The 2025 Barry Maney Premier League season launch was held on Monday at the Barry Maney Group showrooms.
The event was attended by Mayor Lynette Martin OAM, representatives from Barry Maney Group, the Limestone Coast Football Association Board, club presidents, players, coaches and sponsors
Football SA chief executive Michael Carter opened the evening, welcomed special guests and congratulated all clubs for the rapid growth of the game locally and reiterated the importance of ensuring there are facilities available to sustain this growth.
Mr Carter said season 2025 marks the third year of Football SA’s involvement in managing in the competitions in the Limestone Coast, together with the placement of a full-time development resource for the region focusing on talented player development, participation programs in schools and Futsal competitions.
“Football SA would like to thank the Barry Maney Group, Coopers Brewery and Fennell Forestry for supporting the game in the South East,” he said.
“We wish all clubs the best of luck for Round 1 which kicks off on Friday with a grand final rematch between Centrals and Inter at MGA Park.”
Barry Maney Group general manager Rob Baumann highlighted the importance of these events in strengthening the partnership between BMG, Football SA and the local clubs.
Mr Baumann said he was pleased to be entering the third year of the partnership and continuing to grow the relationship that has been built to date.
Football SA Regional Development Officer Nathan Koopman interviewed some of the local stars, focusing on their preseason experiences and expectations for the season ahead.
Apollo’s Deni Maxwell said she was looking forward to continuing the momentum of last year’s successful season, while bringing new young talent into the Apollo senior women’s side and using her talent and knowledge of the game to help progress the next group of women’s players.
International’s Matthew Bueti spoke about an interrupted preseason with injury and a promising season ahead and looking to stay motivated this year to chase more success.
Mr Bueti also detailed their recent Australia Cup match and the connection between the senior playing group and up and coming juniors within the club.
Gambier Centrals new recruit Dan Crossing said he was looking forward to getting back into competitive matches after an extended period of time away from the game due to injury.
Mr Crossing has moved to the region after a lengthy playing history across NPL and State League sides and said he was looking forward to passing on his knowledge and experience to the younger generation within the club as well as refuelling his passion for the game.
