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Netball trials for team selection in our 2026 teams are being held on the following dates: Dates: Thursday 13th Nov - 6.00pm - 7.30pm Thursday 20th Nov - 6.00pm - 7.30pm (followed by a "meet the coach" dinner with the Football Club) Click the link below to register for the tryouts. https://forms.gle/sdbijZAfxn2P6KWLA

North Ballarat Football Netball Club is pleased to announce Maddie Fitzpatrick (Carter) as our Senior A Grade Netball Coach for the 2026 season. Maddie brings a wealth of experience from both her playing and coaching career, having achieved success at the highest levels of state competition. Career highlights include: ANL Premiership Player – Tasmanian Magpies (2018) VNL Premiership Player & Captain – Melbourne University Lightning (100+ games) VNL Assistant Coach – Melbourne University Lightning (2019–2023) VNL Best & Fairest Runner-Up – Melbourne University Lightning VNL Spirit of Netball Award recipient – Melbourne University Lightning Specialist Coach and Player – Castlemaine & Hepburn A Grade Maddie joins North Ballarat as a playing mid-court coach, where her leadership, experience and professionalism will provide valuable direction and development for our playing group. A word from Maddie: "Grateful to be joining the club as A Grade Coach next season. I’m looking forward to working with such a talented team, contributing to the wider club and going all the way in Season 2026." We warmly welcome Maddie to North Ballarat & we look forward to exciting times ahead for the netball program!

Thursday 25th September 2025

Check out all the winners from our Junior Awards Night in 2025.

What a night for the Northies! Congratulations to our players recognised for their incredible seasons: Maddy Selmon A Grade Netball Best & Fairest (McLean Medal) Brydi Hutchinson & Maddy Selmon Named in A Grade Netball Team of the Year Cooper Beseler U/18.5 Football Best & Fairest Harvey Lewis Sportsman’s Association of Australia, Ballarat Rookie of the Year Denver Grainger-Barras Named in Senior Football Team of the Year Huge effort by everyone – we’re so proud of our club representation across the league!

WELCOME HOME, SAM GLOVER! The North Ballarat community is absolutely thrilled to welcome Sam Glover and his wife Bella back to our club for 2026 and beyond! Sam isn’t just known as a top-quality player – he’s a brilliant clubman and leader whose respect for teammates, supporters, and the game itself sets the standard. Whenever Sam has returned to the club – whether as a spectator or player – he’s shown what being part of the North family is all about. About Sam: 👉🏼 80 VFL games for Collingwood 👉🏼 Collingwood VFL Captain in 2024 & 2025 👉🏼 Named in the VFL Team of the Year Squad in both 2024 & 2025 👉🏼 North Ballarat Junior with 114 games already under his belt across Junior & Senior ranks Sam says: "Really excited to be pulling the boots back on with North next year. Can’t wait to get stuck in with the boys over summer and see how far we can go in 2026 and beyond." We couldn’t be more excited to have Sam back in black & white. What a huge addition to our playing group and club culture!

Calling all Northies!

A huge congratulations to our 5 junior teams who have made it through to the 2025 Grand Final - what an incredible achievement!