Who are the Rolling Rams? The Rolling Rams is the NSW/ACT AFL Wheelchair team, which plays in the 2023 Toyota AFL National Wheelchair Championships. . How can I get selected for the Rolling Rams? Selection trials will be held at…
Joel Cochran of NSW/ACT (East Sydney Bulldogs) during the AFL U17 Futures Boys match between Vic Metro and NSW/ACT at Avalon Airport Oval on 13 August, 2023 . The AFL has today announced the teams to compete in the 2023…
Local football clubs across Australia will receive an $8 million boost over the next four years as the AFL and Telstra today unveiled Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed each year starting in 2024, eligible…
This season across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) we have seen a rapid increase in the number of female umpires who have been shining in the top grade of their local competitions. Field umpires, Zali…
Written By Rod Gillett. This article first appeared on the NSW Australian Football History Society’s website. Check out the site for more great stories and facts about our game in NSW. It took a whisky flask to ignite a seven-year-old’s curiosity…
The Allies squad for the 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Boys has been announced. A total of 31 players (12 NSW/ACT players) have been selected in the Allies squad, comprising players from the Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland and Tasmania.…
This week marks the commencement of Community Umpiring Week, where the AFL celebrates its umpires throughout the nation, particularly our community umpires, who work to make our game safe, fun and fair each week, often without the plaudits they deserve.…
. As we embark on a fresh season, it’s important to outline some new initiatives and projects AFL NSW/ACT is rolling out across the state and territory. Pleasingly, the La Niña conditions experienced across the past two years are forecast…
If you’re anything like us, you’re busting for footy to return. The dust has long settled on season 2022 and we’re sick of watching the Big Bash and the tennis… Thank goodness for the Southern NSW Women’s Football League, which…
Like players, AFL umpires need to ensure they are on top of their craft at all time. That includes honing their fitness, decision-making, rule application and, of course, connection with other umpires. In January, the group of 42 AFL-listed field…