Skip to main content

Football

Community Umpiring Week

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

This week across all levels of AFL competition is Community Umpiring Week. The McDonald's Ballarat FNL celebrates our community umpires - there is no game without you.


Community Umpiring Week coincides with Round 7 of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and is aimed at encouraging people to get involved in umpiring Australian Football at the community level.

Some of the activities underway this week include:

  • AFL Umpires attending community club training sessions
  • Umpires at each AFL match this weekend will be led onto the ground by community umpires
  • AFL Umpires will officiate in junior community matches (Sunday, May 2, 2021)

AFL Community Umpiring Development Manager, Damian Anderson said with more than 1.4 million people playing Australian Football, umpire numbers have never been more important.

“There are over 15,000 umpires officiating in community football matches each week and over 12 per cent are female - a significant increase in line with the expansion of female football."

He said Community Umpiring Week is designed to increase awareness of umpiring as both an additional activity to playing and umpiring as a sport of choice and an alternative way to participate in the game.

“Over 94 per cent of umpires currently play or have played junior football. You can play and umpire on the same day or on alternate days. It is a great way to keep fit, earn money, develop life skills and make life-long friends.”

For more information or to register your interest in umpiring community football visit https://umpire.afl.



Related Articles

All News

Community Umpiring Week - May 8th-14th, 2023

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Round 9 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season will celebrate Community Umpiring Week with the aim to encourage people to get involved in umpiring Australian Football at the community level.


Throughout the week leading up to Round 9, May 8 – May 14, the AFL will be celebrating Community Umpiring Week through a number of initiatives:

  • AFL Umpires will attend community Club training sessions
  • Umpires at each AFL match this weekend will be led onto the ground by community umpires
  • AFL Umpires will officiate in junior community matches
  • Current AFL players will officiate in junior community matches

Across the country, leagues and clubs will celebrate their local umpires with various initiatives run by the clubs.

National Umpire Recruitment, Retention and Development Lead Luke Brennan said with more than 1.4 million people playing Australian Football, umpire numbers have never been more important.

“Umpiring is for anyone, from anywhere at any age. It is a great way to keep fit, earn money, develop life skills and make life-long friends.

“Many umpires currently play or have played junior football – but umpiring is open to everyone and gives many people a new way to stay involved in the game they love.

“We are incredibly grateful to the over 15,000 umpires officiating in community football matches each week, they are critical to our game and make sure everyone can have fun at footy”, he said.

For more information or to register your interest in umpiring community football visit https://umpire.afl.



Related Articles

All News

Competition Update

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

All McDonald's Ballarat FNL competitions are paused under current restrictions as the board considers the next available steps.


With the latest restrictions placed upon regional Victoria at short notice, the board of the McDonald's Ballarat FNL is currently considering the next steps available as we look to the completion of our 2021 premiership seasons. 

As the situation stands, the senior football and netball competition is stopped until such time as restrictions allow metro and regional clubs to compete in the finals series. This also applies to the BFLW Open competition. 

It was anticipated that BFNL Junior and BFLW Youth/Juniors would commence last weekend but that did not occur due to lockdown. 

Both competitions will be paused until clarity is provided around the current restrictions. This will allow the league to consider the timeframes available for the finals series in both competitions. 

There are many factors involving several stakeholders that need to be considered, including ground availabilities and club resources. 

END RELEASE 



Related Articles

All News

COVID-19 Restriction Impact on BFNL Competitions

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The McDonalds Ballarat FNL today announces a number of changes to the 2021 season based upon the recently announced COVID lockdown.


The health and safety of the wider BFNL community is of the utmost importance in any decision that is made regarding competitions, along with the advice provided by health authorities, state government and AFL Victoria.

Given today's announcement, the league wishes to advise the following impacts upon the various competitions:

SENIOR FOOTBALL & NETBALL

  • The Round Seven matches scheduled for 29th May 2021 will be abandoned.
  • No points or percentage shall be awarded to any team.
  • Points previously allocated for a bye will be removed, with no further points awarded for future scheduled byes to ensure ladder integrity.
  • The possibility of shifting Round Seven to the Queen's Birthday weekend will be investigated pending discussions with clubs.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL & NETBALL

  • The Round Seven matches scheduled for 30th May 2021 will be abandoned.
  • No points or percentage shall be awarded to any team.
  • Points previously allocated for a bye will be removed, with no further points awarded for future scheduled byes to ensure ladder integrity.

BFLWomens

  • The Round Five matches scheduled for 28th - 30th May 2021 will be abandoned.
  • No points or percentage shall be awarded to any team.
  • Points previously allocated for a bye will be removed, with no further points awarded for future scheduled byes to ensure ladder integrity.

It is anticipated all competitions will resume fixtured games from the weekend of 5th June 2021, pending the ongoing advice from health authorities.

The league would like to thank all our volunteers, officials and players for the tremendous work undertaken to date to ensure the various competitions of the McDonald's Ballarat FNL can be played for our communities.

Further advice and updates will be made available directly to clubs as they come to hand. The league website and social media will also have updates as they are made.

FAQ's

  • Will the senior round of football and netball be rescheduled?

    Not at this stage, pending further advice from health authorities as to the ongoing restrictions. The league will consult with clubs for feedback prior to a decision being made.

  • If the games are rescheduled, when would that be?

    The only option available would be to hold the games across the Queen's Birthday weekend.

  • How is the ladder affected should the round be abandoned?

    No points or percentage shall be awarded to any teams for this weekend's round of games. The scheduled games will be removed from the fixture to avoid any ongoing impact on the ladder in future rounds.

  • Why the change to points awarded for a bye?

    If no points are awarded for an abandoned round, this creates inequality with the 'bye' team gaining four points. To provide equality and integrity for the ladder, previously awarded points will be removed and no further points awarded in future games for a bye.

  • Why are the junior, Western Bulldogs Under 9’s and BFLW games not being considered to be rescheduled?

    Feedback received has indicated a greater impact on player availability across Queen's Birthday weekend should the game be rescheduled. It is, therefore, felt that the rounds for junior football and netball, along with BFLW, will be abandoned without further catch-up.

END RELEASE



Related Articles

All News

Darley - Season Draw

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

In our 2021 club-by-club draw analysis, BFNL Media’s ‘Scoop’ delves into the season ahead for Darley. Over the next two weeks, Scoop will unveil the pros and cons of the fixture for every BFNL club.


Darley

Draw rating points: 98
2021 draw ranking: #3

Play TWICE:Ballarat, Sunbury, Redan, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Melton South

Travel WEST:FOUR times: Ballarat (Rd5), East Point (Rd8), Redan (Rd9), Lake Wendouree (Rd11)

WEST 'highway travel' record (2018 & 2019 home and away seasons):Played 10 Won 5 Lost 5 @50% win rate

 

PROS:Meet 2019 Grand Finalists East Point and Sebastopol just ONCE

- Sebastopol may be missing home after a run of FOUR consecutive away games when the two sides meet at Darley Park in Round 6. 

- No 'highway travel' after Round 11

- Don't leave town until Round 5 (v. Ballarat).

 

CONS:Ordinary stretch from Round 8 to Round 11 with THREE highway trips WEST v. East Point (Rd8), Redan (Rd9) and Lake Wendouree (Rd11)

 

Comment:Darley will welcome an easier draw than they faced in recent times given their loss of player personnel since their 2019 Elimination Final defeat to Redan. The draw gives them some chance to feature at the business end of the season, but it won't be easy. They Devils will need to win the close ones.

Download Fixture Here



Related Articles

All News

Darley 2025 Season Preview

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

With the 2025 season on the horizon, Scoop has caught up with all our senior footy coaches as we build towards an epic Round 1!

It was a tale of so near but so far for the Devils in 2024, but with some of the best talent stocks in the league, Darley are sure to be one of the big contenders this year.


SCOOP: Dan, how do you weigh up the addition of key personnel v compliance when trying to make up the five or six goals you need to challenge the Bloods?

DAN JORDAN: There are a range of areas we're working on to make up the 2-3% we think are needed to play our best footy. Explore versatility (players in different positions), build connection with more time spent on the fundamentals that were momentum killers for us last year. Conditioning and preparation has also been a primary focus to improve our running ability, aid execution, and limit risk of future injury. We had a number of four week plus injuries last year that didn't allow us to play our best footy.

S: You won 11 of 18 games (4th) in your first year at the Devils, 17 of 19 (Premiership) in year two and 12 of 19 (3rd) last year - can we expect a tinker in the game plan or is the current plan still a work in progress?

DJ: The plan is always evolving. We certainly think it's good enough. Depth in role clarity is one example we can share!

S: Just on that, has the more recent Melton dominance lured or tempted you to change things up specifically?

DJ: Not really. Melton's strength is they are very clear on expectation playing a role, similar to us in 2023. (Ironically) the Bloods are an excellent blueprint having won in '22, fell short in '23 and bounced in '24 with a flag. We won in 2023, fell short in '24 and 2025 well......you get my drift. We need to improve in the area of 'clear expectation' down to the 22nd man each week.  

S: Dan, of last year’s finalists the Devils had the fewest number (10) of players average 16 disposal or more. Is it fair to suggest you were lacking two or three impact players (hence Nick Hind and Mickey Edwards additions) or do those numbers tell you something else?

DJ: It tells me we have high calibre top end talent and a healthy depth of role players. We're excited for a number of players capable of progressing to the next tier of their footy journey.

S: Tell us about your exciting new recruits Nick Hind and Mickey Edwards and their likely roles....

DJ: Hind - clearly a highly valued versatile acquisition. Nick has already shown great leadership and has fitted into the group seamlessly. As far as pinpointing any specific role, we will play it by ear to best suit our makeup.

Edwards - athletic type, left foot utility who covers the ground well, still in his early 20's - back, forward, wing option. We will be patient with Mickey given he is coming off an ACL injury. We're rapt to have him join the club and think his greatest impact will come in the second half of the season especially. Body preparation is paramount.

S: Mace Cousins, Brady Wright, Joel Cadman and Lucas Impey are your four VFL affiliated players - do you expect to see much of them or do you plan for a season without them?:

DJ: I would anticipate Mace is more unlikely to be with us for the most part. Brady, I would think will get his opportunity at VFL level. Joel is having a terrific preseason (best yet) so we're hopeful he can break into the team at Werribee and chase his footy dream. Lucas, we need to remember is relatively new to the game and remains a work in progress at Williamstown. We fully support the boys and will monitor their progress with keen interest. With reference to planning - availability (to play with us) will be considered a bonus.    

S: Is there anything in the way of Adam Azzopardi and Joel Cadman taking their games to new levels of impact from week to week?

DJ: Adam finished fourth in our best and fairest and missed a block of footy with a broken jaw. We saw first-hand Adam's progress in the finals series injury free. He's an important part of our make-up. Joel too is chasing some continuity with his footy free of injury. Not dissimilar to Adam, Joel was instrumental in the final third of the season and pipped only by Brett (Bewley) as best in finals. I think we (and Joel) may have found his spot and are excited for what that holds on the back of an uninterrupted preseason. 

S: Any diamonds in the rough at the Devils to get excited about ahead of the new season?

DJ: We have a few guys that have been in the program for 2-3 years now with the 20+ games profile we believe have considerable scope. Mitch Gardiner is one example.

S: If you had to attach a theme or key phrase for the year ahead at the Devils - how would you word that?

DJ: Dare to Darley. Theme is centred around our values and what it means to be a Darley person.

PLAYER INS:

N. Hind (Essendon AFL), M. Edwards (Banyule).

PLAYER OUTS:

M. Ward (Ocean Grove), M. Denham (retired)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

M. Cousins (Werribee), B. Wright (Werribee), J. Cadman (Werribee), L. Impey (Williamstown).

PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE:

March 15 - vs South Barwon (H)
March 22 - vs Pascoe Vale (@Overnewton College)

IMPROVERS TIP: (OUTSIDE OF DARLEY)

DJ: Sebastopol

FLAG TIP: (OUTSIDE OF DARLEY)

DJ: Melton



Related Articles

All News

Darley Delight as Devils claim the Flag

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

A never-say-die Darley came from the clouds to pinch its third BFNL Premiership in a one-point thriller over North Ballarat at City Oval.



  • Darley

    11.5.71

  • def.

  • North Ballarat

    10.10.70


Devils’ utility Billy Myers became the hero after slotting his second goal in the 31st minute of the last quarter to put the Devils in front with just seconds remaining.

While there were plenty of superlatives flying around in the aftermath best describing the nature of the ‘steal’, jubilation for Darley and heartbreak for North Ballarat were the overwhelming constants.

North Ballarat were brave, and for many the best side on the day. The Roosters lead for all bar four minutes of the second term and the handful of the dying seconds post the Myers sealer.

Roosters’ midfield trio Cam McCullum, Riley Polkinghorne and Jack Riding bounced back from their second semi vulnerabilities to nullify Devils’ playmaker combo Brett Bewley and Luther Baker.

Experienced Roosters’ coach Brendan McCartney had his young group on point, coming oh so close to pulling off what would have been a deserving win.

The Roosters hunted in numbers with great effect and finished the game ahead in most key KPIs but not the one that mattered most, the scoreboard.

Devils’ coach Dan Jordan conceded North Ballarat held the advantage over his boys who were aiming to end their season with a tenth straight win.

“I thought you (North Ballarat) outplayed us today,” Jordan said.

The Roosters led by as much as 26 points early in the third quarter when former Essendon, Western Bulldogs and Geelong forward Stewart Crameri kicked truly from a set shot 40 metres out from goal.

Just how the Devils were able to get out of their dire situation would still have most of the footy public baffled.

Roosters’ fans would have every right to think they would win the replay given the nature of their performance - arguably their best for the season despite the loss.

But let’s not forget the Devils had to do plenty right to win the game with every bit of time, score and momentum seemingly against them.

Shane Page and Duncan Cadman were a pillar of strength, the unofficial quarterbacks denying the hunters. Their courage, rebound, second and third efforts would help change the narrative and keep the dream alive.

Jordan opted to park structure discussions at the last change leaning toward his faith in the group, a relationship two years in the build.

Onus on character, resilience and trust was the overriding theme that gave onlookers goosebumps and the realisation that all was not lost.

A four-goal-to-one final term capped by the icy vein finish of Myers would see the Devils storm home to win by the barest of margins in a BFNL Grandstand finish for the ages.

For all of Jordan’s football successes, predominantly on-field, strangely it was the 42-year-olds first flag involvement since his 2002 stint with VAFA club St Bernard’s. Drought over.

More broadly it was the Devils’ third BFNL Premiership since 2015 and first since 2017.

The crowning achievement is just reward for a season rendered ‘complicated’ given their entire first half season was played ‘away’ due to an elongated completion of its new facility.

The Devils hardworking faithful will duly celebrate for as long as they see fit, a memory now etched in Black and White folklore. ‘Redemption complete’.

For North Ballarat, while every bit brave, are left reeling in the space of contemplation, filtering what could have been.

That’s footy.

Medal winners

Roy Edward Memorial Trophy: Riley Polkinghorne (North Ballarat)

AFL Victoria Country Medal: Billy Myers (Darley)

Coaches’ Verdict

Dan Jordan (Darley): “Full respect to North Ballarat, I think they actually outplayed us in most facets for the day but we hung in and took our big moments in the last quarter and sometimes that can be enough in footy and ultimately proved the difference.

Special mention for Leigh Spiteri (shoulder) who had the unselfishness to pull out of the game midweek. Brave call for the betterment of the group.

He too is a premiership player this year in our eyes.”

Brendan McCartney (North Ballarat): ”Great game of footy. So proud of our players commitment to the contest and what was needed in the game. (We) did our very best as a club on Grand Final day. Well done to Darley.”

Darley 3.2-20, 4.2-26, 7.4-46, 11.5-71 defeated

North Ballarat 3.3-21, 6.4-40, 9.6-60, 10.10-70

Darley (Scoop's Best): S.Page, D.Cadman, M.Denham, J.Cadman, An.Azzopardi, J.Zeestraten, B.Bewley, B.Myers, B.Young.

North Ballarat (Scoop’s Best): C.McCullum, Ri.Polkinghorne, J.Riding, S.Glover, I.Lovisson, S.Crameri, S.McCartin, J.Sparkman, F.Loader.

Darley (Goals): J.Cadman 3, W.Johnson 2, B.Myers 2, B.Bewley, D.Matricardi, M.Cousins, And Azzopardi.

North Ballarat (Goals): S.Crameri 3, J.Quick 2, S.Glover 2, H.Loader, J.Riding, Ri Polkinghorne.



Related Articles

All News

Darley Stalwarts Awarded Keith Lawrence Award

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The recent annual general meeting of the Ballarat FNL saw a number of items addressed to conclude the 2022 season, with the Keith Lawrence Service Award being presented to Vicki & Craig Baker from the Darley FNC.


The award is presented inmemory, and to honour the legacy of Keith Lawrence who was one of the most outstanding and long serving volunteers of the Ballarat FNL.

Having played for more than 25 years across 416 games, Keith provided his knowledge and experience to the Sebastopol FC as secretary and later treasurer and president. In all, a total of 55 years service was provided by Keith in the administration and service of community football.

This year’s recipients of the aware are well known across the wider BFNL community and are well deserved after themselves providing great service to their beloved Devils.

Both Craig and Vicki Baker are a huge part of the Darley Football Club and have been involved with the club for over 30 years.

Craig Baker

  • 1995 premiership coach
  • Inducted as a Life Member to Darley Football Club in 1998.
  • 35 years’ service to the Darley FNC in roles that include:
    - Senior Coach
    - Committee Member
    - Football Manager
    - Awarded Best Clubman for many years including season 2022

Vicki Baker

  • A Life Member of the Darley Junior Football Club and served many years on Committee.
  • Helped to establish female football at both Junior and Senior levels
  • Reserves Team Manager for 6+ years and Under 18s Team manager prior to this.
  • Awarded Best Clubwoman in season 2022

The Ballarat FNL is lucky to have such dedicated and passionate volunteers at club level, combined with their work over many years assisting the league through interleague, we congratulate both Vicki & Craig on be awarded the Keith Lawrence Service Award for 2022.



Related Articles

All News

Decade at a Glance - Bacchus Marsh FNC

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    168

  • Wins

    79

  • Losses

    88

  • Finals Wins

    5

  • GF Appearances

    2

  • Premierships

    1

It was a solid decade for the Cobras, a decade that included back to back Grand FInal appearances in 2016 & 2017, which resulted in the Cobras winning the ultimate prize in the 2016 decider.
 
After an 8th place finish on the ladder last season (2019), have far can they go in season 2021?

Related Videos

Popular Videos

Decade at a Glance - Ballarat FNC

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    168

  • Wins

    73

  • Losses

    93

  • Finals Wins

    4

  • GF Appearances

    2

  • Premierships

    O

It was an up and down sort of decade for the Swans, with Grand Final appearances in 2010 and 2014, however unfortunately for their sake came up short on both occassions.

With the massive aquisition of triple AFL premiership star Josh Gibson and a host of key re-signing's (headlined by playing senior assistant coach Andrew Hooper) can the young Swans challenge for a finals birth in season 2021?


Related Videos

Popular Videos

Decade at a Glance - Darley FNC

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    175

  • Wins

    101

  • Losses

    73

  • Finals Wins

    9

  • GF Appearances

    2

  • Premierships

    2

It was a strong decade for the Devils claiming the premiership in 2015 & 2017.

The Devils were once again a contender in 2019, finishing the H&A season in 3rd position, but unfortunately for their sake were eliminated in the first week of the finals series.

Where will Darley finish in 2021? Will they once again be compeiting for the ultimate glory!?


Related Videos

Popular Videos

Decade at a Glance - East Point FNC

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    172

  • Wins

    101

  • Losses

    69

  • Finals Wins

    7

  • GF Appearances

    2

  • Premierships

    2

They finished the decade as the dominant team of the BFNL winning back to back premierships!

Can East Point go a step further and make it a 3peat in 2021?


Related Videos

Popular Videos

Decade at a Glance - Lake Wendouree

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    174

  • Wins

    101

  • Losses

    71

  • Finals Wins

    6

  • GF Appearances

    1

  • Premierships

    1

They kicked off the decade in style by winning the 2010 premiership and continued to be a strong force through the early & middle parts of the decade.

After winning 5 games in 2019, can they rise up the ladder and kick start the new decade just like the last?


Related Videos

Popular Videos

Decade at a Glance - Melton FNC

  • Video Code:
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    166

  • Wins

    55

  • Losses

    109

  • Finals Wins

    3

  • GF Appearances

    1

  • Premierships

They finished the decade as a strong force within the BFNL, narrowly missing out on Premiership glory in 2018!

Can the Bloods go all the way in 2021?


Related Videos

Popular Videos

Devils Rebuild Right on Track

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

With the 2021 season kicking off this weekend, Scoop says there's plenty to like about what is building at Darley Park. New playing coach Dan Roy says the club's finals destiny is in their own hands.


Darley

2021 Coach: Dan Roy

2019 Performance:Finished 3rd (home & away) – Played 16 Won 11 Lost 5

2019 BFNL Rankings: Attack - 3rd, Defence - 4th

Scoop’s 2021 prediction: 5th - 7th

EXPECT Darley to be the hunters in 2021, not the hunted, despite the loss of star quality over the extended break.

Premiership playing coach Heath Scotland (Sunshine), Brian Graham (Sunshine), Nick Graham (North Footscray) headline eight absentees from 2019, raising reasonable doubt over the club extending on its proud run of finals appearances (every season since 2012, including two flags 2015 and 2017).

Enter new playing coach Dan Roy (Lorne) who will lead the mission.

"I'm rapt with how things are going," he said.

"We've built a lot already on our base fitness levels; some blokes are working the house down.

"Numbers on the track have been 30-plus most nights, which is really pleasing."

While the 33-year-old conceded the loss of Scotland and the Graham brothers will hurt, Roy is confident the hole left can be filled by ready-made Darley players prepared to take the next step.

"If we can improve 10 per cent across the board, there's no reason why we couldn't go deep again," he said.

"Luther Baker (equal 10th Henderson Medal 2019), Leigh Spiteri and Jake Ancrum are more than capable. They've [got] two flags under their belts and should want to be dominating."

Despite a quiet rescue effort in the marketplace throughout a difficult 2020, the Devils best 22 over recent weeks is beginning to take shape. Key defender *Matthew Brett (Werribee), mobile forward *Ryan Kemp (Werribee), inside-mid Stephen Doran (Point Cook) and Mitch Banner (VAFA) join dynamic small forward and Vic Metro representative Ben Said (St Albans) as the new faces at Darley Park. Just how often Brett and Kemp will be seen in Devils colours, however, is another question given their VFL affiliations.

There was more good news on the coaching front at Darley with the signing of popular local figure and former AFL champion Doug Hawkins, who will lead the Under 19's. Dean Chambers (Western Jets, ex-Werribee), will be another added bonus for the club following his Senior Assistant Coach appointment.

Additions aside, coach Roy will be holding the younger players accountable this year, given the club has blooded up to ten under-19 players over the past two seasons under Scotland.

"We're confident some of these boys are ready to impact games," he said.

"They should have the belief in themselves to start taking games on.”

To make finals this year, Darley will rely heavily on maintaining their impeccable record at home over the 2018 and 2019 seasons, with 16 wins and just two losses.

"Our destiny is in our own hands," Roy said.

"If we can improve our consistency on the road as well, it gives us every chance (of playing finals)."

Got it in one.

Trent Angwin (boxing), Bailey Waasdorp, Casey Young (AFL Barwon), Jackson Carrick (South Barwon), Ryan Ellis (Bendigo) are the other notable absentees from 2019.

*Affiliated players: Billy Myers (Williamstown), Nick Rodda (Williamstown), Matthew Brett (Werribee), Ryan Kemp (Werribee).

Roy's Tips

Flag tip (outside Darley): East Point

Improvers tip: Sebastopol

Cobras pass mark: Finals



Related Articles

All News

East Point - Season Draw

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The Kangas led the comp in the last two seasons played, and while their draw for 2021 won’t be easy, East Point fans may yet get their ‘three-peat’. Scoop will keep serving up the pros and cons of the fixture for every BFNL club over the next few weeks.


East Point

Draw rating points: 105
2021 draw ranking: #8

Play TWICE:Sebastopol, Sunbury, Melton, North Ballarat, Ballarat, Redan

Travel EAST:FOUR times - Bacchus Marsh (Rd4), Melton (Rd5), Melton South (Rd9), Sunbury (Rd14)

EAST 'highway travel' record (2018 & 2019 home and away seasons):Played 7 Won 3 Lost 4 @43% win rate

 

PROS:Leave Ballarat just ONCE after round NINE - (Sunbury in Round 14)

 

CONS:  Back-to-back highway travel with AWAY games against Bacchus Marsh in Round 4 and Melton in Round 5

- Play FOUR of 2019 Finalists TWICE: Sebastopol, Sunbury, Melton, Redan

 

Comment: The Kangas were the best team in the comp in 2018 and 2019. They will be hard to beat again after retaining nearly all of the 2018 and 2019 Premiership teams in a bid for an amazing 'three-peat'. Their draw will ask enough of them in 2021 and given their number one standing in the competition so it should.

Download Fixture Here



Related Articles

All News

East Point 2025 Season Preview

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

With the 2025 season on the horizon, Scoop has caught up with all our senior footy coaches as we build towards an epic Round 1!

Following a rollercoaster of an inaugural season under Joe Carmody, the Kangas will look to bounce back and go one better after a grand final defeat.


SCOOP: Joe, super effort last year to make the grand final and acquit yourselves well against the Bloods. How did the group process the season and grand final loss?

JOE CARMODY: On the whole a very encouraging year for us particularly in the area of individual growth. We were in the grand final up until very late in the game against a quality side in Melton. Plenty of upside to be drawn from the season moving forward.

S: What did you learn about the group in your first year and where you're at in the pecking order?

JC: Hard working with a willingness to get better. There's plenty of talent and quality youth at our club. Just knowing we can compete against any opposition gives us great confidence and belief.

S: East Point remain unbeaten at home since Round 16, 2023 (vs Sebastopol) - your club aside, which team (if any) do you feel has an old school, home ground advantage?

JC: Sunbury! As a player and a coach, I’ve been on the end of a few hidings over the years. You must defend or risk chasing the game on the big ground.

S: More players at East Point (15) averaged 16 or more disposals per game in 2024 - Sunbury (14), Ballarat (14), Melton (13), Darley (10). Is there anything to see here? What do those numbers tell you?

JC: A combination of a few things - the way we play, i.e. controlled possession. It also tells us we can win our own ball, trust the depth and the system.

S: While scoring power at East Point has been a feature for a number of years now - you must be rapt with the way the group embraced your team defence strategy after restricting Melton to 39 inside 50's in the Grand Final? Says a lot for the group's chances ahead of your second year in charge.

JC: The team defence remains a work in progress. While we showed signs of fatigue late in the season we didn't concede numbers of any major concern. It was more so we were unable to score as heavily on the back of that team defence as we would have liked. 

S: You lose promising young forward Strahan Robinson and the experience of Jordy Taylor - who picks up the slack?

JC: On Strahan's replacement option - we do like a fourth marking option forward so we're leaning to Joe Fraser, Ryder Lavery or Joel van Meel as the three (likely) rotating ruck options to spend time forward. If we go small Isaac Hucker or a promoted U/19 player could find their way in a pocket for example. And Jordy's replacement - well Liam Canny (21yo) is ready to go. We're confident he's going to be a super player for us over a long period. Joe Dodd will also see more minutes through the midfield as a result of Taylor's departure.  

S: You had the fewest number of players (32) of all last year’s finalists represent the club at senior level. Do you think it will take a similar "favourable' run with injury that will determine your fate - i.e. another grand final appearance or are you blessed with the luxury of the soldier in, soldier out theory?

JC: Lots of players were stiff to miss out last year but we stuck with the younger group to get more games into them rather than throwing them around. Hopefully that decision has built confidence levels on the back of the faith we have shown in them getting the job done.

S: Tell us about the newbies at the club and their likely roles....

JC: Jack Romeril - fit utility - not sure how much we'll see of Jack given his work commitments. Matt Romeril - Half-back / Mid option. Sam Romeril - Wing option that will allow Liam Canny to move into an on-ball role for us.

S: Given the longer season are you likely to rotate your midfield guns through the bench or stick with the 2024 theory of resting them forward?

JC: Well Matty and Jordy (Johnston), Jacko (Merrett) and Jacob (Brown) work it out between themselves if and when they decide to come off. Matty has proven how dangerous he can be resting forward with seven goals against the Lakers last year.

S: Who is likely to give Joel Van Meel a lending hand with the ruck duties this season? His output and willingness to compete in 2024 was something else....

JC: Yes, Joel's contribution played a large part in us making it as far we did. As for relief, Ryder Lavery (19yo) and Joe Fraser (21yo) will be given an opportunity when Joel needs a spell resting forward or off the bench.

PLAYER INS:

J. Romeril (Skipton), S. Romeril (Skipton), M. Romeril (Skipton)

PLAYER OUTS:

J. Taylor (Qld), S. Robinson (Port Fairy), T. Conlan (VAFA)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

N/A

PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE:

March 22- vs Strathfieldsaye (A)

IMPROVERS TIP (OUTSIDE OF EAST):

JC: Redan

FLAG TIP (OUTSIDE OF EAST):

JC: Darley



Related Articles

All News

Finals Round 1 Review

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Scoop' Reviews Finals Week 1

Melton, Sebastopol and Darley all claimed wins in Week 1 of the 2022 Carlton Draught BNFL Finals Series.



  • Melton

    13.9.87

  • Def

  • Ballarat

    9.10.64


Minor Premiers and flag favourite Melton took the best part of three quarters to shrug off an honest Ballarat to win by 23 points. 

After trailing at the half (by 1 point), the Bloods added six goals to two in the third term to set up a match-winning 31-point lead at the final change. Ironically the Bloods won just one and a half quarters for the game on their home deck but it was enough to get the job done.

Bloods midfielders Jack Walker (3 goals) and Jacob Hickey (1 goal) were named best for the winners while the outside run and carry of wingman Kyle Borg (2 goals) proved significant. Defenders Jordy Cotter, Brenton Payne and Riley Walker were recognised as key contributors as the underdog Swannies took it up to their more fancied opponents in the first half. Dangerous Bloods forwards Braedan Kight (2 goals), Liam Carter (2 goals) and Ryan Carter (1 goal) were three of nine Bloods players to hit the scoreboard.

There's no doubting plenty of positives for Joe Carmody's Swans to draw from the game despite the loss after testing the Bloods. Clearly, their third quarter alone cost them a genuine crack at the finish. Carmody recognised the efforts of his midfield Will Liston, Sam James and Marcus Powling by naming the in-form trio among the best players with Footscray VFL affiliate Bailey Van de Heuvel and defenders Austin McPherson and Nick Swain. Swans sharpshooter Andrew Hooper finished with three goals. Josh Gibson (hamstring tightness) did not play but is expected to return next week. 

What the coaches said...

Aaron Tymms (Melton):We held strong in the first half when Ballarat had some territory dominance before we were able to get the game back on our terms in the second (half). (We were) really pleased with the contributions from across all lines.

Joe Carmody (Ballarat):We defended really well in the first half and probably didn't get the reward on the scoreboard. Melton outworked us in the third (quarter) and used the ball really well. That was the difference in the end.


  • Sebastopol

    12.7.79

  • Def

  • North Ballarat

    6.10.46


Sebastopol has secured a prized double chance, ending North Ballarat's season in the process with a hard-fought 33-point win on the weekend. It was the third straight win for the 'Burras over Brendan McCartney's Roosters in season 2022.

The 'Burras won every quarter and kicked six of the last seven goals to run out deserved winners and progress to a semi-final meeting with Melton. Much of the discussion during the week will be on the progress of 'Burras inspirational leader Tony Lockyer (ankle) who left the field in the second term and did not return. 

Toby Hutt (4 goals) broke the game open in the third term with three goals as the 'Burras added six straight to North Ballarat's 3.4 to lead by 26 points at the final change. Unfortunately for North, 'the tape' will tell a story of wasted/missed opportunity and inferior ball use. Essentially, the right team won, the 'Burras used the ball much better, and made more of their opportunities. But you couldn't shame the Roosters for effort. Their intensity matched the 'Burras but again, their execution of the fundamentals proved their undoing.

'Burras defenders Riley O'Keefe, Ben Trew and Connor O'Shea were named best for the winners while the run and line-breaking carry of Matt Austin and Jed Hill was a highlight in a game played on the inside for the most part. Reigning Henderson Medalist Lachlan Cassidy was solid for four quarters but wasn't alone. Hugo Papst again proved his versatility at either end, answering the call to whatever the coach's needs. Papst is very important to the 'Burras fortunes moving forward, that I'm sure of.

For North Ballarat, forward trio Josh Chatfield, Jamie Quick (1 goal) and Jack Riding (2 goals) were given little time and space to get the game on their terms. In fairness, their influence wasn't helped by poor forward entries. Quick and Riding were more often forced to win their own ball at ground level making it easier for the 'Burras to defend.

Cam McCallum (1 goal) won the majority of hit-outs yet again and slotted a much-needed goal 20 minutes into the third term to get North Ballarat within three points. But that's as close as they would be for the remainder. Isaac Carey, Brock Leonard, and Riley Polkinghorne never gave up the effort while Harry Loader, Ryan Hobbs (before moving forward) and Ned Nash were solid distributors from defence.

A 'throw at the stumps' opportunity against Melton to make the Grand Final awaits Sebastopol this week. For the record, 12 of the 'Burras line-up that featured on Saturday were part of the 2019 Grand Final side.

North Ballarat exits after a tough year, a difficult draw and the untimely injury to key players. McCartney's boys lost five of their last six games after beating Melton in Round 13 - who would have thought? North Ballarat will find some comfort knowing McCartney has signed on to lead the group in 2023.        

What the coaches said...

Michael Searl (Sebastopol):Super proud of the group. We needed to match them on the contested footy and felt we did that well. The belief in the group is important and we have a great opportunity in front of us.

Brendan McCartney (North Ballarat):We worked hard and gave ourselves numerous opportunities but weren't able to convert when we had chances. Sebastopol are well organised and well coached.


  • Darley

    7.6.48

  • Def

  • East Point

    5.17.47


Darley withstood an avalanche of inside 50's from East Point in the last quarter to progress through to a Semi-Final meeting with Ballarat. Sure, the Kangas would lament their inaccuracies (1.7 in the last qtr) 

but credit to the Devils' back six and support crew for holding on under immense finals pressure. Players from both sides had barely enough energy to celebrate or commiserate at the final siren. Any last efforts in the immediate aftermath were spent purely on a handshake or embrace -recognition and respect for an old-fashioned battle that went down to the wire.

Kangas Captain Matty Johnston and Mickitja Rotumah-Onus led the charge in the second half, either waltzing out of stoppage or with their run and carry just as the Devils looked to be tiring. But the 'Brett Bewley-less' Devils' blend of youth and experience down back, combined with some Kangas wasted opportunities on goal, amounted to a wholesale, morale-boosting win for one, with heartbreak and disappointment for the other. 

The highlights reel will be a tough assignment for the techs. So where do we start? 

For the winners, Bailey Young was arguably best-on-ground for his four-quarter effort ahead of a host of defenders led by Matthew Brett and Mace Cousins. Bigman Trent Angwin was terrific in the air and was influential between the arcs providing a target for the Devils all day. The Devils' match-winning return of seven goals was shared among seven players.

For East Point, finishing near plus 20 for inside 50's in a game they won just one quarter, says a lot for their final quarter dominance. But alas, couldn't it get done and lost no admirers for their effort.

Kangas youngsters Jesse Cairns and Jack Jeffrey were lively and had their share of the ball while experienced campaigners Joel Van Meel, Clay Bilney and Mitch Walsh were never far from the action. On a tough day for forwards in unassuming breezy conditions, the Kangas managed just five goals, shared among five individual players. Evidently, it was the Kangas' lowest score of the season.

The numbers didn't lie heading in, giving every indication this final was going to be a close one. For the record, the Kangas averaged seven more points (FOR) per game while the Devils were conceding seven fewer points (AGST) per game to suggest a draw could be on the cards.

Missed it by that much...!    

What the coaches said...

Dan Jordan (Darley):I thought we were more efficient in key moments during the first three quarters. But full credit to East Point, they kept coming at us in the last. In the end, we were just happy to hang on in a tight one that could've gone either way.

Jake Bridges (East Point):We can't all play a winning game, someone is sure to lose, yet we can play so that our name, no one may dare accuse. That when the Master referee scores against our name, it won't be whether we've won or lost, but how we have played the game.

Next week:

Saturday, September 3 -Melton vs Sebastopol

Sunday, September 4 - Ballarat vs Darley


  • Ballarat

    11.6.72

  • Def by

  • Sebastopol

    9.15.69


The Swans secured second spot and a prized double chance with a narrow three-point win over the Burras at Marty Busch Reserve. It was the Swans' sixth win of the season by a goal or less and the tenth win by 18 points or less. How are the heart rates at Ballarat, we're yet to play a final!

What the Swans do have is character - truckloads of it. Despite their narrow successes, only Melton won more games than Joe Carmody's men in 2022. There's no doubting the Swans line-up is buoyed by the return of big man duo Marcus Powling and Bailey Van de Heuvel. Ruckman Powling missed a large chunk of the season with a torn hamstring but returned to his very best with arguably best-on-ground honours. Josh Gibson and Lachie Dawson booted three goals each for the winners while a wasteful Sebastopol were kept in it by Toby Hutt (three goals), James Keeble and Hugo Papst (two goals each).

The Burras trailed the Swans by 37 points at halftime and were just 1% ahead of Darley on the LIVE ladder, looking down the barrel at a fourth-place finish. But credit Michael Searl and his Burras contingent arresting the game back on their terms with five unanswered third-quarter goals.

Grady Snowden, Luke Kiel and Tony Lockyer featured prominently in the Burras revival and will be hopeful restricting dangerous North trio Jamie Quick, Jack Riding and Josh Chatfield.

Four points separated these two heavyweights at the final change as an arm wrestle of sorts (two goals each) prevailed for the duration as the Swans hung on to record another prizefighting win. 

Ballarat head to Melton on Saturday for a Qualifying Final at Maccy Park while the Burras face 2021 Minor Premiers North Ballarat at Eastern Oval.

What the coaches said:

Michael Searl (Sebastopol):Another tough loss for us against the Swans. (We) didn't capitilise on our early dominance in the first quarter. They completely outworked us in the second quarter and really showed us the importance of work rate. (I'm) proud of the group to really dig deep and come at them in the second half. Lots of learnings to take from the match.

Joe Carmody (Ballarat):We set the game up in the second quarter with some good ball movement and excellent pressure. Sebastopol were very good in the contest in the third quarter. We showed a lot of character to hang on.


  • Sunbury

    15.19.109

  • Def

  • Bacchus Marsh

    6.8.44


Sunbury finished their season on a high, surpassing 100% for and against on their way to a resounding 65-point win over Bacchus Marsh in front of a home crowd.

The Lions finished off their season with four wins from their last six games, an encouraging base for next year under Travis Hodgson who will lead the club into a fourth year in 2023. The Cobras, on the other hand, capitulated to a fifth loss in six games ending their season in eighth place with seven wins.

Veteran forward Leigh Brennan (five goals) shows no signs of ageing, leading a charge of eight Lions players to hit the scoreboard. The Lions led from start to finish and virtually put this game to bed by quarter time despite having had the advantage with the breeze.

Lions stand-outs Tyson Lever and Harry Minton-Connell continued their run of good form while the progression of youth trends in the right direction. Jack Hannett and Jack Newitt topped the list for as many as 12 candidates among best-on-ground conversations.

The Cobras, seemingly bereft of the fight we saw earlier in the year could manage just six goals on a quiet day for the visiting forwards. Six individual Cobras' goalkickers represented their major returns on the scoreboard while young combative ruckman Spencer Meagher was named best for the losing side. Defenders Daniel Veldon, Dominic Miesen and Xavier Jenks toiled manfully behind the ball while Tom German and Riley Stuhldreier were again serviceable contributors in the red, yellow and black.

Both are proud clubs and will prepare for their journey back to finals, for an eighth and ninth place finish, simply won't do.

What the coaches said:

Travis Hodgson (Sunbury):(It was) a good way to finish off the season - it's been a positive two-month block. The Marsh tried hard but our ability to stretch them with legs on the outside was obvious and played a significant role in the result. 

Tom German (Bacchus Marsh):They used the ball well around the ground and we didn't execute well as a team.



Related Articles

All News

Football / Netball "Return To Train" Details Announced

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Football / Netball "Return To Train" Details Announced


As was announced through media over the weekend AFL Victoria has received approval on its Return to Play requirements from the Victoria State Government providing the opportunity for community clubs to commence training in a limited form from Monday 25th May.


The McDonald's Ballarat FNL fully supports and welcomes these measures to provide clarity for clubs on how they may take the steps to resume training.

There are steps which the club need to undertake under these protocols before training can start. 

These include:

  • Each club must have a nominated Covid Safety Officer, (more than one can help to share the load)
  • A maximum of two groups of ten players on an oval at any point in time.
  • There is to be no swapping between members of these groups.
  • Physical distancing should still be practiced wherever possible.
  • Players need to arrive at training ready to train and then leave immediately after training. Get In, train and Get out
  • Changerooms are not to be used, access to toilets only.
  • Minimal equipment to be used. Footballs should be wiped down as often as possible and after each session.
  • A register of participants maintained and retained by the club.
  • Permission obtained from Local Government to use the oval.  

To further support the health and wellbeing of our clubs moving forward, a number of other measures have been put in place that include clubs completing a register of trained players with further resources available through the AFL.

There is no length of time announced of how long these restrictions will apply to training before larger group training or full training will be permitted. It will be reliant on state government announcements and then as with this current step preparation on how it will need to be implemented determined with health departments.

Further to the details announced through AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria have also released details that are consistent with this same advice.

Similarly, there is no announcement yet on any possible date to commence seasons and this will not be expected until there is a significant easing of the restrictions which currently remain in place.

It must be stressed the welcome guidelines provided for a return to training do not provide any indication or details around if and how the 2020 McDonald's Premiership Season may commence or look. That will continue to be reviewed based upon the ongoing discussions being held.

The Ballarat FNL will continue to work with our clubs at both senior and junior level through this period to provide the advice and guidance that is required. 



Related Articles

All News

Game cancellation due to Health & Safety Protocols

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL wishes to advise of a game cancellation due to Health & Safety Protocols.


Circumstances have arisen whereby the Ballarat v Melton reserves game at Alfredton Reserve Saturday 14th May 2022 will be cancelled under COVID by-laws and protocols.

This is supported by advice and recommendations from AFL Victoria.

As a result of the game being cancelled under COVID guiding bylaws and protocols, the points for this game shall be split and each team receive 2 points.

A revised schedule for football games has been arranged which will see Under 19 football commence at 11am and senior football commence at 1pm.

The league supports the actions of the Ballarat FNC in dealing with this issue and thank them for their proactive stance and initiative to address the unfortunate circumstance where the available players do not allow for reserves to be played.

State government protocols and league safety bylaws have been implemented to ensure the health and wellbeing of players, supporters and members of the football and netball community.

A special thanks to the Melton FNC for their understanding and willingness to work with the Ballarat FNC to ensure games continue in a safe environment.



Related Articles

All News