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Swans voted Best on Ground by Sydney Umpires

Whilst the rain kept their first night of training off the deck at North Sydney Oval, there was still plenty of work done in the depths of the Duncan Thompson Stand as players from the Sydney Swans visited the AFL

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Future is strong for NEAFL in NSW and the ACT

The future of the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) is strong in NSW and the ACT after the league recently announced a five-year license extension agreement for participating clubs. The 10-team NEAFL competition, comprising four clubs in NSW and

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Academy Series grows in 2017

The annual under-18 national carnival will have a different look this year after the AFL replaced the division two championship with an academy series. For the past two decades the League has split the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships into two

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2017 JLT Community Series – Tickets On Sale

Footy fans eagerly awaiting the return of the best men’s players to ovals across Australia can secure their tickets to the JLT Community Series from today. AFL club members have access to tickets to this year’s JLT Community Series today,

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Female Academy Information

NSW/ACT female academy training starts up this week. Sydney East Where: Matraville High School, Anzac Parade, Chifley Night: Monday’s from 6:30-8pm (start training at 6:30pm) Commences: 30th Jan, 2017 Key Contact: Kieran Emery (0410 358 500) Sydney West Where: Blacktown

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GWS skipper a born leader, not just a local

GREATER Western Sydney captain Amanda Farrugia may have been born and bred in Giants territory, but her appointment was based on outstanding leadership qualities, and had nothing to do with her being a local. Farrugia was named the Giants’ inaugural

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Kate Stanton stars for GIANTS against the Lions

18-year-old Wollongong product Kate Stanton kicked two goals in tough conditions in Coorparoo. PHOTO: David Layden The GIANTS have gone down by 16-points in an AFLW practice match against Brisbane on Saturday. Greasy and wet conditions made scoring difficult at

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NSW players invited to NAB AFL Women’s National Academy Camp

Four young women from NSW have joined other talented players from around the country at the NAB AFL Women’s National Academy camp taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra this week. The seven-day camp includes combine testing,

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AFL NSW/ACT to undertake Future Directions of AFL Sydney Project

AFL NSW/ACT is excited to announce that it is undertaking a Future Directions of AFL Sydney Project with the objective to establish a long term vision and the strategic priorities of AFL Sydney (across men’s, women’s, juniors and independent schools competitions). AFL

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AFL NSW/ACT with seven finalists for NSW Sports Awards

Sport NSW recently announced the finalists for the 2016 NSW Sports Awards with AFL NSW/ACT having seven finalists in the running.   Team of the Year (National Professional Leagues) – GWS GIANTS Official of the Year – Angus McKenzie-Wills Administrator of the

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