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Haneen Zreika to make AFL Women’s history

Originally published by GWS GIANTS Media. 19-year-old Haneen Zreika will make history on Sunday when the Western Sydney local becomes the first Muslim woman to play in the AFL Women’s competition. Also the first woman of Lebanese descent to play

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Sydney Swans coming to a town near you

Originally published by Sydney Swans Media. The Sydney Swans are set to treat young NSW footballers to two days of fun and enriching activities they will never forget. Josh Kennedy, Jarrad McVeigh and Lance Franklin are just some of the

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AFLW Academy members continue development in Canberra

The best young female footballers from around the country travelled to Canberra this week as a part of their training with the NAB AFL Women’s Academy. AFL NSW/ACT Rams, Georgia Garnett (Western Sydney), Lillian Doyle (Grafton) and Tarni Evans (Tathra)

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Big year ahead for Female Talent Program

The 2019 AFL NSW/ACT Female Talent calendar has been released with both the Under-16 and Under-18 programs in for a big year. SEE THE 2019 FEMALE TALENT CALENDAR HERE The Under-18 trials will kick-off in April with two trial days

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GIANTS to enter VFL Women’s competition in 2019

As the GIANTS AFL Women’s program continues to grow, the club is pleased to announce it will field a team in the VFL Women’s competition in 2019. As the VFLW’s 14th team, the GIANTS won’t play for premiership points, rather

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Dema and her Dad up for Mumbrella’s Ad of the Year

The campaign starring the Bankstown Bullsharks’ Dema and her dad, Stephen has been nominated for the prestigious Mumbrella Ad of the Year award. VOTE FOR THE ‘DON’T BELIEVE IN NEVER’ CAMPAIGN HERE A part of the AFL’s ‘Don’t Believe in

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Darren’s footy Haven: our 2018 Volunteer of the Year

To drive into Camden Haven on the New South Wales North Coast, is to drive into exactly what its name suggests – a haven. Situated on the water’s edge about 40 minutes south of Port Macquarie, the town pulses holiday

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2019 AFL NSW/ACT Coaching Workshops announced

The AFL NSW/ACT Talent and Coaching department has announced a number of Coaching Workshops to be held across the New South Wales and ACT regions in 2019. Including specialised workshops such as ‘Injury Prevention – Prep to Play’, ‘Effective Communication’

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Our Flying Boomerangs fly to Northern Territory

Western Sydney’s Hunter McAuliffe and Wagga Wagga’s Kai Watts recently took part in a tour to the Northern Territory as a part of their commitments in being selected in the National Indigenous Talent and Leadership Development program. Flying north with

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Welcome to the team Sportscast Australia

AFL NSW/ACT is pleased to announce a two-year partnership with Sportscast Australia to provide online sports broadcasting. This partnership will see at least three major leagues across the region – AFL Sydney, AFL Canberra and AFL South Coast – enjoy

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