Tag: black diamond afl
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FUNDRAISING CONTINUES FOR PARALYSED AFL PLAYER
A Central Coast AFL player remains in intensive care, after suffering an on-field spinal cord injury. Shaun Greentree became paralysed from the neck down, during a Black Diamond Plate clash against Newcastle City at Bateau Bay earlier this month. More than $35,000 has been raised, as he continues to receive specialist treatment at Royal North…
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AFL HUNTER-CENTRAL COAST COMPETITION REVEALED
It’s been the subject of plenty of discussion but tonight we can reveal the structure of the new AFL-run aussie rules competition for the Hunter and Central Coast. There’s a new finals system, but all the Black Diamond clubs have been retained, as has an iconic feature.
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BURKINSHAW KICKS OFF CENTRAL COAST CRICKET ROLE
The man tasked with growing Central Coast cricket says exciting changes are on the way. Garry Burkinshaw once helped the Black Diamond AFL boost opportunities for female players and is looking to do the same in his new role.
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MAGPIES CELEBRATE 11-POINT WIN OVER THE BOMBERS
In the Black Diamond AFL, the Wyong Lakes Magpies are still celebrating their dramatic 11-point comeback victory over the Killarney-Vale Bombers. The boys in black-and-white battled through player injuries and bizarre weather conditions yesterday to claim their third home win of the season. Club President Simon Wood says they’re quickly becoming the team to beat.…
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NEWCASTLE CITY DOMINANT IN WIN OVER SINGLETON
They’re back home at Number 1 Sportsground and Newcastle City certainly made it their own today. They put new-comers Singleton to the sword, holding them goalless until the final term. Jackson Crawford was a standout booting four, while Brady Sweetnam bagged two goals. City far too strong and didn’t their fans love it. Cardiff remain…
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KILLARNEY VALE BOMBERS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR BEYOND BLUE
Killarney Vale is playing its part in the fight against depression and suicide, holding a Beyond Blue club fundraiser. Coach Michael Solomons says awareness is key, following the tragic death of a former Bombers player.
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BLACK DIAMOND AFL GETS UNDERWAY AS HAWKS CLAIM VICTORY OVER CITY
The Black Diamond AFL competition also began today, Newcastle City’s Hayden Cabinar booted the first major. But last year’s Grand Finalists, the Cardiff Hawks eventually ran away with the contest, in what was a tough affair at Hillsborough Oval. The Hawks finished as 15 point winners underlining their credentials for another successful campaign. But they’ll…
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GREENS CLAIM ROUND 1 VICTORY OVER WANDERERS
Merewether-Carlton claimed cross-town bragging rights with a 15-13 win over Wanderers in the opening round of local rugby but it wasn’t without its drama – the Two Blues had a chance to win the game in the final moments. Luke Simmons lined it up from 40 metres out – his attempt had the legs, but…
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5 NEW TEAMS A FEATURE OF REVAMPED BDAFL
The new-look Black Diamond AFL begins tomorrow. Five new teams will hit the field for the first time, taking the total number of clubs to 11. It’s the first year the league has come under the governance of AFL New South Wales-ACT. And it’ll get underway with a blockbuster – Cardiff hosting Newcastle City in…
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NEW COACH AS TIGERS RETURN TO FIRST GRADE
The Gosford Tigers are looking for a chance to prove themselves, as they make their long-awaited return to the Black Diamond Cup competition. The club has appointed a new senior coach, Mal Barsing, for the 2018 season.