In 2017, AFL Goldfields has introduced a “Club 18” competition. This is a Reserves competition for the BFNL and RDFNL's Reserves competitions. It comprises of players who may have otherwise walked away from the game, but who are still keen for a semi-serious/social game of footy.
Club 18 is a 16-players-a-side competition and allows clubs to retain players who may have otherwise retired, or stepped away from footy, while also helping clubs keep a strong membership and a healthy club culture.
Club 18 caters for those who may have been going into ‘semi-retirement’ and provides opportunities to players who have graduated from junior ranks that may have otherwise missed out on a game.
Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury Lions from the Ballarat Football Netball League and Sunbury Kangaroos and Diggers Rest from the Riddell District Football Netball League will make-up the new league.
It is hoped that this will continue the future growth across the region in the coming years.
Players from other clubs looking to join in are encouraged to so by either contacting the League or by getting in touch with any of the above clubs directly.
Round One kicks off on Saturday, April 29th, aligned with Rounds 2 & Round 3 of the Ballarat FNL and Riddell District FNL’s fixtures respectively, giving a fantastic opportunity for the competition to gain exposure in its opening round.
The competition will comprise of 12 Home and Away rounds, before all four sides at the end of the season compete in a two-week finals campaign, with the Grand Final held on Saturday, August 19.
Please stay tuned for a full-fixture, which will be released soon. For any queries, please contact Mitch Tinning at mitch@aflgoldfields.com.au.
Round 1 – Club 18 Competition
Saturday, April 29th 2017
Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury Lions Maddingley Park (N)
Diggers Rest v Sunbury Kangaroos Bloomdale Oval
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