{"id":935559,"date":"2026-10-21T00:52:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/935559\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:52:19","slug":"sfl-partner-with-premier-data-ahead-of-inaugural-2027-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/935559\/","title":{"rendered":"SFL partner with Premier Data ahead of inaugural 2027 season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AFL NSW\/ACT is proud to announce Premier Data as the Official Statistics, App and Performance Analysis partner of the Sydney Football League (SFL) ahead of its inaugural season in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Designed to elevate the competition both on and off the field, the partnership will deliver advanced statistics, performance analysis and a dedicated SFL app, providing players, clubs and fans with a central destination for fixtures, results, ladders, player statistics and the latest league news.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the partnership, SFL clubs will be equipped with professional-grade performance tools, including comprehensive match statistics and vision analysis across the competition.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled Design.png\" data-entity-uuid=\"1d9f69b3-aaad-4431-8a4b-0e8eb1dd1ef7\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"SFL app \" width=\"2406\" height=\"1344\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The enhanced offering will provide coaches, players and football departments with deeper performance insights to support player development, match preparation and talent identification.<\/p>\n<p>Announced in August, the SFL represents the next step in strengthening the Australian Rules Football talent pathway in New South Wales and has been established as the state\u2019s premier competition designed to develop, retain and attract talent players, coaches and officials across Greater Sydney.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The SFL will consist of four competitions: Senior Mens, Senior Womens, Under 19.5 Mens and Under 20 Womens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nine clubs have been granted licences to compete in the SFL, including: South West Sydney Blues, St. George Dragons, Sydney University, UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs, UTS Bats, North Shore Bombers, Manly Warringah Wolves, Pennant Hills Demons and East Coast Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>Head of AFL NSW\/ACT Andrew Varasdi said: \u201cThe establishment of the Sydney Football League represents a significant investment in the future of footy in New South Wales, and Premier Data will play an important role in delivering a competition of the highest standard both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership will enable our SFL clubs to have access to elite resources and tools that can enhance their football programs, which will support development and performance across every level of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImportantly, the dedicated app will create a modern and centralised platform for fans and participants to engage and experience the SFL.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPremier Data has a proven track record of providing industry-leading statistics, technology and performance insights, and we&#8217;re excited to bring those capabilities to the SFL from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Premier Data CEO Steve Cochrane said: \u201cPremier Data is proud to partner with the newly formed Sydney Football League as its Official Statistics, App and Performance Analytics partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an exciting opportunity to help clubs and coaches turn match data into practical insights that strengthen performance and player development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond the on-field benefits, we look forward to helping build the league\u2019s brand, raise its profile and showcase the talent within the competition, giving players greater visibility and recognition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to build a strong, lasting partnership that supports the growth of New South Wales\u2019 premier AFL competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Official SFL app will be available to download on both the Apple App Store (for iOS devices) and the Google Play Store (for Android devices) ahead of the 2027 season.<\/p>\n<p>The fixture for the inaugural 2027 SFL season will be released in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>The SFL\u2019s \u2018Match of the Round\u2019 will be available to stream live via Kayo Freebies on Kayo SPORTS in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the SFL, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/play.afl\/nswact\/sfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">play.afl\/nswact\/sfl<\/a><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"AFL NSW\/ACT is proud to announce Premier Data as the Official Statistics, App and Performance Analysis partner 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