Portarlington has landed one of the biggest fish of the Bellarine off-season after announcing the arrival of former Leopold high-flyer Harris Jennings,
Jennings, who played in two GFNL premierships alongside Demons coach Sam Scott, spent this year at home club Portland, winning its best-and-fairest and earning a spot in the Hampden League team of the year.
The 26-year-old, who works alongside Portarlington star Brock Williamson, also earned GFNL team of the year selection and won a best-and-fairest in his 85 appearances for the Lions.
“Harris is an exciting utility who can be used anywhere around the ground,” a Facebook post announcing his signing said.
“Known for taking a hanger, his versatility and ability to blow games open with his run, he brings plenty of experience and quality to our playing group.”
It is understood Jennings isn’t the only Leopold premiership player on Portarlington’s radar.
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Anglesea’s already fruitful off-season has continued following the signing of an experienced South Barwon duo.
The Roos have added the versatile Kelly O’Neil and livewire forward Jonty Broughton, having already announced the returns of Simon Umbers and Dyl Pettingill and the arrival of Rylee Smith from Calder United.
O’Neil made 138 appearances at GFNL senior level, including this year’s grand final loss to St Mary’s
Broughton, who was dropped for the decider, played 143 matches for the Swans and kicked 232 goals.
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Former North Shore forward Cooper Langan has become Surf Coast’s first signing heading into its second pre-season.
Langan, a former member of the Brisbane Lions Academy, who also played Talent League with the Western Jets, kicked 22 goals in 14 matches for the Seagulls in 2022.
He signed with Lara for the 2026 season before the GFNL club went into recess, finding his way to Point Cook Centrals.
At Centrals, Langan won their best-and-fairest and was named in the Western League Division 1 team of the year.
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Reigning premier Queenscliff has welcomed back Will Baker after a season with North Central League club Donald.
Baker, who represented Vic Country at under-18 level, put pen to paper with the Coutas on the weekend.
The only confirmed departure for Queenscliff is Jayden McHenry’s retirement after he suffered a serious knee injury in the second semi-final.
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Exciting forward Mitch Jensen has become the latest departure from Barwon Heads.
He is returning to North Central League club Wedderburn after kicking 40 goals at Howard Harmer Oval.
The Seagulls, who announced former Lara coach Brett Henderson earlier this month as the replacement for Sam Schaller and Damian McMahon, have also lost South Barwon-bound trio Luke Davis, James Syddall and Jack Henderson, while McMahon has headed back to St Mary’s.
However, they are expected to welcome back gun midfielder Zach Walter, who spent most of the 2026 season overseas.
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Newcomb has farewelled veteran ruck Jarrod Stafford, who will link up with former Power coach Rory Nicol at GDFNL club Geelong West.
Stafford played 44 matches for the Power after arriving from Stawell in the Wimmera League.
He was named in the Bellarine team of the year in 2024.
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