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Swans taking flight at right time

SATURDAY’S win over Sawtell/Toormina was the result of gradual improvement over the past month for the Lismore Swans. Coach Ken McPherson said his team’s ability to control possession was a major factor in the 26-point win over the Saints. “Over

Hot run continues for Saints

Sawtell/Toormina has moved up to second position on the ladder after recording its sixth consecutive victory. The Saints led from go to whoa against the Lismore Swans although they were challenged before drawing away in the last quarter. The home

Thrilling last round in Juniors sets scene for Finals

A drama filled last round of the Junior Competition has seen the best home and away season in recent memory draw to a close. Now on to the Finals! In the Under 11 age group, South West Rocks Dockers victory

Cultural Education Training making a difference to football community

Football is the gateway to a good community. It’s a sport that unites and includes regardless of a player’s background or personal circumstance. As custodians of the sport, AFL NSW/ACT is committed to ensuring everyone can play footy and feel

The run home: Race for finals is a hot one

THERE are only two rounds remaining before the finals start and the make-up of who will be playing at the business end of the season in either the seniors or women’s competitions is still unknown. In the seniors the Coffs

Junior Finals picture starting to become clearer

With just one round of home and away footy left in Junior Competition we’re starting to get a clear picture of which teams will feature in the Finals, and where these matches will be played. The fact that uncertainty still

Women’s Coaching Month profile – Katika Adams

  With July being designated as Women’s Coaching Month across the country we take the time to highlight the fantastic work of our own local female coaches. In this latest instalment we focus on Katika Adams, co-coach of the Coffs Harbour

Fine margins make all the difference

IT’S amazing that over the course of a long football season just how much of a difference a few points here or there can make. Sawtell/Toormina’s senior team is a classic example. The Saints won their fifth consecutive match on Saturday

Blues on home deck are tough to beat

THE Northern Beaches boys know how tight the race for second spot on the ladder has become. Just ask their coach Rory Evans. “We can fall as low as fourth potentially but we can also take second,” Evans said. And

COVID 19 update: Thursday 22 July 2021

There are no changes to the NSW government restrictions that impact community sport, so all scheduled matches will proceed as planned this weekend. There was a reported case of a COVID case in Coffs Harbour, and the facts in relation