2026 Season Launch

The Kiama Power will officially kick off their 25th season with the club’s 2026 Season Launch night, to be held at the Kiama Power Clubrooms, Bonaira Oval on Saturday, 21st March.

The event comes just 21 days before Kiama’s opening round Men’s and Women’s Premier Division matches against the Wollongong Lions and Wollongong Bulldogs at Bonaira Oval.

The evening will include guernsey presentations to the 2026 playing groups from their new coaches, plus the club’s $1,000 Draw.

RSVP here by Monday 16th March.

Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Kiama Power Clubrooms, Bonaira Oval
Dress code: Cocktail, lounge suit, semi-formal

Kiama Power pre-season schedule confirmed

The Kiama Power have confirmed the pre-season schedule ahead of the 2026 AFL South Coast Season.

The Club’s men’s and women’s programs will return to training on Tuesday, January 20th – with sessions every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.45pm at Bonaira Oval, Kiama.

Women’s training will change to every Monday and Thursday from 2nd March.

The men’s squad will hold an intraclub match simulation training session on Thursday, March 5 from 6pm.

The first official practice match takes place on Saturday, March 14 as the Power face the Googong Hogs and Wollongong Bulldogs in Canberra.

The Power will also take on the Woden Blues a week later in a practice match at Bonaira Oval on Saturday, March 21.

Additionally, the Club’s annual cricket match will take place on Saturday, February 28th – which is a memorable social event during the pre-season, with the Old Boys chasing a third consecutive victory.

Ahead of Round One on Saturday, April 11th, there is plenty of excitement in Kiama ahead of the Club’s 25th season which includes the addition of a women’s reserves team and several key recruits in the men’s program.

For any new or interested players, please contact the club via our social media channels or email kiamaafc@gmail.com for more information.

Men’s and Women’s Pre-Season Training

Commences Tuesday January 20
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Bonaira Oval
5.45pm to 7.15pm

Annual T20 Cricket Match

Saturday February 28
Young Bloods v Old Boys
Bonaira Oval

Men’s Intraclub Match Simulation

Thursday March 4
Bonaira Oval
From 6pm

Pre-Season Matches

Saturday March 14
Googong Hogs v Kiama Power v Wollongong Bulldogs
Rockley Oval, Googong
11:00am Women vs Googong
1:00pm Women vs Wollongong
3:00pm Men vs Googong
4:00pm Men vs Wollongong

 

Saturday March 21
Kiama Power v Woden Blues
Bonaira Oval, Kiama

Historic night as inaugural Scott Phillips Medal crowned in thrilling count

Kiama’s Hamish Robertson has been named the winner of the inaugural Scott Phillips Medal, capping off a superb debut season at the club’s best and fairest awards night.

The announcement of the newly-named medal was kept as a surprise until the night – with Scott Phillips himself oblivious to the historic moment that was to occur.

Michael Williams had the honour of delivering the news in front of over one hundred Kiama Power players and supporters at the Kiama Leagues Club, in what became a landmark moment in the football club’s 24-year history with Phillips receiving a standing ovation.

Hamish Robertson, who was recruited to the club this season by Phillips, ended the count with 30 votes, just ahead of fellow recruit, Jack Eastwood, who finished in second place with 29 votes. Skipper Josh Simpson (26 votes), Charlie Wood (22 votes) and Lachlan Kirk (17 votes) rounded out the top five.

After being named in the AFL South Coast team of the year and winning the Scott Phillips Medal in his first season at Kiama, Robertson has cemented his status as one of the league’s elite players. The 24-year-old played in every game of the season, showcasing his elite football IQ and unwavering consistency.

Midseason arrival Jack Eastwood’s impressive form in the second half of the Premier Division campaign was highlighted by him voted as the Brendan Johnston Player’s Player award winner by his teammates.

Maddison Aitkin was awarded the Women’s Best & Fairest player of the year, dominating the count with 50 votes in a successful first season in Kiama which also included selection in the AFL South Coast representative team and voted the winner of the Sue Hilton Player’s Player award.

Elissa Rhodes’ strong return season saw her finish the count with 40 votes, while new recruits Maddie Edwards (25 votes) and Teneale Keene (25 votes) rounded out the podium finish.

Jayden Wilshire was recognised for his stellar season in Reserve Grade, winning both the Paul Doherty Memorial Best & Fairest Trophy and Tom Rawson Player’s Player awards.

Patrick Haig was deservedly recognised by his peers for his outstanding service to the club and community, as he was named the Darren Williams Clubperson of the Year winner.

Best & Fairest Voting System
Judges vote individually each round via a 3, 2, 1 voting system. The votes are applied to the three players they deem to have performed best in that game.

3 – Standout best on ground
2 – Second-best on ground
1 – Third-best on ground

Three judges per grade vote each week, with a player able to receive a maximum of 9 votes in any one game.

Other award winners

Rising Stars – Emma Trudgett & Darcy Hopson
Men’s First Grade Most Consistent – Josh Simpson
Men’s First Grade Coach’s Award – Thomas Bell
Men’s First Grade Leading Goalkicker – Thomas Bell
Women’s First Grade Most Consistent – Jade Quigley
Women’s First Grade Coach’s Award – Madison Mitchell
Women’s First Grade Leading Goalkicker – Shellee Gibson
Men’s Reserve Grade Most Consistent – Harvey Johnson
Men’s Reserve Grade Coach’s Award – Joel Cooney
Men’s Reserve Grade Leading Goalkicker – Jayden Andrews

Lighting upgrade for Bonaira Oval

The NSW Government will shine a light on Kiama Power by investing in lighting upgrades that will boost the club’s entire operation.

The Minns Labor Government has committed $275,000 to deliver new lighting to Bonaira Oval which will expand our ability to train, compete, and connect both female and male players in a safe and sustainable way.

NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper was joined by Katelin McInerney – Labor candidate for the upcoming Kiama by-election – along with Power players and officials, and AFL South Coast representatives, to deliver the news at Bonaira Oval this afternoon.

Late last year, we held a review of our facilities at Bonaira Oval, requesting new ideas and areas requiring improvement.

A trending concern across a majority of stakeholders – in both the junior and senior clubs – highlighted the need for better lighting at our home ground.

The installation of 150 lux LED lighting will improve visibility on the field during competition and training at Bonaira Oval – providing a safer environment for football and keeping up with current community AFL venue standards.

The funding is part of the Government’s investment of over a million dollars in community sporting organisations across the Kiama region as part of ongoing work to boost participation and deliver fit for purpose facilities.

Six from Kiama named in South Coast squads

AFL Sydney, AFL Canberra, AFL South Coast and AFL Hunter Central Coast have named the coaches and athletes selected to represent the leagues’ best at the highly anticipated NSW/ACT Men’s and Women’s Senior Representative games on Saturday 10 May. 

The handpicked squad lists for the Representative games have been identified from across the state and territory and showcase the next generation of burgeoning footy talent on the pathway to the elite level. 

The intense match-ups between AFL South Coast and AFL Hunter Central Coast will open the day of Representative footy at Blacktown International Sports Park, before AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra reignite their rivalry to close the competition series.

The Kiama Power have six players selected across the men’s and women’s squads, including new recruits Maddison Aitkin and Teneale Keene.

Laura Kent has been selected in the women’s squad following a stellar 2024 season, which culminated in her being named in the AFL South Coast Women’s Team of the Year.

Dakota Mason adds another representative honour to her lengthy resume with her maiden selection in the South Coast women’s squad, with Cooper Richards also earning his first nod in the men’s squad.

Lachlan Kirk once again returns to the South Coast representative team after two seasons in Adelaide.

Fans, family and friends will be able to catch all the action from the NSW/ACT Men’s and Women’s Senior Representative games live and FREE via AFL Sydney’s official streaming partner, Streamer.

Match details:

AFL Hunter Central Coast v AFL South Coast   
Date: Saturday, 10 May 
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Women’s commencing at 11.00am and Men’s at 12.50pm
Watch: Live via Streamer
Entry: Free

AFL Sydney v AFL Canberra
Date: Saturday, 10 May 
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Men’s at 3.00pm and Women’s commencing at 5.30pm 
Watch: Live via Streamer
Entry: Free