Unique field officially opened
In a first for NSW, a new all-weather junior-sized synthetic AFL field was officially opened on Tuesday night at Narrabeen Sports High School.
Sydney Harbour
North Shore pair hit the big time
Sam Naismith and Dan Robinson are the Swans’ latest recruits from Sydney’s North Shore, hoping for a shot at senior AFL in their home town.
First stop NEAFL, next stop AFL
The NEAFL competition is proving a strong pathway to the AFL with six 2012 top-up players making their way to AFL lists in the recent rookie draft.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Front page news, Sydney Harbour, Talent news, Western Sydney
Moller ready for the challenge
Fremantle have had their eyes on Sydney’s Craig Moller since he was 14 and now the ruckman is off to Western Australia as a rookie-listed player.
End of year wrap: Junior football
It’s been a big year for AFL in NSW and the ACT and we’ll be taking a look back at the highlights and achievements of 2012, starting with junior football.
Posted in Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Western Sydney
Kurt’s captain welcome
Jarrad McVeigh and the Sydney Swans have officially welcomed new recruit Kurt Tippett to the club as he trained in the red and white for the first time.
Posted in Front page news, Sydney Harbour
NSW’s most talented get their chance
Eight talented young NSW players have been selected by AFL clubs at Tuesday’s rookie draft with five players drafted from the AFL Sydney competition.
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
Saints name change unveiled
AFL NSW/ACT is pleased to announce the successful application from the AFL Sydney club Saints AFC to change their name to the Randwick City Saints.
Pre-Season Draft order finalised
The Sydney Swans have three picks, but the GIANTS will have the first chance to pick up the final players to complete their playing list for season 2013.
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
2013 NEAFL Eastern fixture released
The NEAFL returns to Newcastle, while 25 AFL curtain-raisers and 14 cross-conference clashes are among the highlights of the 2013 NEAFL fixture.
