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The McDonalds 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 Eastern Oval on Saturday 23rd of August, followed by Elimination Finals at Marty Busch Recreation Reserve on Sunday the 24th 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
The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 2 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Junior Finals Series.
Semi Final 1 and Semi Final 2 matches will take place at Marty Busch Recreation Reserve.
Find the full match schedules below:
The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 3 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Junior Finals Series.
Preliminary Finals matches will take place at CE Brown Reserve.
Find the full schedule below.
The McDonald’s Ballarat FNL is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Junior Fixtures for the upcoming season.
The 2025 season will feature a 16-round competition, kicking off with the North Ballarat and East Point dual gate clash on Saturday, 12th of April, as part of the Clubs’ annual Pink Round.
All other Clubs will begin their season on Sunday, 13th of April, with Wellness Round, dedicated to raising awareness for a cause chosen by each Club.
This year’s fixture has been structured into multiple components to accommodate our competitions.
The first fixture release is the BFNL Standard Junior Fixture, which will include the following competitions:
• Football – U10 Seniors, U12 Reserves
• Netball – U11 Reserves and Seniors, U13 Reserves and Seniors and U15 Reserves
The Alternate Fixture is in place for the following competitions:
• Football – U10 Reserves, U12 Seniors, U14 Reserves and Seniors
• Netball – U15 Seniors, U17 Reserves and Seniors
Finally, the Under 16 Reserves and Seniors football will have individualised fixtures for each competition.
There’s plenty to look forward to throughout the 2025 season.
The popular Western Bulldogs Under 8 and Under 9 Netball competitions will again take place on Friday nights, with season details to be released in the coming weeks.
The BFNL junior interleague sides hit the road to Bendigo on July 5th, continuing the tradition for the Goldfields Trophy.
The Under 17 Boys will play a curtain raiser to the Under 23 Men against Hampden FNL on home soil
for the Clinton Baulch Cup.
Meanwhile, our BFNL Netballers will compete in the annual Association Championships in Warrnambool on Sunday 1st of June.
Indigenous Round will take place in line with AFL during Rounds 5 & 6, with Ronald McDonald Charity House Round set to round out the themed rounds on Sunday 3rd of August.
The BFNL looks forward to another enjoyable year for all Clubs, players, volunteers and families throughout 2025.
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 Sunday 14th September with football and netball starting from 8am.
Find the full schedule of games across the day below.
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 2025 season.
Winner: Lucy Wilkinson (Sebastopol FNC) - 30 votes
Runner-Up: Poppy Molloy (Ballarat FNC) - 23 votes
Winners: Pippa Edwards (Redan FNC) & Poppy Molloy (Ballarat FNC)
Esther Doolan - School Sport Victoria Under 12 Netball Team
River Nunn (Ballarat FNC) - 28 goals
Winner: Max Oppenhuis (Sebastopol FNC) - 23 votes
Runner-Up: Ivy Pertzel (North Ballarat FNC) - 20 votes
Patrick Ashby (Ballarat FNC)
Winners: Maya Funcke (Lake Wendouree FNC) & Tessa Wilson (Mt Clear FNC) - 20 votes
Runner-Up: Keeley Geljon (East Point FNC) - 17 votes
Gia Brown (Bacchus Marsh FNC)
Jack Ward (North Ballarat) - 35 goals
Winner: Harrison Lis (Lake Wendouree FNC) - 33 votes
Runner-Up: Jack Ward (North Ballarat FNC) - 31 votes
Jack Ward (North Ballarat FNC)
Winner: Eden James (Lake Wendouree) - 24 votes
Runners-Up: Audrey Murnane (North Ballarat), Elizabeth Morrison (Redan) and Makayla Wright (Sebastopol) - 23 votes
Lacey Broad (Lake Wendouree FNC)
Julian Stephen (Redan FNC) - 32 goals
Winner: Archer Beattie (North Ballarat) - 23 votes
Runner-Up: Mitch Ward (North Ballarat) - 19 votes
Archer Beattie (North Ballarat FNC)
Shay McInerney & Selena Beattie (North Ballarat FNC)
Joanne Raffaele (Sebastopol FNC)
Rick Wilson (East Point FNC)
Angeleen Nunn (Lake Wendouree FNC)
North Ballarat FNC
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.
Spaces are limited, and we encourage early registration to secure your spot.
To register or for more information, please email
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:
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.
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 1st 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:
Coach: Tina Wilkie
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Ava Macgowan – East Point |
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Emily Pickles – Ballarat Storm |
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Emma Horsburgh – North Ballarat |
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Eva Bayles – East Point |
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Gina Martin – East Point |
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Hannah Jarvis – Ballarat |
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Isabelle Rowe – Lake Wendouree |
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Poppy Byrne – Ballarat Storm |
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Sophie Beseler – North Ballarat |
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Willow Douglas – Woady Yaloak |
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Zoe Walsh – East Point |
Coach: Angelene Nunn
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Embly Jenkins – North Ballarat |
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Evie Fletcher – Ballarat |
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Evie Martin – East Point |
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Ivy Hopkinson – Lake Wendouree |
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Lily Petrie – Ballarat |
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Marley Jose – Redan |
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Mia Barclay – Redan |
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Mila Kearney – North Ballarat |
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Pippa Edwards – Redan |
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Poppy Molloy – Ballarat Storm |
Coach: Marcelle Geljon
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Tiarnee Smith – Darley |
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Ella Manley – Ballarat Storm |
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Sadie Jones – North Ballarat |
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Eimear Toye – North Ballarat |
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Tayla Hiscock – East Point |
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Ayla Hilton – Bacchus Marsh |
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Tessa Wilson – Mount Clear |
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Olivia Macdonald – North Ballarat |
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Leni Svanosio – North Ballarat |
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Taylor Young – North Ballarat |
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Felicity McGrath – East Point |
Coach: Kirsty Mclean
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Milla Rundell – Lake Wendouree |
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Ashlee Beseler – North Ballarat |
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Hayley Jackson – Ballarat |
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Lily Constable – North Ballarat |
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Maya Funcke – Lake Wendouree |
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Keisha Momcilovic – Bacchus Marsh |
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Lotti Macdonald – North Ballarat |
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Keely Geljon – East Point |
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Lucy Phyland-McClure – Bacchus Marsh |
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Ruby Thomas – North Ballarat |
Sienna Goonan - Mt Clear
Annabelle Ford - Redan
Coach: Kyra Miller
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Ruby McAuliffe – Redan |
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Ellita Scollary – North Ballarat |
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Jasmine Matthews – Darley |
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Maia Murphy – Ballarat |
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Nathalia Jenkins – North Ballarat |
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Abby Kinnersly – East Point |
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Grace Jackson – Ballarat |
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Keira McDonald – Ballarat |
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Alexandra Harris - Darley |
The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 1 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Senior Finals Series.
Matches will kick off with the Qualifying Final at Darley Park and Elimination Final 2 at Maddingley Park on Saturday 30th of August, followed by Elimination Final 1 at Eastern Oval on Sunday 31st of August.
Find the full match schedules below:
The McDonald’s Ballarat FNL is excited to confirm the Week Three fixture of the McDonald’s BFNL Senior Finals Series.
Another action-packed weekend of football and netball awaits as the Carlton Draught Senior Finals Series continues to heat up.
On the football field, six clubs remain in contention, all vying to secure their place in the Grand Final against Darley (Seniors), Sunbury (Reserves) and East Point (Under 18.5).
Meanwhile, on the netball court, Darley continues its dominant run with five of its six teams competing for a Grand Final berth.
Wins this weekend will see most winners line up against Sunbury (A, B, D and E Grades), while the Under 19s clash sets up a battle with North Ballarat, and the C Grade winner will meet Lake Wendouree.
Find the full match schedule below.
The BFNL celebrated its night of nights as we crowned all the amazing achievements of our footballers and netballers from the 2025 season.
See below for a full list of winners andrecipients from the night.
Jake Egan (Sunbury FNC) - 28 votes
Maddy Selmon (North Ballarat FNC) - 30 votes
Jake Sutton (Sunbury FNC) - 68 goals
Becca Hicks (Sunbury FNC) - 1053 goals
Dennis Armfield (Bacchus Marsh FNC)
Shannon Blackman (Darley FNC)
Shannon Nixon (Bacchus Marsh FNC)
Lindsay Jones (Sunbury FNC)
Sunbury FNC
Jack Anderson
Harvey Lewis (North Ballarat FNC)
Tahlia Thompson (Redan FNC)
Jackson Vella (Darley FNC) - 18 Votes
Cooper Beseler (North Ballarat FNC) - 15 Votes
Eliza Roughead (Redan FNC) - 28 votes
Steph Maher (Lake Wendouree FNC) - 25 votes
Iman Shrive (Lake Wendouree FNC) - 24 votes
Kym Squire & Lexie McNaughton (Lake Wendouree FNC) - 29 votes
Addison Wright (Darley FNC) - 26 votes
Leigh Brennan (Sunbury FNC) - 55 votes
Nic Salter (East Point FNC) - 43 goals
Lincoln Koliba (Lake Wendouree FNC)
Jordan Johnston (East Point FNC)
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 Ballarat Football Netball League is proud to announce the appointment of our 2025/2026 Representative Netball Coaches.
These individuals bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for the game, and we are excited to have them leading our representative programs this season.
Championship Team Coach: Josh Wells
Assistant Coach: Marcelle Geljon
Championship Team Coach: Kirsty Mclean
Development Team Coach: Dail Hilton
Coach: Kyra Miller
Coach: Kirsty Walsh
Prue Douglass
We congratulate each of our appointed coaches and thank them for their commitment to developing and guiding the league’s talented athletes.
We look forward to a successful representative campaign and seeing our players thrive under their leadership.
Nominations are now open for players to register to trial for our BFNL Representative Netball Teams.
CLICK HERE to register now.
The stage is set for a grand final showdown between Darley and North Ballarat, with both sides arriving at the biggest game of the season having shown plenty of firepower and composure throughout their finals campaigns.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH - 3.15PM @ CITY OVAL
Darley earned the week off and secured their place directly in the grand final after finishing on top of the ladder. North Ballarat, meanwhile, had to take the longer road, facing Lake Wendouree in a do-or-die preliminary final and producing a convincing win to keep their season alive.
That result has now set up a grand final meeting with Darley, who have already demonstrated why they finished on top of the ladder.
For Darley, the challenge now is to back up their dominant semi final performance and complete their season with the ultimate reward.
Their attacking end will again be a major focus, with Olivia Cawthray at GS and Akira McCormack at GA providing two key scoring options. McCormack's return to the line-up in the semi final gave Darley another dimension in attack, with their combination proving difficult for any defender to contain.
Through the midcourt, Lucy Taylor, Montana Holmes and Jaimee Smith will be critical to Darley's ability to move the ball cleanly and maintain pressure. At the defensive end, Anna Lawley and Matilda Elliot will face the enormous task of trying to restrict a North Ballarat attack that has been in outstanding form.
North Ballarat will enter the Grand Final full of confidence after their preliminary victory. Their attacking combination of Maddy Selmon and Poppy Douglass was particularly effective, with Selmon’s shooting accuracy above 90%
Selmon's shooting form will undoubtedly be one of the major talking points heading into the Grand Final. Darley will need to find a way to make possession difficult for North Ballarat and limit the opportunities reaching their star goal shooter.
Alongside Selmon and Douglass, Georgia Bodey provides an important link through WA, while Lilly Francis will be central to North Ballarat's ability to control the tempo through centre. Brydi Hutchinson and Milly Simpson will also have a significant role to play in the midcourt battle, while Maggie Smith provides the defensive presence at GK.
The defensive contest will be particularly intriguing. North Ballarat's defensive pressure was a major factor in their final, with Smith making an immediate impact and the defensive combination working hard to disrupt the opposition attack.
That pressure will now be tested against a Darley attack that showed just how damaging it can be when given clean ball and time to settle.
The battle through the centre third could prove decisive.
Darley's Lucy Taylor, Montana Holmes and Jaimee Smith will go head-to-head with Georgia Bodey, Lilly Francis and Brydi Hutchinson. Both midcourts will be looking to generate clean attacking ball while also applying enough pressure to force turnovers.
The team that can win possession and transition it into the attacking circle efficiently could gain a significant advantage.
At either end, there is plenty of talent.
Darley's Olivia Cawthray and Akira McCormack will need to deal with the pressure created by North Ballarat's defensive unit, while North's Maddy Selmon and Poppy Douglass will face a Darley defence determined to make every possession count.
Selmon enters the grand final after producing one of the standout individual shooting performances of the finals, but Darley will be looking to ensure North Ballarat cannot simply rely on easy feeds into the circle.
Darley have already shown during the finals that they can produce a sustained, high-pressure performance, while North Ballarat have demonstrated their ability to respond and keep their season alive when the stakes are at their highest.
The grand final presents a completely different challenge.
Darley enter the Grand Final with plenty of confidence after a strong finals campaign and the benefit of a week off.
Finishing on top of the ladder, they have shown throughout the season that they have the ability to control games and perform under pressure.
North Ballarat will also head into the decider full of confidence, having built strong momentum through their finals campaign.
Their attacking end has been in excellent form, while their defensive pressure and ability to create turnovers will be key strengths heading into the biggest game of the season.
With the season coming down to one game, every possession, turnover and missed opportunity will matter.
Darley v North Ballarat has all the ingredients of a Grand Final worth watching, with two sides bringing contrasting strengths and plenty of attacking talent to the biggest stage of the season.
GS – Olivia Cawthray
GA – Akira McCormack
WA – Lucy Taylor
C – Montana Holmes
WD – Jaimee Smith
GD – Anna Lawley
GK - Matilda Elliot
Sub – Shannon Blackman
Sub – Ailish McCormack
GK - Amy Wirth
GD - Milly Simpson
WD - Brydi Hutchinson
C - Maddie Fitzpatrick
WA - Kelsie Rainbow
GA - Poppy Douglass
GS - Maddy Selmon
SUB - Georgia Bodey
SUB - Maggie Smith
SUB - Lilly Francis
The Ballarat Football Netball League wishes to advise all players, families, clubs and supporters of the confirmed 2026 season dates for the BFNL Junior and Ballarat Football League Women’s (BFLW) competitions.
These dates have been confirmed to assist clubs and participants with planning and preparation ahead of the 2026 season.
• Season Commencement: Sunday, 19 April 2026
• Whole League Byes: Sunday, 7 June (King’s Birthday), Sunday, 4 July (School Holidays)
• Interleague: Saturday, 23 May 2026
• Grand Final: Sunday, 13 September 2026
• Opening Round: Saturday, 28 March 2026 – Women’s, Sunday, 29 March 2026 – All Other Grades
• Competition Byes: Sunday 5 April (Easter), Sunday 7 June (King’s Birthday), Sunday 5 July (School
Holidays)
• Interleague: Saturday, 23 May – Under 18 Girls, Saturday, 4 July – Women’s, Under 18 Girls &
Under 15 Girls
• Grand Final: Sunday, 30 August 2026
For BFNL Junior competitions, clubs will have until 31 January 2026 to confirm their team entries, while clubs participating in the BFLW competitions will have until 11 February 2026 to submit their entries.
Once all club entries have been finalised, the BFNL will commence work on the 2026 fixtures for these competitions.
To assist clubs in managing team numbers and planning for the season, players are encouraged to register with their club prior to these dates.
Anyone interested in becoming involved at a local club is encouraged to visit the BFNL website to explore all affiliated clubs
The McDonald’s Ballarat Football Netball League (BFNL) Board is pleased to announce the 2026 BFNL Junior Fixtures.
The 2026 season will feature a 16-round competition, with all clubs kicking off their seasons on Sunday 19th of April.
This year’s fixture has been structured into three components:
• BFNL Standard Junior Fixture – Includes all Netball competitions and Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 Football
• BFNL Under 16 Reserve Football Fixture
• BFNL Under 16 Senior Football Fixture
Alongside these competitions, the Western Bulldogs Under 8 Football and BFNL Under 9 Netball will again take place on Friday evenings, with season details to be released in the coming weeks.
The BFNL Interleague campaign will be back on home soil in 2026, with Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 Boys and Under 15 and Under 18 girls set to take on Bendigo FNL on Saturday July 4th, continuing the tradition for the Goldfields Trophy.
Themed rounds remain a major feature of the BFNL calendar. Wellness Round – spanning two weeks – returns to provide clubs the opportunity to promote and support causes important to their communities.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round and the Ronald McDonald House Charity Round will also return, reinforcing celebration, inclusion and community connection within the League.
The BFNL extends its thanks to naming rights sponsors Inland Motor Group and Ballarat Toyota for their support of our Junior Football and Netball competitions.
The BFNL wishes all members clubs the very best for season 2026.
2026 BFNL Standard Junior Fixture
2026 BFNL Under 16 Reserve Football Fixture
2026 BFNL Under 16 Senior Football Fixture
The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the teams and match schedule for the Inland Motor Body Works Ballarat Junior Grand Finals.
Matches will be held at City Oval Sunday 13th September with football and netball starting from 8am. Please take note of game times as these are different to Home & Away season game times.
Adult $15
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $40
Age Pensioner $7
8 – 16 Years Old $7
Under 8 FREE
Record $10
Gates will open at 7:00am for all venues.
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 2026 season.
Winner: Emmi Narin (Sebastopol FNC)
Runner-Up: Gina Martin (East Point FNC)
Poppy Molloy (Ballarat FNC)
Allie Stewart (Sebastopol FNC)
Archie Sands (Redan FNC) - 30 Goals
Winner: Lenny Palmer (North Ballarat FNC)
Runners-Up: Logan Price (Sebastopol FNC), Chase McKay (Redan FNC) & Hamish Kuchel (Mount Clear FNC)
Lenny Palmer (North Ballarat FNC)
Winners: Lily Petrie (Ballarat FNC) & Pippa Edwards (Redan FNC)
Runner-Up: Felicity McGrath (East Point FNC)
Pippa Edwards (Redan FNC)
Riley Jew (Ballarat FNC) - 44 goals
Winner: Charlie Clarke (Lake Wendouree FNC)
Runners-Up: Mitchell Kane (North Ballarat FNC) & Logan Simons (Bacchus Marsh FNC)
Charlie Clarke (Lake Wendouree FNC)
Winner: Makayla Wright (Sebastopol FNC)
Runner-Up: Ruby Thomas (North Ballarat FNC)
Makayla Wright (Sebastopol FNC)
Tyson Kilmartin (Darley FNC) - 32 goals
Winner: Harrison Drain (Ballarat FNC)
Runner-Up: Freddie Young (North Ballarat FNC)
Harrison Drain (Ballarat FNC)
Daniel O'Kelly (Mount Clear FNC)
Jordie Roney (East Point FNC)
Shane Skontra (Lake Wendouree FNC)
Nicole Jenkins (Ballarat FNC)
Redan FNC