More premiership success for legendary Vic country coach Trevor Ryan today. His Birchip-Watchem team won the North Central grand final. What a great pic sent to us by his brother Des.
A small Victorian town is hoping a win in this year's Melbourne Cup will help it honour one of its most famous sons. At 15-years-old, Birchip stable hand Ray Neville was the youngest jockey to win the great race: A feat that's unlikely to be repeated. | @anniemaykearney
Big news! Applications are now open for round 2 of the $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package.
Support including grant top ups and new funds are available to help community sporting clubs and state sporting associations: https://t.co/1XbHRD5QrS
A terrific Government initiative from @sportandrecvic providing an opportunity for all @aflvic affiliated clubs and leagues.
Hurry - applications close on Monday 15 June
Safety is now more important than ever, and we are committed to looking after our country footy communities by building an environment that looks after the health, safety and well being of our community.
Apply to the @WorkSafe_Vic Club Safety Fund now 👉https://t.co/K39k3NNHbd
The AFL today launched the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) that was announced as part of the AFL’s strategic investment into community football in Victoria.
Applications are now open! For more information and to view the guidelines, visit: https://t.co/UB3NWwl4j2
Forty-five players from Victoria's state league comps were selected at this year's draft. Congratulations to the junior clubs & community leagues for their contribution in developing the next generation of footballers.
READ MORE: https://t.co/huIITFsypT
Photo: AFL Photos
This #TowardsZero round wrap up shows our new approach with @AFLVic hit the mark with Victorian netball and football clubs. No one deserves to die or be seriously injured on our roads. #roadsafety
Country football teams in Victoria are set to receive an additional $18 million in funding from 2020 to 2022, thanks to the AFL and the Victorian State Government.
READ THE STORY HERE: https://t.co/vO0l1K7uLq
A grudging love letter to football from a mother who doesn’t like sport.
If there’s one piece you should read today, it’s this one. https://t.co/qnLTme6sJb
There is less than a week left to apply for a Towards Zero Club Grant to earn up to $10,000 for your club!
With so much great work being done around the state, we want to hear what your club is doing to promote safety on our roads.
READ MORE: https://t.co/tzS2c6gk7i
Is your local football club looking to get more people participating? @VicHealth is inviting community sport clubs to apply for an Active Club Grant to increase opportunities for more Victorians to be active. Applications close 30/08/19. To apply, visit https://t.co/PkoYpX26kt
Victorian football clubs will take part in the state-wide #TowardsZeroRound from August 3-4. 1000+ local football clubs will show their support for road safety with captains across METRO/COUNTRY Vic swapping their usual number for the number 0.
READ MORE: https://t.co/b9m0CSdWUE
The inaugural statewide TAC Towards Zero Round is only 10 days away. From August 2-3 over 1000 local club captains will be wearing the number 0 on their jumpers & will be leading their team out to play for it. Show your local club support during the @TACVictoria#TowardsZeroRound
The 2019 AFL National Inclusion Carnival kicks off this week at Blacktown International Sportspark, New South Wales from July 15-20.
Thirty-eight Victorian's have been selected to represent the state at this year's carnival.
READ MORE: https://t.co/Hpm98t0HHR
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Over 1,000 local football and netball clubs will be taking part in our inaugral Towards Zero round. For Jack Worrell, and brother Tom who will be wearing a 0 guernsey, road safety is a particularly important message after they lost their mother due to a speeding driver.
Time is running out to apply for a Towards Zero Club Grant to earn up to $10,000 for your club!
With so much great work being done around the state, we want to hear what your club is doing to promote safety on our roads.
Check out our latest Facebook post for more info.