SFNL Women's Football Pride Round: Bentleigh and Casey Thunder Champion Belonging Through Football

SFNL Women's Football Pride Round: Bentleigh and Casey Thunder Champion Belonging Through Football


The Southern Football Netball League's Pride Round continues on Saturday 11 July, with Bentleigh Football Netball Club welcoming Casey Thunder Football Netball Club to Bentleigh Recreation Reserve for an early morning Women's Division 1 clash.


The first bounce is scheduled for 8:55am, with the match providing another opportunity to celebrate the values of Pride Round – respect, acceptance, belonging and community.


While both clubs will be chasing an important four points, Pride Round is also an opportunity to recognise the positive role community football plays in bringing people together and ensuring everyone feels they have a place within the game.


“Pride Round is especially meaningful to our club because many of our players, coaches, volunteers and supporters are part of the LGBTQ+ community. We also have many young families at our club, including same-sex parents, and it’s important that the next generation sees themselves represented in our game. Football has the power to bring people together, and we’re proud to be part of creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is lived every day, and everyone knows they belong, and are valued for who they are.” - Club President- Pam Rogers

More Than a Game


Pride Round celebrates the idea that football is stronger when everyone feels welcome and valued. It acknowledges the players, coaches, volunteers, officials and supporters who help create club environments built on respect, kindness and a shared love of the game.


By taking part in Pride Round, Bentleigh and Casey Thunder are helping reinforce the message that community football is a place where people can be themselves, build lifelong friendships and enjoy the game in a safe and supportive environment.


As women's football continues to grow, rounds like this highlight the importance of fostering clubs that embrace diversity and encourage participation from all members of the community.



Be Part of Pride Round


Supporters can look forward to an exciting Women's Division 1 contest as Bentleigh and Casey Thunder kick off a fantastic day of football.


Whether you're cheering on your club or simply showing your support for Pride Round, everyone is encouraged to come along and celebrate the spirit of community football.


📅Saturday 11 July
⏰First Bounce: 8:55am
📍Bentleigh Recreation Reserve


Join us at Bentleigh Recreation Reserve as we celebrate Pride Round and continue building a football community where respect, belonging and unity are at the heart of our game.

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