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Montana’s MCG thrill of a lifetime

A stroll into the centre of the MCG as the crowd builds before a game was the thrill of a lifetime for Montana Harvey. The amazing opportunity for the umpire from Glen Innes came via AFL Female Mentorship Program that

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New ‘Play AFL’ app for community footy launched

The AFL has launched the all-new official mobile app for community football, the ‘Play AFL’ app. Play AFL is a free iOS and Android app for local footy that houses fixtures, ladders, results and stats for every league on the

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Late charge by Roos wins local derby

FOR the second time this year the Tamworth Derby saw two nail biters played, only this time the results from the earlier meeting were reversed. The Tamworth Kangaroos were forced to come from 13 points down at 3/4 Time of

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Saints get early jump against Nomads

ROUND 6 REVIEW: Inverell raced out of the blocks in its top of the ladder clash against the New England Nomads and never let up. After an inspiring Indigenous Round Welcome to Country performed by Uncle Kelvin, the Saints kicked

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Swans secure salient success

ROUND 5 REVIEW: It was hard work for the Tamworth Swans but they managed to grab an Indigenous Round win that vaulted them into third position on the ladder. Both clubs looked resplendent in their Indigenous guernseys and the Swans

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All the action at the top end of ladder

ROUND 4 PREVIEW: Community Umpiring Round will see both the New England Nomads and Tamworth Kangaroos men trying to ensconce themselves in the upper echelon of the AFL North West ladder. It will be the first road trip of the

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Community Umpiring Week puts umpires front and centre

This week the AFL North West will be celebrating Community Umpiring Week, where the AFL celebrates its umpires throughout the nation, particularly our community umpires, who work to make our game safe, fun and fair each week, often without the

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Gala Day a roaring success

THE wide smiles on the faces of the participants at Sunday’s first junior Gala Day was all the evidence that was needed to rate the day as a major success. Tamworth’s Riverside No.5 ground needed to have three junior ovals

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Arm wrestle contests go down to the wire

ROUND 3 REVIEW: The two Grand Final rematches both delivered outstanding games of football. The men’s match between the New England Nomads and Tamworth Swans at Bellevue Oval was an arm wrestle that was only able to be decided late

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Saturday is Grand Final rematch day

ROUND 3 PREVIEW: Two grades, two Grand Final rematches, two chances for the vanquished to exact some revenge. The women’s match at Inverell on Saturday and the men’s match at Armidale will pit the teams who played out a pair

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