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Third term burst sets up Breakers win

ROUND 2 REVIEW: A six goal third quarter paved the way for the Coffs Breakers paved the way for them reversing the result of last year’s grand final. At half time both the Breakers and reigning premier Port Macquarie had

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Juniors bigger and better than ever

Sunday will see the start of the AFL North Coast’s junior competition in what promises to be an exciting 2023. There’s a new age group, new clubs and a record number of junior teams. The Lower Clarence Suns and North

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Grand Final rematch to be a ripper

ROUND 2 PREVIEW: It’s been almost eight months since Port Macquarie won a nail biting Grand Final against the Coffs Breakers and now they meet again. The Breakers play host to the Magpies on Saturday with four matches to be

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League and Manager both spread wings

New season, new age groups, new clubs, a new venue, and there will soon be a new Community Football and Competition Manager with news that Paul Taylor is moving into a new role within AFL NSW/ACT. After nearly eight years

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Breakers clean sweep of local derbies

ROUND 1 REVIEW: The Coffs Breakers started the 2023 season with four wins from four matches against local rival Sawtell/Toormina. The Saints produced a memorable Anzac Round ceremony and event but it was the Breakers who proved stronger. The closest

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Tigers travel to tackle titleists

ROUND 1 PREVIEW: Grafton has been smarting for almost eight months since its Preliminary Final loss to Port Macquarie. In Saturday’s Anzac Round season opener, the Tigers will have the chance to exact some revenge at Wayne Richards Park. Waiting

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Club profile: Byron new team on the block

THE final edition of the AFL North Coast preview series is here. We’ve been looking at men’s and women’s teams ahead of the 2023 season start and we conclude our series today with a club that will be making its

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Club preview: Young blood will improve Saints

THE preview series of men’s and women’s teams ahead of the 2023 season start continues today with the club that will benefit from the youth policy it has adopted in recent years. SAWTELL/TOORMINA 2022 Results – Mens: 5th; Womens: 4th.

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Club profile: Grafton on the rise

THE preview series of men’s and women’s teams ahead of the 2023 season start continues today with the club that for a majority of the 2022 season looked like being the team to beat in the men’s competition. GRAFTON 2022

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Deja selected in AFL Diversity Academy

Bellingen Bulldogs player Deja Barlow is one of just 21 players from across NSW and the ACT to be selected in the 2023 AFL Diversity Academies. The 17 year-old has been picked in the AFL Indigenous Academy for Girls. The

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