The Rovers will host a WorkSafe Country Club Week ahead of their clash with Boisdale-Briagolong on Saturday. Image: Orbost Snowy Rovers FNC
The WorkSafe Country Club Series rolls on to East Gippsland when the Orbost Snowy Rovers host ladder leaders Boisdale-Briagolong this Saturday.
The Round 12 fixture at Lochiel Street Reserve provides an opportunity to showcase one of the region’s most resilient communities while reinforcing the importance of safety across regional workplaces.
Saturday’s game is set to be a strong contest in front of a passionate home crowd, with the Rovers sitting in fourth place on the ladder, only one win behind second placed Lindenow.
An upset over ladder leaders Boisdale-Briagolong would help strengthen the Rovers' finals chances with only six rounds remaining in the home and away season.
Delivered in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, the Series supports communities where industries such as agriculture, forestry and trade contribute to higher workplace risk.
Located near the Snowy River, the club has a proud history built on the legacy of Orbost and Snowy Rovers, which combined in 2003 after winning 16 premierships between them.
And the club continues to play a central role in connecting the local community. As part of the Series, the Orbost Snowy Rovers will benefit from more than $15,000 in value, including funding, exposure and new equipment to support the club’s future.
Head of AFL Victoria, Greg Madigan, said bringing the Series to communities like Orbost is vital.
“Clubs in regional areas play an important role well beyond match day,” Madigan said.
“This Series helps ensure they’re supported to continue that role in their communities.”
WorkSafe Ambassador Tom Boyd said the visit highlights football’s broader impact.
“In towns like Orbost, the footy club is often the heartbeat of the community,” Boyd said.
“It’s important we continue to support those environments and the people within them.”
The 2026 Series also marks 25 years of partnership between WorkSafe Victoria and AFL Victoria, recognising the vital role country football clubs play as hubs for connection, wellbeing and community leadership.
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