AFL North Coast have released their draw for the 2025 season, which gets underway on Saturday, 12 April.

The Port Macquarie Magpies begin their premiership defence in Grafton, when they travel to take on the Grafton Tigers in Round 1.

After ten years away from senior footy, the Macleay Valley Eagles make their return to the competition when they host the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in Kempsey.

Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Breakers have the opening round bye.

Round 2 will feature the ANZAC Round on Saturday, 26 April.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints meet in their first local derby of the season at Richardson Park, while the Port Macquarie Magpies unfurl their premiership flag in their first home game of the season against the Macleay Valley Eagles.

Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies face off in their grand final rematch during Round 4 in Port Macquarie.

Indigenous Round will be held over Round 5 and 6 in May.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints meet in their second local derby of the season during Round 9 at Richardson Park in June.

The Breakers and Saints meet for a third time during Round 14 at Fitzroy Oval in July.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints women begin their premiership defence at home against the Port Macquarie Magpies in the opening round.

Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves begin their premiership defence during Round 2 against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s start their tilt for a third straight premiership when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies at home in the opening round.

The finals series gets underway on Saturday, 16 August, with the grand finals to be played on Saturday 23 August.

By Aiden BURGESS