2024 Committee

  • Caleb Kuhle, President

    Taking leadership of our committee in 2018, Caleb has worked tirelessly to bring our Club into a positive financial position and provided the ground work upon which we will build on for the coming decade.

    As humble as they come, Caleb is the ultimate ‘do-er’ and has taken on many different roles during his Presidency. Caleb also plays Reserves Football and is the men’s football Operations Manager.

  • Shawn Rixon, Vice-President

    Shawn is a long-time Club member and works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our football squad and provide a safe and healthy environment within which young people can thrive.

    Shawn’s love of sport is evident in his involvement across several codes in the Mount Alexander district and we are lucky to have him involved at a Club-level.

  • Trevor Butcher, Treasurer

    Trevor has always been involved in our Club, dipping in and out as needed and happy to lend a hand or two to any project - no matter how big or small! As a Life Member and former player, his dedication to our Club is second-to-none.

    We are lucky to have Trevor on board as Treasurer, he brings with him skills learned through managing his own businesses and is an astute and to-the-point operator.

  • Georgia Banks, Secretary

    Georgia first connected with the CFNC in 2021, playing an instrumental role in the bid for a senior women’s team and identifying a number of opportunities for our Club to grow and connect with the wider community post-Covid.

    As the Women’s Football Operations Manager, Georgia has already created a number of key connections across our Club, strengthening our culture and Club-identity. This is supplemented by specific initiatives including a new Club website, policy development, and development pathway opportunities for junior girls.

  • Victoria Christie, Committee Member

    Vic moved to Castlemaine several years ago and became involved in our Club through netball before moving into the women’s football program in 2022, its inaugural season.

    Retiring from footy and starting her own family, Vic continues her involvement with the Club at a committee level. Her skills and knowledge through social work have been invaluable, as she has steered us through challenging times.

  • Ron Cawthan, Committee Member

    As a CFNC Life Member, former President and former senior player, Ron has played a significant role in the ongoing operation of our Club.

    Ron continues to take an active interest in our senior football squad and his involvement in the Camp Reserve Masterplan process has proved invaluable. He is a leader of our Club and a great role model for our younger players. You may see him on the track of a Wednesday night training with our Master’s group.

  • Tracey Watson, Committee Member

    Tracey has been on the CFNC Committee since 2017 and has been involved in the Club at a junior-level for many of the years preceding this.

    An all-time Club member Tracey sees the benefits the club brings to the community. Apart from the physical benefits to the players the club provides social connections, mentoring, and wellbeing programs and initiatives.

    Tracey has a particular interest in Governance and continually improving our processes and Club operations.

  • Annette Kuhle, Committee Member

    Annette is a key component of our game-day operations and works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our home-games run smoothly.

    As a former Secretary, Annette knows our Club inside and out. You’ll see Annette working hard in the canteen on game-day.

  • Jordan Cochrane, Committee Member

    Jordan is synonymous with what it means to be a good Club-person. Involved in every facet of our Club, Jordan has flourished in recent years as Captain of the Reserves Football team, and Coach of the Senior Women’s Football team - coaching them to victory in their inaugural 2022 season, and again in 2023.

    As ‘yes’ man, Jordan is willing to put his hand up no matter the job and has the respect and leadership skills to take our Club forward.

  • Liam Wilkinson, Committee Member

    Liam joined the CFNC in Season 2021 as a key senior football recruit and in that short time has become an integral part of the leadership team. His experience both on and off the field has cemented him as a role model for our men’s football side.

    Liam spends countless hours working behind the scenes to secure sponsorship and fundraising opportunities to ensure our Club is as strong as it can be. He has brought a number of positive initiatives to our Club and will continue to lend his experience as a Committee Member.

  • Mark Shannon, Committee Member

    Mark’s involvement in our Club was driven by a love of footy and a skillset in stats. Sitting in our timekeepers box each weekend, Mark’s keen eye captures the team stats each game. It’s in this role that Mark has got to know the players and become an important part of our Club.

    In 2023, Mark joined the committee with a special interest in furthering Council’s Camp Reserve Masterplan and cementing our game-day operations.

    Mark’s work at the Club is largely unseen as he ensures the rooms are clean, the goal padding is out, and everything is in order for each home game. We’re extremely grateful to have Mark on the committee.

  • James Collie, Committee Member

    James joined the Committee in 2022, as a former player and current coach to his sons U10s football team James is keen to support the ongoing role our Club plays within the wider community.

  • Jackie McLean

    Jackie is new to the committee in 2024 and we are excited to welcome her on board.

    Jackie’s two daughters play netball at our Club and she is passionate about extending the benefits she has experienced during her involvement at the Club to other members of our community. Jackie will be involved in Club event planning and organisation this season, helping to improve our offering not only as a sporting club but also a source of important social connection.

  • Scott Harrington

    Scott has taken on the CFNC Juniors Presidency for season 2024 and is our junior representative on the CFNC Committee.

  • Nikkea Hogan

    Nikkea is our netball delegate for season 2024. A passionate club member, Nikkea is Assistant Coach of our B Squad this season.