AFLNT is pleased to announce the Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation, The Hon. Nathan Barrett MLA, will be hosting a free barbecue lunch for all football fans at TIO Traegar Park this Friday 27 May following an AFL Super Clinic in the Red Centre.
Tuesday 24 April 2016
AFLNT will host the AFL Super Clinic that will see more than 200 local children and Melbourne Football Club players in attendance.
Mr Barrett said it was an exciting time for football fans in Alice Springs with the AFL match a highlight of the year for many Centralians.
“Territorians simply love their footy - it’s part of our DNA. There is a great buzz around Alice Springs this week in the lead up to the AFL match between Melbourne and Port Adelaide on Saturday,” Mr Barrett said.
“As part of the build-up, I encourage everyone in the community to come along to the AFL Super Clinic and barbecue lunch at TIO Traegar Park this Friday.
“This is about so much more than one game of footy.
“We are committed to fostering relationships with national and international sporting bodies that will create clear pathways to top flight sport for our juniors and having the Demons in Alice Springs for an AFL Premiership points’ game has many positive impacts on the community as a whole.
“The NT Government is proud to be hosting a barbecue that brings the community together through football and we encourage everyone to come along.
“Melbourne Demons’ players will be in attendance signing autographs, answering questions, and taking photos with football fans.”
Melbourne will face Port Adelaide at TIO Traegar Park this Saturday 28 May at 1.40pm local time.
Round 10 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season has been renamed Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls to acknowledge the enormous contribution he made to Australian Football and to the wider Australian community through reconciliation and public service.
Media Opportunity
Friday 27th May
What: Sports Minister’s BBQ Lunch and
Footy Clinic with Melbourne FC players
Where: TIO Traegar Park
Time: 12.00pm
Who: Melbourne FC players and Minister for
Sport and Recreation Nathan Barrett MLC
Parking is available for all media. Media are encouraged to arrive on-field at 11:50am.
Alice Springs Media Opportunities - All media are invited to attend the following:
Thursday, May 26
1.00pm – 3.00pm – Two Melbourne players to visit Yirpirinya School to raise awareness about trachoma.
5.30pm – 8.30pm – AFL Ambassador Aasta O’Connor will conduct an AFL National Female Talent Search at TIO Traegar Park, the first to be held in the NT.
Friday, May 27
11.00am – 12.00pm – Melbourne players to visit School of the Air centre to speak to students on-line regarding their football journey.
12.00pm – 1.00pm – AFL Super Clinic followed by free barbecue hosted by the Minister for Sport and Recreation at TIO Traegar Park.
2.00pm – 2:45pm – Port Adelaide Football Club open training session at TIO Traegar Park.
5.00pm – 6.00pm – Melbourne Football Club players to join St Vincent de Paul Society Food Van.
AFL Northern Territory Media Contact:
Amy Blake
0466 535 582
Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Contact:
Grant Stockwell
0447 917 632