Events

Join us after your games at the GFUL Rooms for a post-match catch up! There'll be finger food, music and live footy streamed, so spread the word and come together to unwind after another big Saturday of football in Geelong and the Bellarine. All are welcome, juniors and seniors alike! No need to RSVP, simply turn up. Clear out some space in your calendar, and even bring your friends and family along!

Join us to celebrate the end of the 2026 season and celebrate the umpires appointed to the AFL Barwon Junior Grand Finals on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at General Public Corio! Tickets are free for GFUL Junior Members, heavily subsidised for other member types, $45.00 for participating non-members and $10.00 for accompanying parents or friends (catering only, no bowling or arcade session). Arrival is from 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start, with light catering to be provided at the conclusion of the bowling and arcade session at approximately 7:00pm as the coaches read out the grand final appointments. Please book your ticket by Wednesday 26 August to secure your place! If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact Emily by emailing emilymjose@icloud.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

After another long season of Geelong football, the night is finally here. It's time to witness another masterful creation from Jock Productions on Wednesday 9 September after training as the umpire panels for the Senior Mens and U18 Boys Grand Finals in the GFNL, BFNL and GDFNL are announced! Back for a third consecutive year, we are delighted to announce that Paella Pan will be serving up their delicious selections of paella and risotto which are guaranteed to ensure no one goes home hungry. To thank you for your support and commitment throughout the 2026 season, this meal night is coming to you at just $5.00 for members, courtesy of the GFUL. Bookings are essential, family and friends welcome! Beverages will be available on the night at bar prices and service will commence at the conclusion of training. Please advise of any dietary requirements when reserving your ticket. Please reserve your ticket/s by Wednesday 26 August 8:00pm. There is no guarantee that any additional meals will be available for purchase on the night.

To support one of our major sponsors, all are invited to join us at Buckleys Entertainment Centre for dinner after the GDFL Grand Finals on Saturday 12 September. Meals and drinks can be purchased at the bistro. We look forward to seeing you to unwind after a big day of footy and celebrate our Grand Final umpires!

Join us after the Bellarine FNL Grand Finals on Saturday 19 September at the GFUL Rooms for a post-match catch up! There'll be finger food, music and live footy streamed, so spread the word and come together to unwind and celebrate our Grand Final umpires. All are welcome, juniors and seniors alike! No need to RSVP, simply turn up. Lock the date in your calendar, and even bring your friends and family along!

As tradition dictates, all are invited to join us at St Lords for dinner after the conclusion of the final senior training session of the year on Wednesday 23 September. Meals and drinks can be purchased at the bistro. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate making it to The Big Dance!

Join us after the Geelong FNL Grand Finals on Friday 25 September at the GFUL Rooms for a post-match catch up! There'll be finger food and music so spread the word and come together to unwind and celebrate our Grand Final umpires. All are welcome, juniors and seniors alike! No need to RSVP, simply turn up. Lock the date in your calendar, and even bring your friends and family along!

Members and friends of the GFUL are cordially invited to join us to celebrate our 2026 Presentation Night, to be held on Friday 2 October. We are delighted to be supporting our sponsors at Buckley's Entertainment Centre, where guests will be treated to a two course meal and GFUL Members will receive a complimentary beverage on arrival. Tickets are $65 for adults and $29 for children aged 12 years and under. Guests are encouraged to arrive from 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start. Please dress to impress in your finest semi-formal attire - we love our club colours, but you don't need to wear your GFUL polo for this one. Requests for seating allocations can be made when purchasing your ticket or by emailing Emily (click here to email). While all care will be taken to accommodate timely requests, we appreciate your understanding that no guarantees can be made. This event has sold out two years running so don't delay in booking your ticket! Please RSVP by Friday 18 September to reserve your seat. We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate another fantastic year of umpiring!