Category: Mid North Sport

600 of the best AFL players have descended on Coffs Harbour, to get even better at their sport. Travelling from as far as the Illawarra and North West to compete in a representative carnival – it’s the first contest in two years.

Indigenous All Stars Captain Richie Roberts proved his experience made for a successful All Stars Round, after a gutsy display at Kempsey. His hat-trick pushing the Indigenous All Stars to victory, claiming a 34-20 win.

Macksville have notched a much-needed win over Sawtell in Group 2 Rugby League, beating the team 58 to 4. Orara Valley also won against the Nambucca Roosters, keeping their position at the top of the ladder.

A late comeback from the Grafton Ghosts saw the 2019 Group 2 premiers steal victory from the Coffs Harbour Comets in round 11. And further south the South Grafton Rebels produced the upset of the season, defeating ladder leaders Woolgoolga on their home turf.

A handful of Coffs Harbour squash players are well placed for a finals berth at the NSW Junior State Squash Championships. Among those competing this weekend, are some of the top ranked juniors in the country.

With five rounds of the Group 2 season left – the South Grafton Rebels are making a play for the top. Their sights are set on the top 3 teams, the side hoping to knock them off one by one.

West Ham United is on the hunt for future stars – looking in the Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie areas. The English Football Club inviting some of the region’s most talented juniors to a two-day clinic and putting their skills to the test.

The Port City Breakers are proving the ones to beat this year, having won six from six to start the Group 3 season. The club’s stars have been rewarded for their efforts with 12 Breakers to feature in All Stars Round this weekend.