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2024 BFNL Finals Venues and Admission Prices


The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is excited to announce finals venues for all competition to complete the 2024 season.


After an outstanding 2023 finals series, excitement is building towards the finals series that will see Junior and Senior grade grand finals being played at the City Oval.

Three finals series will be held over four weeks commencing with BFL Womens from Sunday 11th August through to the grand final on Saturday 31st August.

Junior football and netball finals will kick off on Saturday 24th of August, with the grand final on Sunday 15th September.

A competitive senior football and netball finals series will commence Saturday 31st August and culminate with the grand final on Saturday 21st September.

Highlights of the final’s series include:
● 21 finals events across six weeks
● Eight different finals venues in Ballarat and Darley / Bacchus Marsh
● In excess of 50,000 people to attend across all competitions during the final’s series.

Through the support of McDonalds Ballarat and finals naming partners Ballarat Toyota, Carlton Draught and McDelivery, the Ballarat FNL can present regional football and netball at the highest level across the region.

Please see the attached table that locates the Top 6 Finals Format.

Please see the table below for the 2024 BFNL Finals Ground Allocations.

*The above venues are subject to change should the ground conditions be affected by weather.

2024 BFNL Senior & Junior and BFLW Finals Admission Prices

Senior Finals Prices

Adult

$15

Family

$35

Concession

$10

8-16 Year Olds

$5

Under 8s

FREE

Senior Grand Finals Prices

Adult

$20

Family

$45

Concession

$10

8-16 Year Olds

$5

Under 8s

FREE

Junior & BFLW Finals Prices

Adult

$12

Family

$30

Concession

$5

8-16 Year Olds

$5

Under 8s

FREE

Junior & BFLW Grand Finals Prices

Adult

$15

Family

$40

Concession

$7

8-16 Year Olds

$7

Under 8s

FREE



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2024 BFNL Junior Presentation Award Winners and Recipients


The BFNL celebrated its night of nights for its junior competitions as we crowned all the amazing achievements of our junior footballers and netballers from the 2024 season.


Under 13 Senior Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Pippa Edwards - Redan FNC

Runners-Up: Keisha Momcilovic - Bacchus Marsh FNC & Ruby Westhead - Darley FNC

Under 13 Senior Netball MVP

Amarni Daws - Sepastopol FNC

Under 13 Senior Football Leading Goal Kicker

Jack Ward - North Ballarat FNC - 24 goals

Under 13 Senior Football Best & Fairest - The Lloyd Sims Trophy

Winner: Jack Ward - North Ballarat FNC

Runner-Up: Joseph Knobel - Redan FNC

Under 13 Senior Football Robert Allen Medal

Jack Ward - North Ballarat FNC

Under 15 Senior Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Lucy Phyland-McClure - Bacchus Marsh FNC

Runners-Up: Mikayla Tito - Darley FNC & Audrey Murnane - North Ballarat FNC

Under 15 Senior Netball MVP

Lucy Phyland-McClure - Bacchus Marsh FNC

Under 15 Senior Football Leading Goal Kicker

Tyler Borg - Bacchus Marsh FNC - 41 goals

Under 15 Senior Football Best & Fairest - The Keith Rawle Memorial Trophy

Winners: Harrison Welsh - Redan FNC & Tyler Borg - Bacchus Marsh FNC

Runner-Up: Billy O'Kelly - Mount Clear FNC

Under 15 Senior Football Robert Allen Medal

Harrison Welsh - Redan FNC

Under 17 Senior Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Lily Woodland-Boyanton - East Point FNC

Runner-Up: Elizabeth Morrison - Redan FNC

Under 17 Senior Netball MVP

Ebony Porter - North Ballarat FNC

Under 17 Senior Football Leading Goal Kicker

Lachlan Martin - Redan FNC - 45 goals

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

Winner: Ray Glover - Mount Clear FNC

Runners-Up: Armi Wakefield - Bacchus Marsh FNC & Oliver Pittard - Redan FNC

Under 17 Senior Football Robert Allen Medal

Ray Glover - Mount Clear FNC
Jacob Martin - Bacchus Marsh FNC
Jackson McInerney - North Ballarat FNC

Merv and Mary Howard Memorial Shield for Junior Club Champions

North Ballarat FNC

School Sports Victoria Awards

Embley Jenkins - North Ballarat FNC
Xavier Cummins - North Ballarat FNC
Charlie Clarke - Lake Wednouree FNC
Michael Hughes - North Ballarat FNC

Junior Netball Coach of the Year

Damien Mullane - Redan FNC

Junior Football Coach of the Year

Tim McKay - Redan FNC

Junior Netball Coordinator of the Year

Megan Dunster - Darley FNC

Junior Football Coordinator of the Year

Brodie Doolan - Woady Yaloak FNC



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2024 BFNL Representative Netball Association Championships


The Ballarat Football Netball League would like to wish the following players, coaches and umpires good luck for the upcoming Association Championships which will be played this Sunday the 2nd of June 2024 at Selkirk Stadium.


The Association Championships provide BFNL the opportunity to compete in a crucial part of the Netball Victoria pathway.

This is a tournament style day where players, coaches and umpires will be involved in many games across the day.

There are talent identification opportunities for athletes, umpires and coaches across the day.

Good luck to the following:

17 & Under BFNL Representative Netball Players

Penny Follett – North Ballarat

Ebony Porter – North Ballarat

Eva Manserra - Redan

Maggie Harris – East Point

Addison Funcke – Lake Wendouree

Ava Richardson - Ballarat

Bridgette O’Brien - Redan

Arna Howard - Redan

Kate Aikman – North Ballarat

Audrey Domaille – Lake Wendouree

Ella Litras – Redan

Maia Murphy – Ballarat

Brooklyn Metcalfe – Storm

Alexandra Harris – Darley

Milly Vallance – North Ballarat

Georgia Hayne – Storm

Grace Jackson – Ballarat

Lily Geddes – North Ballarat

Tess Geljon – East Point

Abby Kinnersly – East Point

Scarlett Clayton – Darley

 

15 & Under BFNL Representative Netball Players

Gabriella Stanley – Mount Clear

Tessa Wilson – Mount Clear

Keira McDonald – Ballarat

Ashlee Beseler – North Ballarat

Nathalia Jenkins – North Ballarat

Maggie Smith – Lake Wendouree

Emme Moore – Lake Wendouree

Audrey Murnane – North Ballarat

Lucy Phyland-McClure – Bacchus Marsh

Milla Rundell – Lake Wendouree

Lyla Sheehan – Lake Wendouree

Hayley Jackson – Ballarat

Taylor Young – North Ballarat

Lily Constable – North Ballarat

Mackenzie McMahon – Ballarat

Tiarnee Smith – Darley

Leni Svanosio – North Ballarat

Alice Glover – Mount Clear

Scarlett Jones – Mount Clear

 

13 & Under BFNL Representative Netball Players

Ella Manley – Storm

Embly Jenkins – North Ballarat

Eimear Toye – North Ballarat

Sadie Jones – North Ballarat

Olivia Macdonald – North Ballarat

Freya Loong – Bacchus Marsh

Pippa Edwards – Redan

Evie Martin – East Point

Felicity McGrath – East Point

Sabra Wilkie – Lake Wendouree

Tayla Hiscock – East Point

Lola Roney – East Point

Olive Heagney – North Ballarat

Charlotte Box – Storm

Sienna Goonan – Mount Clear

Mila Kearney – North Ballarat

Julia Justin – East Point

Mia Barclay – Redan

Marley Jose – Redan

Arli Ripper – North Ballarat

 

Coaches 

Prue Douglass – North Ballarat

Damien Mullane - Redan

Courtney Mclean – Lake Wendouree

Olivia Loader – Lake Wendouree

Katie Keighrey – Lake Wendouree

Lisa James - BFNL

Dakoda Emery – Lake Wendouree

Leah Macdonald - BFNL

Kirsty McLean - BFNL

 

Umpires 

Hannah Lavin - Redan

Bella Cavallo – North Ballarat

Larissa Kydd - BFNL

Rowie Anderson - Redan

Isabella Thomson - BFNL

Amy Waters - BFNL



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2024 BFNL Representative Netball Coaches Announced


The Ballarat Football Netball League is pleased to announce the lineup of 2024 Representative Netball Coaches.


Listed below are the coaches who will be leading each of the teams:

17 & Under

Championship Team: Prue Douglass

Development Team: Courtney Mclean

15 & Under

Championship Team: Katie Keighrey (coach) assisted be Lisa James (Assistant Coach)

Development Team: Dakoda Emery

13 & Under

Championship Team: Leah Macdonald

Trials are set to be held in November with dates to be advised soon, but players can nominate now at the link below. Player nominations closing date is the 7th of November2023.

Player Nomination Form



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2024 BFNL Representative Netball Squads Announced


The Ballarat Football Netball League is proud to announce the BFNL Representative Netball Squads for the 2024 season.


Congratulations to all the athletes selected and good luck for the upcoming year.

Find the full squads below:

17 & Under Champ Team

Coach: Prue Douglass – North Ballarat 

Penny Follett – North Ballarat

Ebony Porter – North Ballarat

Eva Manserra – Redan

Maggie Harris – East Point

Addison Funke – Lake Wendouree

Ava Richardson – Ballarat Swans

Bridgette O’Brien – Redan

Arna Howard – Redan

Kate Aikman – North Ballarat

Audrey Domaille – Lake Wendouree

Ella Litras – Redan

17 & Under Reserve Team

Coach: Courtney Mclean – Lake Wendouree

Alexandra Harris – Darley

Maia Murphy – Ballarat Swans

Milly Vallance – Mount Clear

Lily Geddes – North Ballarat

Grace Jackson – Ballarat Swans

Brooklyn Metcalfe – Storm

Georgia Hayne – Storm

Tess Geljon – East Point

Abby Kinnersly – East Point

Scarlett Clayton – Darley

15 & Under Champ Team

Coach: Katie Keighrey – Lake Wendouree

Assistant Coach: Lisa James – Ballarat Swans

Gabriella Stanley – Mount Clear

Tessa Wilson – Mount Clear

Keira McDonald – Ballarat Swans

Ashlee Beseler – North Ballarat

Nathalia Jenkins – Ballarat Swans

Maggie Smith – Lake Wendouree

Emme Moore – Lake Wendouree

Audrey Murnane – North Ballarat

Lucy Phyland-McClure – Bacchus Marsh

Milla Rundell – Lake Wendouree

15 & Under Reserve Team

Coach: Dakoda Emery – Lake Wendouree

Lyla Sheehan – Lake Wendouree

Hayley Jackson – Ballarat Swans

Taylor Young – North Ballarat

Emmy Holloway – Lake Wendouree

Lily Constable – North Ballarat

Mackenzie McMahon – Ballarat Swans

Tiarnee Smith – Darley

Leni Svanosio – North Ballarat

Alice Glover – Mount Clear

Scarlett Jones – Mount Clear

13 & Under Champ Team

Coach: Leah Macdonald - Redan

Ella Manley – Storm

Embly Jenkins – Ballarat Swans

Eimear Toye – North Ballarat

Sadie Jones – North Ballarat

Olivia Macdonald – Redan

Freya Loong – Bacchus Marsh

Pippa Edwards – Redan

Evie Martin – East Point

Felicity McGrath – East Point

13 & Under Reserve Team

Coach: Kirsty McLean – Ballarat Swans

Tayla Hiscock – East Point

Lola Roney – East Point

Olive Heagney – North Ballarat

Charlotte Box – Storm

Sienna Goonan – Mount Clear

Mila Kearney – North Ballarat

Julia Justin – East Point

Mia Barclay – Redan

Sabra Wilkie – Lake Wendouree

Marley Jose – Redan

Arli Ripper – North Ballarat



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2024 Grand Final Details - BFNL Juniors


The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the teams and match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Ballarat Toyota Junior Grand Finals.


Matches will be held at City Oval this Sunday 15th September with football and netball starting from 8am.

The full schedule of games across the day can be found below.

FOOTBALL

Grand Finals

NETBALL

Grand Finals



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2024 Grand Final Details - BFNL Seniors


The McDonald's Ballarat Football Netball League is excited to announce details of the 2024 Carlton Draught Grand Finals.


To be held at City Oval, Saturday 21st of September 2024, the culmination of a full season of football and netball is eagerly anticipated.

We extend our congratulations to the teams who have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the season to earn their place in the Grand Final.

We wish all participating clubs the best of luck and look forward to an exciting day filled with memorable moments.

The full schedule of games for all grades can be found below.

FOOTBALL

Football Grand Finals

NETBALL

Netball Grand Finals

Admission Prices

Senior Grand Finals Prices

Adult

$20

Family

$45

Concession

$10

8-16 Year Olds

$5

Under 8s

FREE



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2024 Henderson and McLean Medal Award Winners & Recipients


The BFNL celebrated its night of nights as we crowned all the amazing achievements of our footballers and netballers from the 2024 season.

See below for a full list of winners andrecipients from the night.


Henderson Medal - Senior Football Best & Fairest

Winner: Matt Johnston (East Point FNC)

Runner-Up: Brett Bewley (Darley FNC)

Sally McLean Medal - A Grade Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Simona Di Filippo (Subury FNC)

Runner-Up: Maddy Selmon (North Ballarat FNC)

Mick Malthouse Football Coach of the Year

Joe Carmody (East Point FNC)

Netball Coach of the Year

Kim Bailey (Sunbury FNC)

Harry Harris Memorial Football Administrator of the Year

Phil Partington (Ballarat FNC)

Netball Coordinator of the Year

Bernie Walsh (Bacchus Marsh FNC)

Merv & Mary Howard Memorial Senior Club Championship

Sunbury FNC

Umpire of the Year

Brendan Brasser

Sportsman’s Association of Australia, Ballarat Rookie of the Year

Khy Jess (Redan FNC)

The George King Medal - Reserves Football Best & Fairest

Winner: Drew Murphy (East Point FNC)

Runner-Up: Anthony Hilbert (Melton FNC)

B Grade Netball Best & Fairest

Winners: Eliza Williams (Lake Wendouree FNC) & Eliza Roughead (Redan FNC)

Runner-Up: Georgia Bodey (North Ballarat FNC)

C Grade Netball Best & Fairest

Winners: Stella Coleman (Melton South FNC) & Caitlin Filmer (Sebastopol FNC)

Runner-Up: Ava Densley (Darley FNC)

D Grade Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Sophie Cockerall (Lake Wendouree FNC)

Runner-Up: Alannah Burnett (Sunbury FNC)

E Grade Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Samantha Hay (North Ballarat FNC)

Runner-Up: Tahlia Davis (Sunbury FNC)

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

Winner: Ben Locke (Bacchus Marsh FNC)

Runner-Up: Nathan Ling (Lake Wendouree FNC)

Under 19 Netball Best & Fairest

Winner: Arna Howard (Redan FNC)

Runner-Up: Sophia Andreula (Darley FNC)

A Grade Netballer Goaler of the Year

Becca Hicks (Sunbury FNC) - 643 Goals

Tony Lockett Medal - Senior Football Leading Goal Kicker

Braedan Kight (Melton FNC) - 75 Goals

Jim Gull Medal - Reserves Football Leading Goal Kicker

Alec Goodson & Leigh Brennan (Sunbury FNC) - 63 Goals

Under 19 Football Leading Goal Kicker Award

Lucas Mendola-Webb (Sunbury FNC) - 45 Goals

2024 Football Team of the Year

2024 Netball Team of the Year

2024 McDonald's Goal of the Year

Kyle Borg (Melton FNC)

2024 McDonald's Mark of the Year

Rye Penny (Bacchus Marsh FNC)



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2024 McDonalds BFNL Senior Fixture Revealed


The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is excited to release the 2024 fixture.


The league is excited to promote the road to Grand Final day for our 11 senior clubs will do battle over 18 regular season rounds for their chance at glory.

The Season will commence on Saturday 13th of April with no Good Friday games scheduled in 2024.

All eyes will be on the new look coaching structures and players entering the league, with seven new head coaches at the helm of their respective clubs.

All eyes in round one will be on 2023 winner Darley when they host Preliminary finalists East Point.

It won’t take too long for spectators to see the grand final rematch in both Football and Netball with North Ballarat set to host Darley in round two under lights.

This will offer the Netball prime time stand alone air to showcase our best two teams of 2023, with the senior football to follow under lights at Mars Stadium.

Looking forward to round three where Ballarat will host Lake Wendouree in an ANZAC Day matchup.

A stand alone game for the round on Thursday has been promoted by the two clubs and the league are excited to accommodate such an exciting matchup and concept by the two clubs.

During the early parts of the season there will be night games showcasing the talent the league has on offer, with four games being played under lights.

There will also be throughout the season BFLW games under lights on Saturdays highlighting the amazing talent our clubs have here in the BFNL.

Live streaming of every senior football game will return in 2024 with the addition of the A Grade netball match of the round, there has never been more access to community football and netball than before.

The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is proud to be the leaders across country leagues in providing access to all supporters of football and netball.


Round One - Saturday 13th April 2024

Bacchus Marsh v Ballarat

Darley v East Point

Sebastopol v Lake Wendouree

Melton South v Melton

Redan v Sunbury

North Ballarat BYE


Find the full fixture below:

2024 Senior Fixture



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2024 Week 1 Finals Details - BFNL Juniors


The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 1 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Junior Finals Series.


Matches will kick off with the Qualifying Finals at the City Oval on Saturday 24th of August, followed by Elimination Finals at Alfredton Reserve on Sunday the 25th of August.

Once again, the league thanks the City of Ballarat for their support in hosting finals at the premier football and netball venues across the region, and country Victoria.

Football and netball matches for this weekend are as follows:

Football

Qualifying Finals - 1 v 2

1st Elimination Finals - 4 v 5

2nd Elimination Finals - 3 v 6

Netball

Qualifying Finals - 1 v 2

1st Elimination Finals - 4 v 5

2nd Elimination Finals - 3 v 6



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2024 Week 1 Finals Details - BFNL Seniors


It is with great pleasure the McDonald's Ballarat FNL confirms week one details for the 2024 Carlton Draught Finals Series.


Careful consideration has been given to venue allocation for Week One.

The decision-making process for venue allocation has been comprehensive, focusing on balancing respective Senior ladder positioning, spectator appeal, financial considerations, and support for the BFLW Grand Final, which sees a Darley v Redan rematch on Saturday 31st of August at Eastern Oval.

The first week of finals will see Darley Park, Darley host the Qualifying Final on Saturday 31st August and Marty Busch Reserve, Sebastopol hosting the 1st Elimination Final on the same day.

Attention Sunday will turn to the 2nd Elimination Final at Darley Park, Darley.

The BFNL recognises that Elimination Final 2 has traditionally been scheduled for the Saturday of the
first week of finals and is aware of the various communications regarding ground allocation that have been sent out.

We thank the City of Ballarat, the Moorabool Shire and competing clubs for their support in our venues to ensure a successful finals series for all.

Details of live streaming and Matchday Access will be detailed through the week.

The full schedule of games for all grades can be found below

Football

1st Qualifying Finals - 1 v 2

1st Elimination Finals - 4 v 5

2nd Elimination Finals - 3 v 6

Netball

1st Qualifying Finals - 1 v 2

1st Elimination Finals - 4 v 5

2nd Elimination Finals - 3 v 6

Admission Prices

Adults - $15
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $35
Age Pensioner / Concession - $10
8 - 16yo - $5
U/8 – Free



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2024 Week 2 Finals Details - BFNL Seniors


The McDonald's Ballarat Football Netball League is excited to announce the schedule for the second week of the senior finals, taking place this weekend.


Congratulations to all the teams advancing to this stage of the finals.

Despite the challenging weather conditions in the first week, we saw some great games of football and netball.

To those teams that have been eliminated, commendations for making it to the finals – a significant achievement in itself.

Semi Final Two, which offers a direct path to the Grand Final, will be held at Darley Park, Darley on Saturday, 7th September 2024.

Meanwhile, Semi Final One will take place at City Oval, Ballarat on Sunday, 8th September 2024.

The full schedule of games for all grades can be found below.

Football

Semi Final 2

Semi Final 1

Netball

Semi Final 2

Semi Final 1

Admission Prices

Adults - $15
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $35
Age Pensioner / Concession - $10
8 - 16yo - $5
U/8 – Free



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2024 Week 3 Finals Details - BFNL Seniors


The McDonald's Ballarat Football Netball League is excited to announce the schedule for the third week of the seniors finals, taking place this weekend.


Congratulations to the first of our teams who booked their spot in the 2024 BFNL Senior Grand Finals over the weekend's Semi Finals and to all those who secured a spot in this weekend's preliminary finals.

Preliminary finals will take place at Marty Busch Recreation Reserve, Sebastopol.

Good luck to all teams for what will no doubt be another fantastic weekend across the field and court.

The full schedule of games for all grades can be found below.

Football

Preliminary Finals

Netball

Preliminary Finals

Admission Prices

Adults - $15
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $35
Age Pensioner / Concession - $10
8 - 16yo - $5
U/8 – Free



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2025 BFNL Representative Netball Coaches Announced - Player Nominations Now Open


The McDonald's Ballarat Football Netball League are delighted to announce the 2024/2025 Representative Netball Coaches for our junior netball program. 


All of our coaches have extensive coaching experience and excited to take on a Junior Representative Netball Team.

Welcome aboard to the following coaches:

  • 13 & Under - Angelene Nunn
  • 15 & Under – Kirsty McLean and Renee Manley
  • 17 & Under – Kyra Miller
  • Coach Mentor and Development – Prue Douglass

All coaches are looking forward to trials and meeting potential players.

Player nominations are now open.

Please use the below link to nominate to trial for the 2024/2025 BFNL Representative Netball Teams.

We are looking for players in 13 & Under, 15 & Under and 17 & Under.

Trials will be held in November 2024, further information to come.

Player nominations will close on the 1st of November 2024.

Nominate Here



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AFL VIC Statement on Return To Play

AFL VIC Statement on Return To Play


AFL VICTORIA STATEMENT - Return To Play Update

The following is a statement from AFL Victoria providing updated details on the current "Return To Play" that has been eagerly awaited. The McDonald's Ballarat FNL welcomes the latest update and look forward to further updates as they come to hand.

This week we saw the announcement from the elite game of its planned roadmap to Return to Play. We are now in a position to be able to share more definitive plans in terms of what this means for community football in Victoria.

Returning to play in a safe, hygienic and controlled manner is paramount to the AFL. The safety and wellbeing of our participants is our number one priority. As such, our return to play strategy has been focused on ensuring we have the clear endorsement of State Government and public health officials at every phase of return.

Each State Government is responsible for determining what level Australian football is in their State and approving when we can transition into the next stage.

Following Victorian Government advice around the return of community sport this week, AFL Victoria will release its return to train protocols early next week and is endorsing a return to club sanctioned training from Monday, May 25.

This timing will provide the opportunity to communicate our protocols with Leagues and allow volunteers and clubs time to digest the protocols, go through an education period and prepare themselves ahead of returning to club sanctioned training.

In summary, the return to train protocols for community football in Victoria will enable:

  • Training to resume in groups of up to 10 people. The group of 10 does not include a coach or the minimum number of support staff who are reasonably required to manage the activity.
  • Two groups of 10 can utilise the same oval provided they do not operate closely together, and the oval is split into two zones.

We will continue to work with the State Government to ensure alignment with their advice, and in the event of further easing of restrictions, we hope to be able to return to full training and competition later in the year, with hygiene and safety protocols firmly in place.

Our primary focus is preparing to return to train in a safe environment in a well prepared and educated manner. In order for this return to play to be successful, and in line with Government advice, it is essential that clubs and individuals work within the timelines and protocols and do not move ahead of the level and restrictions in place.

On Friday, 15 May, the AFL re-opened transfers until 30 June. Further information about transfers will be provided via a comprehensive FAQ document.

In addition, an important part of this return to play process is the requirement of each Club to appoint a COVID Safety Officer that is responsible for ensuring these protocols are adhered to and participants can return to a prepared and safe environment.

We strongly recommend all participants immediately download the COVID-SAFE App, to ensure we can quickly trace and manage any outbreaks in the community. We all have an important role to play in ensuring that not only football returns, but that Australia returns safely towards a normal way of life.

We understand this announcement will raise many questions for Club officials, players, parents/guardians and volunteers. As such, the AFL has prepared a set of FAQs that hopefully address most of these questions. We will continue to update these as the situation progresses and our return to train protocols are released.

We will also be providing a suite of educational resources and COVID safety posters that can be downloaded from www.afl.com.au/clubhelp.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we look forward with cautious optimism towards returning to training as a first step.



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At the Bar with Georgette Paatsch


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  • Club

    North Ballarat

  • Preferred Position

    Goal Defence or Goal Keeper

  • Age

    28

  • Previous Clubs

    St Joseph's (GFNL)

  • Occupation

    Doctor

  • Hobbies

    Hiking, baking and my dog!

  • Netball Highlight

    Captained Australian mixed team to Tran Tasman Championship and first A Grade Premiership with North Ballarat in 2022.

INSIDER: Your girls are flying undefeated at the moment, what do you attribute to the success of the North Ballarat netball program?

GEORGETTE PAATSCH:Hard working and committed. We really enjoy playing with and for one another and I think that translates to on court success.....oh and the fact that we all like each other is a bonus too!

INSIDER: You meet fellow undefeated team Darley in the Match of the Round this week, how are the confidence levels?

GP:We have an unchanged team from last year and we're quietly confident our connection will hold up. But, they will certainly give us a run that's for sure!

INSIDER: How much training goes on from week to week in preparation for games?

GP:90 mins on Thursday nights are compulsory. Extra training is expected in own time around individual work/life schedule.

INSIDER: Does the group engage in a pre-season regime similar to the football program?

GP:It's not as intense as the men (footy) but there are expectations on the group to maintain a level of fitness in the off season.

INSIDER: Considering all clubs are essentially netball and football clubs now, how do you rate - firstly the inclusiveness and secondly the importance of the Netball program to local clubs?  

GP:North are really good and I’m aware Sebastopol have a great culture / team environment as well. More and more footballers are catching some of the netball too which is a real positive.

INSIDER: How do you think the standard of the Ballarat (A Grade) competition stacks up against other regions across Victoria?

GP:Really strong. I played 10+ years in the Geelong FNL and I’m sure we could match it with the top sides over there.

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

GP:AFL - yeah, i'd give footy a go!

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

GP:Emma Church

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

GP:Keely Smith

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

GP:Georgia Bodey

INSIDER: Who at North Ballarat would you like shooting for goal to win you a game?

GP:Maddy Selmon

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

GP:Bridie Hutchison

INSIDER: What is your favorite court to play on away from MARS Stadium?

GP:Redan, City Oval

INSIDER: Who is your favorite person at NBFNC?

GP:Annie McCartin

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

GP:Spaghetti Bolognese

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

GP:Bridgerton

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

GP:Gina McCartin

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

GP:Toilet break 3 minutes before every game - M.S, B.H, K.S (you know who you are!)

INSIDER: Who is your number one netball critic?

GP:My Dad

INSIDER: Favorite Netball player (any level)?

GP:Molly Jovic (Collingwood)

INSIDER: if you could add one player from another club to your side, who would it be?

GP:Tayla Honey (Sunbury)

INSIDER: Flag tip (outside of North Ballarat)?

GP:Sunbury or Darley



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