Local clubs commit to Pride Round

DRYSDALE Football Club player Jessie Morrow said AFL Barwon’s Pride Round this weekend will be a great day to be a part of when her team takes on Barwon Heads.

More local sporting clubs than ever across the region will don a splash of colour on their uniforms to help spread the message of inclusivity as part of AFL Barwon’s Pride Round from June 8-11.

“I think it’s really cool,” Morrow said.

“We’re all very competitive clubs but at Pride Round, it’s awesome because we’re all there for the same reason.

“It’s not so much about who wins or loses, it’s us wearing our guernseys that we’ve all had decorated out, it’s just a good day to be a part of.”

The Hawks host Barwon Heads at Mortimer Oval this Sunday in AFL Barwon’s Division 3 competition.

Among Drysdale, clubs to have new colour-themed design uniforms for this weekend include Geelong Amateur, Geelong West, Newtown & Chilwell, South Barwon, St Mary’s, and Anglesea.

Regional manager Edward Wilson said AFL Barwon is proud to lead the Pride Round across all regional community football and netball competitions and leagues this coming weekend.

“We’re incredibly proud of everyone who makes up our local community and strives to provide support and integrated equitable opportunities, for all,” he said.

“Pride Round supports this vision significantly and we’re proud to work with clubs, partners and stakeholders locally, who support our diversity and inclusion values and objectives.”

Pride Round forms one of six AFL Barwon community themed rounds for 2023.