The top of the table clash between Foster and Fish Creek will mark the conclusion of the 2025 WorkSafe Country Club Series and the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League home and away season. Image: Foster FNC
The 2025 WorkSafe Country Club Series concludes this weekend, with the final match of the series playing out in Gippsland, when Foster Football and Netball Club (FNC) host the Fish Creek FNC.
Foster, situated in the rolling hills of Gippsland just 30km from Wilsons Promontory National Park, is a town built on both farming and tourism.
This Saturday, the typically serene and quiet town will come alive to watch long-standing rivals the Tigers and the Kangaroos compete at the Foster Showgrounds, for the final home and away match of the season.
With Foster and Fish Creek sitting comfortably in first and second on the ladder, Saturday's clash will be a taste of the electric footy that locals can expect to see in the Mid Gippsland FNL finals series.
The WorkSafe Country Club Game will put the Foster community in the spotlight throughout the week with visits from Western Bulldogs 2016 premiership player Tom Boyd, and Melbourne Vixens netball players.
The WorkSafe Country Club Games initiative aims to champion regional communities and their volunteers, whilst serving as a platform for supporting these football and netball clubs to promote the importance of workplace safety.
By taking part in the week, Foster FNC also receive a 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 that our country footy participants have a lot going on off the field, often working physical and sometimes dangerous jobs, and that’s why it is so important for these communities to look out for each other and protect their health and safety.
“WorkSafe has 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.”
WorkSafe Chief Executive Officer, Ashley West said the community spirit of country sporting clubs had set a winning example for regional workplaces to follow.
“The best players know they need to look out for their teammates, and we want to see Victorians bring that same approach to safety at work,” Mr West said.
“Safety should never be a solo effort – and we want farmers, even those who work alone, to partner with WorkSafe to help avoid unnecessary time on the sidelines with a workplace injury.”
This weekend will be the sixth and final WorkSafe Country Club Games of 2025. 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.
MATCH DETAILS
Foster vs. Fish Creek
Location: Foster Showgrounds
Date: Saturday 16 August
Time: 2:20pm