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Force is primed for Hunter Challenge Cup

The North Coast Force representative program will be out to show the burgeoning depth of AFL talent within the region when it heads south to the Hunter Challenge Cup this weekend (10 and 11 June). For the first ever time,

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North Coast Force is bigger and stronger than ever!

The North Coast Force has announced its strongest representative teams yet, with the standard being driven by a record number of players nominating to trial. For the first ever time, well over 200 players took part in the trial process,

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Bri McFarlane signs with Western Bulldogs AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have signed Brianna McFarlane as an unrestricted free agent for AFLW Season Eight. McFarlane is a strong marking forward with great athleticism, and has the ability to pinch-hit in the ruck. Hailing from Yamba in northern NSW,

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Last girls development clinic is on the horizon

The Force Girls Development Clinics have been one of the real success stories of the summer, with girls flocking to the sessions in big numbers to build their skills ahead of the 2023 season. The third and final session will

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Club volunteers shine so others can play

Community footy doesn’t happen without the tireless efforts of club volunteers – whether that’s committee members, coaches and team managers, Auskick Co-ordinators, umpires, or game day volunteers. Finding new volunteers is an ongoing challenge, so retaining existing club volunteers is

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Northern Heat impresses in Gold Coast hit outs

The Northern Heat teams showed that country kids can more than match it with their metro counterparts with two outstanding performances on the Gold Coast on Saturday. In stiflingly hot and humid conditions both Heat teams played a positive, attacking

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Force girls clinic kicks goals with AFLW star

For the second straight session, over 40 girls were in attendance at the “Force Girls Development Clinic” and had the chance to learn the skills of the game from GWS Giants AFLW star Cambridge McCormick. The group ranged from those

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Roadshow to support volunteers for season ahead

Are you taking on a committee, coaching, or Auskick related role within your footy club in 2023? AFL NSW/ACT wants to support you and is running the annual Education Roadshow to make sure you have all the info you need

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North Coast Force is looking for rep players

Nominations are now open for all players wanting to be involved in the North Coast Force representative program which also doubles as the first step in the Sydney Swans Academy talent pathway. Age groups for boys will be Under 13

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The Heat is on!

All is in readiness for the two Northern Heat squads ahead of their end of program practice matches on the Gold Coast in three weeks’ time. The squads had their last training hit out at the impressive new Wiigulga Sports

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