Western Crows finalise coaching staff
In preparation for the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership, the Western Crows have finalised the coaching staff to guide them through their inaugural season.
With Rob Malone already appointed as the lead coach, he will be joined by Michael Lentini, Dave Abetz and Kieran Houlker as his assistants for…
Director of Umpiring confirmed for Premiership
Current AFL New Zealand Board Member, Tim Stevens has been appointed as the newly formed Director of Umpiring for the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership.
Tim is a former New Zealand representative including the successful 2005 International Cup. After a lengthy playing career in both Wellington and Auckland Regional Leagues…
Fizeo Works Physiotherapy aligns with Premiership
Fizeo Works Physiotherapy have been appointed as the major provider of physiotherapy requirements for the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership.
Based in Whangarei, the team lead by Skye Renes will attend game days at Harbour Stadium and provide dynamic, innovative and concise assessment as well as intervention and rehabilitation of…
Business Development Advisor Appointed for AFL New Zealand Premiership
Kenny Halliday, Director of Standout Solutions Ltd (SoS Ltd) has been appointed Business Development Advisor for the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership.
Helping people to succeed is a strong driver for Halliday and his focus on the AFL New Zealand Premiership will work on the ethos that to win in…
Coaching Advisor Appointed for AFL New Zealand Premiership
Dave Keelty has been appointed as Coaching Advisor for the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership season.
Dave is the Community Coaching Manager with Aktive Auckland Coaching Talent Development and Harbour Sport.
Aktive Auckland Coaching and Harbour Sport aims to streamline the outcomes around coaching and development in the Auckland region…
Category 6 will feature AFLNZ Academy Talent
Category 6 in the upcoming AFL New Zealand National Draft will feature AFL New Zealand Academy players from Satellite cities around the country who were born in 1998 or younger.
The AFL New Zealand Academy was launched in Auckland and Wellington and Northland in February 2015 and was created to…
Wellington Youngsters battle it out for Category 5 supremacy
Wellington based players who were involved in the AFL New Zealand Academy and born in 1998 or younger will be selected from Category 5 in the upcoming AFL New Zealand National Draft.
The AFL New Zealand Academy was launched in Auckland and Wellington and Northland in February 2015 and…
Auckland Talent to line up in Category 4
Young, talented athletes based in Auckland who are involved in the AFL New Zealand Academy and born in 1998 or younger will be selected from Category 4 in the upcoming AFL New Zealand National Draft.
The AFL New Zealand Academy was launched in Auckland and Wellington in February 2015 and…
Category 3 spans far and wide across NZ
The AFL New Zealand National Draft will see Category 3 players selected from Regional (Satellite) Cities around New Zealand born 1997 or older.
AFL in New Zealand continues to develop around the country and the 2016 AFL New Zealand Premiership will bring together talented players from regions including Northland, Bay…
Category 2 heads out to the regions
Category 2 of the AFL New Zealand National Draft will include senior players from regional leagues around the country born 1997 or older.
With local AFL leagues in Wellington, Canterbury and Dunedin, Category 2 in the National Draft will provide a solid base of players for the AFL New Zealand…
Category 1 Draft picks to make an impact
The AFL New Zealand National Draft will see all players placed into one of seven list categories.
Category 1 involves players based in the Auckland region born in 1997 or older. The region holds the biggest population in New Zealand and will be the host of the Premiership at New…
AFL New Zealand National Draft Explained Part 2
The initial order of the AFL New Zealand National Draft has been determined, with the Central Giants receiving the Number 1 pick.
The Captains from each team (James Kusel, Jared Court, David Rattenbury and Michael Boyce) are exempt from the draft with nominated teams assigned.
The AFL New Zealand National…
