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Force is primed for Hunter Challenge Cup

The North Coast Force representative program will be out to show the burgeoning depth of AFL talent within the region when it heads south to the Hunter Challenge Cup this weekend (10 and 11 June). For the first ever time,

Swans make new friends in Coffs

THE Sydney Swans AFLW team made sure they got involved with the local footy community during their pre-season camp in Coffs Harbour. While the team worked hard during a couple of gruelling pre-season sessions at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, there

Byron hits the break on top

ROUND 7 REVIEW: The Byron Bay Magpies’ men’s team continued on its winning way on the weekend to maintain its unbeaten run and stay on top of the ladder ahead of the King’s Birthday General Bye. Not unexpectedly, Byron’s men

Tigers mourn loss of club legend

The Grafton Tigers have been saddened by the passing of Warren Bagnall. Bagnall, a Life Member of both the Tigers and the AFL North Coast, lost his battle with leukaemia over the weekend. A member of Grafton for 37 years,

Swans AFLW team in Coffs for camp

The Sydney Swans AFLW squad will converge on Coffs Harbour this weekend for a 3-day pre-season training camp, ahead of the club’s second season in the AFLW. The local Coffs Harbour community can get involved, with a coaching clinic and

Byron women get on a roll

The women’s team from the Byron Bay Magpies has won two matches in a row and moved up to third position on the ladder. The battle against Grafton was an even one but it was the Magpies who were able

Vital win for Tigers after slow start

ROUND 5 REVIEW: Grafton’s men’s team moved back into the top four after producing a come from behind victory against Sawtell/Toormina in Week One of Indigenous Round. At quarter time at Richardson Park the Tigers looked long odds of securing

First win for Saints or Blues up for grabs

ROUND 4 PREVIEW: Both the Northern Beaches and Sawtell/Toormina men’s teams will be chasing their first wins of the year when they meet during Community Umpiring Round at Richardson Park. The Saints came close to their first win last week

Community Umpiring Week puts umpires front and centre

This week the AFL North Coast will be celebrating Community Umpiring Week, where the AFL celebrates its umpires throughout the nation, particularly our community umpires, who work to make our game safe, fun and fair each week, often without the

Magpies sneak home over Saints

ROUND 3 REVIEW: Sawtell/Toormina’s men came within a whisker of recording its first win for the season but just fell short at Port Macquarie. The Saints had more scoring shots than Port Macquarie and nobody could accuse them of kicking