Club pastors to bring wellbeing support to The Den

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) is boosting wellbeing support across the club, following the announcement of a partnership with Central Church.


Current senior ministers, Daniel and Fiona Sanders, are strong supporters of the Seymour Lions and are eager to provide off-field wellbeing support to the club's players, members, and supporters.


Central Church is a contemporary church, with services held at the VRI Hall on Railway Place at 10am every Sunday. The Church has also expanded into Kilmore, with a 4pm Sunday service now part of the offering.


Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan welcomed the opportunity to provide extra support to the club.


“The football club is one of the key meeting places in our town and across the past few years we’ve been through some challenging times in our community,” Mr O’Sullivan said.


“Daniel and Fiona have been great supporters of our club over that time and have provided a compassionate ear and voice for many of our members.


“While our club is a fantastic place to be, we know sometimes people have a lot on their plate. To be able to support our players off field and our members through this partnership is a great step forward for us.


“Regardless of the religious beliefs of our individual members, we’re pleased Daniel and Fiona will be on hand to provide caring support and guidance when it’s needed.”


Pastor Daniel Sanders welcomed the partnership with the club and highlighted the importance of player and supporter welfare.


“Central Church is delighted to be involved with the Seymour Lions and continue to grow our connection with the Seymour community,” Pastor Sanders said.


“Everything we do is about community, connection and acceptance and I’m looking forward to working closely with members of the club.


“The partnership between Central Church and the Lions will support the holistic development of club members and ensure wellbeing support is available as needed.”


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Big news has emerged from Seymour following the conclusion of the 2025 Goulburn Valley League season. Re-signings, new signings, and key appointments have Lions fans excited for 2026. History will be made at The Den, with Senior Co-Coach Ben Davey re-appointed for another season. Davey will become Seymour’s longest-serving senior coach, marking seven years in the role. Club legend Bernie Habermann previously held the record with six seasons. Jack Murphy will also continue as Senior Co-Coach after a sensational first year on the field, taking on additional responsibilities with great success. Seymour President Peter Elliott said the club was thrilled to have continuity in the football department heading into 2026. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have Ben and Murph re-commit for another year, and it’s set to be a huge season at The Den,” he said. “Ben is a legend of our club – a dual senior premiership player, Reserves premiership coach, and now our longest-serving senior coach in history, while Murph is fresh off another Best and Fairest. “Both Ben and Murph are high-quality, local people who will drive our club to new heights next year. “While this season didn’t go as planned, our list is hungry and can’t wait to get back on the track.” A couple of star recruits will bolster the Seymour midfield when pre-season kicks off. “With most of our senior list re-committing early for 2026, we’ve been able to add some exciting new players,” Mr Elliott said. “Xavier Dimasi returns to where he made his senior debut, following time in the VFL at Box Hill and a dominant period at Whittlesea. “He’ll be joined by Jaron Murphy, his former partner in crime from Whittlesea and a great player in his own right, who will add plenty of run and carry to our senior side.  “On behalf of the Seymour community, I’d like to welcome Xavier, Jaron and their families to The Den and we’re all looking forward to seeing them strut their stuff.”
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