Applications for the 2020/2021 intake of the Level 2 Coaching Course are now open. The course will be delivered via both online virtual workshops, and face-to-face learning. Places in the Level 2 course are limited, as are places on each…
Australian Football celebrates its 140th anniversary in NSW this year after the founding of the NSW Football Association in Sydney in 1880. Dr Rod Gillett profiles the nomination of Brian Lenton into the NSW Hall of Fame. Gunnedah Inaugural Premiers North…
The Northern Heat program got underway on Saturday in hot, humid, and testing conditions in Coffs Harbour, but the players came through with flying colours. The session started with video review looking at footage from NAB League (Under 18) matches…
The Queensland border has opened just in time for two Northern Heat players who will now get a chance to test themselves at the second highest level in AFL. Based on their performances for the Northern Heat back in March,…
The Northern Heat squad for the 2020/2021 program has been selected following a gruelling day of selection trials. The selection day in Armidale comprised draft combine style testing (height, weight, speed, endurance, vertical jump), skill drills, and concluded with hotly…
To our AFL Footy Family, As we wrap up a season of community football like no other this weekend, I’d like to take the opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Community Football network across the State and…
2020, the year unlike no other! It started with volunteer fire fighters risking their lives to protect others. Then amidst the COVID-19 crisis, we saw people volunteering their time to look after the vulnerable in then community by taking on…
Nominations are open for the Northern Heat development program that will run from October 2020 to March 2021. The program features the best Under 16, Under 17, and Under 18 players from both the North Coast and North West…
Rory Cuddihy is making the most of the opportunity that’s been presented to him. The year 6 student has made the move to the big smoke to improve his game and further his burgeoning football career. Rory has been…
The Office of Sport Local Sport Grant Program (LSGP) aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW. Through this program we are working towards our goals to achieve: Participation: Everyone in NSW participating in Sport and active recreation…