It was a red letter day in the annals of Golden Square Football Netball Club when a quiet and unobtrusive young fella hailing from Cohuna followed his brother to Golden Square.  Coming to the club with little fanfare, Clayton has most definately made an impact around the club both on and off the field.  Saturday's game against South Bendigo will see Anderson play his 200th game.

Maryborough A grade netballer Alisha Chadwick plays her 350th senior game on the weekend against Strathfieldsaye at Maryborough in what has been an outstanding career and contribution to the Maryborough club and the Bendigo Football Netball League.

Golden Square FNC will be hosting the Indian National AFL team for their lead up preparation for the International AFL Cup being held in Melbourne. The 2017 AFL International Cup (IC17) will  be held in Melbourne from 5 - 19 August.  It will be the sixth International Cup series held and will inlcude both men's and women's football competitions.

Nando's Bendigo in conjunction with the Bendigo Football Netball League will be holding a Community day at the refurbished Nando's restuarant on Saturday 29th July between 10.00am and 11.00pm.

This year AFL Central Vic / BFNL has secured a new three year sponsorship agreement with Bendigo Bank.  Part of the agreement is for BFNL clubs to earn revenue by referring new lending business to the Bank.