St Albans\u2019 The Gordon Oval will feature a second grand final in seven days following AFL Barwon\u2019s GFNL grand final announcement earlier today (Wednesday, July 13).<\/p>\n
St Albans Reserve has been confirmed as the site of this year\u2019s GFNL grand finals, meanwhile North Shore\u2019s Windsor Park will host the league\u2019s preliminary finals bouts.<\/p>\n
There were hopes of a return to GMHBA Stadium for the GFL\u2019s annual decider, but the region\u2019s footy and netball boss silenced the rumours earlier today.<\/p>\n
\u201cAFL Barwon takes this opportunity to thank all stakeholders involved in this lengthy, detailed but significant process,\u201d AFL Barwon region manager Edward Wilson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe enthusiasm surrounding the completion of our first full season in three years, is second to none.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur region is one of high profile and pride, and AFL Barwon is eager to deliver, in partnership with the host clubs, a memorable finals series.\u201d<\/p>\n
Supersaints president Craig Osborne was overjoyed by the announcement stating its experience with prior GDFNL deciders combined with the venue\u2019s new upgrades will facilitate a successful grand final day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe St Albans Football and Netball Club are absolutely thrilled with the confirmation that our venue and facilities, will be host to the GFNL Grand Final,\u201d Osborne said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be able to stage Geelong\u2019s, and arguably country Victoria\u2019s premium football and netball competitions at The Gordon Oval at St Albans Reserve, is not only a great outcome for our local sporting community but will also showcase our recently upgraded sporting facilities that will ensure that the last game of September for our football and netball competition will be a real special one.\u201d<\/p>\n
To accommodate the GDFL\u2019s grand final on September 10, which will also be held at St Albans Reserve, the preliminary final will be held in Geelong\u2019s northern suburbs.<\/p>\n
North Shore president Dale Purcell is convinced the club will provide a day to remember for all those competing on September 10.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a privilege to bring a marquee event on the GFNL calendar to the northern suburbs,\u201d Purcell said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud of our facilities and will do our best as a club, to provide a memorable spectacle for all football and netball preliminary finals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Geelong West\u2019s West Oval will play host to week 1 and week 2 finals as announced at the start of this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
St Albans\u2019 The Gordon Oval will feature a second grand final in seven days following AFL Barwon\u2019s GFNL grand final announcement earlier today (Wednesday, July 13). St Albans Reserve has been confirmed as the site of this year\u2019s GFNL grand finals, meanwhile North Shore\u2019s Windsor Park will host the league\u2019s preliminary finals bouts. There were […]<\/p>\n