NELSON Bay Rugby’s unsung hero Lewis Affleck has hit a purple patch of form in the Gropers’ 2024 Hunter Suburban premiership campaign. After a twelve month sabbatical the underrated lock forward has returned to the premiers with a new zest of life and a lead-by-example motto. The teak-tough Affleck has lived up

GOOD things come to those who wait is a motto that resonates with the youth brigade at Port Stephens Netball. Five years after tasting title success at the annual Netball NSW State Carnival, the regional association is celebrating yet another impressive milestone. Keen netball judges are lauding the achievements of both the

ELLISON Christie won’t need too much motivation when he pulls on his first Hunter representative soccer jumper in coming weeks. The twelve-year-old Medowie Public School student dreams of one day mixing it with the best and making an impact in the major football arena. All eyes will be on the promising defender

THE cream of Port Stephens’ up and coming tennis talent are primed to feature at this year’s inaugural Tilligerry Junior Tennis Open. The new tournament will be staged on Saturday July 20 at Tilligerry Tennis Club and is open to all students that train at Foreshore Tennis. Aspiring tennis juniors that have

BUDDING footballers from the Seaham area got the experience of a lifetime at the Matildas’ recent friendly game against China in Sydney. 25 Miniroos players (ages five to eleven) from Seaham Bowthorne Football Club were lucky enough to be invited to Accor Stadium to participate in the ‘little legends

RUGBY is in the blood of premiership-winning Nelson Bay Gropers fullback Will Dunn. Since bursting onto the Hunter Suburban Rugby scene last season, the power running custodian has set tongues wagging with his dynamic displays for the much-vaunted premiers. Having spearheaded the Gropers to a Presidents Cup premiership title in his debut

WHEN a fresh-faced Jessica Rumbel first stepped onto a Dungog netball court as an eight-year-old fledgling umpire she wasn’t fazed by the task in front of her. Her natural ability and confidence with the whistle and passion for the sport shone like a beacon and readied the youngster for important milestone

AFTER a productive eighteen month rugby stint in Port Stephens it is bon voyage for Nelson Bay Gropers iron man Isaac Laracy. The fearless forward is bound for County Kerry in Ireland with partner Mia for a new life adventure and a fresh start with the Castleisland Rugby Club. New Zealand-born

THE 2024 Volkswagen NSW Port Stephens Surf Master's State Titles wrapped up on Friday 31 May after five outstanding days of competition at Birubi Beach. The conditions challenged some athletes throughout the week, starting off early with some swell and slowly getting slower and smaller until finals day. In the end