THE Northern Beaches have shown glimpses of some tremendous football in their first two matches back in the seniors. Trouble is all they’ve got to show for it so far is one draw. The Blues drew with reigning premier Grafton…
ANY thoughts reigning premier the Coffs Breakers would be an easier egg to crack in 2021 have quickly been laid to rest. Playing in a replay of last year’s grand final against the Northern Beaches Blues, the Breakers put their…
The Lismore Swans maintained their position at the top of the AFL North Coast ladder after an emphatic 85-point win over Port Macquarie. The Magpies faced the longest road trip in the competition, some 358km, and the distance and the…
HAVING both recorded opening round victories, either the Lismore Swans or Port Macquarie will get a jump on the majority of the senior competition if they can win at Oakes Oval on Saturday. The Swans sit on top of the…
IT’S only Round 2 but Saturday’s clash between Northern Beaches and the Coffs Breakers is already taking on extra significance. Both the Blues and the Breakers recorded impressive first-up win last weekend and the victor of this match will have…
THE Northern Beaches Blues are moving closer at a rapid rate toward moving to their new home ground in Woolgoolga. The Blues are likely to be playing home games at the Wiigulga Sports Complex from 2023 now that the amount…
BOTH Grafton and Northern Beaches left Ellem Oval rueing a missed opportunity as they had to settle for a draw in a thrilling opening round clash. Within 15 minutes of the season start, reigning premier Grafton had eight of the…
IF the first handball doesn’t force the opposition to start chasing, the second handball probably will. Reigning premiers the Coffs Breakers showed they haven’t rested on their laurels over summer with improved ball movement a key reason behind their 62-point…
RIVALRIES will come to the fore when the first bounce of the ball is performed for the 2021 AFL North Coast season. Saturday will see a pair of local derbies ensure the season gets off to a competitive start. The…
As the AFL North Coast celebrated the 40th straight year of competition which is about to get underway, some key figures from the history of local clubs in the region were recognised for the service they’ve given to the game.…
