Barwon Heads president Russell Hyland says the club looked at a range of options, including playing at Lara, when sourcing a venue for this weekend’s clash with Geelong Amateur. “We were talking with Newcomb in the early stages, which was fantastic, and they were really keen to have us, and we were really keen to go there,” Hyland said. They were really good, except they’ve got some (Geelong) Falcons games scheduled there and some women’s games scheduled over the weekend.” Geelong Amateur’s offer of the match being played at KFC Oval, even with Barwon Heads receiving the gate takings and being able to operate the canteen and bar facilities, was rejected. Article continues after this ad AdvertisementHyland says the Belmont Lions, who are co-coached by Barwon Heads product Andy Walsgott, and feature several ex-Seagulls on their list, have been “more than accommodating”.