Tag: black diamond afl
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CLUB LEGEND TO MISS PANTHERS PRELIM
Terrigal Avoca has suffered a blow ahead of the Preliminary Final, with club legend Peter Van Dam unavailable for tomorrow’s match in Newcastle. The reigning premiers face Nelson Bay, who were the big winners at this week’s Black Diamond Awards night.
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PANTHERS FEEL THE BLUES AFTER LOSS
The Black Diamond AFL will host its Vote Count on Wednesday, with Terrigal Avoca’s James Webster aiming for an incredible fourth successive Best and Fairest Award. The Panthers will have to do it the hard way if its to win a third successive flag, following a 22 point loss to Newcastle City in the Major…
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BLUES BOOK FIRST SPOT IN BLACK DIAMOND GRAND FINAL
Newcastle City has booked a spot in the Black Diamond AFL Grand final, with a win over Terrigal-Avoca today. The Blues took a stranglehold on the game early, Josh Wheeler a stand out up front with a game high of 3 goals. Despite staying competitive, The Panthers going down 77 points to 55. Terrigal-Avoca will…
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BLACK DIAMOND FINAL ROUND
Terrigal Avoca face a local derby against Killarney Vale in the final round of the Black Diamond AFL tomorrow. In the Women’s competition, Gosford face the undefeated Nelson Bay Marlins in the Major Semi in Maitland.
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TERRIGAL AVOCA QUIETLY CONFIDENT IN AFL
Terrigal Avoca admits it will have a tough fight on its hands when it takes on Cardiff tomorrow in the Black Diamond AFL competition. The team is determined to bounce back after its shock defeat at the hands of Nelson Bay last weekend.
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INJURIES WOES CONTINUE FOR PANTHERS
Only one game in the Black Diamond AFL and it was a hard-fought one, Newcastle City edging out Terrigal-Avoca by 11 points to claim the minor premiership. The Panthers horror run with injuries continued yesterday, gun forward Mitch Benson landing awkwardly on his shoulder, he’s now in doubt for the rest of the season. The…
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NEWCASTLE CITY ENJOYS THE PRESENCE OF A CHAMPION
Two time AFL Premiership winner, Tom Harley, made a triumphant return to the field this morning, pulling on the boots for the Newcastle City Blues 3rd grade side. Known as one of the toughest defenders in the league, the former Geelong captain was a towering presence. Today playing up front, he certainly copped it from…
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PREMIERS MAKE FIVE CHANGES FOR BLUES SHOWDOWN
After a shock loss last weekend against Warners Bay, Terrigal Avoca has made five changes for tomorrow’s top of the table showdown with Newcastle City. Premiership player Corey Billins returns, along with Sam O’Brien – who’ll make his first appearance since he broke his arm in last year’s Grand Final.
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HISTORY MADE FOR BLACK DIAMOND AFL WOMEN
AFL Canberra has claimed the inaugural Women’s ‘Coast vs Country’ Challenge Shield in yesterday’s first ever match for the newly-formed Central Coast-Newcastle rep side at Bateau Bay. The region’s development side was quick off the mark, claiming a 31 to 24 point win over the visitor’s youth side. The tables turned however in the senior…
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BDAFL WOMEN’S REP TEAM NO MATCH FOR CANBERRA COUNTERPARTS
Female aussie rules players will get their own national AFL competition next year – and the growth of the women’s game continued in our region over the weekend. The newly-formed Central Coast-Newcastle rep outfit took part in two matches against Canberra at Bateau Bay. Our development side beat the visitors’ youth team 31 points to 24,…