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Defending premiers start AFL Sapphire Coast season with a win

April 20, 2026 4:06 am in by
The 2025 premiership winning Merimbula Diggers. Image: AFL Sapphire Coast

Merimbula has started the 2026 AFL Sapphire Coast Men’s Competition where they finished last year.

The Diggers opened their account in the season opener on Saturday against Bega Tathra with a 15-point win.

Damon Kerr kicking four of his team’s 11 goals in the game.

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In the other clash Pambula recorded a win despite a massive final quarter comeback by Narooma.

The Lions piled on 34-points in the final part of the game while keeping the Panthers scoreless but still fell seven points short.

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