Talented Player Program Coaching Positions Available
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program (TPP) is seeking dynamic, highly motivated and appropriately skilled Coaches to fill vacancies for 2010. Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to fill the Under-15 and Under-16 Zone positions across four talent zones.
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U13 & U14 Norther Heat State Zone Trial Squads
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program is pleased to announce the squads for the Under-13 and Under-14 Northern Heat zone for the upcoming Joss State Zone Trials.
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Stingrays and Rebels squads announced
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program is pleased to announce the squads for the Under-13 and Under-14 Stingrays and Rebels for the upcoming State Zone Trials.
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McConnell has been the AIS/AFL Academy High Performance Coach for the past five years and recently also added a responsibility as Director of Academies to establish talent coaching benchmarks across Australia.
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Talented Player Pathway
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talent Department has an extensive program designed to provide the opportunities for talented young athletes from NSW and the ACT to reach their full potential with access to excellent coaching and training programs. Click here to see the full Talented Player Pathway for NSW and the ACT.
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Taylor Walker recognised as Rising Star
Former NSW AFL Scholarship holder Taylor Walker, has been recognised for his strong performances with the Adelaide Crows in 2009 with the Round 10 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.
With five first-half goals, Taylor helped the Crows to a commanding 48 point half-time lead – before running out eventual 27-point winners over reigning premier Hawthorn at AAMI Stadium on Sunday.
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Rebels & Stingrays U15/U16 zone teams selected
Following the weekend trials in Lavington, the Rebels and Stingrays zone teams in the Under 15s and 16s have been selected.
Both zones will come together in the next couple of weeks as they prepare for the State Zone Trials in Sydney. Click here for the full team lists and results.
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Under-15 & Under-16 Western Sydney Pioneers squads
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program is pleased to announce the Under-15 and Under-16 Western Sydney Pioneers squads for the upcoming State Zone Trials. Click here to see the full lists.
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Under-15 and Under-16 Starz and Pigeons squads
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program is pleased to announce the Under-15 and Under-16 Starz and Pigeons squads for the upcoming State Zone Trials. Click here to view the full team lists.
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Huge weekend of AFL action for Southern NSW
This weekend around 250 of the most talented Australian football players from around the region will travel to Lavington for the Southern NSW Under 15 and Under 16 trials.
The five regions, Albury, Wagga, MIA/Northern Riverina, Broken Hill/Wentworth and Western Riverina have been training in their satellite centres for the past six weeks in preparation for the trials.
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Academy Squads Announced
AFL (NSW/ACT) have selected some of the state's elite young footballers to participate in its Academy program for 2009. Players will receive ongoing specialist training and development during the course of the season. Click here for the full lists.
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AFL (NSW/ACT) congratulates Luke Breust
AFL (NSW/ACT) would like to congratulate former NSW/ACT RAMs player, Luke Breust after he was announced as the Temora Shire Young Citizen of the Year earlier this week.
The award caps off a brilliant year for the talented young sportsman, who was recently signed as a rookie with the Hawthorn Football Club.
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Rebels with a cause - DAY 3
The Rebels have capped off a fine carnival by winning their final match on the last day of the AFL (NSW/ACT) Under-18 State Zone Trials held at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour.
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Pioneers claim Sydney bragging rights - DAY 2
The Western Sydney Pioneers have secured their first wins in the Talented Player Program on Day Two of the AFL (NSW/ACT) Under-18 State Zone Trials held at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. Click here for a full wrap from day two.
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Cats, Rebels and Stingrays muscle up - DAY 1
The Cats, Rebels and Stingrays are the only teams to remain undefeated heading in to Day Two of the AFL (NSW/ACT) Under-18 State Zone Trials held at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. Click here for all of the details.
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New Talent Zone for 2009
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program will expand to seven zones with the addition of a third zone in the Sydney region in 2009.
Western Sydney will be added to the Northern Sydney Starz and Southern Sydney Pigeons zone teams across all existing age groups, Under 13 - Under 18.
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Talented Player Program 2009 Academy squads
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program wishes to advise that the 2009 Academy squads will be announced on Monday, February 9, 2009. Please check back on this date for more information.
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Hawks and Bombers swoop on Breust, Klemke
Talented NSW/ACT RAMS duo Luke Breust and Kade Klemke are heading south to further their footballing careers after they were snapped up by AFL clubs at the NAB AFL Rookie Draft held earlier today.
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Ruffles, way to go!
NSW/ACT RAMS forward Tim Ruffles has moved a step closer to realising his dreams of playing AFL when he was among 79 players claimed by the 16 AFL clubs at this years NAB AFL Draft.
Ruffles, who plays with North Ballarat in the TAC Cup, was selected by the Fremantle Dockers with pick 68. He was the sole RAMS player to be snapped up by an AFL club at the NAB AFL Draft.
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Five young stars make the cut
Five AFL Scholarship holders from NSW have been handed the chance of a lifetime to play football for an AFL club, with all five now listed as Scholarship Rookies on AFL lists for 2009.
The exciting announcement came last Friday as all AFL clubs were required to submit club lists, in preparation for next month’s NAB AFL Draft, to be held on Saturday November 29.
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Australian Sports Commissions Grants
To help young sports men and woman with the ongoing costs associated with competitive sport, the Australian Government has developed the Local Sporting Champions program. Click here for more information.
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TPP Zone Eligibility Guidelines
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program has released updated TPP zone eligibility guidelines. To view the policy, click here.
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U13 and U14 State Zone Trials results
The Under-13 and Under-14 State Zone Trials wrapped up in Narrandera last week. Click here to view all of the results from the three day carnival.
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U13 & U14 Starz and Pigeons Squads Announced
The AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program is pleased to announce the U13 and U14 Starz and Pigeons squads for the upcoming State Zone Trials.
Rebels & Stingrays teams - Under 13s & 14s
The Rebels and Stingrays have been selected in both the Under 13 and Under 14 age groups following a successful trial day at Narrandera with all five regions across Southern NSW being represented. Team lists attached.
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Starz & Pigeons train on squads announced
Congratulations to the listed players who have been selected in the train on squads for the Pigeons and Starz Under 13 and Under 14 teams. Training dates and venues will be displayed in the coming weeks. Players are striving to be chosen in the final teams of 24 to contest the State Zone trials to be held at Narrandera in October.
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2008 Northern Heat U13 & U14 Program
Central Coast & Hunter Region Junior clubs have been invited to provide player nominations for the 2008 Northern Heat U13 & U14 Program.
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Results from Day Two of State Zone Trials
After another day of heavy rain, day two of the State Zone Trials saw some muddy clashes. Click here for a full update of the scores from today's matches.
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AFL (NSW/ACT) Talent Camp - April 21-25
Over 450 people will converge on St Ignatius College, Riverview for the annual AFL NSW/ACT Under 15 & Under 16 State Zone Trials and Talent Camp next week, from April 21 to 25.
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Northern Heat U15 & U16 Teams Selected
Over 120 eager and talented players from Northern NSW, Newcastle, Central Coast & Central West regions converged on Tulkaba Park Teralba yesterday striving to earn the right to represent the Northern Heat at this year's U15 & U16 State Zone Trials at St Ignatius' College Riverview in Sydney.
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Stringray and Rebel Squads Announced
Around 200 talented Australian Football players converged on Deniliquin at the weekend to compete in the Southern NSW Under 15 and Under 16 State Trials.
Players were selected at the conclusion of the carnival to represent SNSW in the two zone teams, named Rebels and Stingrays, in both age divisions, and will go on to the Live-In Camp in Sydney in the second week of the April school holidays.
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Talented Players Converge on Deniliquin
This weekend, March 29 to 30, around 200 talented Australian Football players will travel to Deniliquin for the Southern NSW Under 15 & 16 State trials.
The four regions, Albury & District, Wagga, MIA/Broken Hill and Western Riverina will all be striving to claim the Bert Green Cup in both age divisions.
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2008 NSW/ACT AFL Academy
The 2008 NSW/ACT AFL Academy provides a regional approach to elite level talent development within NSW & ACT. Using current AFL and/or recently retired players as mentors, the Academy is a best practice talent initiative offering fantastic opportunities and experiences for those lucky enough to be involved.
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