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. 

Photo by Leigh Monk / courtesy AFL Victoria

21 BFNL junior boys and 18 BFLW girls have been named in the GWV Rebels V/Line Cup squad for 2022. Representing the quality and development of the Ballarat FNL as the peak junior competition in the region.

The AFL Commissions of Goldfields, Western District & Wimmera Mallee, in conjunction with the GWV Rebels are delighted to announce the girls and boys squads to be considered to compete in the 2022 VLine Cup in Shepparton.

The VLine Cup will take place between Monday 19^th Sept and Tuesday 20^th Sept 2022 in Shepparton. The GWV Rebels VLine Cup squad was selected from club, representative and trial games held across all 3 regions.

The coaches of both the girls and boys squads are very excited with the assembled talented players that have been selected in the initial squads.

Training sessions will occur Monday 29^th August, Monday 5^th & 12^th September at Alexandra Oval in Ararat.

See the squads:

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:Joe Carmody

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/ACCOLADES:Ballarat FNC Senior Coach

ON THE RECORD

SCOOP: Hey Joe - welcome back to the BFNL coaching ranks - how was the year off personally and how did you end up at the Kangas? 

JOE CARMODY: Good break. Burnt out after stint at Ballarat. Unfortunately ousted in the 2022 Prelim. While I enjoyed a breather the want to coach (again) was always there. When Jackson Merrett indicated he wasn't going around again (as coach) I was approached by the club. I'm familiar with most of the group too having taught (school) or coached against them - they're a good bunch of blokes. Exciting times ahead.

SCOOP: The Kangas finished off the season well with a couple of finals wins - where do you think the boys are at? 

JC: Difficult to gauge given we finished 6th. We look forward to working with our young players - fully aware that will have its ups and downs - but we're up for the challenge and fast tracking their progress.

SCOOP: The club must be rapt with a strong bodied mid like Mikitja Rottumah-Onus returning to the club. Players like him are hard to find...

JC: Fittest I’ve seen him despite an interrupted pre-season (appendix). He's an inside bull who can extract the ball - adds depth to our midfield - and will ask questions of opposition defence in one-on-one situations forward if and when required forward.

SCOOP: With Alex Molan back from the Rebels full time, your midfield stocks are on the rise. Just curious, are you in the Jordy Johnston predominately forward or mid camp? Nice problem to have..

JC: There will definitely be midfield time for Jordy but one-on-ones forward would be the ideal. Molan and Rottumah-Onus will add to our midfield options allowing JJ to spend more time forward. He's a very dangerous player.

SCOOP: Young forward Strahan Robinson rose to prominence in the second half of last year - how's he travelling?

JC: Training at GWV Rebels, and made the list. We're excited for him and welcome his return subject to availability.

IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS

JC: Running capacity - our time trials have been impressive and will aid us in transition. Our young guys are strong and can hold their ground over the ball - are very coachable and keen.

PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT

JC: Team defence. 18 man buy-in. Our ambition is to be a front half team conceding lower scores. We'll be working hard to instill the importance of that 'team' buy-in.

MOST UNDER AND OVERRRATED STAT IN TODAY'S BFNL FOOTY

JC: Marks inside 50 – Underrated, Clearances - Overrated (Post clearance possession more important)

PRE-SEASON TRAINING

JC: Started mid-November. Young guys have put their hands up on the track. Returned Jan 29. Healthy numbers (40 odd) pre-Christmas.

PLAYER INS

Mikitja Rottumah-Onus (Southern Mallee Tigers), Jesse Cairns (return o/s), Billy Jones (return o/s), Matt Rommeril (Skipton).

PLAYER OUTS

Jake Toulmin (Geelong District), Brad Whittaker (Coaching Dunnstown), Mitch Walsh (Skipton). 

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS

N/A

THE DRAW

SCOOP: It’s an even draw for the Kangas ranked 5/11 easiest. They cop Darley, North Ballarat and Sebastopol from last year’s finals twice and a one-off meeting with Melton away. East were the surprise packet of last year’s finals series reaching the preliminary final after almost missing out on September action altogether. A finals berth again in an even comp would be a tick for Carmody in his first season in charge.

PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE

March 16 v Drysdale (H)

March 23 v Strathfieldsaye (H)

IMPROVERS TIP (OUTSIDE OF EAST POINT)

JC: Bacchus Marsh

FLAG TIP: (OUTSIDE OF EAST POINT)

JC: Darley

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.

The strength of the McDonald's Ballarat FNL was on full display at the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, with local talent heading to Richmond, Essendon and North Melbourne.

With five players being drafted - yes, we are clear and proud to claim you too, Paul Curtis - two in the first round, the league congratulates the players, their families and home clubs for the many hours and years of hard work to reach this point. 

BFNL talent drafted and likely to have a long and successful career at the highest level were:

 Pick #9

• Josh Gibcus (East Point FNC)  -  drafted to Richmond FC

Pick #20

• Kai Lohmann (Lake Wendouree FNC)  -  drafted to Brisbane Lions FC

Pick #22

• Josh Goater (Sunbury FNC)  -  drafted to North Melbourne FC

Pick #23

• Sam Butler (Lake Wendouree FNC)  -  drafted to Hawthorn FC

Pick #35

• Paul Curtis (Melton South FNC) - drafted to North Melbourne FC

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.

At The Bar

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INSIDER: I remember you as a skinny 16-year-old winger with some good outside speed. Now, a vice-captain of the club (well done), how would you like the 20-year-old version of yourself (the player) to be seen by your peers?

CODY: Someone who has a crack.

INSIDER: You've had some good wins in recent weeks, confidence must be high at the Panthers. Competitiveness aside, what other areas of improvement are you seeing? 

CODY: Belief and confidence.

INSIDER: Name the one non-negotiable we would expect your coach Heath Pritchard to write first on the whiteboard?   

CODY: Pressure  

INSIDER: You've seen some quality come in and out of the club over your journey, who's the best you've seen?

CODY: Dylan Conway 

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

CODY: Logan Brett!

INSIDER: Name your favourite BFNL ground to play on away from home?

CODY: Clarke Oval, Sunbury

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

CODY: Cricket

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

CODY: Mitch Fino

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

CODY: Jarrod Bibby

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

CODY: Brody Sullivan

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

CODY: Will Thornton-Gielen

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

CODY: Shaun Wyatt

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

CODY: 'Dennis'

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

CODY: Jayden O'Loughlin 

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

CODY: Oven pizzas

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

CODY: Riley Theo 

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

CODY: Rhys Lee

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

CODY: Michael Scicchitano

INSIDER: Surely, you have a celebrity crush.... c’mon mate, tell us all!?

CODY: Dua Lipa

INSIDER: Favourite AFL club and player?

CODY: Adelaide Crows, Rory Sloane

INSIDER: BFNL flag tip (can't be Melton South)?

CODY: Sebastopol 

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

CODY: J. Cotter - Melton (back), L. George - Redan (midfield), N. Rodda - Darley (forward) 

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INSIDER: Browny, welcome to 'At the Bar' - the boys tell me you're no stranger 'in the bar', would that be fair or is that an old school stitch up?

JACOB BROWN:It is true but I have had this whole year off the drink - otherwise very much so!

INSIDER: And this one from the group, You've had a great year to date but the weight of expectation surely grows given you’re the self-proclaimed Mr September?

JB:Re Mr September - Occasional claim, guilty! - Expectation - Finals are what I’m waiting for.

INSIDER: Boys are flying at the moment - how would this group go against the 2018 and 2019 premiership sides? Who wins hypothetically....

JB: I think the current team would be ahead of 18 and then 19

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

JB: Team first

INSIDER: Your defensive group is averaging just 50 points against per game which is a great effort. Whose idea was it to send Jackson Merritt back to marshal the troops with you?

JB: Jackson and Joe's idea. He was already down back when I returned. 

INSIDER: You look to have an extra behind the ball more often than not - is that by design or coincidence?

JB: A bit of both but always trying to generate if we can - more often oppo go plus one because of the known strength of our front half.

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic in the family?

JB: Me

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

JB: Chess!

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

JB: A commentator

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

JB: Joe Dodd

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

JB: Jessie Cairns if I have to say one

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

JB: Jackson Merrett or myself!

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

JB: Max Filmer

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

JB: Todd Sporton

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

JB: I used to be AFL loaded watching 3 games a week but now I’m more into following local footy around the regions. I'll watch other good BFNL games on replay, not necessarily just ours.

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

JB: Spaghetti Bolognese

INSIDER; Invite 5 people whoever you would like to sit down at the dinner table with you.....

JB: Marcus Bontempelli, Magnus Carlsen, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Dave Schapelle

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

JB: Matty Johnston

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

JB: Geordie Slater

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

JB: Jordy Johnston puts his socks on same order every week

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

JB: Western Bulldogs, Marcus Bontempelli

INSIDER: Biggest threat to East Point winning the flag?

JB: Melton

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

JB: Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol), Jake Sutton (Sunbury), JORDY Kight (Melton)!

INSIDER: Any final words to add?

JB: To the guys who stitched me up - I’m coming for you!

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INSIDER: How good, a spot in the grand final! Gee you've earned it - you're about to head into a seventh game in a row against top six opposition let alone Melton. Is there anything left in the tank?

JOE CARMODY: The boys have shown so much character to make it - we'll recharge give it a good crack!

INSIDER: Rewarding Monday night for the club and you personally winning the 2024 BFNL Coach of the Year - firstly share your initial feelings upon receiving the award and secondly describe Henderson Medal winner Matty Johnston and third place Mickitja Rotumah-Onus.

JC: Firstly, it was a great night for the club and the support, players, very uniting for the group. An award for the whole club really. Secondly, MJ - one of the most courageous I’ve come across in footy and MRO - superstar on and off the field.

INSIDER: Are there any similarities between the Ballarat side you led to a preliminary final in 2022 and this current group you have at East Point?

JC: Similar quality characters - pleasure to coach.

INSIDER: East Point improved from 7th in defence (2023 - 75pts AGST avg) and 5th in offence (2023 - 93pts FOR avg) to 2nd in both areas (51 pts AGST avg, 108pts FOR avg) behind Melton. Scoring has never been a problem at East but was a team defence a primary focus of the club post your appointment? 

JC: Yes we identified that and spent lot of time working without the footy.

INSIDER: Scoreboard aside, what's the one stat you'd like to win on Saturday?

JC: Contested ball

INSIDER: What is your #1 non-negotiable asked of the players each week?

JC: Play your role

INSIDER: Playing group aside, is there another battle going on on-field between coaches - are some harder to play against than others - do some work out your theories better than others where you need to adapt on the run?

JC: Each coach brings something different. Quality depth in stocks make it a challenging role from week to week.

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic?

JC: My kids!

INSIDER: Favorite BFNL ground away from Eastern Oval?

JC: City Oval

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

JC: Cricket

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

JC: Jordy Johnston

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

JC: Alex Molan

INSIDER: Who is the most fundamentally skilled player at the club?

JC: Jackson Merrett

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

JC: Todd Sporton

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

JC: 10/10 - all platforms covered (local and AFL)

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

JC: Toast

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

JC: My wife Amy, Jacob Brown, Harry Sheezel, Todd Sporton, Marcus Bontempelli

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

JC: Matty Johnston!

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

JC: Kane Irvin

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

JC: Tom Conlan, always late! He calls it 'superstition'!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

JC: North Melbourne, Harry Sheezel

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

JC: Brett Bewley (Darley), Braedan Kight (Melton), Riley Polkinghorne (North Ballarat).

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INSIDER: Good to see the boys recover after round 1 - what happened at Darley Park?

JOE DODD:Forgive run, wasn't ready for what was brought to the table.

INSIDER: What were the learnings from the game you've seen a correction on already?

JD:Back the system, trust the talent, take the game on.

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

JD:Team first, pressure.

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic in the family?

JD:Mum

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

JD:Soccer

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

JD:A raver - love my house music.

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

JD:Jordy Johnston

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

JD:Strahan Robinson

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

JD:Bryson McDougall

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

JD:Kane Irvin

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

JD:Mouse!

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

JD:Breaking Bad

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

JD: Uber Eats!

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

JD:Michael Jordan, Fraser Gehrig, Tiger Woods, Noah Browning, Dom Dolla

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

JD:Matty Johnston

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

JD:Jacob Brown

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

JD:You can't beat my housemate Jordy Johnston's candlelit meditation bath sessions every Friday night lol!!

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

JD:St Kilda, Marcus Bontempelli.

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

JD:Brett Bewley (Darley), Lachie Cassidy (Sebastopol), Braeden Kight (Melton).

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INSIDER: It's a bit of a different East Point to look at from the outside. How do you think you and the team are travelling compared to the flag years of 2018 and 2019?

JORDY: Younger side, but I reckon we have the cattle to give it a nudge.

INSIDER: Of the East Point departed from 2018,19,21, name one you would have back ahead of the rest?

JORDY: Jake McQueen!

INSIDER: Name the #1 non-negotiable we would expect your coach Jake Bridges to write first on the whiteboard?

JORDY: Relentless pressure

INSIDER: Your midfield Matty Johnston, Mickitja Rotumah-Onus, Joe Dodd and Jackson Merrett are a fair crop rivalling any combo in the middle. What makes them so influential? 

JORDY: Inside work, three contested (ball-winners) and Doddy on the outside - perfect mix.

INSIDER: Who would win the battle of the brothers over 10 different sports - you or Matty?

JORDY: Me, comfortably!

INSIDER: Who is your harshest critic in the family?

JORDY: Matty

INSIDER: What's the most number of goals you've kicked in a game at any level?

JORDY:Nine

INSIDER: Which Geelong senior player did you find the most welcoming during your time there?

JORDY: Gary Rohan

INSIDER: Are you keen to pursue a VFL career and possibly AFL moving forward?

JORDY: Yes, open to invitations.

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

JORDY: Basketball

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

JORDY: Bryson McDougall

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

JORDY: Jesse Cairns

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

JORDY: Bryson McDougall

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

JORDY: Not Aiden Nestor!

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

JORDY: Mark Scull

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

JORDY: Animal Kingdom

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

JORDY: Thomas Brown

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

JORDY: Salmon 

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

JORDY: Mickitja Rotumah-Onus

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

JORDY: Mitch Walsh

INSIDER: Favourite AFL club and player?

JORDY: GWS, Toby Greene

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

JORDY: Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol), Brett Bewley (Darley), Daniel Burton (Bacchus Marsh)

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INSIDER: After a full round of matches you're a game outside the six in a very even year. Are there any games you think you let slip or is 7th about right?

LIAM CANNY:I think we've let a couple slip considering we've been right in most games.

INSIDER: Well done making the Interleague team - how was your experience?

LC:Great honour representing the league. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

INSIDER: Tell us about your new season coach Jackson Merrett - what are his strengths and what impact he's having on the younger players?

LC:Jacko's been really good. Excellent connection with the group and invaluable knowledge.

INSIDER: East Point has played some really good footy this year. What do you think it will take for the team to do it for longer? 

LC:More experience into the young blokes will hold us in good stead.

INSIDER: Of the departed in recent years, which player are you missing the most?

LC:Mickitja Rottumah-Onus

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

LC:Joel Van Meel

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

LC:Golf (Handicap is 11)

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

LC:Jordy Johnston

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

LC:Jack Jeffrey

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

LC:Jack Jeffrey

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

LC:Jordy Johnston

INSIDER: What is your favorite ground to play on away from Eastern Oval?

LC:CE Brown Reserve (Lake Wendouree)

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

LC:Cam Lovig

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

LC:Steak and veggies!

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

LC:Matt Johnston

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

LC:Sam Cue

INSIDER: Do any of the guys have any annoying habits or superstitions pregame?

LC:Kane Irvin - gets the grumps up!

INSIDER: Who is your number one footy critic?

LC:My brothers - Nick and Mitch.

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

LC:Carlton, Adam Cerra

INSIDER: If you could three players from another list in the BFNL who would you take?

LC:Izaac Grant (Redan), Joel O'Connell (Lakers), Isaac Carey (North Ballarat)

INSIDER: Flag tip (outside of East Point)?

LC:Melton

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INSIDER: Hi Mickitja, before the footy chat, can you tell us about your family name and its origin?

MICKITJA: Mickitja - the indigenous name means 'SOLID ROCK' (Arnhem land), Rotumah is of Fijian origin

INSIDER: You were lucky to play in back-to-back flags in 2018-2019. Do you have a favourite? If so, tell us why?

MICKITJA: 2019 - see footy highlight above

INSIDER: What is the one non-negotiable playing under Jake Bridges?

MICKITJA: Sticking to team trademarks

INSIDER: Hardest opponent?

MICKITJA: Joey Symonds, Brian Graham

INSIDER: Best player you've seen in the BFNL?

MICKITJA: Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol)

INSIDER: You have had some serious talent run out for East Point over the last few years, who has been the most underrated?

MICKITJA: Joel Van Meel - he gets all the big jobs on the key forwards 

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

MICKITJA: Rugby League

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

MICKITJA: Jordy Johnston

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

MICKITJA: Lachie Charleson

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

MICKITJA: Jordy Johnston

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

MICKITJA: Aiden Nestor

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

MICKITJA: Mitch Walsh

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

MICKITJA: Mark Scull

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

MICKITJA: Jordy Johnston...AGAIN!!

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

MICKITJA: Pasta (INSIDER: Boring?) Not really, there's a lot you can do with pasta

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

MICKITJA: Sam Cue

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

MICKITJA: Thomas Brown

INSIDER: Favourite AFL club and player?

MICKITJA: Essendon, Marcus Bontempelli 

INSIDER: BFNL flag tip (can't be East Point)?

MICKITJA: Melton

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

MICKITJA: Back: Tony Lockyer (Sebastopol); Mid: Daniel Burton (B/Marsh); Fwd: Ryan Carter (Melton)

Please find below important information for supporters and attendees to be aware of for this Sunday’s Ballarat Toyota Junior Grand Final Day at MARS Stadium.

General Information

• MARS Stadium – Creswick Road, Wendouree VIC
• Sunday 11^th September 2022
• The Ballarat Toyota Junior Grand Finals will be an Alcohol-Free event.

Match Schedule

Admission Fees

Junior Grand Final 2022

Adults - $12

Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $26

Age Pensioner - $7

8 - 16yo - $5

U/8 – Free

Footy Record – $4 (Special Edition)

Note: Eftpos is available and encouraged as the preferred payment method.

Gates

Gates open at 6:45am

Grand Final Filming

All matches will be filmed. Matches will be available for purchase following the Grand Finals and further information will be provided around this in the coming weeks.

Live Scores

All matches will be live scored on the day for those that are unable to attend the match. Scores can be accessed through specific competitions on the BFNL public results pages here:

Football - https://bit.ly/3Q4H8gg

Netball - https://bit.ly/3KPteh6

Entry & Parking Information

Please see details and map below for assistance with entry & parking requirements this Sunday.

Entry to MARS Stadium:

• Gate 1 – Located on Creswick Road.
• Gate 2 - Beech Avenue – Located at Northern Oval 2 behind MARS Stadium. This entry is encouraged for those attending the Netball.

NO DOGS are permitted within the precinct this weekend.

Parking is available at the following locations:

General Parking:

• Creswick Road. No parking within concrete barriers stationed outside Gate 1.
• Around Northern Oval 2. MUST enter via Beech Avenue – Cars will NOT be able to move between the North Ballarat Sports Club Car Park & Northern Oval 2.
• STRICTLY NO PARKING IN NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB.

Disabled Parking:

• Designated disabled parking can be accessed through North Ballarat Sports Club Entry. Patrons must be always a disabled parking permit holder and display permit.