Schools news

Former Swan praises NSW school programs

Former Sydney Swans player Troy Luff says that the local future of the game is bright, with AFL featuring more prominently in school sport in NSW.

Posted in Front page news, Schools news, Sydney Harbour

The whistle and the hijab – an AFL first

When 13-year-old schoolgirl Soreti Jibrael ran onto the ground at Etihad Stadium, it was her first AFL game – and it was also a first for the AFL.

Posted in Female News, Front page news, Multicultural news, Schools news, Umpiring news

AFL star helps build a resilient community

The Bachar Houli Cup has become one of the AFL’s most successful multicultural ventures and now a grant from the Federal Government will help it grow further.

Posted in Community, Football Services news, Front page news, Multicultural news, Schools news

Finals time for Paul Kelly Cup

More than 450 Primary School students travelled to Greenway Oval in Canberra last Thursday to compete in the GIANTS Zone Final of the Paul Kelly Cup.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, Community, Football Services news, Front page news, Schools news, Southern NSW, Talent news, Western Sydney

Future GIANTS on show in nation’s capital

More than 100 students descended on Kippax Oval on Wednesday to compete in the GIANTS Cup Northern Zone finals on a rare sunny day in Canberra.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, Front page news, Schools news, Southern NSW, Talent news, Western Sydney

Girls hoping for SCG appearance

Riverina primary school students will travel to Canberra on Thursday for their chance to win their way through to the State Final of the Paul Kelly Cup.

Posted in AFL Riverina Front Page, Community, Female News, Football Services news, Schools news, Southern NSW

Under 13/14 Western Sydney training squads

Please see the attached document for the full squad listings for the Western Sydney U13 and U14 training squads.

Posted in Front page news, Schools news, Talent news

Sun comes out to play for James Hird Cup

Almost 100 students gathered at Phillip Enclosed Oval in Canberra this week to take part in the finals days of the James Hird Cup and GIANTS Cup.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, Front page news, Schools news

School footy continues with Swans Cup

The week of football fun for the students of NSW and the ACT continues, with the Swans Cup Southern Zone final played on Thursday.

Posted in Front page news, Schools news, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra

Finals time for students in Paul Kelly Cup

Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 250 Primary School students who played on the SCG for the Paul Kelly Cup Swans Zone Finals this week.

Posted in Community, Football Services news, Front page news, Schools news, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news