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Batemans Bay ‘Hawk Cup’ comes to Canberra for 2020

On the 21st of March, the Bateman’s Bay Seahawks will host their annual ‘Hawk Cup’. Since its inception in 2013, the Hawk Cup has been held at Hanging Rock Sportsgrounds, Batemans Bay and has attracted teams from all over NSW

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Tuggeranong Valley to join juniors ahead of Season 2020

Originally Published by The Canberra Times – Caden Helmers A new chapter is being written into the Tuggeranong Valley’s storied football history with four clubs joining forces to strengthen the region’s pathways. Four clubs have come under one banner to

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GIANTS U15 Development Squad Announced for 2020

AFL Canberra is pleased to announce The GIANTS Under 15 development squad for 2020. The Canberra GIANTS Development Squad will train in Canberra throughout the season, with the program allowing for opportunities to create further exposure and development for our selected

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Two debutants primed for AFLW season opener

The GIANTS’ have named two returning players for their clash against the Gold Coast SUNS on Saturday, with Bec Privitelli and Britt Tully set to pull on the charcoal and orange for the first time since 2018, while Annalyse Lister

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Canberra Demons Captain Aaron Bruce announces retirement

Originally published by NEAFL Media  Canberra Demons champion and NEAFL games recorder holder Aaron Bruce has announced his retirement. A foundation player with Eastlake in the inaugural 2011 NEAFL season and also with Canberra since 2016, Bruce’s legacy has made

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Steve Mahar Accepts New Opportunity

AFL NSW/ACT wishes to advise that Southern NSW and ACT Regional Manager Steven Mahar has accepted a new opportunity with the YMCA in Canberra as their Executive Manager overseeing all centre operations in Canberra. First hired in 2011, Mahar began

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U15s GIANTS Development Trial to be held late January

The Giants Academy will be hosting an open trial for the 2020 ACT U15’s GIANTS Development Program on the 29th of January. This is for male players born in 2005.  Attendees are advised to bring their football boots, water bottle,

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Four AFL Canberra Umpires selected to feature in 2020 NAB AFLW Season

  The NEAFL and the AFL Umpiring Department have announced their lists for the 2020 AFLW and NEAFL competitions featuring four Canberra Umpires. Nic McGinness, Sam Nipress (Field), Liam Cashion and Ben Felt (Boundary) have been selected as part of ten

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AFL Canberra clubs unite to support bushfire appeal

AFL Canberra wish to express our support for those impacted by the current bushfire crisis and our gratitude to the firefighters, emergency services and volunteers who are working so tirelessly to support those communities at risk.. The AFL are currently

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AFL NSW/ACT’s players to watch in 2020

The 2019 NAB AFL Draft has come and gone, and many clubs have already turned their attention to the 2020 pool. This is AFL NSW/ACT’s early look at the 2020 draft, with 12 local names you’ll be hearing plenty about throughout

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