Grinter Reserve has been named as the host of the next two Bellarine Football Netball League grand finals.
AFL Barwon has today (Thursday) confirmed the venues for this year’s final series, with the preliminary finals also scheduled for Newcomb’s home venue.
As it has done for several years, Portarlington Recreation Reserve will host the first two weeks of the finals, with Anglesea’s bid to host a final for the first time since joining the competition in 1973 overlooked.
Grinter Reserve also hosted the deciders in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
“The Newcomb Power Football Netball Club is proud to have been chosen to host the final two weeks of finals for the next two seasons,” president Matt Farrow, who had been keen for a five-year deal, said.
“Being centrally located for all clubs, and with the capacity to host significant crowds, we believe it provides a great option for the BFNL.
“This decision will also allow us to work with council and state stakeholders on potential small upgrades to further support the
delivery of a fantastic event for our league.”
Lara Recreation Reserve has been named as host of AFL Barwon’s senior and junior female football grand finals, which will be held across multiple ovals on Sunday, August 30.
Junior male grand finals will be played at Herne Hill Reserve, home of St Joseph’s, on the weekend of September 5-6.
However, a decision on the location of the minor finals is still pending.
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