Will be a good test for us – it will be more accurate gage after three rounds for where we're truly at.

INSIDER: Is Brett Bewley's preparation as full on as it's rumoured to be? Tell us about your footy relationship with Brett.

MB:"Preps" as good as anyone i've known, Brett certainly loves his footy. We have a solid footy relationship, sharing a common goal wanting ultimate success for the club. As for rumour, I've heard he even sleeps with a footy!

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on outside of Darley Park?

MB: City Oval

INSIDER: Who is your toughest footy critic?

MB:Outside of myself, probably my Dad.

INSIDER: Which young Darley player has shown you to have the most upside?

MB:Mace Cousins and Bailey Young. Both terrific young men that work hard.

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 20m?

MB:Jake 'Choccy barrel" Ancrum!

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

MB:Digger Edwards....always good for a cheap laugh!

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

MB:Veggie butter chicken with rice

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

MB:Mitch Ward

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

MB:Carlton, Tom Stewart.