It looks like the Sydney Swans visit to the mid north coast last week has sparked greater interest in the Aussie rules.
At Port Macquarie’s Stuart Park, a skills development day was attended by students from primary schools across the Hastings, eager to emulate their AFL idols.
Development officers put the young players through a series of drills, focusing on the fundamentals of the game such as marking, passing and kicking.
Despite being in the middle of what’s considered to be a rugby league heartland, AFL is growing in popularity on the mid north cost, particularly in the junior ranks.
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