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New clubs to enter the North Coast competition

Ahead of the 2023 season, AFL North Coast is expecting unprecedented growth with the exciting return of three junior clubs and the inclusion of a new Under 10 age group. The three clubs that will be joining the junior competition

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First Nations Academy is a first for Swans

In a real coup for the region, the Sydney Swans launched their inaugural First Nations Academy in Coffs Harbour last night with a strong contingent of new and current players taking part. The second Academy program launches in Port Macquarie

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Grow footy, get paid, have fun!

AFL NSW/ACT is seeking casual Development Officers to work in every town across the region, where the focus will be on recruiting school aged children to our great game. The role is particularly suited to school leavers who are looking

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Swans to launch Indigenous Academy on coast

The Sydney Swans are set to launch the newly created First Nations Academy to help identify the next wave of Indigenous stars, with Academy centres to be based in two North Coast locations. The Swans are renowned for having an

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Concussion research approaches in community football

Concussion is an important but challenging problem at all levels of AFL, including community footy. There are a number of tools, devices or “solutions” being offered to community clubs and leagues to help in the diagnosis and management of concussion.

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North Coast loses a “Legend of Local Footy”

The broader North Coast footy family is grieving with the sad news of the untimely passing of Alan Clayton. Al was a stalwart of the Coffs Swans club, having been a long serving Premiership player, coach, and committee member. Since

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Local footy shows its community Pride

AFL North Coast and AFL North West have joined forces to celebrate Pride Round for the first time in each League’s history, recognising the gender diverse people in each League and celebrating the contribution they make on a daily basis

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Indigenous culture centre stage at North Coast footy

Dozens of football clubs in NSW and the ACT are throwing their support behind the AFL’s annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round which kicks off this weekend. More commonly known as Indigenous Round, this week of footy celebrates Aboriginal and Torres

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Off field teamwork is the key to 2022 season

We’re three rounds into the Senior Competition and two rounds into the Juniors, and it’s great to see club footy back on the North Coast. It’s been made possible by the outstanding efforts of volunteer club administrators who haven’t let

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NAB support helps keeps clubs’ heads above water

  The National Australia Bank has literally put its money where its mouth is when it comes to helping flood affected footy clubs by making a sizeable donation to the AFL Community Relief Fund. Recipients of the funds include all

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