K rock | Chairman Craig Keating says the AFL Barwon Commission is “still accruing information” less than 48 hours out from one of the most significant decisions in the recent history of local football and netball in the Geelong region.
K rock | Glenn Keast says he is “feeling better and stronger each day” as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest.
K rock | Three-quarters of the GDFL’s club have told their league they don’t want to play in 2020, concerned at the financial impact if crowds aren’t allowed and the effect of stringent COVID-19 protocols on already-stretched club volunteers.
K rock | St Mary's co-coach Glenn Keast is in hospital after suffering a medical episode at training this (Saturday) morning.
Media Release | The SWDFNL Advisory Committee and it's member Club's wish to advise our members and supporters that our 2020 season has been officially cancelled.
K-Rock | Long-serving president Neville Whitley says the GDFL will wait for further state government advice before putting a return to play strategy in place.
Media Release | Following productive discussions with the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) and the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) Presidents, AFL Barwon wishes to inform its stakeholders of the process regarding a potential Return to Play for senior GFNL and BFNL football.
AFL Barwon | Long-time AFL Barwon partner Buckley’s Entertainment Centre has generously donated $15,000 to all GFNL, BFNL and GDFNL clubs, as well as the AFL Barwon umpiring fraternity in a huge boost to our region in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Media Release | Following a series of recent meetings involving the AFL and all State and Territory CEOs, and State football operations representatives, recommendations have been made in relation to salary caps and player payments in community football to help ensure the survival and ongoing sustainability of community football clubs in 2020 and beyond.
The Standard | South West footballers have declared they would play for free as the region's clubs battle with the fallout of the coronavirus-enforced break. AFL Western District announced on Tuesday night that its six football and netball leagues would not return until at least June as the sports; hiatus continued.