Southern NSW

NAB Challenge tickets on sale

Tickets for the 2015 NAB Challenge – where NSW/ACT will host six matches – will go on sale to the general public on Thursday January 29 from 9am.

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NSW trio return from Florida

The NAB AFL Academy Level Two squad has returned from a 10-day high performance training camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Posted in AFL Riverina Front Page, Front page news, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

NEAFL to re-introduce 23rd man

The North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) will re-introduce the 23rd player rule for the upcoming 2015 season, though rules apply to the extra number.

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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.

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Taylor Walker to captain Crows

Broken Hill product Taylor Walker was today named captain of the Adelaide, ahead of out-of-contract pair Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield.

Posted in AFL Riverina Front Page, Front page news, Southern NSW, 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.

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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.

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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.

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