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

The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce its fixtures for the 2024 junior football and netball competitions.

Find full competition dates and fixtures via the downloadable links below:

Football & Netball

Football & Netball

Football

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

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 2^nd 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

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.

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

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

NETBALL

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

NETBALL

Admission Prices

Senior Grand Finals Prices

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)

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:

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

Netball

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

Netball

Admission Prices

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

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 2 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Ballarat Toyota Junior Finals Series.

Football and netball matches for this weekend are as follows:

Football

Netball

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

Netball

Admission Prices

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

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 3 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Ballarat Toyota Junior Finals Series.

Football and netball matches for this weekend are as follows:

Football

Netball

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

Netball

Admission Prices

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

The Ballarat FNL are excited to announce that our BFNL Netball Academy will be running once again in 2025 and set to start next February.

Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or an experienced player aiming to take your game to the next level, our academy is the perfect opportunity for athletes of all levels.

What You Can Expect:

• Expert Coaching: Learn from experienced coaches who are passionate about netball and dedicated to your development.
• Skill Development: Focus on essential skills such as passing, shooting, positioning, teamwork, and strategy.
• Tailored Training: Sessions designed to suit players of all abilities, with individual attention to help you reach your personal goals.
• Fun & Engaging Environment: A supportive, friendly atmosphere where players can grow both their athletic abilities and confidence.

Program Details:

• Start Date: Tuesday the 11^th of Feb 2025. Program will run every Tuesday.
• Location: City Oval Netball Courts – Venue may change dependent on weather.
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Age Groups: 13 & Under and 15 & Under
• Cost: $120

Spaces are limited, and we encourage early registration to secure your spot.

To register or for more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0401 152 906.

Academy positions generally fill up very quickly, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your netball skills and meet other passionate players!

The 13 & Under program will run from 4pm to 5.30pm and the 15 & Under program will run from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Leading the program in 2025 will be Head Coach Tracy Howard. Please have a read of Tracy’s extensive coaching experience below.

Tracy Howard is a highly accomplished netball coach with advanced accreditation, renowned for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the sport. As the Victorian Head Coach for the Under 15 SSV Vic team, she excels at developing young athletes and fostering team success at a competitive level.

Tracy’s coaching resume includes a notable achievement as the Head Coach for the Under 17 team that finished as runners-up in the prestigious State Titles, a testament to her ability to guide teams to success in high-pressure competitions. Currently, she serves as the Head Coach for the Victorian Netball League 23 squad at Warriors, where she continues to inspire and mentor players while implementing innovative coaching strategies to enhance performance and team cohesion. Her passion for community netball shines through her role as the A and B Grade Coach for Joey's, where she nurtures talent and builds strong, dynamic teams.

Tracy’s coaching philosophy is around athletes’ growth, resilience, and a deep love for the game. She is deeply committed to each player’s holistic development, recognising that coaching extends beyond skill-building to fostering character, resilience, and discipline. Her approach emphasises unlocking every athlete’s potential while instilling responsibility, teamwork, and respect for the sport.

In her training sessions, Tracy strikes a balance between technical skill development and mental preparedness. Drawing on principles of sports psychology, she helps athletes build confidence, develop a growth mindset, and perform under pressure. By fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment, she creates a culture where athletes feel empowered to push themselves and excel. Tracy Howard’s influence and dedication have made her a highly respected figure in netball coaching circles.

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 1^st of November 2024.

The BFNL are proud to introduce our BFNL Junior Representative Netball Teams for 2025 with a huge congratulations to all players and coaches selected.

The 2025 Association Championships will be held in Warrnambool on the 1^st of June. 

Netball Victoria's Association Championships provide more than 180 Victorian associations and leagues the opportunity to compete in a crucial part of the Netball Victoria pathway, with talent ID opportunities for athletes, umpires and coaches at all tournament days across the state.

We trust all our players and coaches will work hard over the coming months to prepare for the 2025 Association Championships and proudly represent the BFNL.

Find the full squads below:

13 & Under Development Team

Coach: Tina Wilkie 

13 & Under Championship Team

Coach: Angelene Nunn

15 & Under Development Team

Coach: Marcelle Geljon

15 & Under Championship Team

Coach: Kirsty Mclean

15 & Under Training Partners

Sienna Goonan - Mt Clear

Annabelle Ford - Redan

17 & Under Championship Team

Coach: Kyra Miller

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.