This weekend’s games in the AFL Northwest competition will feature two former AFL stars in the Tamworth Derby at No 1 Oval as part of the 2026 Carlton Draft.
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will head to the Tamworth Kangaroos while their local rivals, the Swans, have secured the services of triple premiership Hawk Josh Gibson.
The Kangaroo and the Swans will go head-to-head on Saturday with the winner taking home the Billy Holder Cup.
Tamworth Kangaroos Volunteer, Chris Rankmore says the Carlton Draft not only allows them to bring this famous fixture into the spotlight, but it’ll be enhanced with Dyson and Josh out on the field.
