AFL Women's

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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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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AFLW star power coming to the coast

In a huge boost for girls footy, AFLW star Cambridge McCormick will be sharing her passion and knowledge at the second “Force Girls Development Clinic”. With great excitement we can confirm that GWS GIANTS player and former Port Macquarie Magpies

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New girls’ footy development initiative confirmed

Girls aged 12-17 can nominate now to be a part of the new “Force Girls Development Clinics”. As announced late last year, pre-season 2023 will see the introduction of the Clinics to help prepare Youth Girls for the season ahead.

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Sydney Swans like the cut of locals’ jibs

Three stars of local footy have taken the next step forward in their careers, having made the cut to gain inclusion in the Sydney Swans Academy NAB League squads. Will Kelly (17, Port Macquarie) and Beau Guthrie (16, Coffs Harbour)

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Local products aim to Force their way into Southport

Mikey Luxton (18, from Grafton) and Hamish Anderson (18, from Sawtell) will trial for a place in the Southport VFL program over the next four weeks, starting from Tuesday 15 November. The region’s strong link to the Southport footy club

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Deja and Ruby shine for NSW/ACT Indigenous team

Two of Northern NSW’s finest young female Indigenous talents have shone in a match played between the AFL NSW/ACT Indigenous and Multicultural teams in Sydney on Sunday. Deja Barlow (North Coast) and Ruby Spark (North West) have both participated in

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July is Women’s Coaching Month

July will be dedicated to celebrating all the wonderful women in coaching as part of Women’s Coaching Month. Women’s Coaching Month is an opportunity to celebrate and promote Women in Coaching through a series of assets, programs & initiatives both

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Persistence & hard work pay off for Cambridge

With pick 84 in the 2022 NAB AFLW Draft, the GWS GIANTS have selected former Port Macquarie Magpie Cambridge McCormick. Familiar with the AFLW environment, the 23-year-old was a train on with the Brisbane Lions during the inaugural season in

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Deja gains selection in national team

Deja Barlow will not only be representing AFL North Coast when she steps out on the national stage this week, she’ll also be proudly celebrating her Aboriginal heritage as part of the Woomeras national Indigenous team. Deja, 16, is a

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