Latest News - Avoca Football Netball Club

Netball Coaching appontments for 2019 season.

December 01, 2018

The Netball Executive is pleased to announce the following coaching appointments for the 2019 season.

A Grade – Maddy Egan and Kerry Egan
B Grade – Maddy Egan and Christie Chapple
C Grade – Christie Chapple
17 and Under- Samantha Wardlaw
15 and Under – Bridie Flagg
13 and Under – Wendy Robertson and Stacey Blair

Senior Pre-Season Training starts this coming Monday 3rd Dec at 6pm. Details will fo

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AFNC Recieves AFL Funding

November 20, 2018

The Avoca Football Netball Club recently applied for funding from AFL Victoria through the Country Football and Netball Program to drought proof the oval at the Avoca Public Park.

We are very happy to announce that our application has been successful.

AFL Victoria, is a funding partner in the CFNP, along with the State Government and Netball Victoria. Our project is one of 472 projects that this

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Annual Report Amendment.

November 13, 2018

In response to enquiries made regarding the graphs in our Annual Report, the AFNC wishes to advise that an amended version of the report is now available online via our website (include link).

Any concerns or feedback can be directed to avocafnclub@gmail.com or to Bill Drummond on 0417 117 911.

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New Committee for 2019

November 12, 2018

The AFNC is please to announce the following appointments to the Committee after a very successful AGM tonight.

President: Bill Drummond
Vice President: Steve Carey
Secretary: Delvene Barber
Treasurers: Kylie Gollop & Stephanie Wardlaw
Football Manager: Steve Carey
Netball Manager: Alana Burge
Bar Manager: Robert Rayner
Canteen Manager: Simone Beavis
Match Day Manager: Scott Howell
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Vale Barry "Baz" Field

The Avoca Football Netball Club has just been informed of the recent passing on the 10th August of our 1953 Premiership player, Trevor Wren.

Trevor played for a number of years during the 1950’s, and was mentioned amongst the best players in club records on numerous occassions.

We pass our condolences onto the Wren Family.

Trevor is pictured in the 1953 premiership photo

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Week 1 of Finals

AFNC Membership - RENEW NOW

Welcome to season 2018!

Our online membership portal – www.revolutionise.com.au/afnc/registration is now open and we invite you to renew your membership now.

If you are new to the Club, please click the “REGISTER” button. If you are returning to the Club, simply hit the "RENEW" button and pay your membership fee via credit card or you can EFT directly into our bank a

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LifeChanger – what is it all about?

April 02, 2017

Scotty Howell showed that age is no barrier when the 46 year old took to the field for the Bulldogs in our practice match against Rupanyup yesterday, and showed glimpses of why he was one of our greatest ever players. While his ageing body wouldn’t allow him to do what he once was capable of, you could still see that he was once a very good player. Click more

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Well Done and Thanks.

April 02, 2017

Well done and thanks to all involved in making yesterday a great day for our club.

Being without a home ground for training and playing and having to travel long distance for our practice match isn't ideal, however it proves if we have dedicated volunteers and players we are able to get through this adversity and actually enjoy ourselves at the same time.

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Property Trailer Renovation

March 24, 2017

The Avoca Football Netball Club property trailer has recently had some renovation work done on it.

The club would like to thank Gollops Garage, Pyrenees Smash Repairs and A1 Signage for all of their work which was donated free of charge.

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - ONE WEEK LEFT!

March 23, 2017

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - ONE WEEK LEFT!

Thank you to all the people that have completed their membership registrations so far – we’d love for you to comment about how quick and easy it is to do!!

Complete your registration online to go into the draw to win your membership back! Closes midnight Thursday 30th of March.

Registration night is also on next week at the club rooms, so if you require

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Vale Simone Touhey. nee Marshall.

The 2017 MCDFNL Fixture has been released.

Junior Football will be released at a later date.

PDF Attached.

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Vale Len Williams

November 13, 2016

The Avoca FNC is saddened by the passing of our former player in Len Williams. Len played for the club from the mid 1950’s to the mid 1960’s.

Len is the father of Ralph Williams who has been a great contributor to our club in recent times, and is the Grandfather of Brady who has been one of our more promising young players in recent years.

Our condolences to both Ralph and Brady and to all

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AFNC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016

October 12, 2016

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the AFNC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at the Clubrooms on TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER at 7.30pm

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Under 11.5's into Grand Final

September 17, 2016

IT'S GRAND FINAL TIME!
This little bunch of legends will play in the Grand Final on Sunday at 8.10am. We hope everyone is coming to watch!
U11.5s footy training will be held at the Avoca Primary School at 5pm TOMORROW NIGHT (Friday) due to the condition of the oval.
Pasta and garlic bread will follow - free of charge for players and their families.
Go Doggies!

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Reunion Time

July 11, 2016

The Avoca Football Netball Club will be holding a Reunion on the weekend of Saturday 20th and 21st August to celebrate the 20 year Reunion of the 1996 Senior & Reserves Football Premierships and the Runner Up Under 16 team. We will also be celebrating the 1997 Senior, Reserves and Under 16 Premierships & 1998 Senior & Reserves Premierships at this event. click more

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Ella Carey R.I.P

A team of new and old are set to spearhead the Avoca football Netball Club for the 2016 season.

Jamie Briody has been re-appointed as the Avoca Senior Football Coach for his second consecutive year and Joanne Beavis, Lucy Walkley, Simone Beavis and Christie Critchley will coach the Club's senior netball teams.

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Training to commence in 2016.

January 12, 2016

Hello All,,

Hope you have enjoyed the holiday period.

Now it is time to get back into it on the track, and football training commences next Wednesday 20th January at 6.30pm at the Avoca Public Park.

New players and Juniors are welcome to attend.

A BBQ Tea for a gold coin will follow training.

Beware of the Bulldog in 2016.

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Vale Tom French

December 21, 2015

The Avoca Football Netball Club is saddened to hear of the passing of our 1937 Premiership Player. Tom French.

Tom was born on the 12/8/1919 in Avoca and lived in Bridport street.

He played several seasons for Avoca including in the 1937 Premiership as a 17 year old,before enlisting into army at the age of 20 and served in Tobruk & New Guinea in the 2nd world war.

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2015 Annual Report

November 19, 2015

The Avoca Football Netball Club is please to release its 2014/15 Annual Report. The Club has had another successful year both on and off the field and congratulates everyone that has worked so tirelessly and contributed so much.

A few Committee positions have been left vacant after the AGM on 11th of November, including Secretary, Netball Operations Manager, click more

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Annual General Meeting

October 21, 2015

Avoca Football Netball Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 10th of November

All Committee Positions have been declared vacant and anyone interested in joining the Committee is encouraged to attend the meeting and nominate for a position. To view the positions descriptions, please click on link..

The AFNC will also present its 2014/15 Annual Report.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Vale Alan Peters

September 03, 2015

The Avoca Football Netball Club is saddened to hear of the passing of Alan Peters.

Alan was Vice-President of our club in 2001 & 2002, and was a committee member for a number of years including our premiership seasons of 1996, 97 & 98. Alan was also Bar manager for many years.

Our condolences to the Peters Family.

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2015 Bulldog Medal

Can you OUTPLAY, OUTWIT, OUTLAST to become the ultimate SURVIVOR?

Our next function is on May 9th and this is the first of our family friendly functions for the year!

The ultimate teams challenge will take place from 7.30pm with four tribes set to battle it out through challenges and games designed to test all skill levels!

Everyone will receive a colour headband and you can participa

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Lucy Walkley to play her 300th game for the Avoca Bulldogs.

April 29, 2015

The Avoca Football Netball Club wish to congratulate Lucy Walkley who will this week play her 300th club game for the Avoca Bulldogs.

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AFNC introduce Policy on Illegal Drugs

April 20, 2015

The Avoca Football Netball Club is a safe, healthy and supportive club for our members and community. That’s why we joined the Good Sports program. As part of our commitment to protect the health and wellbeing of our members, we have adopted a policy on illegal drugs.
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Traffic Light Night

April 09, 2015

First Social Function at the Kennel for the Year!

Bulldogs - get ready for the first of a great year of social functions! Traffic Light Night is going to be a great way for everyone to get to know each other in the club rooms. Come dress in the colour that best represents your availability and enjoy a fantastic roast chicken dinner and DJ Tommy will be spinnin’ the turn-table!

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New merchandise online store is now open

April 09, 2015

New Bulldogs Merchandise

Our new online merchandise shop is up and operational, if you’d like a new jumper, polo or jacket then head to our store and purchase your new gear.

http://www.s-trend.com.au/store/afnc

S-Trend are our new supplier and they also sponsor the Club, so every purchase you make the Club gets 10% of the sale price.

Orders will take between 3 to 4 weeks but if you

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New recruits to the Kennel.

April 07, 2015

Introducing our newest recruits to the Kennel!

The AFNC is pleased to welcome a number of new faces to our Club this season and we’d love everyone to make them feel welcome!

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Rebel Sport is supporting the Avoca Football Netball Club!

April 01, 2015

Rebel Sport is supporting the Avoca Football Netball Club!
Ok Bulldogs fans, next time you go into Rebel Sport in Ballarat please make sure that you mention at the cash register that you are a member of the Avoca FNC and our club will benefit directly from your purchase with 5% donated back to our Club.
So make sure you by your new footy boots or netball shoes from Rebel and every purchase

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R.I.P Stephen Phillips

March 27, 2015

Sad to hear of the passing of media personality Stephen Phillips. Stephen was a former player with Avoca in 1971.
During his youth Steve often spent school holidays at Avoca staying with his relations, Bill and Connie Robinson.
By working at The Age and Sun newspapers, Steve established himself as one of Australia’s foremost sports reporters, and then carved an enviable career in the

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NEW DATE FOR RSA COURSE

March 17, 2015

NEW DATE FOR RSA COURSE

The RSA Course will be held on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 at the Club Rooms between 6.30pm and 9.00pm

Please bring a pen and paper, supper will be provided

Cost is $40 payable on the night.

RSVP by Thursday 19th 2015 via a comment below or email donna@bloomcd.com.au

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2015 Season Launch

March 14, 2015

We’re set to launch our 2015 season assault on the MCDFNL competition on Sunday at our fantastic local market and we’re asking all supporters of our great Club to come down and show us your red, white and blue! You will be able to purchase your 2015 Club membership at the market and with four great membership options, there’s one for everyone. click more.

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Membership Month

With season 2015 underway, it’s a timely reminder for all members to please install TEAMAPP on your smartphone.

TeamApp is the major communication device for the AFNC and its where we provide you with the most up-to-date and important team and club information.

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Meet The Coach's

January 25, 2015

Season 2015 will kick off at the Kennel with our Bulldogs Information & Meet the Coaches Day on Sunday 1st of Feb.

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2015 Training commences Thursday Jan 15th

January 13, 2015

Seniors and Reserves football training starts back at the Avoca Public Park this Thursday 15th January at 6pm.

New coach Jamie Briody is up and about and is bringing a number of new recruits with him on Thursday. click more

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Jamie Briody appointed as 2015 Bulldogs Coach

January 02, 2015

Jamie Briody has been announced as the Avoca Bulldogs Senior Football Coach for the 2015 season.

Briody has joined the Bulldogs after a two year stint with Carngham-Linton from the Central Highlands FNL and is looking forward making a solid contribution at the Club.

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Christmas Training Run & BBQ

December 11, 2014

The AFNC is hosting its annual Christmas training run & BBQ tea on Wednesday 17th of December at 6pm. All senior footballers and netballers and U17 footballers are encouraged to attend. President Sam will update everyone on where the Club is at and what exciting plans click more

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It's a Girl

December 02, 2014

The Avoca Football Netball Club would like to congratulate Adrian & Chloe Pilgrim on the birth of thier second daughter.

Sienna Grace Pilgrim was born at 12 pm today.

Well done guys!

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Avoca Bulldogs moving with the times.

November 07, 2014

Check out this promotional DVD about the Avoca Football Netball Club and the Avoca Sport & Recreation facilities at the the Avoca Public Park

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2014 Annual Report

November 04, 2014

Please find attached, the 2014 Avoca FNC Annual Report.

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New AFNC Committee Announced

October 30, 2014

The Annual General Meeting of the AFNC was held on Tuesday night the Club is excited to announce its incoming Committee for the 2015 Season. New President Sam Beavis will head up the Club and is very much looking forward to the new challenge! Its an exciting time for the Club as we focus on strengthening our position as a â€˜community-mindedâ€™ club and with a great mix of new and old faces on the Com

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Position Descriptions for 2015

October 22, 2014

Attached is a list of Position Descriptions for the 2015 season.

Please come along to the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening 28th October.

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Annual General Meeting

October 22, 2014

The Annual General Meeting of the Avoca Football Netball Club will be held on Tuesday 28th of October at 7.30pm in the social room at the Avoca Public Park.

This year we will be presenting our first Annual Report â€“ a document that showcases our successful season and will also be electing members of the Executive and General Committees.

The following positions will be up for nomination:

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Working Bee

September 29, 2014

Calling all players, parents and members...we need your help! If you've enjoyed playing footy or netball with us at the Avoca Public Park this year and have been impressed with the high standard that the facilities are kept in, then we'd love it if you could show us how much you appreciate the Park by sparing a click more

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Vale Max Martin

April 30, 2014

Here it is Guys!
The Form Guide for the 2014 Avoca Bulldogs Legends Mile.

TERMS: Secret Phantom Pre-Recorded Race call.

$10.00 per ticket Purchase on the night.

You select which runner you want.
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Venue changes for Round 2

April 22, 2014

The Bendigo Bank Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League announces two venue changes for this weekend’s Round 2 action.

Due to redevelopment works at both the Newstead Recreation Reserve and Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve, the league has moved both the Newstead v Avoca and Natte Bealiba v Carisbrook matches being played on Saturday 26th April.

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A Night at the Races. Bulldogs Wooden Horse Cup

April 22, 2014

The Avoca Football Netball Club club has an action packed social scene this year which will cater for Family Friendly events.

Saturday 3rd May after the Lexton Game is the first of our Family Friendly Social nights which is the Avoca Bulldogs Wooden Horse Cup.

Races for Filles and Colts of all ages including our Junior Footballer's & Netballer's.

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Avoca v Natte Bealiba Results

April 13, 2014

A bit of a mixed day today at the Avoca Public Park

Today’s match details can be seen at this link.

Avoca v Natte Football & Netball Match Details

Would just like to mention what a great job the senior football team did today considering the number of players that have left the club looking for greener pastures and the players that were unavailable today, the boys

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Get rewarded for signing on a 2014 Unleashed member of the AFNC!

April 11, 2014

Get rewarded for signing on a 2014 "Unleashed" member of the AFNC!

Memberships are being taken now and this year if you join the pack, you will be eligible for our great members rewards program! Thursday nights we will draw a membership number our of the hat and you could win $20. If your not their to claim, the prize jackpots. click more

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NetSetGo to commence in May

April 10, 2014

NetSetGo commences 3.30pm May 1 and will run in conjunction with Auskick.

Sarah Neil, Nic Wardlaw and Abbey Howell are the coordinators.

Registrations can be taken on the night however there are forms available on the Netsetgo website if anyone wishes to register in advance or have the forms completed in advance for registration night.

Please click on this link for netsetgo info

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Season Opener this Sunday

The Avoca Football Netball Club is saddened by the passing of our esteemed Life Member, Col Evans.

Col has been a great contributor to the Bulldogs for many years and coached the Avoca Reserves team from 1961 to 1965, in which the Reserves played in 4 grand finals in succession and were premiers in 1962. Col again coached the Reserves teams to compete in the finals in 1971, 1978 and click more

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The Big Easter Egg Hunt

March 08, 2014

Easter Eggs Galore at the Riverside Market!

The Avoca Community Bank are once again generously sponsoring The Big Egg Hunt at the Avoca Riverside Market on Sunday March 23rd 2014.

The Easter Egg Hunt commences at 10am with age sections for children 0-3, 4-7 and 8+

Loads of fun Easter Activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny will be a highlight.

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Goods & Services Auction

March 05, 2014

Goods & Services Auction – Call for Donations

The AFNC is hosting a Goods & Services Auction as part of its inaugural Season Launch event on the 29th of March 2014.

If any supporters of the AFNC would like to donate an item to the Auction (either an item or a service), please email donna@bloomcd.com.au with your details and we’ll be in touch to confirm the donation.

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Food Handler Course

March 03, 2014

Avoca Sporting & Recreation Committee of Management has obtained a grant to run a Food Handlers Course in Avoca on the 19th of March from 6pm to 10pm (food & drinks provided). There are 3 spots left for anyone wishing to complete the course click more.

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New Goal Posts

February 28, 2014

The Avoca Football Netball Club will no longer have to put up with our bent goal post up the clubroom end as Russell Wardlaw and his crew from Wardlaw Welding Services installed new Goal and Behind posts today.

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It's Market Time Again!

February 19, 2014

It’s Market time again! The Pyrenees Historic Vehicle Club will be at the Feb Market, so make sure you get down and check out the display of local historic vehicles. And with our 40 + stallholders we’re set to have another fantastic day!

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Trainers Required

Ho Ho Ho…it’s the MERRY CHRISTMAS MARKET!

Make sure you get down to the Riverside Market on Sunday 22nd and grab some fantastic Christmas gifts and goodies! Santa and the Bendigo Bank Piggy will be there for the kids and the popular Petting Zoo is back by gold coin donation!

AFNC Members asked to come along and help run the BBQ, sell merchandise and manage the collections for the petting...

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Team App Launch

With Baz playing his 500th game this week, the netball time schedule has been changed to allow the C Grade girls the opportunity to be involved in proceedings for when Trevor takes the field. (No pun intended)

This means the agreed start times will be.
9.30 U15 (1 hour early)
10.30 U17 (1 hour early)
11.30 C grade (1 hour early)
1.30 B Grade. (same)
2.30 A Grade. (same)

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IPOD Shuffle Night

June 18, 2013

After Game entertainment at the clubrooms this week will be an IPOD Shuffle Night.

Commencing at 6pm to late

$5.00 per song

Purchase your favourite song, playlist is on shuffle and the last song played gets the cash prize.

Come dressed as your favourite singer/ member of a band.

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Thank you to Ultra Broadbeach & Cobram RACV Resort

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Angus Jeffrey Beer

The Avoca vs Carisbrook fixture that was set down to be played at Carisbrook at 3.45 pm will now be played at Avoca at 10am on Saturday due to a time clash with the Senior game at Lexton.

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Junior entry fee's

Due to the outstanding success of last year's Father v Son's football match, the club will be holding another game this season.

This is early notice, so put the 17th June in your diary for the match to take place.

This is the Sunday after the Natte game.

The game will commence at 11am and will be followed by a BBQ Lunch.

Contact Mark McLay for information. 5465 3364

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Practice Match on Saturday 31st March

March 29, 2012

This Saturday's practice match against Rovers will be a six quarter Senior/Reserves game.

The game commences at 12.30pm.

Unfortunately, There is no junior football games and also no netball games.

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Auskick commences on Thursday April 19th

March 29, 2012

Auskick will be commencing on Thursday 19th April commencing at 4.15pm to 5.15pm.

Auskick will be held every Thursday evening until the 28th June.

Except for the 24th May. There will be no Auskick on this date.

Auskick registration fee is $55.00 which includes a pack of goodies.

For more information: contact Mark McLay 5465 3364

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And the winner is...Joseph Rayner

March 08, 2012

Congrats to Avoca footballer Joseph Rayner for his big award last night at the Master Builders Awards Ceremony.

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AFNC Christmas Break-Up

December 07, 2011

The Avoca Football Netball Club will be holding a Christmas Break Up at the Avoca Public Park on Monday 19^th December.

Football Training for all players including Juniors if they wish to attend will commence at 6pm.

A BBQ Tea will then follow training at which our netballers and all supporters are most welcome to attend.

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