Tag: North West AFL

  • TAMWORTH SWANS MAKE A BID TO ENTER WOMEN’S AFL COMPETITION

    TAMWORTH SWANS MAKE A BID TO ENTER WOMEN’S AFL COMPETITION

    A new team could be on the cards next season, as the women’s AFL competition enters its third year in the North West. The Tamworth Swans have put the call out to local ladies – no matter their skillset.

  • BIG WIN FOR THE BULLDOGS IN NORTH WEST AFL

    BIG WIN FOR THE BULLDOGS IN NORTH WEST AFL

    North West AFL, and the Tamworth Swans have moved into the top four, after thrashing the Moree Suns on the weekend. While, the Gunnedah Bulldogs were too strong for the Kangaroos. The reigning premiers led by 17 at the main break, before returning in the third-quarter to kick six majors. Jacob Spackman was among the…

  • JUNIOR AFL PLAYERS TO HIT TAMOWRTH’S NO.1. OVAL FOR GALA DAY

    JUNIOR AFL PLAYERS TO HIT TAMOWRTH’S NO.1. OVAL FOR GALA DAY

    Junior AFL players from across the region will hit Tamworth’s No.1. Oval on Sunday for an Aussie Rules gala day, with teams travelling from as far as Moree and Inverell to take part. Players in the under-14s and under-17s will be represented, along with a girls youth team. The gala day will provide players the…

  • BISHOP LOOKING FOR PREMIERSHIP IN 2018

    BISHOP LOOKING FOR PREMIERSHIP IN 2018

    A familiar face has returned to lead the Tamworth Kangaroos into this year’s A-F-L North West season… Tony Bishop the last coached the Roos in 20-16, which resulted in a grand final berth – but he says he’s hoping to go one better.

  • TAMWORTH SWANS HOPING FOR YEAR OF CONSISTENCY IN 2018

    TAMWORTH SWANS HOPING FOR YEAR OF CONSISTENCY IN 2018

    To AFL now, and they may no longer have their committed captain, however the Tamworth Swans still have enthusiasm and youth to spare Round one of the season gets underway this Saturday, and the Swans are hoping for a more consistent year on the field in 20-18.    

  • GUNNEDAH BULLDOGS FEELING THE PRESSURE AS REIGNING AFL PREMIERS

    GUNNEDAH BULLDOGS FEELING THE PRESSURE AS REIGNING AFL PREMIERS

    Reigning North West AFL champions the Gunnedah Bulldogs are hoping to ramp up their pre-season training at a gala day this weekend. It comes amidst the release of the 2018 draw , which will see the side begin this year’s campaign with a grand final rematch against the Nomads.

  • 2017: THE YEAR THAT WAS FOR AFL NORTH WEST

    2017: THE YEAR THAT WAS FOR AFL NORTH WEST

    It was a big year for AFL in the North West. 20-17 saw a name change and women take to the field in their own competition. The Gunnedah Bulldogs also got their fairytale – ending the New England Nomads five-year stronghold on the competition.

  • WOMEN’S AFL GALA GAME

    WOMEN’S AFL GALA GAME

    The women’s AFL competition generated plenty of action at the North Coast Gala game today. The Inverell Saints travelling from the North West to check out their future competition. The North Coast is hoping to put together four teams for the 2018 season, with Port Macquarie already proving to be a contender. “We’ve just played…

  • AFL JUNIOR’S STRUT THEIR STUFF

    AFL JUNIOR’S STRUT THEIR STUFF

    The next generation of AFL stars have shown off their skills at a Northern New South Wales junior carnival in Coffs Harbour. The one day gathering saw teams from the North Coast, Northern Rivers, North West, Hunter and Central Coast do battle in a round robin series of games. There was plenty of talent in…

  • BULLDOGS TO GAIN OUT OF NARRABRI’S AFL NW EXIT

    BULLDOGS TO GAIN OUT OF NARRABRI’S AFL NW EXIT

    Gunnedah could be a bigger winner out of Narrabri’s exit from the North West AFL competition. Several key players could be making the move south to the Bulldogs to finish the season.