Force is set to launch with Swans Academy backing

The North Coast Force is preparing to make its mark on the representative footy landscape once more, and will launch into the 2022 season with the support of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.

Nominations are now open for all players wanting to be involved in the North Coast Force representative program which also doubles as the first step in the Swans Academy talent pathway.

Teams will be selected at Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, and Youth Girls (Under 17) age groups. Each team will attend both the Hunter Carnival (11 and 12 June) and the Coffs Carnival (second week of the July school holidays – dates t.b.c.).

Paul Taylor, Community Football Manager, said that the link with the Swans Academy provides an exciting incentive for players to be involved. “For the first time this year, players in the North Coast Force rep program will have the chance to impress the coaches and be invited to Swans Academy sessions in Sydney. The Force can now set players on the path to National Championships, NAB League, and the National Draft,” Taylor said.

Trials will be held on Sunday 6 March and Sunday 27 March at Richardson Park, Sawtell. Players need only attend one session, but those that choose to attend both will have double the opportunity to impress selectors. The trials are open to any player within the age groups that will play with an AFL North Coast club in 2022.

In another exciting development, the Force will look to add a Youth Girls Under 13 representative team once the season gets underway. With the introduction of a second girls only age group the Force is excited to offer younger girls the chance to be involved in rep footy via the Coffs Carnival.

For further information on the program, including all dates and rep levy, please click here. Players wanting to nominate for selection need to complete the online form by clicking here.