Northern NSW

‘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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Heat program gets Regional Academies expansion

THE Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) have undertaken a new pathways program that will expand the work of the Northern Heat Development Program. The North Coast Academy of Sport, Hunter Academy of Sport, Northern Inland Academy of Sport and Central

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Danielle the first to 100 game milestone

WHEN Danielle Watson runs out for the Coffs Harbour Breakers in this Saturday’s Womens Grand Final she will be creating AFL North Coast history. Watson will be the first player to reach the 100-game milestone in the AFL North Coast

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Finals footy about to get underway

THE finals have arrived and there’s 16 exciting games of footy fixtured for this weekend. The Senior Preliminary Finals will be played at Woolgooolga on Saturday. Spectators at Wiigulga Sports Complex will be required to pay an entry fee –

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Montana a state winner in AFL Volunteer Awards

THE tremendous work that Montana Harvey has done in the AFL North Coast umpiring ranks has been recognised in the AFL Volunteer of the Year Awards. Montana has been named as the NSW/ACT winner in the Community Umpiring Service category.

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Gunnedah hit with Force

THE North Coast Force produced a strong showing during an action packed day of representative football at Gunnedah. The men’s team played for the first time since 2018 and won back the Challenge Shield from the AFL North West with

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Rain affected clubs receive support from AFL

AFL North Coast clubs will receive immediate financial relief from the AFL in the wake of heavy rain and flooding events that have hit the region.  The AFL’s Community Relief Fund has made an initial pledge of $50,000 to support

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Squad for Force women’s rep team named

STARS of the AFL North Coast’s women’s competition have been included in the initial squad for the women’s representative team. A total of 36 players have been chosen with a view to selecting a strong team that will be playing

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Best and Fairest Medal named in honour of Cambridge

AN important player in the early history of the AFL North Coast’s Women’s competition is being recognised with a tremendous honour. The player judged each year as the AFL North Coast’s Women’s Best & Fairest will now be awarded the

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Umpire registrations open for 2025

The AFL North Coast is pleased to announce that 2025 Umpire Registrations are now open on Officials HQ. Returning umpires should complete their 2025 registration via the following link: https://home.officialshq.com New umpires can join the AFL North Coast competition via this link: https://registration-afl.officialshq.com AFL iD

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