AFTER distinguished themselves as the only AFL North Coast club to field teams in every junior grade in 2024, the Nambucca Valley Lions are gearing up for another successful season.

Last year’s highlights included winning the Under 13 and 15 girls premierships, while the Under 17 girls, Under 16 boys, and Under 14 Mixed teams competed in the semi-finals.

The Under 12 Mixed team, after a sluggish start, secured sixth place out of 11 teams, and the Under 10 Mixed team participated in a non-final competition.

Significant growth was observed in the AUSKICK program, which caters to players aged five to twelve.

This initiative introduces young athletes to the skills and rules of Australian Rules Football.

The league will host an AUSKICK introduction program at EJ Biffin Playing Fields, Nambucca Heads on Wednesday afternoons throughout March.

In 2025, the Lions juniors aim to replicate the success achieved in recent seasons.

Training commences on Wednesday, 26 February from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at EJ Biffin.

Under 13, 15 and 17 girls will train on Thursdays from 6 March.

This year the seniors will field a reserve grade team and are looking to establish a Ladies team and an Under 18 boys’ team.

Seniors practice sessions have commenced on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at EJ Biffin.

Under 16 boys and Under 17 girls are encouraged to train with the seniors.