It’s not too late to join the North West Blue Heelers development program, with the first two training sessions being offered as chances for players to be considered for selection. The Blue Heelers program is not only focused on individual…
The North West Blue Heelers program has announced its initial intake of 31 players, with these trailblazers to be the first in the region’s rich AFL history to don the new Blue Heelers identity. The players were selected based on…
Sunday’s second selection trial for the North West Blue Heelers development program reinforced the positive contribution the program will make to the growth of footy in the region. The trialists ranged from relative novices through to experienced players, with all…
The new North West Blue Heelers development program made an outstanding start at yesterday’s first trial in Tamworth. Despite the wet conditions there was a strong turnout by players who showed great commitment and a willingness to learn, two of…
The Sydney Swans AFLW team has taken another huge step forward with the first seven players committing to the team, including Gunnedah’s own Alice Mitchell. Alice put her hand up for selection after impressing throughout the Summer Series while playing…
The Northern Heat squads have had the final training run of the 2021/2022 program and are as ready as they’ll ever be to tackle their opponents in the end of program matches. The focus of the last training session was…
THE first bounce of the 2022 AFL North West NSW season for the Men’s and Women’s competitions will be on April 30. The fixture for the season has been approved by the clubs and officially released. It has now been…
Get excited people! Here’s your chance to be involved in the region’s first ever North West Blue Heelers development program. The program is for boys and girls aged 11 to 17 (i.e. born 2005 to 2011), with up to 100…
In a nod to the region’s history, and with an eye to footy’s current status, the AFL North West development program will colloquially be known as the “Blue Heelers”. The development program will follow the guidelines of the Sydney Swans…
Preparations for the new Youth Girls competition are powering ahead as girls flock to footy clubs to join in. A number of clubs have held come and try days and the response has been very positive. Gunnedah Bulldogs, Inverell Saints,…
