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Flying Boomerangs and World squads announced

The AFL is pleased to announce the 2019 Rio Tinto Flying Boomerangs and World Team squads set to play two exhibition matches in Melbourne next month. Selected by NGA Managers and AFL Club recruiters, following a state talent program and

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Swans celebrate Grassroots Appreciation Round

The Sydney Swans are this week celebrating Grassroots Appreciation Round, to acknowledge everyone involved in community football: the many players, coaches, umpires, parents and volunteers who make the running of junior clubs possible. During the week, the Swans have undertaken a

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Lambton and TRAC crowned Schools Cup Champions

The 2019 AFL NSW/ACT Schools Cup has its two new champions after a big day of state finals in Canberra yesterday. Year 7 and 8 students from 16 high schools across the region travelled to UNSW Canberra Oval – the

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Local lad Blakey scores Rising Star nomination

Sydney local and AFL NSW/ACT Talent Program graduate, Nick Blakey from the Sydney Swans is the Round 14 NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee. Named in the best four on the night, Blakey, 19, played a pivotal role in his side’s

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Under-17 Rams side set to tackle QLD

The final AFL NSW/ACT Rams squad for 2019 has been announced with the Under 17s team announced. Ahead of their clash with Queensland on the Gold Coast on July 8, the team includes 11 members of the Sydney Swans Academy

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Volunteer of the Year Award nominations open

The AFL Volunteer of the Year Program is a volunteer recognition program which commenced as part of the Australian Football 150 years celebration rewarding outstanding volunteers who have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football. All leagues and clubs are invited

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AFL NSW/ACT Schools Cup State Finals this Monday

The AFL NSW/ACT Schools Cup  State Finals will get underway on Monday in Canberra. Formerly known as the Under-15 Swans Cup or GIANTS Cup (region dependent), the re-branded Schools Cup invites players from Years 7 and 8 to represent their

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Allies lineup confirmed ahead of clash with WA

The Allies team set to face Western Australia this Saturday in Round 3 of the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships has been announced. Following a disappointing 97-point defeat in Round 1 at the hands of Vic Country, the Allies have

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atWork Australia on board with Inclusion Rams

AFL NSW/ACT is delighted to announce atWork Australia as the naming rights partner for their team set to compete at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival next month. The Carnival brings together footballers with an intellectual disability from across the country

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Eastern Allies side set for the Gold Coast

The 2019 Eastern Allies side to compete in Round 2 of the 2019 NAB AFL Women’s Under-18 Championships has been announced. Seventeen players from the AFL NSW/ACT Rams have been included in the side, which combines with Tasmania for the

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