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Written by staff on 26 June 2025. Posted in News.

Media Release: Ultima Football Netball Club Application

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News Author: Published on: 26 June 2025
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Media Release: Ultima Football Netball Club Application

*For immediate distribution*

The Central Rivers Board can confirm that an application has been received from the Ultima
Football Netball Club affiliated with the Golden Rivers Football Netball League to seek a
transfer consistent with the AFL Victoria State Regulations to the Central Murray Football
Netball League for season 2026.

Acknowledging the application from Ultima FNC has come through, the Central Rivers Board
will now review the application and follow the defined process as outlined in Section 4.3 of the
AFL Victoria Community Affiliate Regulations.

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Please contact Jessie Chester (Leagues’ Manager)

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Written by staff on 12 June 2025. Posted in News.

BOLD STEP FORWARD FOR REGIONAL FOOTBALL AND NETBALL: ‘NORTHERN FUTURES PROJECT’ RELEASES KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

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MEDIA RELEASE
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
Date: 13 June 2025

BOLD STEP FORWARD FOR REGIONAL FOOTBALL AND NETBALL: ‘NORTHERN
FUTURES PROJECT’ RELEASES KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

The Central Rivers Leagues Board, with support from AFL Central Victoria, has today released the
recommendations of the Northern Futures Project (NFP), setting a bold course for a more sustainable
and competitive future for community football and netball in the region.

Following extensive consultation with clubs from both the Central Murray Football Netball League
(CMFNL) and the Golden Rivers Football Netball League (GRFNL), the NFP Steering Committee has
presented eight key recommendations designed to address declining participation and operational
challenges across both leagues.

Key recommendations include:
Concluding and celebrating the GRFNL in 2025, recognising its historic contribution to the region.
Encouraging GRFNL clubs to pursue sustainable futures through transfers to appropriate leagues.
Encouraging ALL clubs to explore amalgamation opportunities with neighbouring clubs.
Expanding the CMFNL by accepting capable and competitive clubs from GRFNL and/or other regions,
with minimum participation criteria applied to ALL clubs.
Exploring flexible competition models, including finals structure, home-and-away rounds, and CCSP
(Player Points and Player Payment Caps) policies, to support an expanded league.
Collaborative planning with AFL Central Victoria and surrounding leagues to manage transfers,
amalgamations and restructure proposals in a strategic and unified manner.

The recommendations come in response to widespread concerns around declining player numbers,
volunteer fatigue, and the viability of operating with reduced club numbers—particularly within the
GRFNL, which faces the prospect of operating with fewer than six clubs.

Northern Futures Project Committee Chair Stuart King stated:

“These recommendations aim to preserve the spirit of local footy and netball while ensuring we’re
building something viable and exciting for generations to come. Change is never easy, however the time
has come where decisive action must be taken."

The committee also noted that if no viable restructure is confirmed for 2026, the GRFNL may continue
with a transitional minimum four-club competition for 2026 only.

The Central Rivers Leagues Board acknowledges the valuable input from all clubs and stakeholders and
thanks the NFP Steering Committee for their dedication. Discussions will now continue with clubs and
AFL Central Victoria to refine and implement the most sustainable pathway forward.

For further information please contact:
Stuart King
Northern Futures Project Committee Chair/Central Rivers League Board Member
0428 396 234
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Written by staff on 13 May 2025. Posted in News.

Statement from the Central Murray FNL

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News Author: AFL Central Rivers
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Media Release - STATEMENT FROM THE CENTRAL MURRAY FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

May 15 2025

The Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL) is committed to maintaining a safe,
respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants, officials, and supporters across our
League.

Recent incidents involving anti-social behaviour, both on and off field, are completely
unacceptable and stand in direct opposition to the values of our League.
Let us be clear, this behaviour is not and will not be tolerated.

The League has acted swiftly in addressing these matters and will continue to take immediate
and appropriate disciplinary action in line with our rules and regulations.

Any individual/s found to be engaging in anti-social behaviour, whether on or off the field, will be
held accountable.

We stand firm in our commitment to upholding the principles of respect, inclusion, and
sportsmanship at every level of our game. It is the responsibility of all players, coaches,
officials, volunteers, and spectators to contribute to a positive and welcoming environment.
There is no place in our League for any form of anti-social behaviour.

The integrity of our competition and the safety of our community depend on everyone playing
their part.

Let’s work together to keep our local sports community strong and respectful.

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Jessie Chester
Leagues’ Manager
Central Murray Football Netball League

Gavin Campbell
Chairman
Central Murray Football Netball League
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Written by staff on 30 October 2024. Posted in News.

Media Release - Ultima FNC Application Outcome

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Media Release - Ultima FNC Application Outcome

October 31 2024

Last night, a special general meeting of the Central Murray and Golden Rivers Football Netball Leagues was convened to address the application from the Ultima Football Netball Club to depart the Golden Rivers FNL and join the Central Murray FNL for the 2025 season and beyond.

In accordance with Section 7.2 of the Central Rivers By-Laws, a vote was held to determine the outcome of this application. For the move to be approved, a 75% majority in favour from the CMFNL was required. With Ultima FNC receiving the 75% approval vote from the Central Murray Clubs. Consistent with Section 7.2 of the Central Rivers By-Laws, the Golden Rivers Clubs were also required to vote, with 83% objecting to the move.

The final decision sat with the Central Rivers Board, and after careful consideration of the respective Leagues voting results, the Central Rivers Board have voted against supporting the Ultima FNC application for Season 2025.

While this decision does not allow for Ultima FNC's transition for season 2025, the Central Rivers Board remains committed to supporting the club's future endeavours and fostering a collaborative environment among all Central Murray and Golden Rivers clubs as we prepare for what the 2026 season and beyond may look like.

We appreciate the ongoing support of the broader community and stakeholders during this process.
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Written by staff on 16 September 2024. Posted in News.

Central Murray Football Netball League Presentation Nights

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Celebrating a Stellar Season: Central Murray Football Netball League Presentation Nights

This past week, the Central Murray Football Netball League has been buzzing with excitement as we wrapped up our 2024 season with two unforgettable presentation nights. Held at the Swan Hill Jockey Club and the Swan Hill Town Hall, these events brought together around 350 enthusiastic attendees to celebrate our league’s standout players and contributors.

Junior Presentation Night

Our week of celebration kicked off with the Junior Presentation Night at the Swan Hill Jockey Club. This event was a fantastic opportunity to recognize the exceptional talents and hard work of our junior players. From outstanding performances on the field and court to notable achievements throughout the season, our young athletes were honoured for their dedication and sportsmanship.

Senior Presentation Night

The excitement continued with the Senior Presentation Night at the Swan Hill Town Hall. This event provided a grand finale to our season, before the actual Grand Final this Saturday, where we had the pleasure of celebrating the stars of our senior football and netball teams. The evening was filled with recognition for our top performers, including the announcement of the Best and Fairest winners, Netball Umpire Awards, and the Senior Football and Netball Teams of the Year.

Highlights of the Night

In addition to crowning our Best and Fairest players and MVPs, we took time to acknowledge all of our Football and Netball Interleague representatives. It was a privilege to honour these athletes for their exceptional contributions beyond our local league. We also recognized the hard work of our Netball umpires who play a crucial role in ensuring fair and enjoyable games throughout the season.

The night was marked by the announcement of several prestigious awards, including the League Awards for Club Excellence, Coaches of the Year, Mark & Goal of the Year and League Identity. These awards highlight the dedication and passion that fuel our league and celebrate the individuals and teams that have made this season truly memorable.

Full List of Winners

For a complete list of winners from both the Junior and Senior Presentation Nights, please see the detailed list below. Additionally, for final leader boards across all grades, Teams of the year and Interleague recognitions, click on the links provided for a comprehensive overview of the season’s results.

Award	Best & Fairest	Runner Up
Mildura Health Fund 13 & Under Netball Best and Fairest:	Stella Ettershank (Koondrook Barham)	Sophie Kentish (Tooley Manang)
Mildura Health Fund 15 & Under Netball Best and Fairest:	Isla Beasy (Swan Hill)	Clancy Devlin (Mallee Eagles) Taylah Prattnener (Koondrook Barham) Violet Corrie (Tyntynder)
Mildura Health Fund Under 15 Football Best & Fairest	Bryce Anderson (Lake Boga)	Jedd Morris (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM 17 & Under Netball Best & Fairest	Eva Bolton (Woorinen)	Alli Hunter (Kerang)
Len Mathieson Colts Best & Fairest	Flynn McKnight (Kerang)	Xavier Johnson (Woorinen) Kallum Hazlett Tooley Manang
Mildura Health Fund B Reserve Best & Fairesr	Hayley Dickson (Lake Boga)	Meg Garvie (Swan Hill)
GMG Financial Group B Grade Best & Fairest	Tenay Fellows (Woorinen)	Tegan Webb (Cohuna Kangas)
GMG Financial Group A Reserve Best & Fairest	Bec Harvey (Balranald)	Shania Decker (NNW United)
Reserves Best & Fairest	Matthew Iannucci (Woorinen)	Ben Jones (Balranald)
Mildura Health Fund Julie Wardle Medal	Stevie Bibby (Swan Hill)	Emma Peacock (Lake Boga)
Jack Betts Medal	Connor McDonald (Tooley Manang) Joel Helman (Cohuna Kangas) Harrison Allen (Mallee Eagles)	Marty Kelly (Kerang)

Award	Winner
Club Excellence	Lake Boga
Mildura Health Fund Netball Coach of the Year	Mel Wait (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM 17 & Under MVP	Alix O’Meara (Mallee Eagles) Milla Hovenden (NNW United)
CMFNL Junior Coach of the Year	Keagan Grant (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Colts Leading Goal Kicker	Jacob Zanker (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Colts MVP	Tyrone Wickey (Balranald)
19 & Under Distinction Award	Nevaeh Roberts (Mallee Eagles)
G.K Harrison Rookie of the Year	Otto Conlan (Woorinen
Badged Umpire of the Year	Hannah Storer (Lake Boga)
Encouragement Award	Lily Treacy (Tyntynder)
Umpire of the Year	Julie Wardle (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Reserves Leading Goal Kicker	Zac Cordwell (Woorinen)
Reserves MVP	Jason Manning (NNW United)
CMFNL League Identity of the Year	Leanne Hoare (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM A Grade MVP	Kelsey Rowe (Tyntynder)
CMFNL Senior Coach of the Year	Marcus Demaria (Woorinen)
3SH Goal of the Year	Liam White (NNW United)
3SH Mark of the Year	Drew Lloyd (Balranald)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Greg Kelly Memorial Senior Leading Goal Kicker	Brandyn Grenfell (NNW United)
3SH Senior Football MVP Award	Connor McDonald (Tooley Manang)

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making these presentation nights a success. Your support and enthusiasm are what make the Central Murray Football Netball League a vibrant and thriving community. Here’s to celebrating our achievements and looking forward to another fantastic season ahead!