Chris Febvre • July 9, 2021
FFL Footy Record July 11
FFL Footy Record July 11
Here we are at Round 13 of the 2021 season. With the final’s series just around the corner, we hope that everyone is enjoying their football.
Our representative match v AFL Canberra has been rescheduled for Saturday 17th July, and will now be played at Kindra Park, Coolamon. The match is pending the developing situation with regard to Government restrictions, but we are hopeful that this time the match can proceed. The match will be live streamed, so if anyone is unable to attend in person, or we are prohibited from hosting spectators, you can still tune in to the match and support the team. I wish to sincerely thank all players, coaches and clubs for their support of the representative match as we aim to make history by fielding our first senior representative team for the league.
With the current situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and outbreaks occurring recently in Victoria and NSW, now is a timely reminder to ensure we all continue to do all of the right things when it comes to being COVID-Safe. That means social distancing, washing your hands, wearing a mask where required, and checking in at venues. By doing this and more it gives us the best chance to keep community footy open for business.
The finals are approaching fast, and we are looking forward to another exciting finals series, which will see a number of firsts take place. It will be the first finals series for our U14 Competition. Wodonga Bulldogs, in their inaugural season, are pushing for a top-2 finish and will be playing finals football. Also participating in the finals series for the first time is the Wangaratta Rovers Open Women’s team. Stay tuned for announcements regarding the finals venues and get ready to support your team as they push for the Premiership.
Good luck to all clubs including all players, coaches, volunteers, and spectators for this weekend’s matches. Remember to bring the good vibes and positive energy.
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This pre season Nines is coming to the OKFNL. A great opportunity for OKFNL clubs to connect with local junior footballers and introduce them to their club ahead of the 2026 season. Local OKFNL clubs can enter teams of 9-12 players, with prizes and giveaways for clubs who attract the most junior footballers, most registrations across teams and team spirit on the day! When - Sunday 16th of November Where - Wareena Park, Wangaratta Time - 10am to 4pm Cost - $350 per team (approx $35 per player) Ages - 16+ For more information on Nines you can check out all the details here - https://play.afl/play/afl-nines To enter a team or find out more please contact Daniel Saville (OKFNL Ops Manager) - okfnloperations@gmail.com
The 2025 North East Border V Line Cup teams have been selected, with Division One and Two boys teams and the girls teams preparing to compete in Ballarat. AFL North East Border would like to thank all the coaches and support staff who have been working tirelessly over the past two months preparing the squads to compete at the carnival in Ballarat on the 23rd and 24th of September. The NEB teams will compete against the Goulburn Murray teams on Tuesday the 23rd at Mars Stadium, before taking on the Greater Western Victoria teams on Wednesday 24th at City Oval. Please check out the AFLNEB Facebook and Instagram pages to follow the action!
Ben has been involved with the local Wangaratta Auskick centre for five years and the coordinator for four of those, the exciting announcement was announced at the allocation night for Auskickers graduating to the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League in front of local Auskickers, parents and local WDJFL Clubs. The prize for the award is a grand final weekend experience including three nights' accommodation in Melbourne, a ticket to the Welcome to Melbourne function, attendance at the grand final parade, and a reserve seat ticket to the 27 September grand final. Over his time, Ben has secured significant sponsorship for the program; has initiated the all-girls' group; provides a support network for smaller centres across Wangaratta and surrounding regions; contributes to community events like allocation night and puts in a heap of extra work with the allocation process; organises half-time Auskick games at local football league matches; and, of course, the countless hours spent organising jumpers, certificates, equipment and everything in between, year after year. Wangaratta is regularly one of the biggest centres in the state, if not the nation, and this year was the biggest in Victoria. That, as you can imagine, makes it almost a full-time commitment, year-round. A huge congratulations to Ben from everyone at AFLNEB!
