Tag: AFL

Historic AFL debut for University of Newcastle

Community Tianna Sadaj - May 31, 2026

The University of Newcastle is now fielding men’s and women’s teams in the Black Diamond AFL competition for the first time.

AFL Masters Carnival delivering $10m boost to Newcastle, Lake Mac

Community Tianna Sadaj - May 5, 2026

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie will receive an estimated $10 million economic injection through hosting the AFL Masters National Carnival.

A GOOD SPORT: Knights’ NRLW stars great ambassadors for club, Hunter

Sport Rod Thompson - October 7, 2023

The Newcastle Knights produced a superb come-from-behind victory to upstage the Gold Coast Titans 24-18 in the NRLW decider.

Council’s kicking goals with million dollar sport upgrades

Sport Rebecca Riddle - July 29, 2023

Sport is set to be the real winner as Lake Macquarie Council commits to spending millions of dollars to upgrade its fields.

Gillon McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO

News AAP - April 12, 2022

Gillon McLachlan will step aside as AFL CEO at the end of the 2022 season.

Newcastle teen calls for codes to donate football boots

News Rebecca Riddle - April 7, 2022

A Newcastle teenager is urging the city's various football codes to donate their old footy boots to keep the love of sport available to all.

AFL plans to play through COVID outbreaks: McLachlan

Sport AAP - February 21, 2022

The AFL will push ahead with its most normal season since 2019, with league boss Gillon McLachlan declaring games will proceed amid COVID-19 outbreaks.

Sydney Swans hand ex-Saint Paddy McCartin AFL lifeline

Sport AAP - January 31, 2022

The Sydney Swans picked up No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin, adding the forward to their list in the pre-season supplementary selection period.

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