GFNL fixtures released for 2023

THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) 2023 fixture is officially out with the reigning football premiers hosting a night game to start their three-peat bid.

Round 1 begins on April 15 with reigning premiers St Mary’s hosting St Joseph’s in a night fixture at Anthony Costa Oval.

Long-time foes South Barwon and Grovedale launch their seasons by jostling for possession of the John Nankervis Shield at McDonald Reserve in Belmont.

Round 1 will also involve Newtown & Chilwell hosting Geelong West Giants, Colac heading to Windsor Park to take on North Shore, while Bell Park will welcome St Albans, and Lara plays away against last year’s runners-up Leopold.

AFL Barwon has also announced key fixture highlights:

• Round 2 – Traditional ANZAC Day fixture between South Barwon & St Joseph’s
• Round 2 – Spirit of ANZAC fixture between Lara & Grovedale on ANZAC Eve
• Round 3 – St Mary’s host Leopold at night in a replay of the 2022 Senior Football Grand Final
• Round 8 – St Joseph’s taking on Newtown & Chilwell in King’s Birthday Sunday clash, and
• Round 9 – 2022 A-Grade Premiers Colac, host runner up Newtown & Chilwell.

The full 2023 Blood Toyota GFNL season fixture can be found at aflbarwon.com.au.