Swans women to hold Community Camp next week

SYDNEY Swans women are set to visit Coffs Harbour next week for their pre-season Community Camp.

The Swans women’s team are in town for three days from Friday, 4 July, to Sunday, 6 July, as part of the AFLW’s 2025 Community Camp program.

On Friday, 4 July, the team will visit local schools and participate in story time at the local library, as well as being put through their paces in a gym session.

The camp will culminate in an open training session on Saturday, 6 July, at C.ex Coffs International Stadium from 11.30am to 1.30pm, followed by a free junior clinic and signing session from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Coffs Harbour has been the destination of many Sydney Swans pre-season camps for both the men’s and women’s programs.

After hosting the first ever AFLW match played on the Coffs Coast, the C.ex Coffs International Stadium will once again host the Sydney Swans as they take on the Essendon Bombers in the final round of the AFLW season to be played over the weekend of 1-2 November.

Lara Hausegger made her debut for the Swans last year, playing six games in the 2024 season including the game in Coffs Harbour.

The 19-year-old defender had fond memories of one of the first games of her AFLW career, which happened to be on the Coffs Coast.

“It was so good to come up from Sydney and connect with our fans on the Coffs Coast,” she said.

“It was a homely atmosphere and everyone was really supportive.

“It was an amazing ground to play on, the surface was good, we had a great crowd, perfect weather, and I’m looking forward to coming back here again for the final round this season.”

The second-year player was looking forward to visiting Coffs Harbour again for the Community Camp.

“I’m really excited to return to Coffs, as we always have such great support here,” she said.

“And just being able to give back to the fans and inspire the juniors, and help build the game in regional areas.”

By Aiden BURGESS