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500th umpire to run out for AFLSJ this weekend

AFL Sydney Juniors

An umpiring milestone in the AFL Sydney Junior competition will be reached in the North-West of Sydney this weekend. For the first time, 500 individual umpires will have officiated games in a single AFL Sydney Juniors season. The AFLSJ competition includes leagues

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AFL and Thomas & Friends™ in international first

Thomas the Tank Engine AFL

The AFL is pleased to announce a collaboration with Thomas & Friends in an international first for the two brands. The collaboration will see four short episodes produced, centred around the AFL and following Thomas and his friends on their

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Jill Lindsay Scholarship awarded to Collier

Maddy Collier

  GWS Giants AFLW player and AFL NSW/ACT Female Ambassador, Maddy Collier has been awarded the 2017 Jill Lindsay Scholarship. Federal Women’s Minister, Michaelia Cash presented the Scholarship at the AFL’s ninth annual Women’s Industry Lunch, which celebrates women within the sporting industry,

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Volunteer of the Year nominations closing soon

Nominations for the AFL NSW/ACT Volunteer of the Year close on 30 June 2017. To nominate your eligible (see below) volunteers, please fill out the form on the AFL NSW/ACT website here.   AFL NSW/ACT have two volunteer recognition awards:

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Thanks Coach! Nominate your local coach now.

AFL Coach

Originally posted by Foxtel. This season, Foxtel and the AFL Coaches Association have come together to provide local coaches with an exciting opportunity to raise their game in a series of Masterclasses. The brand new and exclusive program will see

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Sydney Juniors Representative & Development Carnivals this weekend

After months of planning and preparations the AFL Sydney Juniors Representative and Development Carnivals is finally here for 2017. The three day carnival will be held at Mike Kenny Oval, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook (Westbrook JAFC Home Ground) this long weekend.  The

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AFL July School Holiday Clinics

  Looking for something FUN to do in the JULY School Holidays? Then why not come along to one of the AFL school holiday clinics? Boys and Girls will learn the skills of AFL and play some fun skill based

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Saturday Night Alive: Westbrook JAFC fundraiser raises $2500 for Pink Ribbon

Congratulations to Westbrook Junior AFL Club on hosting the successful charity fundraiser “Saturday Night Alive” on May 13th for the Pink Ribbon Foundation.  Through its efforts the club raised $2500 for the worthy cause.   They wanted their evening to

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Shoosh for Kids campaign launches

Shoosh for Kids

Written by Leyla Kaya. AFL NSW/ACT has partnered with the Office of Sport for the Shoosh for Kids Week campaign. The aim of the campaign is to encourage Clubs to create safe and supportive environments for kids playing sport, and to

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Joss Group Facility Grant applications open

Joss Group Community Grants

AFL NSW/ACT, in partnership with the Joss Group, are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2017 Joss Group & AFL NSW/ACT Community Facility Grants. The Joss Group Community Facility Grant Program is in its sixth year and has

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