AFL Central Victoria

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE APPROACHING!

Keep the kids active and entertained with a day of footy excitement, awesome games and skill development.

Whether they already love their footy or are keen to give it a go, everyone is welcome!

⏲️Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
💰Cost: $55 including a football to keep!

📍Bendigo – Mixed Program | Tuesday 22nd September | Backhaus Oval
Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/bendigo-holiday-program/c6dd1171/register

📍Bendigo – All Girls Program | Thursday 1st October | St Francis of the Fields School Oval
Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/st-francis-of-the-fields-all-girls-holiday-program/0122d436/register

🏉 SEMI-FINALS WEEKEND AT THE QEO! 🏉

After kicking off the finals series at Harry Trott Oval and Triple M Park last weekend, footy returns home to the Queen Elizabeth Oval this weekend for a massive double-header of semi-final action in the Bendigo Football Netball League

SATURDAY: SECOND SEMI-FINALS
Minor premiers Sandhurst Football Netball Club hit the QEO fresh off a week's rest to face a firing Eaglehawk Football Netball Club squad coming off a 29-point qualifying final win.

*Bendigo Bank Seniors (2:20 PM): Sandhurst v Eaglehawk
*Drummond Golf Reserves (12:15 PM): South Bendigo FNC v Sandhurst
*Sportspower Under-18s (10:15 AM): Strath Storm FNC v South Bendigo

SUNDAY: FIRST SEMI-FINALS (ELIMINATION)
It's do-or-die on Sunday as Strathfieldsaye and Gisborne Football Netball Club clash to keep their premiership dreams alive

*Bendigo Bank Seniors (2:20 PM): Strathfieldsaye v Gisborne
*Drummond Golf Reserves (12:15 PM): Eaglehawk v Strathfieldsaye *Sportspower Under-18s (10:15 AM): Sandhurst v Castlemaine

📍 Venue: Queen Elizabeth Oval, View Street, Bendigo

High St Xray
Bendigo Mazda
Bendigo Bank
The Bendigo Club

See below for a full preview of all the action.......football and netball 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/dragons-aim-to-extend-streak-against-eaglehawk/

🏉 LODDON VALLEY FNL PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW 🏉

The stakes couldn't be higher this Saturday at Mitiamo Rec Reserve (John Forbes Oval) as teams lock horns for the final spots in the Loddon Valley Football Netball League Grand Finals

Here is how the big day shapes up across all three football grades:

SENIORS | 2:15 PM
Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club Inc v Marong Football Netball Club

RESERVES | 12:30 PM
Inglewood Football Netball Club v Newbridge Football Netball Clubidge

UNDER 18s | 10:40 AM
Bridgewater Football Netball Club v Marong

📍 Venue: Mitiamo Recreation Reserve (John Forbes Oval)
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th September
🙌 Sponsor: Proudly supported by Community Bank Inglewood & Districts

See below for a full write up of the football and netball action across the day........👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/higher-stakes-for-pyramid-hill-against-marong-this-time/

NORTH CENTRAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2ND SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW 🏉🔥

The road to the Grand Final heats up this Saturday, September 5th at Wycheproof Recreation Reserve!

Here is everything you need to know ahead of a massive day of finals action across all grades in the North Central Football League:

Goldacres SENIORS | 2.30pm
Wedderburn Redbacks Inc. vs. Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Hockey Club
A spot straight through to the Grand Final on September 19 at St Arnaud is on the line! Minor premiers Wedderburn (15-1) take on the chasing Tigers in a high-stakes clash. With the season head-to-head split at 1-1, this one is guaranteed to be a thriller!

Haeusler's RESERVES | 12.35pm
Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers vs. St Arnaud Football Club

Community Bank Charlton & District U17s | 10.55am
Boort vs. St Arnaud

UNITING CHURCH U14s | 9.30am
St Arnaud vs. Birchip Watchem Bulls

📍 Venue: Wycheproof Recreation Reserve
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 5th
⏰ First Game Kicks Off: 9:30 AM

See below for a full preview of the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/redbacks-tigers-fight-to-reach-decider-first/

🏆 GRAND FINAL DAY IS HERE!🏆
It all comes down to this Saturday at Huntly’s Strauch Reserve as the Fosterville Gold Mine-backed Heathcote District Football Netball League crowns its 2026 champions!

The stage is set for an absolute blockbuster in the Seniors, featuring a high-stakes Grand Final rematch between Mount Pleasant and North Bendigo. Will the Blues go back-to-back to secure their 22nd flag, or will the Bulldogs take ultimate revenge in their 80th anniversary year?

With classic thrillers already played out between these two side—including a draw and a 7-point nail-biter during the home-and-away season—you won't want to miss a single second!

🏉 FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL SCHEDULE 🏉

8:30 AM — Under-15s: LGFNC Bombers vs. Lockington Bamawm United FNC

10:05 AM — Under-18s: Mount Pleasant Football/Netball Club vs. Lockington Bamawm United

12:05 PM — Reserves: North Bendigo FNC Official vs. Lockington Bamawm United

2:20 PM — Seniors: Mount Pleasant vs. North Bendigo

📍 Venue: Strauch Reserve

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

🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/blues-bulldogs-fight-for-glory-once-again/

Preliminary Final Weekend & Grand Final Schedule

Eleven clubs across the La Trobe University, Bendigo-backed Bendigo Junior Football League finals series are set to lock horns in this weekend’s preliminary finals.

South Bendigo FNC leads the charge with four teams competing, followed by Strath Storm FNC with three.
Two teams each from Castlemaine Football Netball Club, Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Football Netball Club, Sandhurst Football Netball Club, and St Francis will also feature, along with single-team representation from Eaglehawk Football Netball Club, Official Golden Square Football & Netball Club, Kangaroo Flat JFC, Marong Football Netball Club and St Therese’s Sharks

Good luck to everyone participating and jump on to PlayHQ to see where you need to be to get behind and support your team!

See below for a full preview of the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/preliminary-finals-involve-11-clubs/

🏆 CVFL GRAND FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN! 🏆

It all comes down to tomorrow night under the lights at Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) in Bendigo. Two huge blockbusters are locked in to cap off a massive season of footy in the Champions IGA-backed Central Victoria Football League - CVFL.

5.30pm – UNDER 18 GIRLS: Woorinen vs. Strathfieldsaye Storm
The undefeated Woorinen Football Netball Club are looking to complete a perfect season, but Strath Storm FNC comes in with serious momentum after a gutsy preliminary final victory

7.30pm – SENIOR WOMEN: Castlemaine vs. Golden Square
Will it be flag #5 for the reigning champs, Castlemaine Football Netball Club or historic glory for Official Golden Square Football & Netball Club?

📍 Where: Queen Elizabeth Oval, View Street, Bendigo
⏰ When: Friday, September 4 (Under 18s at 5.30pm | Seniors at 7.30pm)
📺 Can't make it to the QEO? Catch every moment LIVE on the AFL Central Victoria YouTube channel starting at 5.30pm

See below for a full preview of the action 👇
🔗https://aflcentralvic.com.au/castlemaine-golden-square-chase-historic-premiership/

THE BJFL BEST & FAIREST VOTE COUNTS ARE COMING!

The votes are in, and the excitement is building!

It’s almost time to find out who will be crowned the Bendigo Junior Football League Best & Fairest winners across the U14, U15, and U16 age groups.

📅 Wednesday 2 September
➡️ U14C Mixed, U14B Mixed & U14A Mixed

📅 Monday 7 September
➡️ U15 Girls, U16B Boys & U16A Boys

📍 La Trobe University Gallery
⏰ 5.00pm

Clubs will be notified shortly of which players from their teams are invited to attend the respective vote counts.

It promises to be a fantastic celebration of the season and a great opportunity to recognise some of the BJFL’s outstanding young talent.

If you're travelling to Gippsland to support your future star later this month.......Pull on the boots yourself

AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria are hosting the inaugural V-Line Cup AFL Nines Competition

It’s a relaxed, non-contact, and social way to connect with other footy families and represent your region during the carnival.

Event Details:
📅 When: Tuesday, September 22
📍 Where: Morwell Recreation Reserve
👟 Format: Non-contact 9-a-side (open to all experience levels)
💰 Cost: $35 per player
Who can play: All genders, abilities, and experience levels—no prior footy experience required!

🔗Register your spot: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/f4cf46

⚠️Please ensure you select your affiliated V-Line team during registration

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/