The theme of Reconciliation Day in 2021 is: “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action”. AFL NSW/ACT demonstrated its commitment to achieving equality for Indigenous people on 31 May as it hosted the inaugural AFL Indigenous Academies Health Event. This…
Round Seven of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is Community Umpiring Week with the aim to encourage people to get involved in umpiring Australian Football at the community level. Throughout the week, April 26 – May 2, the AFL…
AFL releases guidelines for concussion management in community football Minimum 12-day post-concussion return period in addition to obtaining medical clearance AFL makes two key concussion focused appointments Head of Concussion Innovation and Research – Assoc. Professor Catherine Willmott Head of…
The Easter school holidays are always a great time to relax and recharge with friends and family. But for many talented footballers from NSW and the ACT, it was a chance to hone their skills in a game they love…
At just 20 years old, Alyce Parker has been named in the AFL Women’s All-Australian Team for a second consecutive season. The final team of 21 was named at this evening’s W awards, hosted across five different locations, with the…
AFL NSW/ACT is proud to support the NSW Government Office of Sport initiative, Shoosh for Kids campaign. Shoosh for Kids is a collaborative effort between the Office of Sport and state sporting bodies to promote positive sideline behaviour to their members,…
Written by Sam Burge (AFL Canberra Media) When Najwa Allen moved to Adelaide at the start of 2019, she attended the AFLW grand final merely as a spectator. Tomorrow she’ll be playing in it. Allen was one of the 53,034…
The GIANTS may have missed out on making the AFLW finals, but AFL NSW/ACT will still be represented at Saturday’s Grand Final. Both Nic McGinness (Field) and Ben Fely (Boundary) from Canberra have been selected to umpire the biggest game…
The Round 4 AFL clashes between Sydney and Essendon and the GIANTS and Collingwood attracted huge TV audiences across Sydney and throughout the NSW region. Ratings highlights from Round 4: – The NSW audience for the Sydney Swans was up…
This week on the Play On Podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor preview the upcoming AFL Sydney season with Community Football and Competition Manager Sam Zikman. Plus, Ryan and Jacob discuss the recent criticism towards the QBE Sydney Swans Academy…
