AFL North Coast celebrates Indigenous Round Coffs Coast Sport Nambucca Valley Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 24, 2023 The AFL North Coast celebrated Indigenous Round and a ceremony celebrating Gumbaynggirr heritage was conducted before the match at Richardson Park between the Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Grafton Tigers. Photo: AFL North Coast AFL North Coast has celebrated Indigenous Round which saw players wear specially designed Indigenous themed jumpers during Round 5 matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Byron Bay. Byron Bay Magpies went to the top of the ladder with a 14.17 (101) to 5.8 (38) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers in their top of the table clash at Byron Bay. It was the Magpies fifth straight win to start the season. Defending premiers, the Port Macquarie Magpies had a 31.13 (199) to 6.12 (48) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga. The Northern Beaches Blues women maintained their undefeated start to the season with a 5.10 (40) to 0.0 (0) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies. The Blues sit at the top of the ladder with five straight wins to start their premiership defence. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 7.11 (53) to 2.2 (14) win against the Grafton Tigers at Richardson Park. The Nambucca Valley Lions reserves remained undefeated with a 19.12 (126) to 1.2 (8) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers. The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 6 matches. The Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Northern Beaches Blues at Fitzroy Oval. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies, while the Grafton Tigers host the Byron Bay Magpies. By Aiden BURGESS