Roos hop onto new court as club rejoices

March 4, 2025 BY Brian Allen

Politicians Richard Marles, Ella George, Chris Burson and Anthony Aitken with Anakie Football and Netball Club representatives. Photo: SUPPLIED

ANAKIE Football and Netball Club celebrated the opening of its new court by playing a “Netty versus Footy” netball game at Anakie Reserve earlier this month.

The netballers triumphed 19-15 as the Geelong District league club took a breath to acknowledge all the hard work behind the scenes.

Corio federal member Richard Marles, Lara MP Ella George, Cr Chris Burson and Cr Anthony Aitken with Anakie Football and Netball Club representatives. Photo: SUPPLIED

The more than $506,000 project delivered an extra netball court, with lighting, drainage, line marking, a players’ shelter and fencing.

It was supported by $267,000 from the federal government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, more than $197,000 from the state government and more than $41,000 from City of Greater Geelong.

Anakie netballers and footballers after playing a game to celebrate the opening of their new court. Photo: ANAKIE FNC/FACEBOOK

The additional court will allow more participation from community members of all ages while facilitating safer training and play, supporting Anakie to grow its membership base.

The upgrades, including the new lighting, will promote a safer playing and training environment in all conditions.

Anakie will be able to provide more court time for all grades, including the club’s NetSetGo children’s program.