Sydney South/Illawarra

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

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

Community club raffle winners confirmed

After more than 20,000 entries, the winners of the 2014 AFL NSW/ACT Community Club Rafffle were drawn on Friday August 1, with 16 fantastic prizes claimed.

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

AFL NSW/ACT Preview: Round 20

The Sydney Swans are looking to bounce back from last week’s close loss to Hawthorn, tackling Essendon, while the GIANTS are out for revenge over Richmond.

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, Western Sydney

Paul Kelly Cup Final set for SCG

Dozens of year 5/6 students will flock to the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, August 4 to compete in the annual Paul Kelly Cup Primary School AFL competition.

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

Record RAMS draft numbers

Following recent TAC Cup success and an undefeated National Under-18 Championships campaign, a dozen NSW/ACT RAMS have been rewarded in a big way.

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