Entries by Viv Rayner

North Shore to Field Sixth Mens Team in 2019

Due to some extremely strong growth in player numbers, we have asked AFL Sydney to allow North Shore to field an additional mens team in the upcoming season. This request has been approved, and the new team will play in Division Three this season. North Shore President John Goode has written a few words in […]

Round 1 Fixtures

Mens Seniors (Premier Division) v Inner West Magpies Saturday 6th April 2:30pm Picken Oval 40 Hampden St, Croydon Park (Next door to Magpie Sports Club) Mens Reserves (Premier Reserves) v Inner West Magpies Saturday 6th April 12:30pm Picken Oval 40 Hampden St, Croydon Park (Next door to Magpie Sports Club) Mens Thirds (Division One) v […]

Pre-Season Camp

Ahead of the new season, our Seniors squad recently took a few days out for a pre-season camp. A chance to build the team spirit and work through some drills; and be in top shape for the season ahead. Ryan Meldrum and Jamie O’Dell took the squad through their paces, and the players were presented […]

2019 Fixtures Announced

AFL Sydney has released the draws for 2019. Round 1 is on Saturday 6th April.Our Seniors & Reserves are on the road to take on Inner West Magpies (formerly known as Wests) at Picken Oval. Seniors at 2.30pm, Reserves at 12.30pm.Five of our teams have home games. The honour of being the first team to […]

Bomber Backpacks

Bombers backpacks are available again this year, can be ordered with any combination of 4 letters or numbers as per the image. Cost is $60, see Peter McCutcheon to place your order, advise your customisation and pay $30 deposit.Orders will close 5th April.

Become a Player Sponsor in 2019

Player sponsorship is available for 2019. This is a great way to support your favourite player and be a part of North Shore this season. Sponsorship ($900) includes: Player Registration Invite to President’s “Game Day” lunch Listing on North Shore website Being part of a great club For more details or to proceed, email your […]

Season Launch Party – Saturday 30th March

Come join in the celebrations as we kickoff the North Shore Australian Football Club 2019 Season. Upstairs private function room at our major Sponsor The Union Hotel, North Sydney. Saturday 30th March, 7pm till late. Music, dancing & good cheer with fellow players, Coaches, Volunteers, supporters, sponsors, family & friends. $25 per head Includes food […]

Trial Matches – Saturday 23rd March

This Saturday we’ll be taking the field against an opposition, with a series of trial games against Pennant Hills at Gore Hill Oval. This is important for fine-tuning our preparation for the season to come. We’ll be running a total of 8 games. It’s a long day, but the aim is to give you all […]

Our Team Our Stories 7 – Excitement is Building

The start of the season is getting closer. On Saturday we saw our home ground at Gore Hill re-open. Then on Sunday we had intra-club trial games. Numbers are building at training, and the battle for selection in our round 1 teams is on. This week’s video sees Kyle Devlin, our reigning Best & Fairest […]

Fancy yourself as a sports writer? North Shore is calling you!

Fancy yourself as a sports writer? North Shore is calling you!   North Shore is a rapidly-growing club, and in 2019 more people will be wearing the black and red guernsey than ever before. Each of them has a story, and these are stories that should be told. We’d love to have a website and […]

This Weekend – Opening Ceremony & Intra-Club Trials

It’s a massive weekend for North Shore. On Saturday we return to our spiritual home at Gore Hill. And on Sunday, we have intra-club trial games. After over a year on the road, our Bombers come home on Saturday. The newly-redeveloped ground opens to the public, and we get to have a good look and […]

North Shore – The Early Years

By Peter McCutcheon Many people don’t realise that the club started in 1903, making it one of the older clubs in Sydney. However it hasn’t always been smooth sailing along the way.With the introduction of the 1912 district scheme (the name of the club had to refer to the area in which it was based),  North Shore changed their name to North Sydney. […]

Our Team Our Stories 6 – The Young Guns

In this week’s video, we hear from young Bomber Christian Loone; as he talks about his experiences coming from junior footy into North Shore’s Under 19s and the pathway to senior footy. North Shore has a long and proud record of developing young talent and giving opportunities to move from the juniors to Under 19s […]

Our Team Our Stories 5 – More Than A Footy Club

North Shore is more than just a club where players come to have a kick on the weekend. We have a history of helping players with accommodation, work and anything they need to be happy of the field. Along with running a great football program across all grades, Premier division coach Ryan Meldrum tells us […]

North Shore Golf Day – Friday 1 March

North Shore Australia Football Club 2019 Golf Pro Am. Don’t miss out! Book your place online now. Date: Friday 1 March 2019 Venue: Wakehurst Golf Club Upper Clontarf St, Seaforth NSW 2092 Parking: Available to public Itinerary for Day: ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ 11.30 am ⛳️ Meet Wakehurst Golf Course balcony to enjoy a lovely sausage/hamburger sandwich sizzle […]