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2023 BFNL Transfer Tracker

2023 BFNL Transfer Tracker - Part 2 🔃

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  As we edge closer to Round 1️⃣ - catch up on all the player movement HERE!! 🔃 

  Preview the big in's and out's for - KYNETON, MARYBOROUGH, SANDHURST, SOUTH BENDIGO, & STRATHFIELDSAYE 

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  1. * Below data correct as at 11/04/2023
  2. ** Only approved or pending status are captured within the tables.

   

  KYNETON FNC 

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  Aidan	Fournier	Macedon Juniors
  Jye	Chambers	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Lachlan	Sheahan	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Clyde	Drago-Stevens	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Connor	Munro	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Curtis	Bone	Macedon Juniors
  Josh	Gray	Macedon Juniors
  William	Armstrong	Macedon Juniors
  GABRIEL	YOW YEH	Macedon Juniors
  Thomas	Ford	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Dempsey	Roberts	Macedon Juniors
  Thomas	Quinn	University Blues
  Lucas	Iudica	Koondrook Barham Football Club
  Jordan	Iudica	Koondrook Barham Football Club
  Jack	Fraser	Parkside (Western Region Football League (WRFL))
  Ethan	Foreman	Gisborne Football Netball Club Inc (Bendigo Football League)
  Jayden	Eales	Sunbury Football Netball Club
  Francis	Randall	Macedon
  Mak	Ganim	Campbells Creek Football Netball Club
  Austin	Stevens	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Max	Short	Kyneton Junior Football Club
  Kyle	Fitzgerald	Watsonia Sporting Club

  >> OUTS:

  Jackson	Mellett	Frankston YCW Football Netball Club (MPNFL)
  Frankie	Ellis	Gisborne Football Netball Club Inc (Bendigo Football League)
  David	Romer	Newbridge Football Club
  Louis	Phillips	Wangaratta Rovers Football & Netball Club
  Louis	Thompson	Doncaster
  Dean	Bartrop	Tullamarine
  Jack	Hassett	Macedon
  Benjamin	White	Trentham District Football/Netball Club
  Sam	Caruso	Northside Lions Superules Over 35s
  Evan	Davie	Woodend-Hesket
  Matt	Johnston	Maryborough Football Netball Club
  Joshua	Smiley	Sunshine Heights (Western Region Football League (WRFL))
  Lachlan	Read	Glenroy (Essendon District Football League (EDFL))
  Riley	White	Daylesford Football Netball Club
  Michael	Ball	Woodend Hesket Masters Over 35s
  Rhys	Magin	Sunbury Kangaroos (Essendon District Football League (EDFL))
  Guy	Dickson	Leongatha Football Club

  MARYBOROUGH FNC 

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  Kaian	Constable	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Joe	Lovel	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Robert	Muscat	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Brodie	Quinlan	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Jake	Gavriliadis	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Diesel	Palmer	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Jarrah	Edwards	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Bailey	Walhouse	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  James	Woods	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Darcy	Bond	Royal Park Football Netball Club
  Michael	Thompson	Mernda
  Dylan	Reece	Ocean Grove
  Brady	King	North Warrnambool Eagles Football Netball Club
  Kellan	Maffescioni	Natte Bealiba Football Netball Club (MCDFL)
  Matt	Johnston	Kyneton Football Club
  Liam	Maffescioni	Natte Bealiba Football Netball Club (MCDFL)
  Spencer	Fithall	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Samuel	Flynn	Royal Park Football Netball Club
  Bailey	Edwards	Nightcliff (NTFL)
  Oscar	Tatchell	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Joel	Swatton	South Bendigo Football and Netball Club
  Tyson	Hoban	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Brodie	Quinlan	Maryborough Junior Football Club

  >> OUTS:

  Dylan	Harberger	Learmonth Football Netball Club
  Patrick	Van der pol	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Thomas	Gardam	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Kia	Coatsworth	Lockington Bamawm United Football Club
  Mitchell	Byrne	Mitiamo Football Club
  Connor	Mcleish	Creswick Football Netball Club
  Bradley	Holland	Creswick Football Netball Club
  Lachlan	Ratcliff	Talbot Football Netball Club
  Jake	Medhurst	Maryborough Rovers Football Netball Club
  Lewis	Cain	Carisbrook Football Netball Club
  Mitchell	Milne	Golden Square Football Netball Club (BFL)
  Keynan	Lanfranchi	Natte Bealiba Football Netball Club (MCDFL)
  Kyle	Downs	Clunes Football Netball Club
  Aidan	Hare	Peel Thunder (West Australian Football League (WAFL))
  Stewart	Crameri	North Ballarat Football Netball Club
  Liam	Latch	Sebastopol Football Netball Club
  Tyson	Hoban	Maryborough Junior Football Club
  Phil	Stacey	Ballarat Football Netball Club

  SANDHURST FNC 

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  Nicholas	Santas	White Hills Junior Football Club
  Jack	English	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Charlie	Edwards	South Melbourne Districts Junior Football Club (SMJFL)
  Isaac	Tzouroutis	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Matt	Noden	Eaglehawk Football Club
  Josh	Collins	East Malvern Football Club
  Billy	Bassett	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Callum	Craig	Mount Pleasant Football Club (HDFNL)
  Logan	Kilcullen	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Jacob	Austin	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Ben	Warren	Tyntynder Football Club
  Max	Allgood	Ararat Football Netball Club
  Aidan	Hanrahan	East Point Football Netball Club
  William	Moran	Castlemaine Football and Netball Club
  Sam	Conforti	Cohuna Kangas Football Club
  Lachlan	Tardrew	North Bendigo Football Club
  Andrew	Collins	Bridgewater Football Netball Club
  Wil	Pinniger	Colbinabbin Football Netball Club Inc
  Davis	McNair	Kangaroo Flat Junior Football Club
  Daniel	Noden	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Harrison	Monk	Mildura Football Club
  Henry	Edwards	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Lachlan	Wright	Woorinen Football Club
  Nicholas	Stagg	Kerang Football Club
  Bryce	Curnow	Kerang Football Club
  Deakin	Andrews	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Joseph	Artavilla	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Declan	Stevenson	Sandhurst Junior Football Club
  Ethan	Yates	Sandhurst Junior Football Club

  >> OUTS:

  Oliver	Leonard-Shannon	Maldon Football and Netball Club
  James	Worme	Bell Park
  Luke	Salvador	Portarlington
  James	Mittell	Waverley Blues (Eastern Football Netball League)
  Jeremy	Rodi	Merbein Football Club
  Zach	Alford	Pyramid Hill Football Club
  James	Venturini	South Mildura Sporting Club (Football)
  Archer	Patterson	Royal Park Football Netball Club
  Zac	Sims	South Bendigo Football and Netball Club
  Tait	Poyser	South Bendigo Football and Netball Club
  Ryan	Domaille	Tooleybuc Manangatang Football Club
  Kevin	Beens	Belmont Lions Sports Club
  John	Spiller	Bridgewater Football Netball Club
  Jordan	Quirk	North Bendigo Football Club
  Billy	Robertson	North Bendigo Football Club
  Layton	Ross	North Bendigo Football Club

  SOUTH BENDIGO FNC 

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  Harry	Hiatt	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Jacob	Holm	Southern Mallee Giants Football Club (WFNL)
  Mitch	Rees	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Brock	Allsop	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Macgregor	Cameron	Monash Blues
  Cody	Brooks	Donald Football Club
  Billy	Nalder	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Steven	Stroobants	Rochester Football Club
  Harry	Bogaski	Newstead Football and Netball Club
  Darcy	Backway	Kyabram Football & Netball Club
  Lochlan	Bell	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Jobe	Sharman	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Callum	Devine	Eaglehawk Junior Football Club (BJFL)
  Harrison	Carter	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Josh	Wells	Eaglehawk Junior Football Club (BJFL)
  Braydan	Torpey	Lake Macquarie (Seniors)
  Jack	Cordingley	Merrigum Football Club
  Thomas	Purcell	Kangaroo Flat Football &Netball Club
  Zac	Sims	Sandhurst Football Netball Club
  Brody	Haddow	Donald Football Club
  Zane	Candian	Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Netball Club
  Tait	Poyser	Sandhurst Football Netball Club
  Daniel	Heap	Monash Blues
  Brock	Passalaqua	Golden Square Football Netball Club (BFL)
  Baden	France	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Samuel	Griffiths	Donald Football Club
  Will	Rodda	Wycheproof Narraport Football Club
  Brady	Stroud	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Zavier	Geary	Eaglehawk Football Club

  >> OUTS:

  Thomas	Piazza	Calivil United Football Club
  Jack	Maher	Calivil United Football Club
  Lincon	Hocking	Mitiamo Football Club
  Liam	Jones	Mitiamo Football Club
  Jesse	Sheahan	Pyramid Hill Football Club
  Brendan	LeComte	Avoca Football Netball Club
  Aaron	Leahy	North Bendigo Football Club
  Hayden	Smith	Swinburne University AFC
  Peter	Bolton	Heathcote Football Netball Club
  James	Pringle	Heathcote Football Netball Club
  Thomas	Brereton	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Jayden	Sheean	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Flynn	Smythe	South Bendigo Junior Football Club
  Bradyn	Ferguson	Heathcote Football Netball Club
  Jake	Miller	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Harry	Downing	Swinburne University AFC
  Kaiden	Antonowicz	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Joel	Swatton	Maryborough Football Netball Club
  Reece	Mitchell	North Bendigo Football Club
  Lachlan	Furness	North Bendigo Football Club

  STRATHFIELDSAYE FNC 

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  Jaidi	Jackson-Leahy	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Jed	Daniels	Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Club
  Luke	Webb	St Josephs (AFL Barwon FNL)
  Luke	Freeman	Newbridge Football Club
  Jack	Exell	Violet Town Football Club
  Alex	Powell	Tooleybuc Manangatang Football Club
  Jayden	Loveridge	University Blacks
  Kobie	Castleton	North Bendigo Football Club
  Jed	Brereton	Echuca Football Club
  Matt	Harvey	Grovedale Tigers
  Lachlan	Bonney	Torquay
  Beau	Currie	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Jack	Bell	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Zach	Charles	Noosa AFC
  Ryan	Duncan	Wycheproof Narraport Football Club
  Hugh	Behrens	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Riley	Erwin	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  William	Harvey	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Lincoln	McKern	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Mitchell	Elkington	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Joseph	Hayes	St. Francis Junior Football Club
  Jesse	Gill	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club
  Daan	Lodewijks	Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club

  >> OUTS:

  Zach	Charles	Noosa AFC
  Marty	Parsons	Lake Boga Football Club
  Keelan	Payne	Inglewood Football Club
  Fergus	Payne	Inglewood Football Club
  Darcy	Hogan	Inglewood Football Club
  Mason	Wakefield	Mount Pleasant Football Club (HDFNL)
  Blake	Mcgregor	Eaglehawk Football Club
  Jye	Formosa	Longwood Football Club
  Joshua	Formosa	Longwood Football Club
  Kallen	Geary	Eaglehawk Football Club
  Jordan	Formosa	Longwood Football Club
  Riley	Clarke	Tongala Football & Netball Club Inc
  Will	Gilmore	North Bendigo Football Club
  Lachlan	Sharp	Maldon Football and Netball Club
  Tom	Parkinson	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Patrick	Blood	White Hills Football Netball Club
  Jake	Hall	North Bendigo Football Club

2023 Fixture Announcement ???? ????

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  An early Christmas present for the BFNL community - view the Bendigo FNL season 2023 fixture NOW! ????

  The 2023 BFNL season will commence on 15th April with several Round 1 matches of interest, with BFNL Grand Final day scheduled for Saturday 23rd September 2023.

  Some key features of the 2022 BFNL fixture include:

  • A MASSIVE Round 1, featuring South Bendigo FNC unveiling their impressive new home base facilities at Harry Trott Kennington, along with 2022 Grand Final rematches between Gisborne and Strathfieldsaye in the Seniors, and Sandhurst v Kangaroo Flat in the A-Grade
  • Golden Square will celebrate Bulldog and BFNL star Jack Geary's 200th match at home in Round 1
  • Sandhurst will battle Golden Square at the QEO during Round 3 for the Ron Best Memorial Cup
  • The Pat Cronin Foundation Round returns on the 6th of May, with a feature match TBC
  • South Bendigo will host Sandhurst for the annual Graeme Wright Memorial Cup in round 5
  • The current Round 6 (May 20th – May 27th TBC) remains floating with further announcements to follow regarding Interleague participation. Round 6 will be played whichever weekend proposed Interleague matches are not scheduled, or this 2-week block could yet revert to a split round as in 2022 (dependant on ongoing negotiations)  
  • Indigenous Round 7, with the annual feature match TBC early in 2023
  • A huge King’s Birthday Round 8
  • League general bye July 1st 
  • A September Final’s Series, kicking off on Saturday 2nd September
  • BFNL Grand Final day on Saturday the 23rd of September

  
  As is regular process, clubs can continue to negotiate changes to start times into the new year, with any changes to be approved, announced, and captured online. The BFNL maintain the right to amend any fixtures from time to time, including possible future implications of COVID-19 restrictions on season fixturing.

  Unfortunately, the Bendigo Football Netball League were unable to complete positive ongoing Interleague negotiations with another major league prior to Christmas, however discussions and negotiations will continue into the New Year with further announcements to be made in due course. The proposed Interleague provision within the current fixture for either May 20th or May 27th, may again revert to a split round if required.

  The BFNL can also confirm the participation of 17 & Under and Open representative netball teams in the 2023 Netball Victoria Association Championships, to continue from the success of our 2022 representative netball program. Further announcements regarding coaching appointments and selection trials will occur early in 2023.

  All 2023 fixtures will be uploaded to the new football and netball databases, PlayHQ and Netball Connect, in due course.

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2024 Bendigo FNL Senior Interleague Training Squad Announced

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  Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) 2024 Senior Interleague Coach Ash Connick today announced a 61-player training squad as part of the preparation for the upcoming interleague match against the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) at Elsternwick Park, Brighton on July 6.

  

  Above: The victorious 2019 Bendigo FNL interleague team, defeating AFL Outer East by 99-points

  
  The imposing 61-player squad has representation from every BFNL club and will include a group of 9 talented players forming a “Futures Squad”. The Futures Squad will see one emerging talented player from each club involved in the elite training program to further assist with their football development. 

  
  The team will commence training in early June, with further details regarding the training program to be confirmed in due course. The initial training squad will be trimmed in late-June, prior to confirming the final 22-player team who will be selected to represent the BFNL upon its highly anticipated 2024 return to interleague competition. 

  
  On the announcing of the initial training squad, Connick said, ‘We are really pleased with the squad we've picked, and thankful for the volume of players who have made themselves available for representative selection’. 

  ‘In selecting the training squad, the coaching panel have attempted to cover all bases as a lot can happen in football between now and game day’.

  Connick continued, ‘We are excited to also announce the selected futures development players, who were nominated by their respective club coaches, and we are very confident this will be a great experience for these young players to support their development and progression into future representative programs’. 

   

  2024 BFNL interleague training squad: (^ denotes 'Futures' Player)

  Michael Hartley	Castlemaine
  Kalan Huntly	Castlemaine
  Bailey Henderson	Castlemaine
  Archie Rixon^	Castlemaine
  John Watson	Castlemaine
  Billy Evans	Eaglehawk
  Ben Thompson	Eaglehawk
  Brayden Frost	Eaglehawk
  Charlie Langford	Eaglehawk
  Clayton Holmes	Eaglehawk
  Jack O'Shannessy^	Eaglehawk
  Joel Mullen	Eaglehawk
  Jonty Neaves	Eaglehawk
  Brad Bernacki	Gisborne
  Harry Luxmoore^	Gisborne
  Jack Scanlon	Gisborne
  Flynn Lakey	Gisborne
  Jack Reaper	Gisborne
  Braidon Blake	Gisborne
  Pat McKenna	Gisborne
  Jed Denahy	Gisborne
  Jackson Cardillo	Gisborne
  Zac Denahy	Gisborne
  Zac Vescovi	Gisborne
  Jack Stewart	Golden Square
  Ricky Monti	Golden Square
  Jayden Burke	Golden Square
  Macey Eaton^	Golden Square
  Jordan Rosengren	Golden Square
  Tom Strauch	Golden Square
  Jack Lefroy	Kangaroo Flat
  Luke Ellings	Kangaroo Flat
  Ethan Roberts	Kangaroo Flat
  Toby Roberts^	Kangaroo Flat
  Coby Perry	Maryborough
  Kya Lanfranchi	Maryborough
  Aidan Medlyn^	Maryborough
  Isaac Ruff	Sandhurst
  Lachlan Tardrew	Sandhurst
  Fergus Greene	Sandhurst
  Noah Walsh	Sandhurst
  James Coghlan	Sandhurst
  Cobi Maxted	Sandhurst
  Cooper Smith	Sandhurst
  Bryce Curnow	Sandhurst
  Jake McLean	Sandhurst
  Liam Ireland	Sandhurst
  Nick Stagg	Sandhurst
  Lachlan Wright^	Sandhurst
  Brock Harvey	South Bendigo
  Brody Haddow	South Bendigo
  Anthony Zimmerman	South Bendigo
  Isaiah Miller	South Bendigo
  Will Marks^	South Bendigo
  James Schischka	Strathfieldsaye
  Matt Harvey	Strathfieldsaye
  Lachlan Gill	Strathfieldsaye
  Cooper Jones	Strathfieldsaye
  Daniel Clohesy	Strathfieldsaye
  Malik Gordon^	Strathfieldsaye
  Lachie Ratcliffe	Strathfieldsaye

  
  
  

2025 BFNL 17 & Under Grand Final - Sandhurst vs Strathfieldsaye

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2025 SEASON PREVIEW: Strathfieldsaye FNC

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  2025 Strathfieldsaye Season Preview

  The ever-consistent Strathfieldsaye are preparing for a 2025 season that will no doubt have them around the mark in Senior Football once again. While the Storms Netball program is on the rise with young up and coming talent throughout their squads.

  Football Preview

  After a solid 2024 campaign, that saw the Storm lose a Preliminary Final to eventual Premiers, Sandhurst, Strathfieldsaye heads into the new season with plenty of optimism under the continued guidance of senior coach Luke Freeman, now entering his second year at the helm.

  The Storm will look to build on the foundations that make the Club a consistent powerhouse within the BFNL.

  A number of key inclusions headlined Strathfieldsaye’s off season but none more so than returning Premiership player, Sam Heavyside who after a stint at Kerang returns to Tannery Lane chasing another BFNL Premiership.

  A former Storm Junior, Coates Talent League player and VFL Player, Heavyside Brings versatility through midfield as well as vital leadership and experience that will prove invaluable for the Storms young playing list.

  Other key additions include:

  • Hunter Lawrence – Former Storm player returning from Nullawil
  • Jed Brereton - Former Storm player returning from Airport West in the EDFL
  • Jordan Wilson - Former Storm player returning from Colbinabbin
  • Jye Formosa - Longwood
  • Harry Welch – Imperial
  • Charlie Simpson – Monash Blues in the VAFA

  Notable departures from Tannery Lane include:

  • Matt Harvey – Broadbeach AFC
  • Lachlan Gill – South Adelaide in the SANFL
  • Caleb Ernst – Coburg VFL via Pascoe Vale

  From the Coach

  Having completed a full year in charge, Coach Luke Freeman is feeling more settled and confident as the Storm prepare for Round 1.

  “It’s definitely easier going into the second year,” Freeman said. “We’re flowing on from the previous year and a lot of the structure and game styles we had in place will remain very similar in 2025 which has helped the group settle quicker.”

  Strathfieldsaye’s preseason hasn’t been without its challenges, with Freeman noting a few injury setbacks with players spending significant time in rehab.

  “Preseason has been interesting – we’ve had a few injuries and a few in regular rehab, but overall the boys have trained well and are starting to gel nicely again.”

  With the BFNL continuing to tighten in competitiveness, Freeman is under no illusions about the task ahead for Strathfieldsaye.

  “We want to be competitive throughout the season. It’s good for the competition when every week presents a challenge, and that’s the environment we’re working in.”

  “Our goals are to win enough games throughout the year so that when we’re 100%, we can make a run towards Finals. We want to be in a strong position later in the season to have a real crack.”

  Several emerging talents are poised to take the next step at Tannery Lane after gaining valuable senior experience in 2024. Young guns Riley Mulquinney, Dec Lowther, Jed Daniels, and Siologa Siu have all impressed across the preseason and are expected to consolidate their roles in the senior team.

  “All four had a taste of senior footy last season and have responded with strong off-seasons, putting them in prime position to become regular contributors in 2025.”

  “We’ve seen growth in each of them, and they’re definitely in the mix to play big roles this year.”

  With a good blend of experience and emerging talent, and the stability of a second-year coach, Strathfieldsaye are shaping as a side to watch once again in season 2025.

  Netball Preview

  After a highly successful 2024 campaign where all they claimed a A-Res Premiership, the club enters 2025 with optimism, determination, and a drive to build on that momentum.

  With a strong preseason under their belts, including an intense block of CrossFit training before moving into ball work, the Storm netballers are fitter, hungrier, and more connected than ever.

  This season marks the beginning of a new chapter with Jess Mangan stepping into her first head coaching role. While it's her first time leading from the front, Mangan has taken to the position with energy and confidence while continuing her playing career.

  Adding to the Storm’s cohesion as unit is the fact that they had minimal player turnover in the off-season with only Lucy Spalding, a BFNL A-Res Medallist, taking a break from playing while remaining at the Club.

  From the Coach

  A first time Head Coach, Jess Mangan has been extremely well supported in her new role, saying “It’s been a really good initial couple of months,” Mangan said. “There’s been a lot of support from the club and particularly from Steph Freemantle. She’s been brilliant, and the handover’s been seamless.”

  Mangan will juggle coaching duties while continuing to play, and she’s already set clear goals for the group: “We want to keep developing, push each other, and be competitive in every grade. The ultimate aim is to get back into finals – and give it absolutely everything we’ve got.”

  Mangan was quick to compliment the culture that Strathfieldsaye is building noting that “Culture is a big focus in 2025.The girls are looking great. We’re building something really solid together,” she said. “There’s a lot of care and drive in the group, and that makes all the difference.”

  The Storms internal development has been impressive with 5 of the 12 players picked for the BFNL 17 & Under Rep Team coming from Tannery Lane. Players picked were Ady Neilson, Chloe Tweed, Eden Pollard, Lexie Fennell & Lucy Paton.  

  The internal growth is also evident through a player like Lainey Pollard.

  A dynamic midcourter who can play both Centre and Wing Attack, Pollard is already impressing with her work ethic and maturity.

  “Lainey’s coming along in leaps and bounds,” Mangan said. “She’s one to watch this year for sure.”

  A Look Ahead

  The Storm kick off 2025 against South Bendigo at Harry Trott Oval before hosting Sandhurst in a Good Friday blockbuster.

Barry Plant Bendigo | Player of Round 1 🔥

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  Powered by Premier Data, let's take a look at the standout Round 1 BFNL performers based on the numbers

   
  The round 1 Barry Plant Bendigo Player of the Week is BILLY EVANS from the Eaglehawk Football Netball Club

   
  Evans led the Borough to a hard fought and entertaining victory against South Bendigo, at a wet Harry Trott Oval.

   
  His HUGE individual game was underlined by 34 disposals, 9 tackles, and 14 clearances for 171 ranking points

   
  To view all the team and match stats, and match replay's from all round 1 matches, visit http://www.bendigofnl.com.au/senior-fixture and choose a Match Centre to sort, search, or filter all the key numbers from each game weekly.

   
  AND, stay tuned for the TOP 5 ranked players from Round 1
   

  Special thanks to Bendigo’s trusted voice, and proud supporters of the BFNL Bendigo Addy Sport, make sure to subscribe to the Addy Sport to access all the key stats as soon as they drop weekly!
   
  Congratulations on the big individual games from all of the top ranked players from round 1, who represent a great spread of clubs!

Barry Plant Bendigo | Player of Round 16 🔥

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  Powered by Premier Data, let's take a look at the standout Round 16 BFNL performer based on the numbers

   
  The round Barry Plant Bendigo Player of the Round is LACHLAN SHARP from the Strath Storm FNC

   
  A monster individual 14-goal haul propelled Sharp's Storm team to a big round 16 victory over Kangaroo Flat, but also moved the goal kicking star into 1st position in the race for the 2023 Ron Best Medal with only 2 rounds to play

   
  Sharp has had another consistent season in leading the Storm attack, with his current season tally of 79 goals including 14 on the weekend, to accompany further 2023 hauls of 2 x 11 goal games, an 8, and 2 x 7 goal games!

   
  His round-high ranking of 218 points matches his 218 point output in round 12, and whilst leading the league for goals, also leads in goal assists, score involvements, marks inside 50, and is currently 3rd for forward 50 tackles

   
  The now 200-game BFNL veteran Sharp is no stranger to September action, and will be keen to lead from the front towards another pending Storm Finals campaign

   
  Can Sharp reach the goal milestone in the regular season, or during a finals campaign this year??
  Stay tuned for the mid-week TOP 5 leaderboards, and weekly TOP 5 Plays

   
  To view all team and match stats, full match replay's, and NEW individual match highlights later in the week for all matches, visit www.bendigofnl.com.au and choose any 'Match Centre' to sort, search, or filter all the key numbers from each game weekly!

   
  AND - Make sure to check out the NEW dedicated Premier Data leaderboard page in the BFNL match day Record

   
  With special thanks to Bendigo’s trusted voice, and proud supporters of the BFNL - Bendigo Addy Sport, make sure to subscribe to the Addy Sport to unlock all the key BFNL stats as soon as they drop weekly!

Barry Plant Bendigo | Player of Round 18 🔥

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  Powered by Premier Data, let's take a look at the standout Round 18 BFNL performer based on the numbers

   
  The round Barry Plant Bendigo Player of the Round is LACHLAN GILL from the Strath Storm FNC

   
  It has been a monster fortnight for Gill, backing up his HUGE 253 ranking point game in round 17 with a lazy 190 points to hit the 2023 Finals in ominous form

   
  Incredibly unlucky to not get the 'Player of the Round' nod last week - Lachie has gathered 88 disposals across the last 2 rounds to lead his Storm team to a coveted top-3 finish, and a qualifying final showdown with Golden Square this Saturday.

   
  Gill is ranked elite across the competition this season for hard ball gets, score involvements, inside 50's, disposals, marks, & ranking points - all key ingredients suggesting a big September is incoming

   
  Stay tuned for the mid-week TOP 5 leaderboards and weekly TOP 5 Plays

   
  To view all team and match stats, full match replay's, and NEW individual match highlights later in the week for all matches, visit www.bendigofnl.com.au and choose any 'Match Centre' to sort, search, or filter all the key numbers from each game weekly!

   
  AND - Make sure to check out the NEW dedicated Premier Data leaderboard page in the BFNL match day Record

   
  With special thanks to Bendigo’s trusted voice, and proud supporters of the BFNL Bendigo Addy Sport make sure to subscribe to the Addy Sport to unlock all the key BFNL stats as soon as they drop weekly!

Barry Plant Bendigo | Player of Round 7 🔥

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  Powered by Premier Data let's take a look at the standout Round 7 BFNL performer based on the numbers

   

  The round Barry Plant Bendigo Player of the Week is CALLUM MCCARTY from the Strath Storm FNC

   
  The consistent McCarty is having some sort of season having scored 3 x ranking points tallies of more than 170 from his 5 BFNL matches this year, adding this HUGE 217-pointer to 170 in R1, 181 in R3, and another 128 points in R2.

   
  McCarty ranks 6th in the league for clearances, contested possessions and hard-ball gets, 3rd for handballs, 4th for marks, and 8th in total disposals, with several standout games leading to a VFL debut with Essendon's VFL team in the recent AFL Dreamtime at the 'G curtain raiser

   
  To view all team and match stats, full match replay's, and NEW individual match highlights later in the week for all matches, visit www.bendigofnl.com.au and choose any 'Match Centre' to sort, search, or filter all the key numbers from each game weekly!

   
  Stay tuned for the mid-week TOP 5 leaderboards, and weekly TOP 5 Plays

   
  AND - Make sure to check out the NEW dedicated Premier Data leaderboard page in the BFNL match day Record

   
  With special thanks to Bendigo’s trusted voice, and proud supporters of the BFNL Bendigo Addy Sport, make sure to subscribe to the Addy Sport to unlock all the key BFNL stats as soon as they drop weekly!

Barry Plant Top 5 Plays - Round 2

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Bart 'n' Print | Rising Stars Week 3 🌟

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  Congratulations to our next wave of exciting talent, who have been nominated as Rising Stars of the BFNL, with special thanks to our continued major partner of the Rising Star award - Bart 'n' Print

   
  During the coming weeks, in both the match day Record and on social media, we will continue to recognise all players who have been nominated by their clubs.

   

  All of these players are names to keep a special eye on, who will become the next crop of senior superstars in the BFNL for years to come

   
  Congrats to all 2023 nominees, and make sure to collect your copy of the Record today including this week's first round of nominations

Bart 'n' Print | Rising Stars Week 4 🌟

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  Congratulations to our next wave of exciting talent, who have been nominated as Rising Stars of the BFNL, with special thanks to our continued major partner of the Rising Star award - Bart 'n' Print

   
  During the coming weeks, in both the match day Record and on social media, we will continue to recognise all players who have been nominated by their clubs.

   

  All of these players are names to keep a special eye on, who will become the next crop of senior superstars in the BFNL for years to come

   
  Congrats to all 2023 nominees, and make sure to collect your copy of the Record today including this week's first round of nominations

Bendigo A Reserve GF - Gisborne vs Strathfieldsaye

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Bendigo Netball EF - Eaglehawk vs Strathfieldsaye

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Bendigo Netball EF - Eaglehawk vs Strathfieldsaye Match Highlights

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BFNL 2023 17 & Under Netball Rep Squad announcement

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  The Bendigo Football Netball League would like to announce and congratulate the following list of 17 & Under netball players who have been selected in the 2023 BFNL 17 & Under representative squad:

  
  2023 BFNL 17 & UNDER REP SQUAD

  • KYLA BYRNE Castlemaine
  • MILLIE CASSIDY Maryborough
  • EDEN CLIFFORD South Bendigo
  • BELLA CONNORS Gisborne
  • REESE GILCHRIST Sandhurst
  • EMMA KEATING Golden Square
  • EMMA JOYCE Gisborne
  • LAYLA O'SHEA Strathfieldsaye
  • ELLA PATTEN Maryborough
  • NEVE PINNER Sandhurst
  • JAIDA RACO Sandhurst
  • HOLLY SWATTON Golden Square
  • DASH TAYLOR Gisborne
  • MEGAN WILSON Castlemaine

  The Bendigo FNL again welcome Nicole Donnellon and Sharni McPherson as co-coaches of the 17 & Under BFNL representative netball team to compete in the Netball Victoria Association Championships, after successfully leading the BFNL team to the Association Championships Finals in season 2022.

  
  Nicole and Sharni bring a wealth of netball knowledge and growing levels of experience and success at BFNL, State, and regional Academy levels, and will again mentor and develop the brightest BFNL netball talent.

  2023 KEY TOURNAMENT DATES
  − Sunday 7th May Golden City Tournament (Bendigo)
  − Sunday 14th May Echuca Tournament (Echuca)
  − Sunday 21st May Netball Vic Association Championship - qualifying (Bendigo)
  − Sunday 18th June Netball Vic Association Championship - finals (Melbourne)

  BFNL Manager Cameron Tomlins said “The Bendigo Football Netball League sincerely thank all players who were able to commit to the 2023 BFNL netball representative program for showing interest and attending the trial process. We congratulate all players who were selected for the initial 17 & Under squad, who may now receive opportunities to represent the BFNL in 2023”.

  
  “We also thank all players who trialled for season 2023 and were unsuccessful. The overall quality of the recent trials were of an incredibly high standard which is exciting for the future of BFNL netball. The BFNL wish all players the best with their future development and encourage them to trial for representative selection again in the future.”

BFNL Football Prelim Final Review | Dragons fight back to qualify for grand final

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  A BRILLIANT final quarter fightback has put Sandhurst into another senior footy grand final in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL action.

  The Dragons faced a three-goal deficit going into the final quarter of last Saturday’s preliminary final against Strathfieldsaye Storm at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

  After being beaten just once in the home-and-away series, Sandhurst faced the prospect of consecutive finals defeat which would put it out of the premiership race.

  

  A team jointly coached by Ash Connick, non-playing, and Bryce Curnow, playing, dominated most of the last term of Saturday’s contest.

  The Dragons slammed on 6.3 which included brilliant goals by Archer Day-Wicks from an acute angle and a shot by Nick Stagg beyond the 50m arc.

  At the final siren the Dragons led 11.15 (81) to 11.7 (73) to advance to next Saturday’s showdown with the Christian Carter-coached Golden Square for the Bendigo Advertiser premiership cup.

  In the preliminary final an inaccurate Sandhurst led 5.10 to 4.2 at half-time.

  The Darryl Wilson-coached Storm then surged to an 18-point lead as it dominated the third term.

  Strathfieldsaye added 5.4 and kept the maroon and blue to a tally of two behinds which put the heat right on the Dragons.

  Inspired by the play of ruckman Hamish Hosking and on-ballers Noah Walsh and Sam Conforti it was Sandhurst which stormed to victory in what would be Darryl Wilson’s final game as Strathfieldsaye coach.

  The Dragons’ attack was led by the experienced Andy Collins and Matt Thornton with two goals apiece.

  Other goalkickers were James Coghlan, Archer Day-Wicks, Hamish Hosking, Jake McLean, Nick Stagg and Noah Walsh.

  Storm co-captain Lachlan Sharp kicked three goals which took his season tally to 98 as he claimed the Ron Best Medal for a third time.

  Other goalkickers for Strathfieldsaye were Jed Brereton, Lachlan Gill, Hunter Lawrence, Joseph Mayes, Jake Moorhead,  Bode Stevens, Luke Webb and Riley Wilson.

  Sandhurst’s best included Liam Ireland, Caleb Connick and Nick Stagg.

  Storm’s best were Cooper Jones, Luke Webb, Jake Moorhead, Callum McCarty, Daniel Clohesy and Jed Brereton.

  It was a thrilling finish to the reserves preliminary final between Sandhurst and Strathfieldsaye.

  The Dragons led 36-21 at half-time of the match in the Harmac Homes-backed competition.

  Storm moved within eight points going into the last quarter as it scored 1.2 to a behind in the third term.

  Both line-ups kicked two goals in the last as the Dragons fought on for a 50-45 victory.

  Sandhurst’s attack was led by Joel Wharton with two goals as Harrison Free, Brodie Montague, Sean O’Farrell, Connor Sexton and Jed Zimmer added one.

  Goalkickers for Storm were Abe Sheahan, two; Dermott Bell, Lachlan Bonney, Jai Featherby and Shannon Murphy.

  The Dragons’ best were Harrison Free, Isaac Carracher, Brodie Montague, Joel Wharton, Patrick and Sean O’Farrell.

  Brady Hore, Darcy Mulquiny, Carson James, Joel Reinheimer, Abe Sheahan and Harry Teasdale were Strathfieldsaye’s best.

  Sandhurst will now tackle Eaglehawk in the grand final.

  The Hawks’ only loss in the home-and-away series was in the 18^th round when it played Sandhurst on the QEO.

  Both teams met in the second semi where the Borough won by 52 points.

  Gisborne dominated the second half of the SportsPower under-18s preliminary final clash with Sandhurst.

  The Bulldogs led 16-13 at half-time and then scored 3.1 to a behind in the third quarter.

  Led by the play of Jack Long, Frankie Ellis and Indy Williamson, Gisborne kicked away to record an 8.13 (61) to 3.6 (24) victory.

  Zach Paterson kicked a game-high three goals for the red, white and blue.

  Other goalkickers for the Bulldogs were Lachie Bianco, Jack Clough, Hamish Thomas, Ed Williams and Indy Williamson.

  Sandhurst’s goals were kicked by Callum Craig, Wil Pinniger and Isaac Tzouroutis.

  Best for Gisborne included Lachie Bianco, Lachlan Evans and Kane Minns.

  Oliver Morris, Deakin Andrews, Davis McNair, Wil Pinniger, Daniel Noden and Logan Kilcullen played well for the Dragons.

  It’s an all-Bulldogs clash in Saturday’s grand final as Golden Square takes on Gisborne.

  They met in the second semi where Golden Square marked a three-goal victory.

   

  Schedule for Saturday’s grand finals at Queen Elizabeth Oval:

  Under-18s at 9.15am: Golden Square v Gisborne.

  Reserves at 11.50am: Eaglehawk v Sandhurst.

  Seniors at 2.20pm: Golden Square v Sandhurst.

BFNL Football Prelim Preview | Sandhurst strives to end Strathfieldsaye’s streak

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  Sandhurst strives to end Strathfieldsaye’s streak

  SANDHURST will be striving to end an incredible streak by Strathfieldsaye when they clash in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy preliminary final on Saturday.

  Victory for Sandhurst would not only put it in the grand final, but also put a stop to Storm’s run of being there on that one day in September.

  Since 2013, Strathfieldsaye has played in seven of eight grand finals and won the Bendigo Advertiser premiership cup four times.

  The run by the Darryl Wilson-coached Storm includes the back-to-back grand final triumphs against Sandhurst in 2014 and ’15 by margins of 55 and seven points.

  Sandhurst’s most recent grand final appearance was in 2016 when it beat Golden Square by 32 points.

  This season’s meetings between the Dragons and Storm stand at two-nil in favour of Sandhurst.

  After finishing the home and away series on top of the ladder and earning a week’s rest, Sandhurst could not stop Golden Square’s charge to victory in the second semi-final.

  Now the heat’s on against a Storm line-up which has gone win, loss, win across its three finals contests.

  Among the key duels will be just who does oppose Storm captain and Ron Best medallist Lachlan Sharp.

  The sharpshooter goes into this match on a season tally of 95 goals.

  When these teams last met it was James Coghlan who did a brilliant job limiting Sharp’s impact on the contest.

  One of the best forwards in league history, Sharp kicked 142 goals and won the Michelsen Medal when Storm won the 2017 premiership.

  In 2019 he booted 129 goals and Strathfieldsaye beat Eaglehawk for the premiership cup.

  Best afield and recipient of the Nalder Medal was Bryce Curnow who alternated between centre half-back and centre half-forward as he played all four quarters at the city end of the ground.

  On Saturday, Curnow will be aiming to play a crucial role for the Dragons.

  Key players for a Sandhurst team coached by Ash Connick, non-playing, and Bryce Curnow, captain Lee Coghlan, Andy Collins, ruckman Hamish Hosking, Sam Conforti, Lachlan Wright and Noah Walsh.

  It was 14 years ago that Lee Coghlan became one of the youngest winners of the Michelsen Medal.

  Whether it be in an on-ball role or in attack, Lee Coghlan is one of Sandhurst’s most valuable players.

  Storm’s stars include Jake Moorhead who earned the Michelsen Medal in 2022.

  This season he racked up plenty of matches in the VFL with Essendon, but has returned to play a key role in Storm’s push for another premiership.

  Selected as ruck-rover, Moorhead will team up with ruckman Jed Brereton, rover Callum McCarty, and centre Lachlan Gill for the important centre ball-ups.

  Storm’s attack features the marking power of James Schischka and Caleb Ernst, and the pace and skill of Matt Harvey, Baxter Slater and Riley Wilson at ground level.

  In defence it will be Lachlan Ratcliffe, Ben Lester, Mitch Hallinan and Luke Webb who not work to stifle Sandhurst’s moves, but also be a launching pad into attack.

  They will be up against Lachlan Wright, Matt Thornton, Cobi Maxted and Nick Stagg.

  The Dragons’ line-up also features Archer Day-Wicks, son of Tim Wicks, a triple winner of the Frank Harding Medal as the Loddon Valley FNL’s best and fairest in his playing days with Mitiamo.

  Wicks was also part of Strathfieldsaye’s first senior team in the BFNL.

  Archer’s grandfather, Terry Day was a champion ruck-rover or centreman in North Bendigo’s premiership-winning years of 1976 and ’77.

  On Saturday it will be Dragons’ youngsters such as Day-Wicks, Noah Walsh, Darcy Mills and Cooper Smith giving their all to ensure victory.

  Strathfieldsaye also has the experience of Shannon Geary and Daniel Clohesy.

  In the reserves it’s Sandhurst against Strathfieldsaye from 12.45pm.

  The Dragons won the qualifying final against Golden Square by 53 points, but were outplayed in the second semi showdown with Eaglehawk.

  A 52-point victory put the Hawks into the grand final.

  Key players for Sandhurst include Brodie Montague, Will Moran, Harrison Monk, Sean O’Farrell and Jake Wilkinson.

  Storm’s run in the finals began by eliminating Gisborne.

  Strathfieldsaye then scored an eight-goal win against Golden Square in the first semi.

  Captain Wade Kinniburgh and Harry Teasdale were Storm’s leading votegetters in the race for the Alan McDonald Medal awarded to the league’s fairest and best.

  Storm’s line-up to take on the Dragons includes Lachlan Bonney, Ethan and Jai Featherby, Rowan Fox, Brady Hore, Carson James and Shannon Murphy.

  Preliminary final day kicks off with the under-18s match between Gisborne and Sandhurst at 10.45am.

  These teams met in the qualifying final where Gisborne marked a 70-22 victory.

  In last Saturday’s second semi, Gisborne went down to Golden Square by three goals.

  Sandhurst won the first semi against Maryborough by 49 points.

  A talented Gisborne team includes captain Kane Minns, Jarrod Ainsworth in the centre, Darcy Young, Matthew Barake and Jacob Grinter.

  The Dragons will look for big games from the likes of Logan Kilcullen, Thaine Bake, Jack English, Wil Pinniger, Jacob Austin and Henry Edwards to earn a crack at the Bulldogs for a premiership victory.

BFNL Football Semi-Final Preview | Dragons put heat on Dogs in semi

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  THE Sandhurst Dragons will turn up the heat when they take on Golden Square in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy second semi-final on Saturday.

  It’s one-all in this season’s meetings between the Dragons and Dogs going into a big clash which starts at Queen Elizabeth Oval at 2.20pm.

  

  A great run by the Ash Connick and Bryce Curnow-coached Sandhurst in the regular season was 16 wins, one loss, and a draw.

  Sole defeat was on Golden Square’s turf at Fur Life Oval in round 12 when the blue and gold was victorious by four goals.

  When these teams met on the QEO in round three it was Sandhurst which retained the Ron Best Memorial trophy in a 94-59 result.

  At selection, Sandhurst made two changes to the team which beat Eaglehawk in the 18^th round on the QEO.

  Premiership winner Nick Stagg is in, along with young gun Archer Day-Wicks.

  There was no change to the Christian Carter-coached Golden Square team which won the qualifying final against Strathfieldsaye by 26 points.

  There will be plenty of crucial match-ups in the second semi where the winner advances to the grand final.

  A strong on-ball division for Sandhurst is led by ruckman Hamish Hosking and includes James Coghlan and Sam Conforti.

  They will be up against Matt Compston, Bulldogs’ captain Jack Geary, and Ryan Hartley.

  The Dragons have the marking power of Matt Thornton and Lachlan Wright in attack.

  Golden Square will need big games from the likes of Jon Coe, Harrison Burke, Jake Thrum and Zack Shelton in defence.

  Two of the competition’s most versatile big men in Bryce Curnow for the Dragons and Jayden Burke for Square will play crucial roles in defence or attack.

  Golden Square’s attack is led brilliantly by Joel Brett and includes Braydon Vaz and Jack Stewart.

  Big test for Dragons’ defenders Liam Ireland, Tanner Nally and Isaac Ruff.

  A great mix for Sandhurst includes the experience of Lee Coghlan, Andy Collins and Alex Wharton teamed with talented youngsters such as Caleb Connick, Cobi Maxted and Noah Walsh.

  Highlight of Golden Square’s qualifying final victory was the play of Jack Hickman, Tom Strauch and Jack Threlfall.

  There is always plenty of feeling when Sandhurst and Golden Square meet.

  A lot of that can be traced back to the early 70s when the Dragons lured Best the legendary goalkicker from Golden Square to be a premiership-winning coach for the maroon and blue.

  Later on it was Brian Walsh who had won a Michelsen medal in ’69 with Sandhurst, went on to play VFL with Carlton and Essendon.

  On his return to Bendigo, Walsh went on to coach Golden Square to three senior premierships.

  It will be Strathfieldsaye and Eaglehawk fighting to stay in the race for the Bendigo Advertiser premiership cup when they meet in Sunday’s first semi-final at 2.20pm.

  Although it finished below Storm on the ladder, Eaglehawk won both of this season’s clashes with Strathfieldsaye by 78 and 54 points.

  In the 14^th round the Travis Matheson-coached Eaglehawk put together one of its best starts to the season as it led 51-6 at quarter-time of the clash with Storm at Canterbury Park.

  Strathfieldsaye is on the rebound from a 26-point loss to Golden Square in the qualifying final.

  The Darryl Wilson-coached Strathfieldsaye has added Malik Gordon to its squad.

  Eaglehawk’s team is bolstered by the return of the hard-running and skilful Kallen Geary, a triple premiership winner with Strathfieldsaye.

  Opponents on Sunday include Kallen’s brother Shannon, also a multiple premiership winner with Storm and now a 200-Club member.

  The Hawks also brought in Charlie Hillier.

  A key to this contest will be the on-ball duels where Storm has Tim Hosking, Michelsen medallist Jake Moorhead and Callum McCarty up against Connor Dalgleish, Billy Evans and Noah Wheeler.

  Storm’s attack is led brilliantly by co-captain Lachlan Sharp who has kicked 93 goals and claimed the Ron Best Medal once again.

  Other avenues to goal include James Schischka, Caleb Ernst and Baxter Slater.

  Hawks’ defenders Dylan Hanley and Oscar Madden were superb in the elimination final win against South Bendigo.

  Darcy Richards marked his return from suspension by kicking four goals last Sunday and is part of an attack that includes Lewin Davis and Cam McGlashan.

  Storm’s defence is led by Lachlan Ratcliffe, Ben Lester, Mitch Hallinan and has the run of Luke Webb and Hunter Lawrence.

  Other players to watch for the Borough are Marcus Angove, Clayton Holmes, Joel Mullen and Ben Thompson.

  In the Harmac Homes-backed reserves competition it will be Eaglehawk against Sandhurst in the second semi-final from 12.15pm.

  An unbeaten run by the Hawks was ended in the 18^th round when the Dragons won 44-24 on the QEO.

  Sandhurst’s best in that win included Xavier Walsh, Charlie Robinson, Will Moran, Jake Wilkiinson, Brodie Montague and James Venturini.

  In round nine, Eaglehawk won a top contest, 57-50.

  The Dragons kicked off their finals campaign by scoring an 81-28 victory against Golden Square in the qualifying final.

  Sandhurst’s team for week two of the finals includes Martin Leyden, Harrison Monk, Patrick and Sean O’Farrell, and Connor Sexton.

  The Hawks’ squad includes Jack Daley, Sam Dean, Liam Drummond, captain Rhys Foster, Jacob Greenwood, Bailey Ilsley, and Jack Lawton.

  On Sunday it will be Golden Square against Strathfieldsaye in the first semi from 12.15pm.

  The Bulldogs are on the rebound from a qualifying final defeat, while Storm marked a 46-point victory against Gisborne in the elimination final.

  This season’s meetings between the Bulldogs and Storm went Square’s way by eight and 45 points.

  The Bulldogs’ squad for Sunday includes Drew Barrett, Macey Eaton, Alex Jenkyn, Will Lee, Dale Lowry, Will Lee and Mitchell Treacy.

  Storm has the experience of captain Wade Kinniburgh and Lachlan Bonney.

  Other players to watch for Strathfieldsaye include Ethan and Jai Featherby, Brady Hore, Carson James, Luke Rodda and Abe Sheahan.

  In the SportsPower-backed under-18s competition it will be Golden Square against Gisborne in Saturday’s second semi-final from 10.15am.

  Both teams had a 16-2 run in the home-and-away series as Golden Square finished on top of the ladder.

  In round, Golden Square marked a 75-44 win at home against Gisborne.

  Next meeting was in the 15^th round at Gardiner Reserve where Gisborne won by seven points.

  Key players for Golden Square include co-captains Nick Sheffiff and Zackery Tickell, along with Ned Jenkyn, Harrison Kelly, Billy Meade, and Noah Warfe.

  Gisborne’s best in the qualifying final win against Sandhurst were Jarrod Ainsworth, Ed Williams, Frankie Ellis and Lachlan Evans.

  Captain Kane Minns, Lane Grech and Jack Long were best when Gisborne beat Golden Square in the round 15 clash.

  On Sunday it will be Sandhurst against Maryborough in the first semi from 10.15am.

  This season’s meetings have gone the Dragons’ way by 14 and 45 points.

  Best for Sandhurst in the qualifying final were Jack English, Wil Pinniger, Deakin Andrews and Declan Delaney.

  The Dragons’ line-up to face the Magpies includes Dayten Uerata, Alex Carr, Logan Kilcullen, Ed McCarthy, and Jack English.

  Maryborough won the elimination final against Strathfieldsaye by 25 points as Taj Bond and Kaian Constable kicked three goals each.

  This season Constable has played six senior games for the Magpies, and Bond in four.

  Both will play key roles in Sunday’s match, along with Aidan Medlyn, Tom Myers, Damon Nitschke, Diesel Palmer and James Woods as they fight to stay in the premiership race.