Chris Febvre • January 14, 2021
AFLNEB Management Announcement
AFLNEB Management Announcement
On behalf of the AFL North East Border Commission, we wish everyone a happy new year and look forward to a more prosperous 2021 after the cancellation of football and netball in 2020.
It is important that as individuals and communities we continue to adhere to COVID safe practices to best ensure an environment in which both football and netball can return in 2021. As an organisation, we remain positive and excited about the season and despite the challenges the pandemic has presented, AFLNEB is well positioned to support the game into the future.
Whilst the season didn’t proceed in 2020, it has provided an opportunity to examine the organisations structure and its strategic focus as we look to reboot following the severe impacts of COVID with an emphasis on consolidation, participation and retention.
AFLNEB staff will be returning to work on a full-time basis and pleasingly, we have retained all of our team which is of huge benefit as the individual and collective experiences will be invaluable. Whilst staff are returning, access to both the Wodonga and Wangaratta offices will be limited and any face to face contact required with any staff member should be by arrangement.
Pending a recruitment process, Zac Guilfoyle has been seconded into the role of Region Manager commencing Tuesday January 12th, 2021. Zac has worked in community football in the North East Border Region for 12 years and has well developed relationships and has extensive experience including League Management and most recently as Lead Football Development Manager (FDM) for the Region.
As Region Manager, Zac Guilfoyle can be contacted at zac.guilfoyle@afl.com.au or 0424 918 912.
Existing FDM, Zac Hedin, will now assume Lead responsibilities in Game Development activities across the entire North East Border Region with all enquiries on participation programs and opportunities to be directed to zac.hedin@afl.com.au or 0439 657 013.
Again, we remain positive about the prospects of a return to play in 2021 and encourage everyone to continue to be COVID safe and collectively, encourage others to get involved and support community sport in its return.
This pre season Nines is coming to the OKFNL. A great opportunity for OKFNL clubs to connect with local junior footballers and introduce them to their club ahead of the 2026 season. Local OKFNL clubs can enter teams of 9-12 players, with prizes and giveaways for clubs who attract the most junior footballers, most registrations across teams and team spirit on the day! When - Sunday 16th of November Where - Wareena Park, Wangaratta Time - 10am to 4pm Cost - $350 per team (approx $35 per player) Ages - 16+ For more information on Nines you can check out all the details here - https://play.afl/play/afl-nines To enter a team or find out more please contact Daniel Saville (OKFNL Ops Manager) - okfnloperations@gmail.com
The 2025 North East Border V Line Cup teams have been selected, with Division One and Two boys teams and the girls teams preparing to compete in Ballarat. AFL North East Border would like to thank all the coaches and support staff who have been working tirelessly over the past two months preparing the squads to compete at the carnival in Ballarat on the 23rd and 24th of September. The NEB teams will compete against the Goulburn Murray teams on Tuesday the 23rd at Mars Stadium, before taking on the Greater Western Victoria teams on Wednesday 24th at City Oval. Please check out the AFLNEB Facebook and Instagram pages to follow the action!
Ben has been involved with the local Wangaratta Auskick centre for five years and the coordinator for four of those, the exciting announcement was announced at the allocation night for Auskickers graduating to the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League in front of local Auskickers, parents and local WDJFL Clubs. The prize for the award is a grand final weekend experience including three nights' accommodation in Melbourne, a ticket to the Welcome to Melbourne function, attendance at the grand final parade, and a reserve seat ticket to the 27 September grand final. Over his time, Ben has secured significant sponsorship for the program; has initiated the all-girls' group; provides a support network for smaller centres across Wangaratta and surrounding regions; contributes to community events like allocation night and puts in a heap of extra work with the allocation process; organises half-time Auskick games at local football league matches; and, of course, the countless hours spent organising jumpers, certificates, equipment and everything in between, year after year. Wangaratta is regularly one of the biggest centres in the state, if not the nation, and this year was the biggest in Victoria. That, as you can imagine, makes it almost a full-time commitment, year-round. A huge congratulations to Ben from everyone at AFLNEB!
