Tag: AFL

  • SUNS LOSS DESCRIBED AS EMBARRASSING

    SUNS LOSS DESCRIBED AS EMBARRASSING

    Suns Coach Rodney Eade has described last night’s loss to the Cats as embarrassing. The injury-depleted team is now searching for answers after its 20 point loss to Geelong at Simonds Stadium.

  • AFL READY FOR FIRST INTER-REGIONAL ROUND

    AFL READY FOR FIRST INTER-REGIONAL ROUND

    Regional rivalries will be front and centre this weekend, in AFL North Coast’s first inter-conference round. Coffs Harbour will take on Ballina at home – while the Sawtell Toormina Saints face the Byron Magpies.

  • MID & FAR NORTH COASTS TO COMBINE FOR 2016 Q.A.F.A COMPETITION

    MID & FAR NORTH COASTS TO COMBINE FOR 2016 Q.A.F.A COMPETITION

    AFL Queensland has announced exciting changes to the Q-A-F-A competition on the New South Wales North Coast. Now, Far and Mid North Coast teams will compete against each other in four rounds throughout the 2016 competition.

  • OAKES OVAL REDEVELOPMENT TARGETS MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

    OAKES OVAL REDEVELOPMENT TARGETS MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

    AFL premiership matches could soon be played in Lismore, if plans to redevelop Oakes Oval are approved. Sports clubs, AFL Queensland and Lismore Council have already thrown their support behind the proposal – but at $4.8-million, it’ll need Federal Government support to proceed.

  • JACK HARBROW STEPS UP FOR SUNS

    JACK HARBROW STEPS UP FOR SUNS

    The Suns will again field an inexperienced squad in their second NAB clash against West Coast on Thursday night. Jarrod Harbrow will play his first-game of the pre-season following a groin injury- while the WA game will also mark his debut as captain.

  • SYDNEY SWANS RETURNING TO COFFS HARBOUR

    SYDNEY SWANS RETURNING TO COFFS HARBOUR

    In a coup for Coffs Harbour, the Sydney Swans will return to the region early next year for a pre-season training camp. The team will spend four days training at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort from February two to six. The visit will include two open training sessions at Coffs International Stadium and clinics for school…

  • MAGPIES PREPARE FOR GRAND FINAL

    MAGPIES PREPARE FOR GRAND FINAL

    For the first time this season, the Port Macquarie Magpies will field a side free from injuries. And it couldn’t have come at a better time, as the Magpies prepare to take on Sawtell for the AFL North Coast premiership this weekend.

  • SUNS SAY THEY NEED TO FOCUS ON MORE THAN JUST FITNESS

    SUNS SAY THEY NEED TO FOCUS ON MORE THAN JUST FITNESS

    Suns ruckman Tom Nicholls says a lack of fitness is only a small part of what’s letting the club down. Players are working to block-out the Bulldogs late resurgence, as they seek revenge on the Giants.

  • SUNS CLAIM SECOND WIN THIS SEASON

    SUNS CLAIM SECOND WIN THIS SEASON

    As we heard earlier, the Gold Coast Suns have claimed their second win this season, defeating North Melbourne. The return of Gary Abblet helping the side to a 55-point victory.

  • EADE BLAMES SUNS LOSS ON INEXPERIENCE

    EADE BLAMES SUNS LOSS ON INEXPERIENCE

    Suns coach Rodney Eade has blamed his side’s youth for a 92 point loss against the West Coast last night. Eade says the team played well against the second-ranked Eagles, but labelled the defeat ‘a concern’.