Regional Wrap: ACT
As the GWS GIANTS forge a strong partnership with the ACT, 2012 has seen AFL grow stronger in the nation’s capital.
ACT/South Coast
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NAB Cup to light up NSW and the ACT
The 2013 NAB Cup fixture sees four games in NSW/ACT with AFL returning to Wagga Wagga and Manuka Oval’s first game under lights.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Football Services news, Front page news, Southern NSW, Western Sydney
Never-say-die attitude drives Haley’s dream
New Canberra resident Mitchell Haley moved from Dubbo to follow his dream of playing football, and found himself up against former AFL stars to reach his dream.
2012 NAB AFL Draft nominations open
Nominations are now open online for the 2012 NAB AFL Draft for players wishing to nominate.
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 2012 State of Origin Team named
AFL NSW/ACT is proud to announce the inaugural NSW/ACT Team of the Year, recognising the exceptional talent that has originated from this region.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Football Services news, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Western Sydney
GIANTS to light up Manuka Oval
Night-time AFL is poised to make a spectacular debut in Canberra when the GWS GIANTS play St Kilda in April under the new Manuka Oval lights.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Facilities, Front page news, Southern NSW, Western Sydney
2013 NAB Cup dates announced
Dates for the five-week long 2013 NAB Cup tournament have been released by the AFL, with the first round to be played in mid-February.
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
Swans and GIANTS player movements
With the trade period underway, the Swans and GIANTS have begun to refine their playing lists and have announced several player movements 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, Western Sydney
Power ends career on high
GWS GIANTS co-captain Luke Power has ended his playing career by taking out the 2012 AFL Players’ Association Madden Medal, awarded in Melbourne last week.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Southern NSW, Western Sydney
GIANTS announce Cameron as coach
The GWS GIANTS have announced former Richmond player Leon Cameron as their new Senior Assistant Coach.
