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Leaping high: Shaun Buckley wins a header on Saturday against Sawtell.

PORT FC coach Mick Brown has praised his team's heart after a narrow loss to Sawtell in a trial match on Saturday.

Port FC strong in the second stanza of trial match against Sawtell

Stepping up: Long-serving club stalwart Aaron Ison in action for the Blues in 2015. This year will see him hang up his boots and take on the role of first grade coach.

Wauchope Blues aim for top five in 2016 Group 3 competition

New man in charge: Aaron Ison has been appointed the Wauchope Blues first grade coach for 2016.

THE Wauchope Blues have announced stalwart Aaron Ison as their first grade coach for the 2016 season.

Wauchope Blues a Buzz about signing of 2016 coach

Big run: Richie Roberts on the charge for the Port City Breakers in last season's Group 3 grand final.

A BLOCKBUSTER grand final replay and local derby between Port Sharks and Port City Breakers will kick off the Group 3 rugby league season on May 7.

Rugby league fans to enjoy blockbuster opening to Group 3 season

Bright future: Port FC vice president Craig Johnson, former coach Tony Wilson, new coach Mick Brown and president Chris Barlow are excited about a new season. Pic: PETER GLEESON

ANOTHER Englishman will lead Port FC into the 2016 Football Mid North Coast Premier League season.

Tony Wilson hands Port FC reins over to another Englishman in Mick Brown

City v City: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has been at the heart of the 2015-16 fairytale. He's battling for possession with Manchester City's Nicolas Otamend in the clash on Wednesday morning. Pic: GETTY IMAGES

OPINION: Port News sports reporter and English Premier League tragic Matt McLennan is following every turn in Leicester City's landmark campaign with keen interest.

The fairytale can continue for Leicester City

Taking on the defence: Tyrone Nelson bringing up the ball for Port Sharks in their win on Saturday over Wauchope Blues.

PORT Macquarie Sharks outmuscled the Wauchope Blues in a scrappy and niggly game of Group 3 rugby league on Saturday, winning 34-6 at Regional Stadium.

Port Macquarie Sharks continue strong start to 2016 season

ABOVE  Clearance: Aaron Robinson kicks the Thunder out of trouble against Coffs Snappers on Saturday.  
 
RIGHT  Support play: Chris Geary gets a ball away for Pirates on Saturday.

PORT Macquarie Pirates came home strongly in the second half to get their Mid North Coast rugby season off to a great start on Saturday.

Pirates, Vikings secure victories

He's over: Mitch Turrell scores the winning try for Port City Breakers on Sunday. Pic: MATT McLENNAN

THE Port City Breakers defied a massive injury list to post their first win of the 2016 Group 3 rugby league season on Sunday.

Brave breakers defy the odds in Group 3 win over Mustangs

Clearing kick: Matt Mane boots downfield for Port Pirates on Saturday in their trial against Pirates from Tamworth. Pic: IVAN SAJKO

THEY may have been soundly beaten on the scoreboard, but the Port Macquarie Pirates are still taking plenty of positives out of Saturday's trial against their namesakes from Tamworth.

Port Pirates sunk by Tamworth namesakes

High flyer: Angus Scott takes a mark for the Magpies on Saturday in their win over Coffs Breakers. 
 Pic: DONNA LYNCH

PORT Macquarie Magpies got their AFL North Coast season off to a great start on Saturday, turning a quarter-time lead into a full-time triumph over Coffs Breakers.

Magpies start North Coast AFL season with a win

In charge: Riley Irwin and Blake Nelson will oversee the Magpies under-18 side this year.

USUALLY, the competitive nature of brothers brings out the best in them.

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