The Early Crow

Geelong FNLK Rock Football | Mark Neeld will remain as coach of South Barwon until at least the end of 2029 after signing a new three-year contract.

Bellarine FNLK Rock Football | After asking the question for more than three years, Drysdale coach Ben Carmichael’s persistence in chasing experienced metro Melbourne big man Jamie Smith has paid off.

Hampden FNLMatch Previews | North Warrnambool’s Matthew Wines will etch his name into Hampden Football Netball League history thisweekend, becoming the new games record holder in the competition as he moves past Damian Dobson’s long-standing mark of 360 senior matches.

Bellarine FNLK Rock Football | Talented Ocean Grove teenagers Darcy Harrington and Tom Teague will make their first appearances of the season in the Battle of the Bridge clash with Barwon Heads.

Geelong District FNLK Rock Football | A flood of injuries and unavailability has opened the door for the return of two-time Werribee Centrals best-and-fairest, Tyler Crennan, for Saturday’s clash with Corio.

Hampden FNLMatch Previews | One of the stories of the season in the Hampden FNL has been the return of Ben Cunnington to senior football after a year-long absence due to health issues.

Geelong District FNLK Rock Football | Geelong & District coach Paul Lynch has paid tribute to the commitment of the competition’s brightest young talent after the Raiders handed Colac and District a 106-point hiding at Winchelsea’s Eastern Reserve on Saturday.

Bellarine FNLK Rock Football | Ocean Grove has come out on top in one of the most entertaining games of the Bellarine season, holding off competition newcomers Surf Coast by 15 points in a 38-goal shootout at Summertime Pools Oval.

Geelong District FNLK Rock Football | Paul Lynch has labelled the GDFNL’s forward line “our most dangerous part of the ground” ahead of tomorrow’s interleague meeting with Colac and District at Winchelsea’s Eastern Reserve.

Hampden FNLMatch Previews | Milestone celebrations will take centre stage across the Hampden Football Netball League this weekend, with several outstanding servants of their clubs reaching significant achievements.