Northern NSW

Northern NSW AFLW Watch – Round 7 Preview

Across rounds seven and eight, the entire competition will recognise and celebrate the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women and girls to Australian Football and the broader community. With only 4 games left of the home and away

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Northern NSW AFLW watch – Round 6 Recap

Sydney has won a tantalising contest against Port Adelaide to pull away in the final quarter and win by 15 points as it kept its finals hopes alive. Leading by just two points at three-quarter time, the Swans snatched their

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Swans Academy trials being held in Coffs

Players from the AFL North Coast and AFL North West regions are invited to attend trials for selection in the 2024 QBE Sydney Swans Academy program. Rather than having to go to Sydney, this year the QBE Sydney Swans Academy

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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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Club volunteers shine so others can play

Community footy doesn’t happen without the tireless efforts of club volunteers – whether that’s committee members, coaches and team managers, Auskick Co-ordinators, umpires, or game day volunteers. Finding new volunteers is an ongoing challenge, so retaining existing club volunteers is

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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 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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Umpire recruitment gets an ‘elite’ boost

“Physical fitness, you get to improve your communication, managing people, making decisions, leadership, and they pay you to do it!” Six great reasons to get into umpiring local AFL that were given by “Razor” Ray Chamberlain when asked what’s behind

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Start your career in sport with the AFL in Coffs

Are you keen to start a career in the sport industry having finished school this year? Then look no further as AFL NSW/ACT is offering a Young Leader traineeship in the Coffs Harbour office! This role will gain experience in

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Local prospects are on Swans radar

Three of the North Coast’s brightest young footy prospects have been included in the Sydney Swans summer Benchmarking program, giving them the chance to press for inclusion in Swans underage teams. Will Kelly (17, Port Macquarie), Beau Guthrie (16, Coffs

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