GEELONG is thrilled to announce that Bendigo Bank have renewed their Premier Partnership with the Club for a further three years, bringing the partnership to 25 years in 2023.

“Bendigo Bank came on board in 1999 in a really big way, our Club was in some financial dire and we went to Bendigo Bank and asked them to provide us with $3 Million and all we had honestly was a new business plan, but a really good leadership led by Frank Costa, a new board and vision,” Geelong CEO Brian Cook said.

Ben Jarvis in action for the VFL Bendigo Bank Cats.

“Bendigo Bank being the community bank that they are, saw we were in real trouble but still went ahead with accepting our request.

“As far as I am concerned Bendigo Bank is there forever. They’re our blood brothers or sisters, we are joined at the hip.”

“Partnerships are all about people and the Bendigo people and their leadership have been first class.

“I am just hoping that 25 years down the track, maybe not me, but someone else will be here doing the same thing.”

Bendigo Bank have been a long term supporter of Geelong's VFLW program.

Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank is proudly part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group. The origins of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank began more than 160 years ago in two great Australian communities, Bendigo in Victoria and Adelaide in South Australia. Each started out as building societies, driven to help Australians buy their own home.

As Australia’s 5th biggest retail bank, Bendigo Bank lead by example, placing their people, customers, partners and shareholders at the centre of everything they do.

Bendigo Bank is passionate about reinvesting back into local communities and has contributed more than $250 million to the community programs.