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An umpiring journey like no other for Cypress

BY ALEX TIGANI Cypress Hart in his Men’s Premier Division debut in Sydney earlier this season. It is an early prediction. Yet there is every chance that Cypress Hart may be our region’s next AFL star. No, you will not

AFL HUNTER CENTRAL COAST ROUND 5 PREVIEWS by Alex Tigani

AFL BLACK DIAMOND MENS CUP Nelson Bay vs. Killarney Vale (1pm) They were the two feel good stories of 2022. The Killarney Vale Bombers broke a 15-year premiership drought in the top tier on grand final day while across the

Early Mother’s Day for Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Cats have strengthened with the return of Samantha Paterson holding daughter Alexis, Natalie Heard holding son Rhylan, Elise Hagan holding daughter Tullie, Andrea Watts holding daughter Scarlett and Eila Barnett holding son Riley. They will aim for their

Long Point Turf Serving No.1 Sportsground

BY ALEX TIGANI Newcastle’s No. 1 Sportsground had a close connection to the Upper Hunter when hosting five local AFL Hunter Central Coast games on Saturday. No, it was not Singleton’s Tahlia Thomspon who held her own on the last

AFL HUNTER CENTRAL COAST ROUND 4 PREVIEWS

by Alex Tigani AFL BLACK DIAMOND MENS CUP Nelson Bay vs. Warners Bay (1pm) What looked like a one-sided affair a few days ago may now just as easily be the game of the round. The Bulldogs had no answers

Marlins’ brotherhood built in three phases

BY ALEX TIGANI After a winless 2021 in the Black Diamond Cup competition the Nelson Bay playing group bounced back to celebrate a memorable Black Diamond Plate grand final win by defeating Newcastle City 9.5 (59) to 5.8 (38). (Photo:

AFL HUNTER CENTRAL COAST ROUND 3 PREVIEWS

By Alex Tigani The Maitland Saints have ticked the first two boxes of the season with wins against The Entrance Bateau Bay and Cardiff. Sam Jordan continues to be in team of the year contention following his two-goal performance against

AFL HUNTER CENTRAL COAST ROUND 2 PREVIEWS

by Alex Tigani AFL BLACK DIAMOND MENS CUP Newcastle City vs. Killarney Vale Arguably the game of the round, the Bombers conquered an undermanned Cardiff outfit in the season opener and ticked all boxes for those in attendance. Premiership stars

Lake Macquarie’s long journey to the dais

BY ALEX TIGANI Lake Macquarie’s women’s premiership coach John Janissen had a confession to make a few months after his side’s 19-point grand final win. It wasn’t about his side’s pathway to the premiership dais or his available line-up on

Hunter Sports High School Sports Academy AFL Program

The Hunter Sports High School Sports Academy is designed to proivde students who excel in particular sports with elite coaching and an academic framework that enables the to reach both their academic and sporting goals. AFL Development Lead, Mitch Ede