Talking Footy

"Polled by the DT". That's right where the irrelevance starts and finishes Xman. I know its tough for you to understand Xman. as its probably your paper of choice, but the DT is produced and written for Aussie bogans. Secondly the folk who have nothing better to do than take part in a DT poll on a sat night/sun morning would be the pick of the litter, the most bogan of the DT bogan readership. Xman did you participate in that poll by any chance?

The game has massive relevance for Indigenous Australians. They both participate in and support it massively, as was shown by the majority of the crowd last night.

King-Eliagh wrote:

"Polled by the DT". That's right where the irrelevance starts and finishes Xman. I know its tough for you to understand Xman. as its probably your paper of choice, but the DT is produced and written for Aussie bogans. Secondly the folk who have nothing better to do than take part in a DT poll on a sat night/sun morning would be the pick of the litter, the most bogan of the DT bogan readership. Xman did you participate in that poll by any chance?

The game has massive relevance for Indigenous Australians. They both participate in and support it massively, as was shown by the majority of the crowd last night.

You're calling me a bogan? hardly.

I read the age.

NRL fans are primarily bogans so the poll would have been a perfect reflection of the average NRl fan's attitudes.

DT is owned by News Limited. I don't need to say anything else, right Xman?

The poll is useless info and should really be taken to the BS files.

Beaussie wrote:

Do you think the All Stars clash lacks relevance?

No 48.18%
Yes 51.82%

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport

ask them the same question about the AFL's .... dreamworld game .. .. naptime game ??

whateva that utter cr@p is called

their response

ahhhhhhh...........

the wot ?

Raiderdave wrote:

Beaussie wrote:

Do you think the All Stars clash lacks relevance?

No 48.18%
Yes 51.82%

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport

ask them the same question about the AFL's .... dreamworld game .. .. naptime game ??

whateva that utter cr@p is called

their response

ahhhhhhh...........

the wot ?

Ask the 80000 ther would be a start.

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Beaussie wrote:

Do you think the All Stars clash lacks relevance?

No 48.18%
Yes 51.82%

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport

ask them the same question about the AFL's .... dreamworld game .. .. naptime game ??

whateva that utter cr@p is called

their response

ahhhhhhh...........

the wot ?

Ask the 80000 ther would be a start.

most of them wouldn't know what they were watching was the ... siesta game .. or whateva W@nky name its called either
they'd think it was just another AFL game

hmmm
probably because it was

AFL .. does nothing for the indigenous people of our Country ..

GGF Dave. AFL does more for the Aboriginal community than the NRL ever could!

NSWAFL wrote:

GGF Dave. AFL does more for the Aboriginal community than the NRL ever could!

AFL does nothing for the Aboriginal Community
zip , nada .. nothing
as I have proven


they can't even turn on an event for them like the NRL does
wots wrong with this sport ...

disgraceful

Raiderdave wrote:

NSWAFL wrote:

GGF Dave. AFL does more for the Aboriginal community than the NRL ever could!

AFL does nothing for the Aboriginal Community
zip , nada .. nothing
as I have proven


they can't even turn on an event for them like the NRL does
wots wrong with this sport ...

disgraceful

Proven?

Raiderdave wrote:

NSWAFL wrote:

GGF Dave. AFL does more for the Aboriginal community than the NRL ever could!

AFL does nothing for the Aboriginal Community
zip , nada .. nothing
as I have proven


they can't even turn on an event for them like the NRL does
wots wrong with this sport ...

disgraceful

Find out more about the numerous AFL programs that support indigenous footballers and communities.

AFL Kickstart

The AFL Kickstart program uses Australian Football as a vehicle to promote healthy lifestyles in indigenous communities. The program works with state governments to tailor messages for different regions and communities. It includes NAB AFL Auskick and involves children, teenagers, adults, coaches and administrators.

In 2011, the Kickstart program expanded to include the AFL Indigenous Kickstart U15 National  Championships which run at a different location each year. From the Championships the Flying Boomerangs will be selected on criteria consisting of onfield performances and off-field leadership. More about the U15 Kickstart Championships 
 
Flying Boomerangs

The Flying Boomerangs program is a personal development and leadership program for selected participants from the Kickstart program. The program includes a three-match series against international teams and and intense leadership and cultural development workshops.

The international matches are held in different countries each year including South Africa, Tonga or Papa New Guinea.

Twenty-five participants are selected based on leadership potential and football ability.

U23 Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program

Each year, the Footy Means Business program provides talent and employment opportunities for 50 young Indigenous men from all over Australia .

The program consists of two camps, one in Sydney in October and the second in May in Melbourne.

During the camps participants are exposed to the routine of a professional AFL player, including high performance testing, training and conditioning.

Between the two camps participants are assigned a mentor and are required to undertake a personal development project in their community.

During the camps participants are introduced to potential career opportunities with our corporate partners. The AFL and Rio Tinto have set a 100% target for participants to be engaged in employment/education or training at the completion of the program.

AFL Indigenous All Star Match & AFLPA Camp

The AFL and AFLPA partner to combine the camp and All Stars game every two years. This enables further development for Indigenous players and celebrates their contribution to our game.

Attending the camp are 80+ Indigenous AFL players. The camp entails personal development, career planning and cultural identity workshops.

The players have the opportunity to engage in the community, attending numerous schools and communities in Sydney and Darwin.

The camp culminates in the AFL Indigenous All Stars Match against an AFL Club.

Indigenous Academies

The AFL currently has five Indigenous Academies (including the Worawa Academy and Munarra Academy) designed to increase school attendance, completion of year 12 and indigenous participation in sport. Each academy has its own unique program to respond to local opportunities and needs. The academies are spread across Australia with one located in Queensland, two in New South Wales, and two in Victoria.

AFL Ambassadors for Life Mentoring Program

The AFL in collaboration with the AFL Players’ Association and AFL SportsReady have developed the AFL “Ambassadors for Life” Mentoring Program. This program works with players to develop mentoring and leadership skills. Players then mentor young indigenous people throughout the Australian community.

AFL Club Fostership Program

The AFL Club Community Fostership Program is a three-year engagement strategy to encourage Indigenous children and teenagers to reach their full potential. AFL Clubs partner with indigenous communities and, in conjunction with local schools and community organisations, engage young people in school and sporting activities. The nature of the program will vary from community to community and link with existing activities being delivered for young people.

Indigenous Employment Strategy

This framework complements the AFL's diversity, community engagement and corporate responsibility strategies. We are developing a Statement of Commitment and will set challenging targets for indigenous employment across the AFL industry.
[/quote]

http://www.AFL.com.au/programs/tabid/14340/default.aspx

Plus they have a yearly game for premiership points dedicated to the indigenous Australians.

Plus they they have an indigenous all stars game every second year.

Plus there are Currently 78 AFL listed indigenous players

Indigenous Australian Football League (AFL) fact file

This is a small snapshot of Aboriginal AFL statistics in 2008 [4]:

The AFL's Indigenous programs reach more than 87,000 Aboriginal people or 36% of Australia's Aboriginal population.
25 Australian Football Indigenous academies operate across the country.
Four AFL clubs engage with Aboriginal communities: Essendon (Wadeye), Geelong (Gove and Groote), Richmond (Alice Springs) and Collingwood (Katherine).
189 Indigenous players play AFL/VFL football.
72 players are on AFL club lists, an historic record.
Indigenous football players make up 10% of the AFL competition, another historic record.
14 Aboriginal players have played 200 games or more, 7 more than 250 games, one has reached 300 games (Gavin Wanganeen).
156 Indigenous players have made their AFL/VFL debut since 1980. Only 23 did so prior to 1980.
Each year in AFL round 9 is the Indigenous Round, a themed round to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous players. It culminates with the "Dreamtime at the G" clash in Melbourne. The AFL has more on the Indigenous round.



Read more: http://www.creativespirits.info/aborigi ... z1lU9EWxt7

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

NSWAFL wrote:

GGF Dave. AFL does more for the Aboriginal community than the NRL ever could!

AFL does nothing for the Aboriginal Community
zip , nada .. nothing
as I have proven


they can't even turn on an event for them like the NRL does
wots wrong with this sport ...

disgraceful

Find out more about the numerous AFL programs that support indigenous footballers and communities.

AFL Kickstart

The AFL Kickstart program uses Australian Football as a vehicle to promote healthy lifestyles in indigenous communities. The program works with state governments to tailor messages for different regions and communities. It includes NAB AFL Auskick and involves children, teenagers, adults, coaches and administrators.

In 2011, the Kickstart program expanded to include the AFL Indigenous Kickstart U15 National  Championships which run at a different location each year. From the Championships the Flying Boomerangs will be selected on criteria consisting of onfield performances and off-field leadership. More about the U15 Kickstart Championships 
 
Flying Boomerangs

The Flying Boomerangs program is a personal development and leadership program for selected participants from the Kickstart program. The program includes a three-match series against international teams and and intense leadership and cultural development workshops.

The international matches are held in different countries each year including South Africa, Tonga or Papa New Guinea.

Twenty-five participants are selected based on leadership potential and football ability.

U23 Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program

Each year, the Footy Means Business program provides talent and employment opportunities for 50 young Indigenous men from all over Australia .

The program consists of two camps, one in Sydney in October and the second in May in Melbourne.

During the camps participants are exposed to the routine of a professional AFL player, including high performance testing, training and conditioning.

Between the two camps participants are assigned a mentor and are required to undertake a personal development project in their community.

During the camps participants are introduced to potential career opportunities with our corporate partners. The AFL and Rio Tinto have set a 100% target for participants to be engaged in employment/education or training at the completion of the program.

AFL Indigenous All Star Match & AFLPA Camp

The AFL and AFLPA partner to combine the camp and All Stars game every two years. This enables further development for Indigenous players and celebrates their contribution to our game.

Attending the camp are 80+ Indigenous AFL players. The camp entails personal development, career planning and cultural identity workshops.

The players have the opportunity to engage in the community, attending numerous schools and communities in Sydney and Darwin.

The camp culminates in the AFL Indigenous All Stars Match against an AFL Club.

Indigenous Academies

The AFL currently has five Indigenous Academies (including the Worawa Academy and Munarra Academy) designed to increase school attendance, completion of year 12 and indigenous participation in sport. Each academy has its own unique program to respond to local opportunities and needs. The academies are spread across Australia with one located in Queensland, two in New South Wales, and two in Victoria.

AFL Ambassadors for Life Mentoring Program

The AFL in collaboration with the AFL Players’ Association and AFL SportsReady have developed the AFL “Ambassadors for Life” Mentoring Program. This program works with players to develop mentoring and leadership skills. Players then mentor young indigenous people throughout the Australian community.

AFL Club Fostership Program

The AFL Club Community Fostership Program is a three-year engagement strategy to encourage Indigenous children and teenagers to reach their full potential. AFL Clubs partner with indigenous communities and, in conjunction with local schools and community organisations, engage young people in school and sporting activities. The nature of the program will vary from community to community and link with existing activities being delivered for young people.

Indigenous Employment Strategy

This framework complements the AFL's diversity, community engagement and corporate responsibility strategies. We are developing a Statement of Commitment and will set challenging targets for indigenous employment across the AFL industry.

http://www.AFL.com.au/programs/tabid/14340/default.aspx

Plus they have a yearly game for premiership points dedicated to the indigenous Australians.

Plus they they have an indigenous all stars game every second year.

Plus there are Currently 78 AFL listed indigenous players[/quote]

tokenism ... jingoistic ..... fairy floss programs
that mean nothing

for shame AFL
for shame

Xman wrote:

Indigenous Australian Football League (AFL) fact file

This is a small snapshot of Aboriginal AFL statistics in 2008 [4]:

The AFL's Indigenous programs reach more than 87,000 Aboriginal people or 36% of Australia's Aboriginal population.
25 Australian Football Indigenous academies operate across the country.
Four AFL clubs engage with Aboriginal communities: Essendon (Wadeye), Geelong (Gove and Groote), Richmond (Alice Springs) and Collingwood (Katherine).
189 Indigenous players play AFL/VFL football.
72 players are on AFL club lists, an historic record.
Indigenous football players make up 10% of the AFL competition, another historic record.
14 Aboriginal players have played 200 games or more, 7 more than 250 games, one has reached 300 games (Gavin Wanganeen).
156 Indigenous players have made their AFL/VFL debut since 1980. Only 23 did so prior to 1980.
Each year in AFL round 9 is the Indigenous Round, a themed round to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous players. It culminates with the "Dreamtime at the G" clash in Melbourne. The AFL has more on the Indigenous round.



Read more: http://www.creativespirits.info/aborigi ... z1lU9EWxt7

like I said


nothing

a disgrace

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

AFL does nothing for the Aboriginal Community
zip , nada .. nothing
as I have proven


they can't even turn on an event for them like the NRL does
wots wrong with this sport ...

disgraceful

Find out more about the numerous AFL programs that support indigenous footballers and communities.

AFL Kickstart

The AFL Kickstart program uses Australian Football as a vehicle to promote healthy lifestyles in indigenous communities. The program works with state governments to tailor messages for different regions and communities. It includes NAB AFL Auskick and involves children, teenagers, adults, coaches and administrators.

In 2011, the Kickstart program expanded to include the AFL Indigenous Kickstart U15 National  Championships which run at a different location each year. From the Championships the Flying Boomerangs will be selected on criteria consisting of onfield performances and off-field leadership. More about the U15 Kickstart Championships 
 
Flying Boomerangs

The Flying Boomerangs program is a personal development and leadership program for selected participants from the Kickstart program. The program includes a three-match series against international teams and and intense leadership and cultural development workshops.

The international matches are held in different countries each year including South Africa, Tonga or Papa New Guinea.

Twenty-five participants are selected based on leadership potential and football ability.

U23 Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program

Each year, the Footy Means Business program provides talent and employment opportunities for 50 young Indigenous men from all over Australia .

The program consists of two camps, one in Sydney in October and the second in May in Melbourne.

During the camps participants are exposed to the routine of a professional AFL player, including high performance testing, training and conditioning.

Between the two camps participants are assigned a mentor and are required to undertake a personal development project in their community.

During the camps participants are introduced to potential career opportunities with our corporate partners. The AFL and Rio Tinto have set a 100% target for participants to be engaged in employment/education or training at the completion of the program.

AFL Indigenous All Star Match & AFLPA Camp

The AFL and AFLPA partner to combine the camp and All Stars game every two years. This enables further development for Indigenous players and celebrates their contribution to our game.

Attending the camp are 80+ Indigenous AFL players. The camp entails personal development, career planning and cultural identity workshops.

The players have the opportunity to engage in the community, attending numerous schools and communities in Sydney and Darwin.

The camp culminates in the AFL Indigenous All Stars Match against an AFL Club.

Indigenous Academies

The AFL currently has five Indigenous Academies (including the Worawa Academy and Munarra Academy) designed to increase school attendance, completion of year 12 and indigenous participation in sport. Each academy has its own unique program to respond to local opportunities and needs. The academies are spread across Australia with one located in Queensland, two in New South Wales, and two in Victoria.

AFL Ambassadors for Life Mentoring Program

The AFL in collaboration with the AFL Players’ Association and AFL SportsReady have developed the AFL “Ambassadors for Life” Mentoring Program. This program works with players to develop mentoring and leadership skills. Players then mentor young indigenous people throughout the Australian community.

AFL Club Fostership Program

The AFL Club Community Fostership Program is a three-year engagement strategy to encourage Indigenous children and teenagers to reach their full potential. AFL Clubs partner with indigenous communities and, in conjunction with local schools and community organisations, engage young people in school and sporting activities. The nature of the program will vary from community to community and link with existing activities being delivered for young people.

Indigenous Employment Strategy

This framework complements the AFL's diversity, community engagement and corporate responsibility strategies. We are developing a Statement of Commitment and will set challenging targets for indigenous employment across the AFL industry.

http://www.AFL.com.au/programs/tabid/14340/default.aspx

Plus they have a yearly game for premiership points dedicated to the indigenous Australians.

Plus they they have an indigenous all stars game every second year.

Plus there are Currently 78 AFL listed indigenous players

tokenism ... jingoistic ..... fairy floss programs
that mean nothing

for shame AFL
for shame [/quote]


Hahahahaha. 27k, what an insult to our indigenous people.

What do the NRL do, other than last nights little game?

How many listed NRL indigenous players were there in 2011?