Sydney South/Illawarra

Damian Anderson new umpiring boss

Former AFL Rookie Field umpire Damian Anderson has been appointed State Umpiring & Elite Programs Manager following the departure of Steve Keating.

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, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

Harley helps Swans ease heartbreak

If the Swans are looking for guidance on turning Grand Final heartbreak into triumph they need look no further than new football manager Tom Harley.

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

Heeney thriving during Swans’ pre-season

New Sydney Swans recruit Isaac Heeney says he has settled in well and is thoroughly enjoying his time in red and white, as the Swans build towards NAB Challenge.

Posted in Front page news, Northern NSW, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news

Talented teens have the Goodes

Almost 40 indigenous footballers gathered at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation over the weekend for the Adam Goodes Talent Program Camp.

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

Bolton to depart AFL NSW/ACT

Craig Bolton, General Manager AFL NSW/ACT, will move on from the role at the end of this year to take up an opportunity in the private business sector.

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

AFL NSW/ACT joins forces with BLK

AFL NSW/ACT is delighted to announce it has entered into a long-term partnership with worldwide sporting apparel manufacturer BLK (Beyond Limits Known).

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

Four NSW/ACT players rookie listed

Four NSW/ACT players have today been confirmed to join AFL clubs following the Rookie Draft, taking the region’s tally to 12 players entering the AFL system.

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

Seven a chance at Rookie, Pre-season Drafts

After eight NSW/ACT players were primary listed at Thursday’s National Draft, seven youngsters have another chance to fulfill their AFL dream this week.

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, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

The great eight: NSW/ACT draft glory

Eight current NSW/ACT players had their names called out as new primary list draftees to AFL clubs at last night’s NAB AFL National Draft in Queensland.

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

Swans, GIANTS Fantasy Draft

With the 2014 NAB AFL Draft fast approaching, the Swans and GIANTS have several live picks in action. Aidan Pauna runs his eye over each club’s potential picks.

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