BERRIGAN FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

Get active, get involved and get social!

That’s the message Berrigan Football Netball Club has for the 2022 season.

The committee is always on the look out for volunteers to help with delivery of Saturday games and social endeavours.

Like many clubs, Berrigan has had issues with player, volunteer and coach retention and recruitment after two COVID impacted years.

In footy, a large batch of returning players should keep Berrigan in good stead for the Picola and District Football League season.

Recommitting are Matt Heazlewood, Matthew Ross, Angus Coldwell, Connor Thornton, Kyle McQualter, Zeke Carruthers, Jake Dalgliesh, Toby

Dalgliesh, Fraser Haintz, Jake Beams, Harley Middleton and Adam Way.

Haintz and Way were included in the league’s top 45 players list in 2021 and were key contributors to why the Saints finished sixth on the ladder before the season was cancelled. The Saints will be led in 2022 by co-coaches Justin Hoggan and Tim Cooper, with the latter returning to the senior role after a two-year stint in 2012 and 2013.

Recruit Tristan Mears is an intimidating addition to the side. He is a 193cm power forward and has a knack for booting goals.

On the courts, junior netball is as strong as ever but the club is looking for more senior players who are keen to give the sport a go.

President Sophie Walsh said this has resulted in the club being able to field an A grade side this year.

But it has also prompted a flexible approach to training.

Walsh said sessions are held on Thursday evenings and everyone is welcome.

If you can’t attend training and still want to play, the club wants you to get in contact.

You can message Berrigan Football Netball Club’s Facebook page, email berriganfc@gmail.com, or phone Walsh directly on 0408 524 679.