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Three clubs enjoy junior premiership spoils

THE six AFL North Coast junior grand finals saw three clubs lift at least one premiership trophy. Nambucca Valley proved itself the queen of the younger Youth Girls age groups winning both the Youth Girls 13s and Youth Girls 15s

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Broken down bus can’t stop Magpies

A COUPLE of hours before the Senior Men’s Grand Final was due to start, you could’ve forgiven Port Macquarie players for thinking their preparation for the big match had been thrown into disarray. The team bus had broken down on

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Speedy Saints claim Women’s title

A DOMINANT first half that saw Sawtell/Toormina have eight scoring shots to zero paved the way for the Saints winning the Women’s premiership. If it hadn’t been for inaccurate kicking in front of goal the margin at half time would’ve

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Blue Lions hearts broken in lower grades

THE Joint Venture between the Northern Beaches Blues and the Nambucca Valley Lions proved a good marriage during the 2024 AFL North Coast season but unfortunately the Blue Lions were unable to consummate their connection with a premiership on Grand

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Breakers the first to title number two

THE Coffs Breakers became the first team to win two Women’s premierships. The previous four Women’s Grand Finals saw four different winners, including the Breakers in 2020. Saturday’s 16-point win over Northern Beaches saw the Breakers become the first to

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Saints strike early to set up success

Sawtell/Toormina’s Under 18s team was the toast of the town after claiming the premiership with a 46-point win over the Coffs Breakers in the Grand Final. The Saints set up an early advantage that their opponents couldn’t overcome. The Sawtell

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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

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Third term burst sets up Breakers win

ROUND 2 REVIEW: A six goal third quarter paved the way for the Coffs Breakers paved the way for them reversing the result of last year’s grand final. At half time both the Breakers and reigning premier Port Macquarie had

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Grand Final rematch to be a ripper

ROUND 2 PREVIEW: It’s been almost eight months since Port Macquarie won a nail biting Grand Final against the Coffs Breakers and now they meet again. The Breakers play host to the Magpies on Saturday with four matches to be

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Breakers clean sweep of local derbies

ROUND 1 REVIEW: The Coffs Breakers started the 2023 season with four wins from four matches against local rival Sawtell/Toormina. The Saints produced a memorable Anzac Round ceremony and event but it was the Breakers who proved stronger. The closest

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