Round 1 of the AFL Hunter Central Coast season got underway on Saturday, with all five senior divisions returning to action in an exciting opening weekend.

The season officially launched on Friday night with a historic Women’s Plate clash, as the University of Newcastle Seahorses made their debut against Newcastle City, becoming the league’s 14th senior club. It was a tough initiation for the newcomers, going down by 73 points, while their men’s side also fell short in the Men’s Shield, defeated by 46.

Across the rest of the competition, Cup football returned in style, with the Bombers, Bulldogs and Blues claiming wins in the men’s, while the Bombers, Marlins and Blues were victorious in the women’s competition.

Round 1 of the AFL Hunter Central Coast season got underway on Saturday, with all five senior divisions returning to action in an exciting opening weekend.
The season officially launched on Friday night with a historic Women&rsquo;s Plate clash, as the University of Newcastle Seahorses made their debut against Newcastle City, becoming the league&rsquo;s 14th senior club. It was a tough initiation for the newcomers, going down by 73 points, while their men&rsquo;s side also fell short in the Men&rsquo;s Shield, defeated by 46.
Across the rest of the competition, Cup football returned in style, with the Bombers, Bulldogs and Blues claiming wins in the men&rsquo;s, while the Bombers, Marlins and Blues were victorious in the women&rsquo;s competition.

Oliver Croft reports on current fixtures in local sport including the AFL Hunter Central Coast season, as well as other notable sports happenings in the Hunter and Central Coast region of NSW.

Oliver Croft reports on current fixtures in local sport including the AFL Hunter Central Coast season, as well as other notable sports happenings in the Hunter and Central Coast region of NSW.

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Join Oliver Croft from the 2NURFM Hunter Newsroom every Monday at 12PM as he wraps up the biggest moments in local AFL and cricket across Newcastle and the Hunter.

In summer, it’s all about the action from Newcastle District Cricket Suburban Districts Division 1, featuring big runs, clutch wickets, and match-defining performances.

When winter hits, the focus shifts to the fierce battles of the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Cup, with teams competing from Muswellbrook to Terrigal.

Scores, stories, standouts and the moments that matter — this is your home of local Newcastle sport on 2NURFM.

Join Oliver Croft from the 2NURFM Hunter Newsroom every Monday at 12PM as he wraps up the biggest moments in local AFL and cricket across Newcastle and the Hunter.
In summer, it&rsquo;s all about the action from Newcastle District Cricket Suburban Districts Division 1, featuring&nbsp;big runs, clutch wickets, and match-defining performances.
When winter hits, the focus shifts to the fierce battles of the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Cup, with teams competing from Muswellbrook to Terrigal.
Scores, stories, standouts and the moments that matter &mdash; this is your home of local Newcastle sport on 2NURFM.