Tag: AFL
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SYDNEY SWANS JOIN FORCES WITH BLACK DIAMOND AFL TALENT
10 Black Diamond AFL players got a taste of the big time today, lining up for the Sydney Swans reserves against Eastlakes at Number One Sportsground. Terrigal Avoca’s James Webster and Killarney Vale’s Max Mumford put their time to good use. Warners Bay’s Matt Spinks was hard to miss, Newcastle City’s Jacob Dawes got through…
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COFFS HARBOUR AFL COACH CHARGED WITH GROOMING BOY ONLINE
An Australian Rules coach has been suspended by the AFL after allegedly grooming a 13-year-old boy online. The 42-year-old from Coffs Harbour was arrested after police raided his home yesterday. There, they seized a computer, a mobile phone and electronic storage devices. Police allege the man engaged in sexually explicit discussions with a detective who…
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SYDNEY SWANS TO TRAIN IN COFFS HARBOUR
The Sydney Swans have confirmed that they will hold a pre-season training camp in Coffs Harbour at the end of January. The Swans, who were in Coffs Harbour last year to play St Kilda in a pre-season match, will feature their entire player group. While in the city, the squad will undertake a series of…
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BIRD STILL FLYING HIGH AFTER GREAT YEAR WITH THE SYDNEY SWANS
2012 can’t get much better for Nelson Bay’s Craig Bird. Just a month after winning his first AFL Premiership with the Sydney Swans, the 23- year-old today signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The former New South Wales Ram played every game this season, in the process becoming one of the team’s most…
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SUNS’ JOSH CADDY NAMED RISING STAR NOMINEE
The Gold Coast Suns have more than just their first win of the season to celebrate today. Highly-rated 19-year-old Josh Caddy was named the A-F-L Rising Star nominee for Round 16. He polled 15 touches and nabbed a crucial long-range goal during the Suns’ weekend win over Richmond in Cairns. “Obviously it’s been a tough…
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SUNS’ FACING GEELONG TEST IN NAP CUP
The Suns’ young guns say they’re looking forward to a challenging match against the AFL’s finest, Geelong this Friday night. Despite the Cat’s resting some of their main game-makers for the NAB cup clash, the Gold Coast kids say it’ll be a good test of their skills ahead of the season proper.
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KARMICHAEL HUNT NAMED IN SUNS’ LEADERSHIP TEAM
Code convert Karmichael Hunt has been rewarded for his effort, named in the Gold Coast Suns’ 7-man leadership team. The former Brisbane Bronco shone in the side’s intra-club match today, the first test in his new midfield position.
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RORY RETURNS TO SOUTHPORT FOR SUNS CHALLENGE
Suns’ whiz-kid, Rory Thompson will return to his spiritual home this weekend, for a pre-season challenge match against Sydney. A former Southport Sharks junior, the flame-haired rookie admits he’s looking forward to a scorching local debut.
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SUNS EYE ANOTHER NAB UPSET
Suns’ Daniel Harris believes his enthusiastic young side can spring another upset when they head west this weekend. The Coast is brimming with belief ahead of a second round Nab Cup encounter.
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SUNS SHINES IN CLUB FRIENDLY
The Gold Coast Suns have held a friendly match in preparation for their two NAB Cup games next weekend. It was the last chance for players to impress coaching staff before the 29 squad is announced.