April 22, 2026
Season begins for AFL North Coast juniors The Nambucca Valley Lions Youth Girls 15s were premiers in 2025. Photo: AFL North Coast.

Season begins for AFL North Coast juniors

AFL North Coast’s juniors return to the field this Sunday.

The Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s team begin their premiership defence in Urunga, when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Port Macquarie Magpies Under 16s Boys begin their premiership defence at home, when they host the Northern Beaches Blues.

The Nambucca Valley Lions Youth Girls 15s also begin their premiership defence at home, when they host the Northern Beaches Blues.

The Port Macquarie Flyers Under 14s Mixed team begin their premiership defence in Nambucca Heads, when they take on the Nambucca Valley Lions.

The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 13s begin their premiership defence in Port Macquarie, when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The AFL North Coast junior competition is played each Sunday across five divisions.

This season’s grand finals will be played on Sunday, 30 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

By Aiden BURGESS

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