To our Valued Football Community, AFL NSW/ACT welcomes the NSW Deputy Premier’s announcement today that from 1 July 2020 community sport competitions can restart for those aged 18 years and under. We are excited to work with our Leagues and…
In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this…
We are pleased to announce that Community Football Clubs have be given the green light to return to training in groups up-to 10 persons. Following the revised NSW Public Health Order which came into effect Friday 15 May, AFL NSW/ACT…
Sixty years ago, Lockhart caused a major boil-over in the Farrer Football League grand final when they defeated the unbeaten Wagga Tigers, who were gunning for four premierships in a row. As it turns out, Tigers won the premierships for…
Dear AFL Community Clubs and local stakeholders, Returning to training in a safe, hygienic and controlled manner is paramount to the AFL. The safety and wellbeing of our participants is our number one priority. AFL NSW/ACT understands that the NSW…
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers, including those who perform all key roles in footy clubs. The year 2020 started with volunteer fire fighters risking their lives to protect others.…
The NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Grant Program to assist community AFL clubs with infrastructure projects has now opened for 2020. The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while promoting community…
To Our Football Community, Recently we provided an update about the work underway to determine a roadmap for a return to community footy. Our intention was to provide a more detailed outline at the end of this month, following the…
Australian Football celebrates its 140th anniversary in New South Wales this year after the founding of the NSW Football Association in Sydney in 1880. To commemorate, 140 coaches, players, umpires, administrators and media personalities from both the Elite (VFL/AFL) and Community…
To our Valued Football Community, I hope that you and your family had a safe and happy Easter at home this year, as we all play our part in supporting the Australian community and health system. Without football on our…
