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High scoring means no singing the Blues

FOR the first time in the team’s history, Northern Beaches women’s team reached the 100 mark on the scoreboard. It was a big win against Grafton and gives the Blues plenty of confidence heading into next week’s match against the

Ladder position doesn’t matter in Women’s derbies

This week’s Women’s matches sees the top two teams taking on opponents at the opposite end of the ladder, but that doesn’t mean much in a derby showdown. Undefeated Coffs Harbour Breakers make the short trip across town to play

Derby Day to re-start proceedings

THE week off has been a blessing for Northern Beaches but Blues coach Rory Evans suspects that might be the same for every AFL North Coast team. “There’s certainly been a bit more energy among the group from what I’ve

Casey to state her case for an AFLW spot

Coffs Harbour local Casey Wynne has achieved another step in her goal to playing in the AFLW, having been invited to take part in the 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Draft Combine. The results of the Draft Combine are keenly reviewed

Angus named in Allies squad

Angus Anderson has taken another big step in his footballing journey with selection in the Under 19 Allies squad. Coached by former AFL player Andrew Raines, the squad will attend a training camp from 25-27 June with each player vying

Force claims second place at Hunter Challenge Cup

The North Coast Force representative program has shone at the Hunter Challenge Cup to finish runners-up to Hunter Metro. Competing for the first time at this carnival the Force teams all performed beyond expectations to set  the scene for what

Force is off to a flying start in the Hunter

It was a great first day at the Hunter Challenge Cup for the North Coast Force teams as they won six of eight matches contested to mark themselves as one of the leading contenders for the cup. Both the Under

Northern Heat success story leads to expansion

The Northern Heat program is only three years old, but has already proven to be so successful that it will expand in 2021 to include a second age group. The existing program has featured the best Under 16 and Under

Force rep teams are ready to go!

Whilst most players are looking forward to this weekend’s general bye as a chance to take a break from footy, the region’s brightest talents are gearing up for the first of the season’s representative carnivals. Four North Coast Force teams

No night off as Saints focus on mental health

How do footy players, coaches, and committee members make the most of having a mid-season night off from training? If you’re the Sawtell Toormina Saints you take part in a Mental Health education session to be able to better help