Hunter/Central Coast

Heeney headed for Swans

Promising NSW/ACT RAMS midfielder Isaac Heeney has been nominated by the Sydney Swans as part of the academy bidding process in this year’s trade period.

Posted in Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Talent news, Under 18 RAMS

Sunderland wins hearts on Grand Final

Newcastle Auskicker Lochie Sunderland won over footy fans from across Australia when he presented Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge with a medal and a special message.

Posted in Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast

NSW/ACT Notebook: Round 22 review

In the second last round of regular season fixtures, the GWS GIANTS came within eight points of an upset win, while the Swans’ stellar form continued.

Posted in AFL NSW/ACT Notebook, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Western Sydney

20 jumpers in 20 days update

Six more lucky clubs have won themselves signed 2014 Sydney Swans jumpers, with just a week remaining until Swans AFL finals tickets go on sale to the public.

Posted in Football Services news, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Indigenous news, Multicultural news, Northern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Western Sydney

Seven youngsters get Academy honours

AFL NSW/ACT is excited to announce a number of players that have been selected as part of the NAB AFL Academy, at both Level One and Level Two.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

Homecoming for NSW champion Hayes

St.Kilda stalwart Lenny Hayes will return to his home state this weekend as the Saints meet the Swans, giving NSW punters a chance to say goodbye to a favourite son.

Posted in AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Western Sydney

Newcastle Auskicker among country’s best

Lambton NAB AFL Auskicker, Lochie Sunderland, will be well and truly ‘Footified’ by NAB when he plays on the MCG during the 2014 Toyota AFL Grand Final.

Posted in Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Schools news

Paul Kelly Cup Final wrap

After months of football, involving more than 1000 primary school sides from across the region, the Paul Kelly Cup finals were played out on Monday.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Schools news, Southern NSW, Sydney South/Illawarra, Western Sydney

Three teams to leave NEAFL

Two NSW clubs and one ACT club have opted not to renew their licenses in the region’s premier second-tier competition, the North East Australian Football League.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Western Sydney

NSW/ACT Notebook: Round 19 review

There were plenty of highlights from local players, as the Swans held on to top spot with a clutch win over Essendon, and the GIANTS narrowly went down.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL NSW/ACT Notebook, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Western Sydney