THE number of players registered to play in the AFL North West has passed the 500 mark. Considering in 2024 the League had 342 players registered, the figure reached so far this year is a fantastic result. The League had…
THE squad of Under 13 Boys who travelled to Coffs Harbour to represent the AFL North West took plenty away from the three-day carnival. The Blue Heelers were unable to win a match in the representative carnival that saw them…
WITH representative football just around the corner, the players who will represent the AFL North West Blue Heelers have been selected. Teams have been picked for the Blue Heelers mens, womens and Under 13 teams. MEN’S REPRESENTATIVE TEAM GUNNEDAH INVERELL…
WHILE the AFL North West community proudly shared the many stories of growth in player numbers in the community football space, it’s important to recognise the foundational work of the AFL Northern NSW Participation & Programs (P&P) team whose efforts…
THE leaders of the AFL North West’s three representative teams have been named. When the mens and womens Blue Heelers teams play in Gunnedah on June 28, the women will once again be coached by Jakob Vearing. Vearing coached the…
THE number of players who’ve registered to play in the AFL North West in 2025 has surpassed a milestone. This year saw the New England Nomads senior teams return to playing after spending a season in recess and the return…
SQUADRON Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm has thrown its support behind the AFL North West by becoming the League’s official ball sponsor. The Squadron Energy logo will be displayed on footballs that will be used through the AFL North West finals…
THE number of Primary School aged children involved in AFL after school clinics across the North West region this term and next is extraordinary. Led by the AFL’s Participation Coordinator for the North West Lachie Bennetts-Inkster and new AFL SportsReady…
REGIONAL Australia Bank is proud to announce its partnership with AFL North West NSW, supporting the North West Blue Heelers representative program. This collaboration reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to fostering strong, connected communities and creating opportunities for individuals and…
A NEW Participation Co-ordinator for the North West region has been appointed. Many will know Lachlan Bennetts-Inkster through his strong involvement with the Tamworth Swans but from July 1 the North West region will also be working with him in…
