North Geelong have kicked off their 2026 Geelong & District Football League campaign with a three-goal win over Bannockburn at Victoria Park.<\/p>\n
A seven-goal third quarter proved decisive from the reigning premiers in windy conditions against a persistent Tigers outfit.<\/p>\n
Jasper George was named best on ground for the Magpies, while coach Peter Riccardi’s sons, Boston and Oscar, both impressed in their first senior game together.<\/p>\n
Reigning grand finalist East Geelong made an early statement, dismantling Corio by 101 points at Shell Reserve.<\/p>\n
Zac Smith managed a whopping 12 goals in the victory and Jack Beardsell added four more.<\/p>\n
Werribee Centrals set up its 19-point win over Winchelsea with a six-goal-to-none opening term at Eastern Reserve. The Blues responded across the final three quarters, but the early damage proved too great.<\/p>\n
Bell Post Hill also recorded a convincing win, overcoming Geelong West by 91 points at the newly named Scaada Stadium.<\/p>\n
Lachlan Wilson kicked five goals and was named best on ground.<\/p>\n
Inverleigh beat Thomson by 37 points in an impressive four-quarter effort to begin their season on a positive note, thanks to seven goals from Mason Dickson.<\/p>\n
Belmont capitalised against an inaccurate Anakie outfit to win by 43 points at AA Semi Trailers Oval.<\/p>\n
This weekend will see Inverleigh host Corio, Bell Post Hill host Anakie, North Geelong host Thomson, East Geelong host Geelong West, Werribee Centrals host Bannockburn, and Winchelsea host Belmont.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
North Geelong have kicked off their 2026 Geelong & District Football League campaign with a three-goal win over Bannockburn at Victoria Park. A seven-goal third quarter proved decisive from the reigning premiers in windy conditions against a persistent Tigers outfit. Jasper George was named best on ground for the Magpies, while coach Peter Riccardi’s sons, […]<\/p>\n