Gippsland Footy Forum 2025
Shaping the Future of Local Footy
AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria recently hosted the inaugural Gippsland Footy Forum – a vital platform for everyone invested in the heart and soul of our local game. This forum provided a chance to come together, share insights, and actively contribute to charting a healthy and sustainable future for our Clubs and Leagues across Gippsland.
Presentation were provided on the night and the slides can be viewed by downloading below:
Likely topics for discussion will include:
- Junior Retention: Strategies to keep young players engaged and passionate about footy as they progress through the age groups.
- Senior Leagues & Junior Leagues: Exploring the current state and future direction of our competitions, ensuring they meet the needs of all participants.
- Volunteer Support: How we can better recruit, retain, and support the incredible volunteers who are the lifeblood of our clubs.
- Club Health: Practical approaches to strengthen club governance, financial stability, and overall sustainability.
- Talent Pathways: Nurturing and developing local talent to ensure a strong future for Gippsland footy at all levels.
- Coaching Excellence: Opportunities for coach development and support to enhance player experience and skill development.
- Female Footy: Continuing to grow and support the rapid expansion of women’s and girls’ football in the region.
- Umpiring: Initiatives to attract, retain, and develop umpires, recognising their critical role in the game.
- Participation Initiatives: Exploring new and innovative ways to encourage more people of all ages and abilities to get involved in footy.
On the night the audience covered off on things that are working well, RFIs and opportunities for growth. An overview of the nights proceedings will be uploaded to this webpage shortly.
