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First Nations Academy is a first for Swans

In a real coup for the region, the Sydney Swans launched their inaugural First Nations Academy in Coffs Harbour last night with a strong contingent of new and current players taking part. The second Academy program launches in Port Macquarie

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Swans to launch Indigenous Academy on coast

The Sydney Swans are set to launch the newly created First Nations Academy to help identify the next wave of Indigenous stars, with Academy centres to be based in two North Coast locations. The Swans are renowned for having an

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Deja gains selection in national team

Deja Barlow will not only be representing AFL North Coast when she steps out on the national stage this week, she’ll also be proudly celebrating her Aboriginal heritage as part of the Woomeras national Indigenous team. Deja, 16, is a

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NAB support helps keeps clubs’ heads above water

  The National Australia Bank has literally put its money where its mouth is when it comes to helping flood affected footy clubs by making a sizeable donation to the AFL Community Relief Fund. Recipients of the funds include all

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April gets her chance to shine in April

April Devine has been rewarded for strong performances during the recent Summer Series with selection in the NSW/ACT team for the 2022 NAB AFLW Under 19 Championships. April, who turns 19 at the end of this month, is one of

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Angus named in Covid top-up list for Swans

THE dream of playing in the AFL could be one step closer for former Sawtell/Toormina player Angus Anderson. This morning all 18 clubs revealed their list of 20 players they can call upon in case a club suddenly has a

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Hamish forges his own path with the Swans

Hamish Anderson is set to make his mark on the AFL talent pathway when he steps out with the Sydney Swans Academy against the GWS Giants Academy in Canberra tomorrow. The match is Round 1 of the Male Northern Academy

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Angus to step out in AFL pre-season match

Angus Anderson has been named as a member of the Sydney Swans team to play the GWS Giants in an AFL pre-season match in Albury tonight. The Swans have named a strong team for the first hit out of the

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Super six press claim for AFLW spot at Summer Series

Work is underway to build the Sydney Swans AFLW list ahead of their introduction to the competition next season, and six Northern NSW women are front and centre, pushing their claim for consideration. The Swans and Giants have kicked off

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Sydney Swans partnership boosts local talent pathway

An exciting new partnership between the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and both AFL North Coast and AFL North West will provide greater opportunities for local players to make it to the big time. The partnership will see the North West,

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