Names still sought for footy awards

The late Frank Fopiani's name has been bestowed on the GFL grand final best on ground medal. Photo: AFL Barwon

AFL Barwon is still seeking nominations for names for some of the awards it hands out during the football and netball season each year.

The AFL Barwon Commission has said it wants to ensure the award names in the AFL Barwon region – which covers the Geelong, Bellarine and Colac & District leagues – honour those who have made significant, lasting contributions to the community, preserving their legacies for future generations.

Some awards have already been named. One of the first was revealed in September, when AFL Barwon announced the Geelong Football League grand final best on ground medal would be renamed to the Frank Fopiani Medal.

Football awards to be named:

Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Best on Ground in a Grand Final
Geelong Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker
Bellarine Football Netball League Seniors Leading Goal Kicker
U18 Male Football Div 1 Best on Ground in a Grand Final
U18 Male Football Div 2 Best on Ground in a Grand Final.

Netball awards to be named:

Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final
Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best on Court in a Grand Final
Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest
Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Best and Fairest
Geelong Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots
Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade Netball Hot Shots.

Applications about a renaming of an award should include comprehensive information about the individual in question, including specific examples and evidence of their contributions, achievements, and impact on the AFL Barwon community.

Once submitted, the application will be reviewed by AFL Barwon’s History and Awards Sub-Committee, which is chaired by Nicola Wojcik from the AFL Barwon Commission.

For more information, head to aflbarwon.com.au