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Opens Boys Independent Schools Match of the Round Review

Recap  Sir Doug Nicholls Round saw the first of the GPS and CAS Associations intertwine in a two-division competition. Newington and Barker donning their Indigenous strip in thrilling performances. Newington’s Division 1 side proved too strong for Cranbrook School where

Independent Schools Boys Match of the Round Preview Round 6

The first five rounds of the Boys Opens Independent Schools competition saw a separate GPS and CAS competition. This weekend will see the best of the best go head-to-head, bringing both associations together, split into a two-division competition for the

Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards Now Open!

The AFL are pleased to announce the 2021 Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards for 2021. The Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards is a volunteer recognition program that rewards outstanding volunteers who have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football. All

Southern Power Youth Girls Raising Money for Bay Babes

Southern Power Youth Girls were busy recently celebrating the strong women in their lives as well as supporting a local worthy charity. Please see the below story written by the club –   Mother’s Day is always a special home

The AFL Celebrates Community Umpiring Week

Round Seven of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is Community Umpiring Week with the aim to encourage people to get involved in umpiring Australian Football at the community level. Throughout the week, April 26 – May 2, the AFL

‘Shoosh for Kids’ returns in 2021

AFL NSW/ACT is proud to support the NSW Government Office of Sport initiative, Shoosh for Kids campaign. Shoosh for Kids is a collaborative effort between the Office of Sport and state sporting bodies to promote positive sideline behaviour to their members,

AFLW Paving The Way For Women In Sport

  Lindy Jones, President of the St Ives Football Club in the AFL Sydney Juniors Competition, firmly believes elite-level representation has encouraged women to play AFL at the community level. “The AFL Women’s competition has played a significant role in

Independent Schools Results Round 4

The popularity of AFL in NSW continues to grow following the launch of AFL Sydney’s third Independent Girls Schools Competition last month. See below for Round 4 results: Opens Division 1 Pymble 1 (2.8-20) defeated Brigidine 1 (2.1-13) Monte 1

Independent Schools Results Round 1

The popularity of AFL in NSW continues to grow following the launch of AFL Sydney’s third Independent Girls Schools Competition last weekend. AFL NSW/ACT Community Football & Competition Manager, Phil Spratt, spoke of the importance of the Independent Schools Girls Competition providing female students with

2021 Paul Kelly Cup Registrations Open

Registrations for the 2021 Paul Kelly Cup are now open! Named in honour of Sydney Swans legend and New South Wales footballer Paul Kelly, the Paul Kelly Cup is the premier primary school AFL competition in NSW and the ACT.