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.

The Local Sports Wrap

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.

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The Hawks hosted the Marlins in Nelson Bay, as Round 6 escaped the rain to see 3/4 fixtures go ahead.

The Hawks hosted the Marlins in Nelson Bay, as Round 6 escaped the rain to see 3/4 fixtures go ahead.

AFL 12PM News Report - Cardiff Hawks VS Nelson Bay Marlins

2 winless sides go head to head in the Central Coast Derby. 

2 winless sides go head to head in the Central Coast Derby.&nbsp;

AFL 12PM News - Wyong Lakes Magpies VS Bateau Bay

The AFLHCC stacked it's best players to take on the AFL South Coast at Manuka Oval in Canberra on the weekend.

The AFLHCC stacked it's best players to take on the AFL South Coast at Manuka Oval in Canberra on the weekend.

AFL 12PM News Report - Representative Round AFLHCC VS AFLSC

2025 Qualifying Final Rematch gets taken to another gear in Round 4, with all winning margins adding to a mere 64 points. Oliver Croft with the latest.

2025 Qualifying Final Rematch gets taken to another gear in Round 4, with all winning margins adding to a mere 64 points. Oliver Croft with the latest.

AFL 12PM News Report - Newcastle City VS Warners Bay Bulldogs

Oliver Croft reports on Round 3, ANZAC Day, fixtures. 

Oliver Croft reports on Round 3, ANZAC Day, fixtures.&nbsp;

AFL 12PM News Report - Bateau Bay VS Killarney Vale

ANZAC Day stands as one of the most powerful and meaningful days on the Australian calendar. It’s a moment where we pause and reflect on the mateship, courage, and endurance of the men and women who shaped the life we’re lucky enough to live today. It’s A day where the stories of the past echo into the present, grounding us in gratitude, pride, and respect—so that what they gave is never forgotten, and what they stood for continues to live on in all of us.

Here at AFL Hunter Central Coast, we play our own small but significant part in that tradition. For seven years now, the Warners Bay Bulldogs and Cardiff Hawks have met on ANZAC Day—and it’s become something special, exciting and memorable.

ANZAC Day stands as one of the most powerful and meaningful days on the Australian calendar. It&rsquo;s a moment where we pause and reflect on the mateship, courage, and endurance of the men and women who shaped the life we&rsquo;re lucky enough to live today. It&rsquo;s A day where the stories of the past echo into the present, grounding us in gratitude, pride, and respect&mdash;so that what they gave is never forgotten, and what they stood for continues to live on in all of us.
Here at AFL Hunter Central Coast, we play our own small but significant part in that tradition. For seven years now, the Warners Bay Bulldogs and Cardiff Hawks have met on ANZAC Day&mdash;and it&rsquo;s become something special, exciting and memorable.

AFLHCC ANZAC Day Interviews - The Mark and The Mic Podcast

Oliver Croft reports on the local AFL matches for Round 2.

Oliver Croft reports on the local AFL matches for Round 2.

AFL 12PM News Report - Wyong Lakes VS Killarney Vale 

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.

AFL 12PM News Report - University of Newcastle Seahorses VS Newcastle City

Over the off season period the AFL Hunter Central Coast came to a decision that the 2026 season will see the reintroduction of the Black Diamond Men’s Shield competition following a short hiatus. The return of the Shield competition allows for clubs to introduce new players to the game, but also offers an competitive atmosphere for developing footballers.

Over the off season period the AFL Hunter Central Coast came to a decision that the 2026 season will see the reintroduction of the Black Diamond Men&rsquo;s Shield competition following a short hiatus. The return of the Shield competition allows for clubs to introduce new players to the game, but also offers an competitive atmosphere for developing footballers.

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