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Career Opportunity – AFL Development Officer

AFL NSW/ACT is currently seeking applications for Development Officers who are dedicated and enthusiastic individuals interested in game development. The AFL Development Team plays an integral part of reaching our goal here at the AFL, which is to enhance and

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Locals grab spots in new Sydney Swans Top End program

Seven local footy players have gained selection in the QBE Sydney Swans’ Academy recently launched Top End program, putting them into the National Talent Pathway and one significant step closer to the big time. On the female side, Phoebe Baptiste

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Women’s influence extends beyond the boundary

The start of the AFLW season has put the extraordinary feats of women in footy back in the national spotlight. At the local level, two women are smashing the glass ceiling in what used to be male dominated key roles

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Heat training soars to new heights

The Northern Heat squad produced one of the best training performances since the format was re-introduced in 2018 to set the platform for a strong end to the program. Starting with a 1km time trial and Yo-Yo test, all athletes

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Expansion means more Umpires needed

The 2021 AFL North Coast season will see more clubs and teams playing more matches each weekend, which means that more Umpires are needed for all age groups and grades. Growth in the umpiring ranks is needed in both Seniors

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Angus makes his mark with Southport Sharks

Angus Anderson has impressed the coaching staff at Southport Sharks and will be added to the team’s supplementary list for the 2021 VFL and East Coast League. This is an incredible achievement for the local 17 year old considering that the

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Register here for Ryan O’Keefe coach ed session

The coach education workshop with Sydney Swans legend Ryan O’Keefe will be held at C.ex Coffs International Stadium from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednedsay 20 January 2021. Ryan is the newly appointed Coaching Development and Education Lead for AFL NSW/ACT and

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Happy festive season to our footy family!

On behalf of the entire team at AFL NSW/ACT we’d like to wish our North Coast footy family a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! It’s been widely reported that 2020 has been one of the most challenging

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Save the date: Coach ed workshop with Ryan O’Keefe

Attention all coaches: Sydney Swans legend Ryan O’Keefe will be running a development workshop in Coffs Harbour on Wednedsay 20 January 2021. Ryan is the newly appointed Coaching Development and Education Lead for AFL NSW/ACT and is keen to hit

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Countering the cold and wet with the Heat

With the Northern Heat region stretching from Moree and Gunnedah in the west to Port Macquarie and Grafton in the east, squad members have always shown plenty of commitment to get to scheduled training sessions, but never more than on

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