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CASTING CALL – FEMALE AFL PLAYERS, COACHES AND AFLW FANS Citizen Jane is casting for females of all ages who play AFL, their coaches (male or female), their families (i.e. Dads, grandparents, etc.) who watch them play, and general fans of

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Sydney’s little-known footy factory produces yet again

  Originally published by AFL.com.au WELCOME to Sydney’s little-known footy factory. University of New South Wales-Eastern Suburbs competes in the AFL Sydney competition – a tier below the NEAFL – but has become a regular breeding ground for AFL and

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GIANTS produce bumper Academy crop

Originally published by GWS GIANTS Media.  The GIANTS Academy has continued to provide some of the best young talent to the AFL competition after another bumper crop came through the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. Four players with connections to the

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2018 AFL Draft: Nine locals find AFL homes

Five players from the AFL NSW/ACT region have been drafted into the AFL at the conclusion of the second day of the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, while four more have been rookied. Following the first round selections of Nick Blakey

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2018 AFL DRAFT: Blakey a Swan, Smith a Lion

The first round of the 2018 NAB AFL Draft is complete with two AFL NSW/ACT players drafted into AFL clubs. Sydney local, Nick Blakey will remain at home, selected at Pick #10 by the Sydney Swans. The long-time Sydney Swans

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Sheehan names Top 40 AFL Draft prospects

AFL Talent Ambassador, Kevin Sheehan has announced his annual Top 40 prospects ahead of the 2018 NAB AFL Draft to be held in Melbourne across two days on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. From the AFL NSW/ACT region,

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AFL Canberra’s Garry Lawless to be inducted into ACT Hall of Fame

Originally published by the Canberra Times. A badly broken leg suffered while playing Aussie rules started Garry Lawless on a path that would eventually put him in touch with the ACT Sport Hall of Fame. Playing seniors for Ainslie and

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Permission to train: Crows, Swans trialling fresh faces

  Originally published by AFL.com.au. ADELAIDE is considering digging into its development squad to bolster its defensive corps. Former Swans Academy member James Loneragan, a 189cm intercept specialist who played for the Crows’ SANFL team this year, is training at

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Perris to join 2019 Sydney Swans coaching group

The Sydney Swans have finalised their 2019 coaching panel, with 2018 AFL NSW/ACT Rams Under-16s Coach, Lloyd Perris named as the Development Coach for the upcoming reason. A former Ram himself, Perris has been a long-time contributor to the AFL

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Rugby convert nicknamed ‘Beanstalk’ in rookie mix

Originally published by AFL.com.au. SYDNEY could be about to unearth a supersized draft bargain nicknamed “Beanstalk”. The dearth of draftable ruckmen this year, including junior and state league ranks, is well documented, but the Swans are considering plucking a little-known

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