FOOTY and netball for the Bannockburn Tigers and Inverleigh Hawks is looking more likely following the release of key dates for the 2021 season by AFL Barwon.<\/p>\n
The Geelong Football Netball League will begin its 2021 season on 17 April while the Bellarine Football Netball League will start two weeks prior on 3 April.<\/p>\n
While AFL Barwon didn\u2019t announce a start date for the Geelong and District Football Netball League, it has pencilled in that comp\u2019s grand final for 11 September.<\/p>\n
Importantly, all three football\/netball leagues around the region will have standalone grand final days, providing fans the opportunity to see all three showcase games. The BFNL grand final will be held on 4 September 4 and the GFNL on 18 September.<\/p>\n
The full fixture will be released later this week, but is subject to change.<\/p>\n
Senior female, under-19 male and all junior football will commence on 17 April.<\/p>\n
AFL Barwon also released its \u2018Play On\u2019 plan, outlining a clear strategy as community football and netball returns after the disrupted and ultimately cancelled 2020 season.<\/p>\n
The Play On plan\u2019s key focus areas surround returning to play in a COVID-safe manner, re-engage and sustain participation as well as supporting its affiliates, staff and relevant partners.<\/p>\n
In a document released on Monday, it states, \u201cAFL Barwon is here to support the passion of our stakeholders, through responsible governance and professional leadership, to deliver a thriving competition and sporting community.<\/p>\n