“Swans to win by a bucket full” was the TAFL tipsters view, and the Express didn’t fancy us either. So it was very enjoyable to wander along to the Wicklow and meet up with a large number of celebrating Nomads after a very good performance in which they lead the Swans from the first quarter, [...]

New England out for redemption in season starter by Michael Morrisey (Armidale Express, 21/04/2006) The New England Nomads will be after blood when they take on the Tamworth Swans at Tamworth’s number one oval tomorrow.

From the Armidale Express (19/04/2006) The much anticipated Tamworth AFL season kicks off this weekend with the welcome additions of under 16s and Reserve grade.

The team for the first round is: B A. Walsh J. Webber A. Fisher HB N. McBride P. Hunt R. O’Brien C J. Mahy M. Maxwell D. McGrath HF W. Whitby J. Sartor B. Meehan F S. Hanks G. Northway R. Whitby RR T. Hunt M. Kelly G. McKenzie Interchange: M. Curren, N. Moran, K. [...]

Depleted by Uni holidays, a clutch of Easter(ish) weddings and a few late call-offs, the Nomads were unable to field a full side at the TAFL Pre-season Tournament in Gunnedah on April 8. While 15 players travelled this was soon reduced further as Warwick Richardson broke some bones in his hand in the first game [...]