AFL Central Victoria

Get ready for week one of the Bendigo Bank-backed Bendigo Football Netball League finals action

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST – QUALIFYING FINALS @ HARRY TROTT OVAL
The finals kick off in a big way at Kennington!

10.15am | Sportspower Under-18s: Sandhurst vs South Bendigo FNC
Both sides boast impressive 13-3 records after split head-to-head results this season—expect a massive battle to kick off the morning!

12.15pm | Drummond Golf Reserves: Eaglehawk Football Netball Club vs Sandhurst
Another even split this year sets up a thrilling qualifying clash between the Hawks and Dragons

2.20pm | Bendigo Bank Seniors: Strath Storm FNC vs Eaglehawk
Hawks charge into the eye of a Storm! With head-to-head honors even at 1-1 this season, both sides will battle for a spot in the second semi-final against Sandhurst Football Netball Club

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST – ELIMINATION FINALS @ TRIPLE M PARK (TANNERY LANE)
It's win-or-go-home football on Sunday at Strathfieldsaye!

10.15am | Sportspower Under-18s: Castlemaine Football Netball Club vs Official Golden Square Football & Netball Club
Two thrilling contests during the home-and-away series mean this opening match is bound to go right down to the wire

12.15pm | Drummond Golf Reserves: Strathfieldsaye Storm vs Kangaroo Flat FNC
Storm enter as favorites, but a bolstered Roos side will be desperate to keep their season alive

2.20pm | Bendigo Bank Seniors: Gisborne Football Netball Club vs South Bendigo FNC
A do-or-die clash fighting to stay in the race for the Bendigo Advertiser premiership cup. Featuring key firepower like Ron Best Medallist Pat McKenna (Gisborne) and Brock Harvey (South Bendigo), expect fireworks

See attached fixtures for both the football and netball fixtures as well as the link below for a full preview of the action 👇

🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/hawks-charge-into-the-eye-of-a-storm/

It’s semi-finals weekend in the Community Bank Inglewood & Districts-backed Loddon Valley Football Netball League and the stakes couldn't be higher 🏉🏐🏆

SATURDAY – 2nd Semi-Final @ Calivil
The highlight of the weekend features a massive battle between two century-plus goal scorers! Bridgewater Football Netball Club coach Lachie Sharp (148 goals) leads the undefeated-against-the-Bulldogs Mean Machine, while Jhye Baddeley-Kelly (122 goals) leads a confident Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club Inc squad fresh off their qualifying final win over Marong. The winner books a direct ticket to the Grand Final.

Under 18s (10:40 AM): Maiden Gully YCW Eagles vs Bridgewater Reserves (12:30 PM): Bridgewater vs Inglewood
Seniors (2:15 PM): Bridgewater vs Pyramid Hill

SUNDAY – 1st Semi-Final @ Bridgewater
Do-or-die footy! Four-time reigning premier Marong Football Netball Club looks to bounce back from their qualifying final defeat, while a surging Inglewood Football Netball Club team aims to keep their fairytale run alive following a dominant 85-point elimination final victory. The loser goes home!

Under 18s (10:40 AM): Marong vs Newbridge
Reserves (12:30 PM): Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Football Netball Club vs Newbridge Football Netball Club
Seniors (2:15 PM): Marong vs Inglewood

See attached fixtures across the football and netball as well as the below for a full preview of all the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/gun-goalkickers-in-second-semi-showdown/

Finals action kicks off this Saturday at Sea Lake Oval

It's a massive day of North Central Football League 1st Semi-Final clash action, headlined by a grand final rematch in the seniors

Matchday Schedule (Saturday, Aug 29 @ Sea Lake Oval):

9:30 AM | Under-14s
Charlton Football, Hockey & Netball Club v Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Hockey Club
Charlton heads in looking to keep their winning streak alive after taking out both regular season meetings.

10:55 AM | Under-17s
Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers v Donald ROYAL BLUES FNHC
It’s all tied up at 1-1 this season between the Tigers and Royal Blues—expect a tight tussle to break the deadlock!

12:35 PM | Haeuslers Reserves
Wedderburn Redbacks Inc. v Calder United Lions Football, Netball, Hockey Club
Wedderburn holds a 2-1 season edge, but the Lions won't make it easy in this elimination setup.

2:30 PM | Goldacres Seniors
Calder United Lions v Birchip Watchem Bulls
The main event! A rematch of last year's 2025 Grand Final. The Bulls come in hot off a huge Round 16 win, but a re-tooled Lions squad with key inclusions will be out for revenge.

Thanks as always to the teams at CHS Broadbent, Goldacres, Haeusler's and Community Bank Charlton & District

See below for a full preview of the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/lions-aiming-to-outrun-bulls-as-finals-series-kicks-off/

Grand Final spots are on the line this Saturday at Strauch Reserve as four massive Preliminary Final clashes kick off across the Heathcote District Football Netball League 🏉🏐

Here is your full matchday schedule:
Under 15s (8:45 AM): Lockington Bamawm United FNC vs. Heathcote Football Netball Club

Under 18s (10:20 AM): White Hills Football Netball Club vs. Lockington Bamawm United FNC

Reserves (12:15 PM): Lockington Bamawm United FNC vs. Harlowe Huntly Football Netball Club

Seniors (2:15 PM / 2:30 PM): Colbinabbin Football Netball Club vs. North Bendigo FNC Official

Seniors Preview: Colbinabbin vs. North Bendigo
It’s a blockbuster rematch of the Qualifying Final as Colbinabbin takes on North Bendigo for the right to face Mount Pleasant in the big dance.

The Grasshoppers are looking to bounce back after a 22-point second semi-final slip to Mounts, powered by key playmakers Nathan Basile, Josh Smithson, and dual Hawthorn premiership star Ben McEvoy. North Bendigo comes in with strong momentum following an eight-point preliminary pathway win over LBU, driven by captain Aaryn Craig, Ryan Hartley, and milestone man Dylan Klemm, who lines up for his 100th game for the Bulldogs.

Expect high intensity and plenty of firepower with a place in the Grand Final on the line

See below for a full preview of the action brough to you by the team Fosterville Gold Mine 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/colbinabbin-fights-north-bendigo-to-qualify-for-decider/

🔥 PRELIMINARY FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🔥

Grand Final spots are on the line tonight, Friday August 28, at Queen Elizabeth Oval for an epic Champions IGA preliminary final double-header in the Central Victoria Football League - CVFL

5:30 PM | Under-18 Girls Preliminary Final
Strath Storm FNC vs. Eaglehawk Football Netball Club

The Stakes: The winner advances to the big stage for a Grand Final showdown against the undefeated Woorinen Football Netball Club.

Storm: Looking to bounce back after a tough 55-point second semi-final loss to Woorinen at Camp Reserve. Keep an eye out for key leaders Scarlett Ward, Rebel Connors, Gemma Fox, and Rania Jackson-Leahy alongside semi-final stars Akiva Morrissey, Chella Fitzgerald, Jordan O'Bree, and Jorja Cunningham.

Eaglehawk: Coming in with serious momentum after a clutch 19–8 elimination semi-final victory over White Hills. Led by captain Jessica Brown, Zoe Hodgskiss, Chalise McQueen, and Kyah Spiteri, with top-form players Jessica Cox, Imogen Brown, Lana Ring, and Matayah Leech firing.

Head-to-Head: Their only meeting this season came in Round 10, where Strathfieldsaye edged out the Two Blues 43–34 at C&M Oval.

7:30 PM | Senior Women's Preliminary Final
Castlemaine Football Netball Club vs. Sandhurst Football Netball Club

The Stakes: Castlemaine’s run at a fifth consecutive premiership is under threat! The winner books a spot in the Grand Final against Official Golden Square Football & Netball Club.

Castlemaine: The four-time defending premiers look to rebound from an 11-point second semi-final defeat to Golden Square. Led by Jordan Cochrane, key contributors include captain Tiahna Cochrane, Hannah Cochrane, Alice D’Arcy, vice-captains Tiffany Bradley and Jemma Finning, Emma Pedretti, Taylah Sartori, and Aisling and Maeve Tupper.

Sandhurst: Riding high after surviving a nerve-wracking 1-point semi-final heart-stopper against Eaglehawk. Coached by Liam Ireland and Andrew Saladino, Sandhurst will lean heavily on squad depth from Phoebe Cuttriss, Taylah Klemm, and Charlotte Scanlon alongside key playmakers Lauren Suleiman, Chloe Naughton, and Sarah Baldwin.

Head-to-Head: Castlemaine holds a 2–1 record over Sandhurst this season, but Sandhurst took out their most recent meeting at the QEO in Round 10 with a 39–28 victory.

Thanks as always to the teams High St Xray and Bendigo Bank for their ongoing support

See below for a full preview of the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/castlemaines-reign-under-threat/

All 16 clubs are represented across a massive 16-match schedule as the Radio 3SH-backed Central Murray Football Netball League finals series kicks off this weekend

SATURDAY QUALIFYING FINALS (Double Chance)
Swan Hill Rec Reserve (QF1):
Unbeaten Nyah Nyah West United FNC (1st) faces Cohuna Kangas Football Netball Club (4th) in the Senior feature at 2.45pm. Watch for key clashes including Scott Carlin taking on Ricky Monti in the middle, and NNWU's high-scoring forward line testing the Kangas' defence.

Alan Garden Reserve (QF2):
14-1 Mallee Eagles battle reigning premier Woorinen Football Netball Club (13-3) at 2.15pm in a rematch of their epic 1-point thriller from round two.

SUNDAY ELIMINATION FINALS (Season on the Line)
Swan Hill Rec Reserve (EF1): 5th-placed Hay Lions Football & Netball Club takes on 8th-placed Kerang FN Club at 2.45pm.

Alan Garden Reserve (EF2): Equal 9-6 finishers Koondrook Barham Football Netball Club (6th) and Moulamein (7th) collide at 2.15pm.

See attached for the full fixture and read the full preview of the action here 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/all-clubs-represented-as-finals-series-kicks-off/

🌟 UNDER 15 V/LINE CUP SQUADS ANNOUNCED 🌟

Huge congratulations to all the players selected for the upcoming V/Line Cup Carnival in Gippsland (Sept 21–23).

Representing the La Trobe University Bendigo Pioneers Football Club at the regional level is a massive achievement, and we can’t wait to see both our Girls and Boys squads in action.

Woorinen Football Netball Club
Kangaroo Flat JFC
Sandhurst Football Netball Club
Marong Football Netball Club
Echuca United Football Netball Club
Official Golden Square Football & Netball Club
Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Hockey Club
South Bendigo FNC
Koondrook Barham Football Netball Club
Strath Storm FNC
Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Football Netball Club
Murrabit FNC
Mallee Eagles
Lake Boga Football Netball Club
Swan Hill Football Netball Club
Rochester Junior Football Club
Kerang FN Club

🌟Starting this Tuesday🌟

If you know a girl aged 5-12 who would like to try AFL in an all girls environment, don't forget to register them to the Bendigo All Girls Auskick & Superkick Program!

📍 Weeroona Oval, Bendigo
📅 Starts Tuesday 25 August for 4 weeks

▪️Auskick (4-7 years) - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/d2d8ae

▪️Superkick (7-12 years) - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/9fe464

💰$35 per participant – look out for the discount code on the registration page!

🏆 FINALS TIME - Loddon Valley Football Netball League 🏉🏐

It’s action-packed this weekend as we kick off the Finals series across both Football and Netball with a good spread of representation across the wekend:

Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Football Netball Club
Mitiamo Football & Netball Club
Marong Football Netball Club
Inglewood Football Netball Club
Bridgewater Football Netball Club
Newbridge Football Netball Club
Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club Inc
Calivil United Football Netball Club

Here’s where you need to be:

📍 SATURDAY 22 AUGUST – QUALIFYING FINAL @ INGLEWOOD
Football Schedule:
10:40 AM | U18: Bridgewater vs Marong
12:30 PM | Reserves: Inglewood vs Maiden Gully
2:15 PM | Seniors: Marong vs Pyramid Hill

Netball Schedule:
10:30 AM | 15 & Under: Calivil United vs Marong
12:00 PM | 13 & Under: Maiden Gully vs Mitiamo | 17 & Under: Maiden Gully vs Mitiamo
1:30 PM | B Reserve: Calivil United vs Inglewood | A Reserve: Newbridge vs Marong
3:00 PM | B Grade: Bridgewater vs Maiden Gully | A Grade: Bridgewater vs Newbridge

📍 SUNDAY 23 AUGUST – ELIMINATION FINAL @ PYRAMID HILL
Football Schedule:
10:40 AM | U18: Newbridge vs Inglewood
12:30 PM | Reserves: Newbridge vs Marong
2:15 PM | Seniors: Inglewood vs Maiden Gully

Netball Schedule:
10:30 AM | 15 & Under: Maiden Gully vs Bridgewater
12:00 PM | 13 & Under: Newbridge vs Marong | 17 & Under: Pyramid Hill vs Bridgewater
1:30 PM | B Reserve: Newbridge vs Mitiamo | A Reserve: Calivil United vs Maiden Gully
3:00 PM | B Grade: Marong vs Calivil United | A Grade: Inglewood vs Pyramid Hill

Thanks to Community Bank Inglewood & Districts for their ongoing support and see below for a full preview of the action 👇

🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/panthers-renew-rivalry-with-bulldogs-as-finals-begin/

It's Semi-Finals weekend in the Heathcote District Football Netball League all brought to you by the team Fosterville Gold Mine

Here is a quick snapshot of where and when to catch the action this weekend:

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST @ WHITE HILLS (2nd Semi-Final)

Football Games: Action kicks off with Under 15 at 8.45am, Under 18 at 10.20am, Reserves at 12.15pm, culminating in the Senior clash at 2.15pm.

Netball Games: Matches run all day starting from 8.45am (13 & Under, 17 & Under), leading through to B Grade at 10.00am, B Reserve at 11.30am, A Reserve at 1.00pm, and the main A Grade match at 2.30pm.

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST @ TOOLLEEN (1st Semi-Final)

Football Games: Starts with Under 15 at 8.45am, Under 18 at 10.20am, Reserves at 12.15pm, and Seniors closing out the day at 2.15pm.

Netball Games: Early starts from 9.30am (13 & Under, 17 & Under) and 11.00am (15 & Under, B Grade), continuing with B Reserve & A Reserve at 12.30pm, and A Grade at 2.00pm.

Runnymede Junior Football Club
LGFNC Bombers
Lockington Bamawm United FNC
Mount Pleasant Football/Netball Club
North Bendigo FNC Official
Colbinabbin Football Netball Club
Harlowe Huntly Football Netball Club
Elmore Football Netball Club
Heathcote Football Netball Club
White Hills Football Netball Club

See below for a full preview of the action in both football and netball 👇

🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/stakes-raised-significantly-on-semi-final-weekend/