Talking Footy

King-Eliagh wrote:

Hey folks,

Who's watching the Indigenous All Stars match tmw night? It's been a real great concept of the NRL's which has been fantastic to watch. From what I remember the AFL do something like it but its not as popular.

King-Eliagh wrote:

Hey folks,

Who's watching the Indigenous All Stars match tmw night? It's been a real great concept of the NRL's which has been fantastic to watch. From what I remember the AFL do something like it but its not as popular.

Xman wrote:

King-Eliagh wrote:

Hey folks,

Who's watching the Indigenous All Stars match tmw night? It's been a real great concept of the NRL's which has been fantastic to watch. From what I remember the AFL do something like it but its not as popular.

The AFL do nothing like this.

I won't be watching. Why would I?

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

King-Eliagh wrote:

Hey folks,

Who's watching the Indigenous All Stars match tmw night? It's been a real great concept of the NRL's which has been fantastic to watch. From what I remember the AFL do something like it but its not as popular.

The AFL do nothing like this.

I won't be watching. Why would I?

the AFL do nothing .. fullstop

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

The AFL do nothing like this.

I won't be watching. Why would I?

the AFL do nothing .. fullstop

They do plenty. Just not a format like this

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

the AFL do nothing .. fullstop

They do plenty. Just not a format like this

plenty ?
like what

& I don;t mean club games ... we do them too ......... & sooooooo much more

but prey tell
what .. plenty .... do the AFL do ?

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

They do plenty. Just not a format like this

plenty ?
like what

& I don;t mean club games ... we do them too ......... & sooooooo much more

but prey tell
what .. plenty .... do the AFL do ?

In reference to what, be more specific.

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

plenty ?
like what

& I don;t mean club games ... we do them too ......... & sooooooo much more

but prey tell
what .. plenty .... do the AFL do ?

In reference to what, be more specific.

I said outside of club football ...

when I said they do nothing ........ this is what i was refering to
what were you refering to ?

 
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.

Xman wrote:

 
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

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

 
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

and ..on field F wit ? ............... do they do anything on the field

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

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

and ..on field F wit ? ............... do they do anything on the field

They have a dream team game celebrating the contribution of indigenous people to the game of AFL.