Auskickers on the big stage

AFL North Coast Auskick participants enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime on Saturday when they had the opportunity to play at half time of an AFL Final.

Players from the Nambucca Valley, North Coffs and Sawtell/Toormina programs ran on to the Sydney Cricket Ground at half time of the Qualifying Final between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants.

The crowd at the match was more than 43,000 giving the young players an added thrill.

This Saturday will see further Half Time Auskick opportunities for local youngsters.

Northern Beaches players will be heading to Sydney to play at half time of the Semi Final between the GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions.

The AFLW match being played in Coffs Harbour on Saturday will see 70 girls run on to the C.ex Coffs International Stadium to play at half time of the match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond.