Keating named first AFL Barwon life member

AFL BARWON has unveiled its first Life Member, presenting the honour inaugural AFL Barwon commission chair Craig Keating at last Thursday’s annual general meeting.

Keating served as AFL Barwon’s chair over a 10-year period, leaving the position at the end of last year.

“I’m delighted that Craig has been recognised for his outstanding service,” incumbent chair Michelle Gerdtz said.

“Craig’s commitment to the region since the inception of AFL Barwon was exceptional.

“As the inaugural chair, he led the region from through some really challenging times that his strong leadership helped guide the business, clubs, and its stakeholders through.

“Craig left AFL Barwon last year in such a great position, and there is certainly no one more deserving than Craig for this Life Membership award.”

The AFL Barwon Commission also ratified new three-year terms of incumbent commissioners Diana Murase and Mark Wilken.

This also included confirming new commissioner Ethan Vines to fill the vacant position left by Robert Hallett, who served his full term.

Gerdtz thanked Hallett for his service to the commission.

“Bob has been a fantastic servant of AFL Barwon firstly as an inaugural regional committee appointee and then as AFL Barwon Commissioner,” she said.

“I thank him for his support to me personally and for his commitment to the whole

Commission and football and netball in the region through this time.

Vines joins the commission as part of the City of Greater Geelong Youth on Board Program, training and supporting young people between 18-25 in becoming on the boards of management of local organisations.

For more information about AFL Barwon’s commissioners, head to aflbarwon.com.au/afl-barwon-commission