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New umpires essential for AFL North West’s 2021 season

As the AFL North West competition continues to expand each year, there has been an increased demand for umpires across all age groups and grades.  Umpiring is a tax free, paid role that provides individuals with the scope to earn

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Heat training soars to new heights

The Northern Heat squad produced one of the best training performances since the format was re-introduced in 2018 to set the platform for a strong end to the program. Starting with a 1km time trial and Yo-Yo test, all athletes

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Morgan marks himself as one to watch

  Morgan Dunn has impressed the coaching staff at Southport Sharks following a five week trial at the club and will be monitored for future opportunities. This is an incredible achievement for the local 18 year old considering that the

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Countering the cold and wet with the Heat

With the Northern Heat region stretching from Moree and Gunnedah in the west to Port Macquarie and Grafton in the east, squad members have always shown plenty of commitment to get to scheduled training sessions, but never more than on

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Level 2 coaching course applications are open

Applications for the 2020/2021 intake of the Level 2 Coaching Course are now open. The course will be delivered via both online virtual workshops, and face-to-face learning. Places in the Level 2 course are limited, as are places on each

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Brian Lenton – North West Football Legend

Australian Football celebrates its 140th anniversary in NSW this year after the founding of the NSW Football Association in Sydney in 1880. Dr Rod Gillett profiles the nomination of Brian Lenton into the NSW Hall of Fame. Gunnedah Inaugural Premiers North

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Heat by name, hot by nature

The Northern Heat program got underway on Saturday in hot, humid, and testing conditions in Coffs Harbour, but the players came through with flying colours. The session started with video review looking at footage from NAB League (Under 18) matches

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Position open for AFL North West coach educator

  Applications are now open to fill a Coach Educator position in the AFL North West for the 2021 season.  Duties include: *Prepare and deliver a coach development workshop comprising both theory and practical components at the pre-season Education Roadshow.

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Two Northern Heat players to trial at VFL level

The Queensland border has opened just in time for two Northern Heat players who will now get a chance to test themselves at the second highest level in AFL. Based on their performances for the Northern Heat back in March,

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Players earn their spots in Northern Heat program

The Northern Heat squad for the 2020/2021 program has been selected following a gruelling day of selection trials. The selection day in Armidale comprised draft combine style testing (height, weight, speed, endurance, vertical jump), skill drills, and concluded with hotly

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