As we deepen into August, the sounds of footy finals ring out across NSW and the ACT. Ryan O’Keefe and Simon Smyth continued their deep dive into community leagues across our region with local experts on the Play On podcast. Catch the…
AFL North Coast is one of the most geographically spread out leagues in the state, with the northernmost club, Lismore, and the southernmost, Port Macquarie, about 350 kilometres apart. Pre-seasons can take a lot of clubs to the limit physically…
Two of the AFL’s all-time greats visited Lismore’s footy community this week to deliver equipment and apparel donations. Four-time Premiership coach, Alastair Clarkson, accompanied Sydney Swans’ Norm Smith Medallist, Ryan O’Keefe, also met the local club, the Lismore Swans, and…
It’s not about the destination, but the journey to get there. Remind any draftable football talent of this cliché and you’ll likely get a door slammed in your face. COVID has wreaked havoc on lives and livelihoods over the world…
For season 2021, the Lismore Swans decided that for the first time in its 37-year history it would part ways with the Northern Rivers competition and join AFL North Coast. The new kids on the (very large) block have made…
South West Rocks is situated on NSW’s north coast, 100 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour and 75 kilometres north of Port Macquarie. The holiday town is known for its pristine beaches, beautiful national parks… and sports-mad community. Almost 2,000 people…
Katika Adams doesn’t make a big deal out of what she’s doing on NSW’s north coast. However, the WA product has made a big splash since moving to Coffs Harbour and joining the town’s powerhouse club, the Breakers, three years…
Originally published on www.afl.com.au Finally out of the rehab room and sporting a new number, Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith has declared himself ready to go in 2020, after missing the last two AFL seasons. The 27-year-old big man has played…
AFL North Coast has completed an historic step in their continued growth, with the first ever senior women’s match played over the weekend. The region’s Youth Girls program has swelled in the past year, with 20 players registered in…
National Volunteers Week takes place from 8-14 May 2017, celebrating the contribution of all volunteers – AFL or otherwise – right across Australia. Every week in New South Wales and the ACT, thousands of volunteers commit their time and energy…
