Monday, October 12, 2020 - 11:20 AM - by Matt Ogg
Game 1 of the NAB AFL U18s All Stars Exhibition games has been completed, with eight of the nine named Swan Districts players making an appearance.
Given the NAB AFL U18 National Championships were cancelled for season 2020 due to COVID-19, each state is hosting its own set of fixtures to showcase their talent before the AFL Draft later this year.
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Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 1:11 PM - by Matthew Ogg
The signage for the John Cooper-John Todd Stand at Steel Blue Oval has received a well-deserved upgrade, to highlight and recognise the significant contributions both men have made to the Swan Districts Football Club.
Originally displayed in smaller letters, the club have increased the size of the signage along with shifting it to a more prominent position on the stand.
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Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:20 AM - by Matthew Ogg
With the traditional style of U18 National Championship games cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WA is hosting its own set of fixtures to showcase their young talent before this seasons AFL Draft.
Eight Colts from the Swan Districts Football Club have been named in this year’s WA State U18’s 2020 Squad, hoping to shine in front of the onlooking eyes of AFL clubs.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 2:56 PM - by Matthew Ogg
Swan Districts supporters will continue to be torn on who to follow in the AFL women’s competition, with two more league players picked up in last night’s draft.
With only six picks taken between the WA sides, the black and whites made up a third of the home-grown talent drafted, with two players picked up in the second round.
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Monday, October 5, 2020 - 10:33 AM - by Matthew Ogg
If Nyra Anderson is to be taken in the 2020 AFLW draft, it would have to be one of the feel good stories of the year.
Hailing from a rural town, Nyra has already had to face obstacles and responsibilities that some wouldn’t experience in their lifetime, including having to save up her own money to pay for her Read More [+]
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 4:44 PM - by Matthew Ogg
Sam Fisher has taken out the Sandover Medal in just his first season of WAFL football, polling a total of 13 votes in the shortened 2020 fixture.
Originating from Canberra, the 22-year old’s career has already seen him:
- Play for Canberra Demons in the NEAFL,
- Be part of the GWS Giants Academy since the age of 13,
- Represent the Allies in the under Read More [+]
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 9:55 AM - by Matthew Ogg
Western Australia’s brightest female under 18s talent have taken a 17-point win over its WAFLW opposition in WA’s state NAB AFLW All Stars match at Provident Financial Oval in Joondalup on Saturday.
Watched closely by recruiters ahead of the AFLW 2020 Draft on October 6th, this game was the last opportunity for potential draftees to shine in front of those who can make their football dreams come true.
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Friday, September 25, 2020 - 9:35 AM - by Matthew Ogg
Seven Swan Districts League players have been named to play in this Saturdays WA NAB AFLW All Stars game.
The traditional NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships have been restructured this year due to restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, with WA holding an interstate exhibition match in its place.
The game will see two teams battle it out, with the opportunity to showcase their skills ahead of this Read More [+]
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 10:54 AM - by Matthew Ogg
Based on performance, every week of the 2020 Optus WAFL Premiership Season saw the best players named in the Team of the Round.
Over the nine round shortened season, a total of 98 players across all clubs received this honour at least once throughout the year. Nine of those players were from Swan Districts.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 12:36 PM - by Matt Ogg
The Swan Districts Football Club are working hard behind the scenes to redevelop their facilities for the benefit of the community.
Not only does Steel Blue Oval draw large numbers of people into the Town of Bassendean on Saturdays and Sundays during the WAFL season, it has become a core meeting place for non-football related activities during the week as well. Read More [+]