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AFL to provide relief package for flood affected clubs across NSW

The AFL today announced an AFL Flood Relief package to assist clubs affected by the flooding in NSW last month. Visiting the Hawkesbury Saints Junior AFC and Nor-West Jets AFC who share a home at Bensons Lane Reserve in Richmond, AFL

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Play On Podcast – Episode 3 – Paddy McCartin

Photo – Nick Moir (The Age)  This week on the Play On Podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are joined by Sydney Swans VFL recruit Paddy McCartin. Eight concussions in five seasons with St Kilda had left Paddy’s career hanging

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Parks named to make Carlton debut this weekend

Confirmed by Carlton’s Senior Coach David Teague on Thursday, former St Ives and North Shore product Luke Parks will make his AFL debut against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium. An intercept defender who plays above his height, Parks gets his opportunity

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14 NSW clubs receive Toyota Good for Footy Gear Grants

AFL NSW/ACT is pleased to announce 14 female community football teams have received funding for uniforms designed specifically for females through the 2021 Toyota Good for Footy Gear Grants Program.  Held annually, the Toyota Good for Footy Gear Grants Program

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Parliamentary Friends of AFL launched in NSW

Earlier last week AFL NSW/ACT hosted an event at NSW Parliament House to Launch the Parliamentary Friends of AFL. More than 50 people attended the event including the NSW Premier, The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP, opposition leader, Ms Jodi McKay

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First dedicated junior coaching program launched

For the first time coaches of junior footballers aged 7-12 can access a dedicated program of resources, with the AFL launching its Junior Coaching Curriculum. The comprehensive program has been designed by industry experts to support coaches of young girls

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NSW/ACT strongly represented as NAB AFLW U19 Championships heads South

The AFL NSW/ACT players selected in the 2021 Eastern Allies squad have been announced ahead of the Under-19 AFL Women’s National Championships scheduled to be held from Monday April 12th to Thursday April 15th. The team – made up of

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Carey-Bunton Medal Votes Round 2

Following on from the resounding success of 2019’s selection of the NSW Greatest Team Ever, the NSW AFL History Society  last year launched two new annual awards to recognise the best player in the AFL and the selection of a

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Paddy McCartin to feature on ‘Play On Podcast’

Former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin will feature on the latest episode of AFL NSW/ACT’s ‘Play On Podcast’. Hosted by Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor, McCartin joins the program to discuss his recent return to football and the launch of

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Play On Podcast – Episode 2 – Leon Cameron and Nick Walsh

In Episode 2 of AFL NSW/ACT’s ‘Play On’ podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are joined by GWS GIANTS Senior Coach Leon Cameron and Tackle Your Feelings Program Manager Nick Walsh. Listen to the second episode below – Subscribe to

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