GVL Hall of Fame Inductee: Shane Schottner

2024 GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League Hall of Fame Inductee 

Shane Schottner

The Seymour Football Netball Club added great strength to the GVL when it transferred from the Waranga North East League in 1976. The club included many top performers who would play a role in premierships and country championship games.

This year we will induct a player who epitomises other Seymour players who have excelled in GVL football.

Shane Schottner was a local Seymour boy who idolised the Lions players when he joined the club as a junior. He would progress through the under 13s, under 15s and under 16s, loving the game and eventually would hold the record for the most senior games as long serving player.

After junior football he burst into the Seymour 3rds in 1994 under Morrison Medal winning coach John Solomon. Shane showed his ability and polled well in best player awards. In his second year 1995 he played so well early in the season that the club selectors promoted him to a senior player during the season. He had arrived as a senior Lion and soon showed why he had been selected.

In recognising his talent, the Lions played him in the full back position in his first year. He showed great promise and played the next two years at full back. Seymour was team building at that time but needed the skills of Shane to hold down major positions. After a few years of playing down back he was moved into the ruck position where he played most of his football.

The GVL selectors were so impressed with his ability that they asked him to represent the League in the Country Championship games. Shane loved representative football and made himself available whenever called upon. He wore the purple and gold colours with distinction In 8 games, including State championship teams in 2005 and 2008. He was also vice-captain of the GVL.

Shane was called upon to coach the Lions in 2003. Shane was playing great football and became the 4th player in the club’s history to win the Morrison Medal as the best player in the League in 2004. The Lions supporters were so proud of him.

In his first 160 games Shane had not played in a final’s series. However, all that was to change when he was involved in a golden era as Seymour won three GVL senior grand finals in 3 years 2005, 2006 and 2007 as well as being runners up in 2008.

Shane was a star who played an important part in that success.

Away from football he was a busy teacher, firstly at Seymour then at Assumption in Kilmore before moving on to St Kevin's College in Melbourne. This meant that he trained one night per week with Seymour players in Melbourne then attended training on Thursday evenings at Seymour. Shane loved the Seymour club so much that he was prepared to travel for eighteen of his twenty years with the Lions.

His wonderful career saw him play 319 games with the Seymour, club which makes him the games record holder. He played in 6 grand finals, 5 in the seniors and one in the thirds.

Shane was captain of the Seymour senior team for eleven years. He was honoured with life membership of Seymour and the GVL. Shane is so proud of being a one club player throughout his career. He is a well-respected person who was loved by the Seymour fans.

The GVL is delighted to induct Shane Schottner into the GVL Hall of Fame.

Seymour FNC News

Semi Final Netball Reports

September 9, 2025
O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 36 def by Euroa 45 A super effort from the Lions. They fought to the end in a very contested game. Shona Gesler was steady as always in goals and Mia Allen entered the game with energy. Chloe Locke asserted her dominance at both ends of the court and the team put in an effort they should be proud of. Euroa were too strong in terribly wet conditions. Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 51 def Swans 37 The first quarter was goal for goal, with the Lions holding strong to stay in touch. We applied full court pressure leading to multiple turnovers, allowing us to bring the ball to our shooters. Our defence was solid with Toni Bootland getting her hands on everything. It was a great game to watch. The girls were super and played for each other. Well done Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 32 def by Bears 42 The Lions had a strong first quarter, playing strategically. Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski applied all the pressure defensively, keeping their opponents out of the game early. Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ally Black worked well to create movement in the goals. Lucy Zotti was a workhorse in the middle of the court but the Lions weren’t able to stay with the Bears late in the game. The girls have another chance next week to make it into the Grand Final.

Reserves Semi Final Football Report

September 9, 2025
O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 9.6.60 def by Kyabram 11.9.75 It was always going to be a tough test for the Lions against the top of the table Kyabram but the boys were in the hunt early. Kyabram took advantage in the first before going into halftime with the scores dead even. It was in the third that Kyabram was able to break away, kicking five goals to Seymour’s three and leaving the Lions with plenty of work to do in the final term. While Seymour fought back the third term burst from Kyabram proved decisive in the final result. Sam Fuhrmeister fought hard down back and was well supported by Alex Elliott who played a strong game, using his height and marking ability to his advantage. Jack Davey provided a spark from centre half-forward, coming up at the ball strongly and being a target all day. Through the middle, young guns Dylan Davis and Curtis Powell were relentless in their pursuit of the footy. The Lions secured the double chance last week so will have another crack at a Grand Final berth on Sunday.  Best: S Fuhrmeister, D Davis, J Davey, A Elliott, C Powell Goals: J Morgan 3, T Thomas 2, T Clarke 1, J Davey 1, N Davey 1, J Radford 1

Week 1 of Finals Netball Reports

September 1, 2025
Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 21 def by Mooroopna 40 Paige Cooper worked hard in the defensive end today, fighting for every ball. Paige had some crucial turnovers and was a great leader out on court. Taylah Mason brought a lot of intensity into today’s game. Her drives were hard and she took a crack at every loose ball. Kyra Pearce had a tough role today in shutting down her player. Kyra worked hard all game and provided great pressure. The loss means the end of the season but we’re so proud of our Under 17s. They have worked so hard and their efforts are not in question. The 17s are keen to come back strong next season. O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 45 def United 36 The lions fired early with the whole team’s defensive pressure keeping United to 6 goals in the first quarter, United unable to score in the first 8 minutes of the game. Layne Lewis and grace Barry were steady in the midcourt providing opportunities for the lions. They fed beautifully into the goal circle and led their team to the win. Defensively Ruby Trimble came out with urgency. Starting the game in GK then shifting to WD to run the ball into the attack line. She was outstanding. The team adapted well to changes and kept using variety in order to secure the win. Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 41 def by Euroa 42 We started strong and held our space, while being strong in defence. Unfortunately, we were unable to maintain the momentum which saw us struggling at times. Euroa are tough opponents and the girls will regroup and go again. Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 66 def Swans 47 Seymour delivered a commanding performance in their elimination final #1 against Swans, taking control early with a dominant first half. Rosie fed the goalers beautifully, with both shooters sharing the load-each scoring 33 goals with impressive accuracy. Defensively, Seymour applied constant pressure, forcing Swans into errors and creating turnovers. Ally Black was key, using her speed and ball smarts to set up plays, while Chloe Butterworth made a brief but exciting A-grade debut. Swans' goalers were accurate, limiting rebounds, but Seymour adjusted in the second half and maintained control to secure the win. A clinical performance from start to finish, sending Seymour into the next round of finals.
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