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CARDIFF TEENAGER ON HIS WAY TO THE SYDNEY SWANS

Mitchell HughesOctober 6, 2014

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A massive moment for Newcastle teenager Isaac Heeney today, with confirmation the Sydney Swans will use their first pick at next month’s AFL Draft to secure his services.
Heeney played for the Cardiff Hawks Juniors before joining the Sydney academy in 2011.
The Swans have described him as a true competitor, who can play anywhere on the ground.

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Mitchell HughesOctober 6, 2014

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.