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South Barwon’s Sam James noted Anzac Day was a special day for many and it was a privilege for his club to represent the day in Geelong.<\/p>\n
“The day is obviously valued in the community and it’s such a big day for everyone,” James said.<\/p>\n
“I know there are a lot of teams that would love to play on Anzac Day, we definitely don’t take it for granted, so we’re looking forward to the contest.”<\/p>\n
In the GNL, both St Joseph’s and South Barwon will both see Anzac Day as not only a significant day off the court, but a chance to test their mettle on the court.<\/p>\n
Joeys walked away from Round 1 with a 50-15 win against St Mary’s last weekend, while the Swans crushed Grovedale across four quarters, taking the contest 81-13.<\/p>\n
Tuesday’s fixture will begin with both sides at the top of the ladder, but Joeys has not forgotten about its last encounter with South Barwon in 2022.<\/p>\n
“It will be a good test for both sides given we’ve both played sides that finished towards the bottom last season,” St Joseph’s Emily Kingston said.<\/p>\n
“It was also between us and South Barwon to make that last finals spot last season, and we just missed out, so there’s a chance for a bit of redemption this Anzac Day.”<\/p>\n South Barwon’s Maddy McKiernan is no stranger to the atmosphere that comes with Anzac Day but said her side would try to remain composed following its strong start to 2023.<\/p>\n “Our culture will lead us in 2023, it definitely doesn’t feel like we’re just a team, it’s more than that, it feels more like a family,” McKiernan said.<\/p>\n “That’s what is going to win us games moving forward, we obviously have great skills, but it puts us a step ahead of everyone else.”<\/p>\n The Anzac Day ceremony will run from 1.20-2.10pm before the senior football and A Grade netball, which both start at 2.15pm.<\/p>\n South Barwon return to Anzac Day timeslot to launch women’s footy season<\/strong><\/p>\n FOR the first time in AFL Barwon’s Female Football competition, Tuesday’s Anzac Day timeslot will also act as a season opener for both St Joseph’s and South Barwon.<\/p>\n The Swans and Joeys’ female football programs will meet again on Anzac Day for the first time since 2021, after grading fixtures prevented the two sides from meeting in last year’s annual fixture.<\/p>\n It will also conclude the first week of grading games that will contribute to the formation of the women’s football divisions for 2023.<\/p>\n “It’s a big day for the two clubs taking part, it always has been, and once that siren goes we’ll be straight into it,” South Barwon captain Ayesha Nicholson said.<\/p>\n “Training has been really good this pre-season, especially coming off a Grand Final loss to Anglesea last season, that hit us hard.<\/p>\n “We’ve taken off where we were last year with our skills, so we’re not just going through the motions anymore, so Anzac Day will allow us to show off what we’ve been working on.”<\/p>\n Nicholson said it is an honour to again be a part of the Anzac Day proceedings, with the women’s football to begin at 11.00am.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/2H3A5585-200x300.jpg\")
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