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Happy homecoming for new Magpie Angus

JUST weeks after being drafted by Collingwood, Angus Anderson was back at Richardson Park where his football journey first began. With almost 50 juniors from the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in attendance, Anderson signed autographs, answered questions, handed out some Magpies merchandise

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Crawls honoured in AFL ‘Speccy Awards’

CONTINUOUSLY striving to do the right thing and make a positive difference has seen Northern New South Wales’ Participation Lead Matt Crawley honoured during the AFL’s 2025 ‘Speccy Awards’.  The ‘Speccy Awards’ are the AFL’s Recognition and Reward program that acknowledges

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Swans Academy select Coast’s finest for 2026 squads

THE number of talented juniors from the AFL North Coast selected in a QBE Sydney Swans Academy program continues to grow. A total of 52 players from the North Coast region have been selected to be a part of the

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Nominations open for Junior Force Coaches

NOMINATIONS are now open for coaches wishing to be involved in the North Coast Force Junior representative program for 2026. The focus of the Force rep program will be on the development of the individual players, rather than team performance.

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All-Australian honour for Cambridge

FORMER Port Macquarie player Cambridge McCormick has earned her maiden All-Australian blazer. The selection in the 2025 team has capped off a stellar season for the 26 year-old. The GWS GIANTS defender has enjoyed a career-best season that saw her

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‘Banger’ drafted by Collingwood

FORMER Sawtell/Toormina player Angus Anderson has created AFL North Coast history by becoming the first male player from the region to be drafted onto the primary list of an AFL club. The 22 year-old was selected with Pick 57 in

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Bombers spoil Swans AFLW finals chances

ESSENDON caused an upset in the AFL Womens match played in Coffs Harbour with the finals hopes of the Sydney Swans dashed as a result. Originally scheduled for a 5.05pm start, the match was pushed back to 5.20pm and then

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Dates for rep footy in 2026 locked in

DATES for both the junior and senior representative teams for 2026 have been finalised. The Northern NSW Championship for junior players is being held in Coffs Harbour during the second week of the July school holidays. Matches will be played

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Swans face must win AFLW clash in Coffs

THE Sydney Swans are facing a virtual Elimination Final when they face Essendon in their final round AFLW match to be played in Coffs Harbour on Saturday. The Swans currently sit in ninth position on the ladder and simply must

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AFLW date and start time revealed

THE Sydney Swans and Essendon will be playing on Saturday, November 1 when they meet at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.  The AFL has today confirmed the date and time of all Round 12 matches, with the Sydney Swans set to

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