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Become Sydney Swans mascot for challenge game

CALLING all Sydney Swans fans. Two lucky football fans have the chance to win the experience of a lifetime at next Friday’s...

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27th Feb. 2015 11:02 AM

FUN FOR FANS: One boy and one girls are about to become official Swans mascots for the clash with the Lions.

Take your footy passion to the next level

AUSSIE RULES: Get paid to get fit.

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17th Feb. 2015 7:02 AM

Football not just for men as more girls join Aussie rules

WHOEVER says football is a male-dominated sport clearly hasn’t seen the range of female Australian rules talent in the...

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12th Feb. 2015 6:02 AM

Aussie rules players (from left to right) Ashleigh Phillips, Tanacha Saunders, Lily Tarlinton and Lauren Bella gear up for the U-16 girls trials.

New AFL outfit, the Breakers, to hold first training session

HISTORY will be made this Tuesday at Jetty Beach, with the first official training run of the newly formed Coffs Harbour...

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10th Jan. 2015 4:01 AM

UNITED FRONT: Former Swan Jay Guthrie will be running – rather than rumbling – with the Roos this season as the inaugural coach of the combined Coffs Harbour Breakers outfit. Photo: Rob Wright

New AFL club beginning life by Breaking bread at a BBQ

THE first official gathering of the newly-formed AFL North Coast club, the Coffs Harbour Breakers, will be happening...

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29th Nov. 2014 12:11 AM

AT THE HELM: Inaugural Breakers committee members (back, from left) Jason Sincock, Matt Dagger, Ray Ellicott, Pat O’Connell, (front, from left) Jay Guthrie, Al Clayton and Ally Vella.

Warwick Redbacks U16s show fight in final loss

THE Redbacks under-16s lost out to the Dalby Swans in Saturday’s elimination finals, but certainly did not lose any...

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01st Sept. 2014 6:09 AM

Jacob Meiklejohn was a valuable player for the Redbacks U16 team in the semi.

Warwick Redbacks take minor premiers title

THE Warwick Credit Union Redbacks have brought the 2014 AFL Darling Downs minor premiers title to Warwick.

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25th Aug. 2014 6:08 AM

Ben Heppel (left) and Brent Walker (right) in action for Warwick in a win against the Bombers.

Redbacks hungry for premiership

THE big question surrounding the Warwick Credit Union Redbacks is “can they bring home the silver at last?”

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25th Aug. 2014 6:08 AM

Saints marching on towards the finals

WITH a top-two position all sewn up, Sawtell/Toormina is looking at ensuring it has its best 22 players ready for the...

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12th July 2014 5:07 AM

TOUGH ASK: Camden Haven will be up against it if they are to overcome a dominant Sawtell/Toormina on enemy territory this afternoon. Photo: ROB WRIGHT

AFL: Yeppoon Swans dispose of gallant Rockhampton Panthers

YEPPOON Swans continue to impress with good win against Rockhampton Panthers

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23rd May 2014 10:05 AM

Yeppoon Swans continued their impressive form with a win against Rockhampton Panthers in tough conditions at the weekend.

Yeppoon Swans win all grades in Rockhampton

YEPPOON Swans travelled to Rockhampton Brothers Kangaroos AFC at Kele Park and returned with wins in every grade.

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09th May 2014 11:05 AM

OVERPOWERING: Sam Nicholls and Cam Watkin show their style during the Swans win over Rockhampton Brothers Kangaroos at Kele Park last weekend.

AFL North Coast gets proactive on concussion

AFL NORTH Coast president Rod MacPherson has placed his code at the forefront of fighting concussion in regional sport.

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30th April 2014 5:04 AM

AFL North Coast has been proactive as the spotlight shines on brain injury in contact sport. Photo: Rob Wright

Time to out the AFL non-performers

IT’S apt the AFL will trial players’ names on the back of jumpers this weekend. A few might well be named and shamed.

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17th April 2014 9:04 AM

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Tyrone Vickery marks the ball during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at ME Bank Centre on April 10, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Government helping AFL give kids a Kickstart in Coffs

STATE Government support is helping Coffs Harbour host a large indigenous and international AFL event next month.

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04th March 2014 9:03 AM

The AFL (NSW/ACT) has received a $10,000 grant from the NSW Government to help Coffs Harbour host the Kickstart Championships in April. Photo: AFL Victoria

Hop along for a bit of fun with the junior Kangaroos

NORTH Coffs juniors is hosting a free come-and-try session on Friday at the Bray St Oval

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01st March 2014 4:03 AM

North Coffs juniors is hosting a free come-and-try AFL session on Friday with a view to increasing its player numbers in 2014.

Academy kids at top of the class with Swans legend

SYDNEY Swans Academy coach Michael O’Loughlin believes young AFL players on the North Coast only need to look to the club’s...

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25th Feb. 2014 11:02 AM

Local QBE Sydney Swans Academy players Jake Brown, Harry Parker and Josh Reeves with head coach Michael O'Loughlin at a Coffs Harbour training session. Photo: Trevor Veale / Coffs Coast Advocate

Busy dad says there's room for growth for sign-on day

FOR Wayne Phillips and 12-year-old son Dylan, fitting sport into an already busy weekend schedule requires intensive...

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24th Feb. 2014 4:02 AM

Wayne 'Tank' Phillips and his son Dylan,12, of Grafton manage to fit in a number of sports after school and the weekend and were at the sports sign at Bunnings South Grafton on Saturday. Photo Debrah Novak / The Daily Examiner

AFL umpires short on numbers

THE AFL North Coast Umpires Association is low on numbers and is on the lookout for some new blood to join its ranks before...

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18th Feb. 2014 1:02 PM

CLOSE TO THE ACTION: The AFL North Coast Umpires Association is on the lookout for some new members in 2014.

AFL fans flock to sign-up for season and to meet Suns

WHATEVER you do on the Aussie Rules pitch this season, don’t mess with Angus Killingbeck.

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10th Feb. 2014 5:02 AM

SERIOUS FUN: Darcy Drinkwater, Lachie Cottrill and Angus Killingbeck, Ballina Bombers players, enjoying the day at the AFL sign-on day at Byron Bay’s sport centre.

AFL set to be twice the fun with nine

A SOCIAL, touch-only version of AFL football is about to take off in Coffs Harbour.

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08th Feb. 2014 4:02 AM

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: AFL 9s, which is coming to Coffs, offers a social game of football with modified rules that ban tackling. Photo: AFL NSW/ACT

Swans prove they're kings of the kids

TO WITNESS the increasing popularity of the Sydney Swans on the Coffs Coast, one only had to see how many kids were at...

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01st Feb. 2014 4:02 AM

Sydney Swans forward/ruckman Kurt Tippett stands head and shoulders above the 220 kids who attended Thursday's AFL superclinic at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Hannebery ready to soar in 2014

SYDNEY Swans midfielder Dan Hannebery caught up for a 'Two Beers with Greeny' chat while the team had a pre-season camp in...

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01st Feb. 2014 4:02 AM

Sydney Swans midfielder Dan Hannebery won't be resting on his laurels in 2014.

Even the coach is in awe of the Australian of the Year

JOHN Longmire has been at the Sydney Swans for 13 years but he admits the past couple of days he’s found it unusual talking...

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30th Jan. 2014 6:01 AM

Dual Brownlow medalist, two-time premiership player and now Australian of the Year Adam Goodes works hard on the boxing pads while his Sydney Swans teammates sweat it out in an intra-club practice match at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate

Swans sweat it out in Coffs' summer heat

THE Sydney Swans have always enjoyed the welcome mat put out for them in Coffs Harbour but this morning the AFL powerhouse...

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29th Jan. 2014 1:01 PM

Swans co-Captain Kieren Jack finds some space during the Sydney training session at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate

Swans step up training in Coffs

COFFS Harbour may be one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations but the Sydney Swans aren’t here for a holiday.

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29th Jan. 2014 4:01 AM

About 200 kids are expected to join Sydney Swans players on Thursday afternoon for an AFL superclinic to be held at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

New Eagles set to soar in first foray into senior ranks

MACLEAY Valley is continuing its strong build-up to the club’s first season of playing in the senior AFL North Coast...

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11th Jan. 2014 4:01 AM

The Maclaeay Valley Eagles are making the transition in 2014 from junior club to fully fledged member of the AFL North Coast senior competition. Photo: Macleay Valley Argus

Sea of kids set to overpower Swans at clinic

IT'S rare to see the Sydney Swans outnumbered at any time when they're on the football oval but it's about to happen in...

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09th Jan. 2014 5:01 AM

Sydney Swans premiership defender Lewis Robert-Thompson spent time at last year's AFL clinic at C.ex Coffs International Stadium passing on a few tips to Sylas Phillips, Jesse Case and Asher Buckley. Photo: Trevor Veale/Coffs Coast Advocate

Fiji players looking for a ticket for an aeroplane

A SMALL group of Fijian AFL players is trying to gather enough money to pay for return airfares to Coffs Harbour so they...

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07th Jan. 2014 11:01 AM

The 2014 AFL South Pacific Cup featuring teams from New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Oceania is being played in Coffs Harbour in April.

Two Beers with Greeny: Steve Johnson

BRAD GREENSHIELDS: A nine day pre-season training camp sounds pretty intense but have you enjoyed being in Coffs Harbour...

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21st Dec. 2013 4:12 AM

Geelong Cats training at Leisure park. Photo: Trevor Veale / The Coffs Coast Advocate

Tigers and Eagles to wait on call to join under-18 forces

AFL NORTH Coast will have to wait a bit longer to find out if it will field its first seven-strong competition across all...

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20th Dec. 2013 4:12 AM

CHANGES AFOOT: Lower Clarence Eagles are seeking entry to AFL Northern Rivers. Players like Lockie Newman (pictured above) currently progress from under-15s to under-18s in AFL North Coast. PHOTO: Debrah Novak

Cats look sharp in their first open training session in Coffs

BASED on the evidence produced at this morning's training session, the Cats are primed for another premiership assault in...

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13th Dec. 2013 11:12 AM

Geelong captain Joel Selwood looks for a teammate to pass to during the Cats' first open training session as part of its pre-season camp in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Trevor Veale / Coffs Coast Advocate

Coast rep going far in game

WHEN Chelsea Ansell first played Aussie rules among under-14 boys, she was virtually unstoppable.

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13th Dec. 2013 6:12 AM

HIGH HONOURS: Chelsea Ansell has played for Australia.

No time for Cats to relax during pre-season camp in Coffs

WHEN the Geelong Cats arrive in Coffs Harbour on Thursday, don’t expect to see many pairs of boardshorts in their...

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11th Dec. 2013 5:12 AM

FIT AND FIRING: A fit Tom Hawkins will be joining his Geelong teammates for a pre-season training camp in Coffs Harbour. GEELONG ADVERTISER

Swans to take flight to Coffs in February

A SMALL group of Swans players will be coming to Coffs Harbour in February as part of the AFL Community Camps program.

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28th Nov. 2013 5:11 AM

Star Sydney Swans midfielder Dan Hannebery took Narranga Public School through their paces earlier this year as part of an AFL Community Camp visit. Photo: Trevor Veale / The Coffs Coast Advocate

Cats to sweat it out during Coffs camp

ANOTHER elite sporting team is headed to Coffs Harbour. AFL powerhouse Geelong is headed to the Coffs Coast in December for...

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24th Oct. 2013 5:10 AM

Andrew Mackie of the Cats looks to control the ball during the round 10 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Simonds Stadium

Schmidt named again as AFL North Coast's best player

PORT Macquarie midfielder Jesse Schmidt capped off a stellar season by being named as the AFL North Coast's best player for...

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09th Sept. 2013 6:09 AM

Port Macquarie's Jesse Schmidt doesn't need bright yellow boots to stand out, as evidenced by his second AFL North Coast Best & Fairest award. Photo: Leigh Jensen

AFL community has a new man at the helm

NEW AFL regional manager brings more than 20 years experience in senior management and CEO roles to a job he has a passion...

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26th Aug. 2013 1:08 PM

New Regional Manager for AFL (NSW,ACT) Northern NSW Rob McKelvie and AFL (NSW,ACT) State Operating and Projects Manager in the Coffs Harbour office. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate

Preliminary Final is D-Day for the Tigers

GRAFTON Tigers will have one hand on the AFL North Coast premiership trophy if they beat Port Macquarie Magpies today.

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24th Aug. 2013 6:08 AM

The Tigers will benefit from the return of several players for today's preliminary final against Port Macquarie, including vice captain Tim Whalan

Tigers get key players back for preliminary final

A QUARTET of key players will slot back into the Grafton team when the Tigers face Port Macquarie in today’s preliminary...

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24th Aug. 2013 5:08 AM

This afternoon Grafton and Port Macquarie are playing off for a berth in next week's AFL North Coast grand final.

Little Gaz puts pedal to medal

GARY Ablett will draw level with his old man for games played when he steps out for No.248 this Saturday.

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22nd July 2013 8:07 AM

Gary Ablett of the Suns handballs during the round 10 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Gold Coast Suns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 3, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Yamba’s juniors kicking on

HATS off to Yamba Public School and the results it achieved at the recent regional finals of the Paul Kelly Cup.

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31st May 2013 5:05 AM

LEADING THE WAY: The Yamba Public girls team is through to the State Finals. Pictured is Tigers player, Tiara Venie. Photo: Debrah Novak/The Daily Examiner

Yeppoon Swans smash the Rocky Panthers

AFL: Humid, muddy conditions were hardly a deterrent for Yeppoon Swans’ first game of the season, when...

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18th April 2013 3:04 PM

Marty Luca Sulic Norton launches sky high to help the Swans A grade to a convincing win over the Rockhampton Panthers.

Roos may catch up with Tigers

THE Maroochydore Roos are confident they are on the up, while the Noosa Tigers admit they have a challenge on their hands...

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10th April 2013 6:04 AM

The Tigers and the Roos clash last season.

SOS: Save Our Swans

OFF the field the Coffs Swans are in a very strong position. At the moment that strength is not matched on it.

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08th March 2013 10:03 AM

Coffs Swans vs Port Macquarie at Fitzroy Oval.

Tigers eye title defence

THE Village Green Grafton Tigers Aussie Rules Club has busily been getting ready for its premiership defence.

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08th March 2013 7:03 AM

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