Lions announce major re-signings

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced the first of its re-signings for the 2025 season with Huw Jones, Nathan Beattie and Riley Mason all recommitting to the Club for another year.


All three players have passed the 50 Senior game milestone over the past few months and have taken their games to a new level.


While Huw Jones will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee reconstruction, Mason and Beattie are showing no signs of slowing down. Mason currently sits second in the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) goal kicking charts, while Nathan Beattie is one of the most dominant midfielders in the competition, averaging close to 35 possessions a game.


Seymour Lions Football Manager Mitch Itter said the news was a major boost for the Club heading into the back end of the season.


“All these players are absolutely essential to the future of our club with plenty of great footy ahead of them,” Mr Itter said.


“Huw, Riley and Nathan have all stepped up again this season with a few injuries and departures and established themselves as top grade players.


“Riley is proving unstoppable up forward and gives us so much flexibility around the ground and Nathan has dominated the midfield battle week in, week out.


“Unfortunately, Huw is recovering now from a knee reconstruction and we wish him all the best with his recovery over the next 12 months.


“We’re looking forward to announcing more re-signings over the course of this season as we look to build into a big 2025.


“We’ve been able to get lots of senior footy into our next generation of stars this year which will hold us in good shape for the years ahead.”

 

Seymour FNC News

By Mitch Itter June 22, 2026
The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) will celebrate a significant milestone this weekend, with Senior Co-Coach and Captain Jack Murphy set to play his 150th senior game for the Lions. Since making his senior debut in 2015, Murphy has established himself as one of the premier players in the Goulburn Valley League. Over the past decade, Murphy has built an outstanding football resume. A dual Senior Best & Fairest winner, GVL Interleague representative, League MVP and former Coburg VFL player, he has consistently performed at an elite level while representing the Lions with distinction. While his individual achievements are impressive, Murphy's influence extends far beyond the football field. Renowned for his professionalism, work ethic and commitment to the club, he has played a significant role in driving standards and helping develop the next generation of Lions players. Now serving as Senior Co-Coach, Murphy continues to lead from the front each week and remains one of the competition's most influential midfielders. SFNC President Peter Elliott said Murphy's contribution to the Lions over the past 11 seasons has been remarkable. “Murph has been an outstanding servant of our football club and thoroughly deserves this recognition,” Mr Elliott said. “His achievements on the field are exceptional, but it's the way he goes about it that sets him apart. “He's one of the hardest workers at the club, a fantastic leader and someone who is so passionate about the success of the Seymour Lions. “He's represented our club with distinction throughout his career and continues to set the standard both as a player and coach. “To reach 150 senior games is a fantastic achievement and one that both Murph and everyone associated with the club should be proud of. “We're incredibly fortunate to have had Murph at Seymour for so long and look forward to seeing him continue to make an impact in the years ahead.”
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