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Download the new NAB League App

The new era of Under-18 football now has the perfect companion, with the launch of the NAB League official app. The new app will deliver greater access to a wider audience, with footy fans able to discover Champion Data stats,

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Sam Thorne named first Swans Under-18 Captain

Originally published by Sydney Swans Media. At the end of last year, Swans Academy U18 captain Sam Thorne had an idea that wouldn’t have occurred to many 17 year-olds. As he was finishing his Year 11 studies and looking ahead

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New NAB League comes to Sydney

Blacktown International Sportspark will be witness to another slice of Australian Footballing history this weekend, hosting Round 2 of the newly formed NAB League, which will include both the Sydney Swans and GIANTS Academies for the first time. As announced

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Swans and GIANTS Academies join new NAB League

A new era in Under 18s football will begin in 2019 with the introduction of the NAB League. NAB, a long-time partner of the NAB AFL Rising Star Program in Australia, will further support the future stars of the game,

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Academy prospects: Who’s eligible for your club?

Originally published by AFL.com.au. AFTER last year’s bonanza of early Academy selections, there looks set to be fewer top-end bids at the 2019 NAB AFL Draft. There were three players – Tarryn Thomas (North Melbourne, pick No.8), Nick Blakey (Sydney,

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2018 Joss State Zone Trials: Day Three results

  The final matches of the 2018 Joss State Zone Trials have played out in Albury today, completing three days worth of competition between the best Under-13 and Under-14 Sydney Swans and GIANTS Academy players from the region. Jason Saddington,

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2018 Joss State Zone Trials: Day Two results

  The 2018 Joss State Zone Trials continued in Albury today with with the best Under-13 and Under-14 Sydney Swans and GIANTS Academy members putting their talents on show in front of AFL NSW/ACT talent staff. Day Two Results Keep up-to-date with all

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2018 Joss State Zone Trials: Day One results

  The 2018 Joss State Zone Trials have officially kicked off in Albury with the best Under-13 and Under-14 Sydney Swans and GIANTS Academy members putting their talents on show in front of AFL NSW/ACT talent staff. DAY ONE RESULTS

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Swans and GIANTS teams announced for 2018 Joss State Zone Trials

  The 2018 Joss State Zone Trials are set to welcome over 300 young players from across the AFL NSW/ACT region to take part in a week’s worth of football, as AFL NSW/ACT Talent coaches look on for future stars.

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Swans win final Academy Series and Futures matches

Sydney Swans Academy

NAB AFL Under 16s Academy Series The NAB AFL Under 16 Academy Series came to an end over the weekend with the Sydney Swans Academy finishing one game ahead of the GIANTS Academy in the three-match Series. Scores remained fairly

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