WorkSafe Country Club Game Heads to Goulburn Murray

The WorkSafe Country Club Series kicks off this weekend in the heart of Goulburn Valley, with the Numurkah Football and Netball Club (FNC) hosting the Nathalia Football Netball Club at the Numurkah Showgrounds for the ANZAC Round clash.

In round four of 2023 Numurkah broke a 10-year losing streak to Nathalia, and they’ll be looking to secure their second win in as many years this weekend.

The WorkSafe Country Club Games initiative aims to champion regional communities and their volunteers, whilst serving as a platform for these football and netball clubs to promote the importance of workplace safety.

The WorkSafe Country Club Game will put the Numurkah community in the spotlight, with football and netball clinics run on Thursday evening by Western Bulldogs 2016 Premiership Player, Tom Boyd and Melbourne Vixens players Maggie Caris and Gabby Coffey. Boyd will also be in attendance on match day.

By taking part in the week, Numurkah FNC will also receive a $5,000 financial contribution from WorkSafe, along with new footballs, netballs and goal post padding to support the club.

Head of AFL Victoria, Greg Madigan, said that the week is a terrific opportunity for the local community to come together and remind each other of why it’s important to keep each other safe at work.

“We know our participants have a lot going on and fatigue and other decision making can creep in.

“WorkSafe have been a tremendous supporter of Victorian country footy for more than 20 years now, and the relevance is as clear as ever – stay safe at work, and we’ll all keep coming to the footy on a Saturday to enjoy a kick and spending time with our mates and families.”

This weekend will be the first of six WorkSafe Country Club Games for 2024. By focusing on agricultural communities where risks of injury are heightened, WorkSafe aims to build connections and deliver essential safety guidance to safeguard at risk Victorians from injury and harm at work.

Match details:

Numurkah vs. Nathalia

Numurkah Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve

Date: Sunday 28th April

Time: 2pm

The match will be live streamed with details to come on the AFL Victoria website.