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All-Australian honour for Cambridge

FORMER Port Macquarie player Cambridge McCormick has earned her maiden All-Australian blazer. The selection in the 2025 team has capped off a stellar season for the 26 year-old. The GWS GIANTS defender has enjoyed a career-best season that saw her

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‘Banger’ drafted by Collingwood

FORMER Sawtell/Toormina player Angus Anderson has created AFL North Coast history by becoming the first male player from the region to be drafted onto the primary list of an AFL club. The 22 year-old was selected with Pick 57 in

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Bombers spoil Swans AFLW finals chances

ESSENDON caused an upset in the AFL Womens match played in Coffs Harbour with the finals hopes of the Sydney Swans dashed as a result. Originally scheduled for a 5.05pm start, the match was pushed back to 5.20pm and then

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Dates for rep footy in 2026 locked in

DATES for both the junior and senior representative teams for 2026 have been finalised. The Northern NSW Championship for junior players is being held in Coffs Harbour during the second week of the July school holidays. Matches will be played

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Swans face must win AFLW clash in Coffs

THE Sydney Swans are facing a virtual Elimination Final when they face Essendon in their final round AFLW match to be played in Coffs Harbour on Saturday. The Swans currently sit in ninth position on the ladder and simply must

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AFLW date and start time revealed

THE Sydney Swans and Essendon will be playing on Saturday, November 1 when they meet at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.  The AFL has today confirmed the date and time of all Round 12 matches, with the Sydney Swans set to

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Another year of growth in player numbers

THE number of players registered in the AFL North Coast increased 5.56% on the number of players in 2024. This year, from Under-10s up to Senior Men and Women, there were a total of 1,404 players registered from Yamba in

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‘Banger’ joins illustrious group with medal win

FORMER Sawtell/Toormina player Angus Anderson was named as the Jack Oatey Medal winner for being the best player on the ground in the SANFL Grand Final. Anderson was playing for Sturt against Glenelg and the Double Blues won the premiership

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Montana’s a National Winner in Volunteer of the Year Awards

THE work of Montana Harvey educating and mentoring AFL North Coast Umpires has been recognised with the AFL National Community Umpiring Service Award. The Award is part of the AFL’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. After Montana was announced as

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Girls football gets a Siddle Family Foundation boost

AFL North Coast junior clubs will receive a funding boost ahead of the 2026 season to support their Youth Girls teams thanks to a generous grant from the Siddle Family Foundation. The foundation grant will allow junior clubs to purchase

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