Girls just wanna play footy!

Girls footy continues to kick goals on the North Coast with over 40 participants turning out to be part of the first in the series of Force Girls Development Clinics.

This was the first ever session of its nature held locally and the fantastic response showed that the girls can’t get enough exposure to footy, even when the session is held on a hot Saturday morning more than two months before the season is due to begin!

Participants ranged in ages from 12 to 17, and in experience from first timers to experienced representative players. The coaches catered for this by splitting into groups based on experience and ensuring that all of the players were able to build upon their current skills.

Matt Crawley, AFL NSW/ACT Development Lead, said that the response was overwhelmingly positive.

“You could see from the smiles on faces just how much the girls were enjoying themselves,” Crawley said.

“We had a number of girls who are new to AFL who found that the skills they’ve learned in other sports were instantly transferable to footy. These girls loved the chance to build those skill sets ahead of the season and are all committed to joining a club in 2023.

“Our experienced players really appreciated the chance to get together early in the pre-season, regain their touch and feel for the footy, and start to build their game sense.

“The format was a real winner and we expect to see the numbers continue to grow across the remaining sessions.”

The next session in the Force Girls Development Clinics will be held at EJ Biffin Fields, Nambucca Heads on Saturday 11 March from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Further information, and an online nomination form, will be provided via AFL North Coast socials closer to the date.