What is AFLNT Diversity Talent?
Diversity talent encompasses Indigenous (Kickstart) and Multicultural (All Nations) programs.
What competitions do they play in?
Each year AFLNT Diversity talent participates in the Diversity Championships.
When did the Diversity Talent squad first commence?
2012
What have been some highlights?
The Northern Territory have had several athletes selected for either the Flying Boomerangs, World Team, Woomeras or the Medley squads over the years. In 2016 Michael Mummery represented the Northern Territory in the Flying Boomerangs squad and subsequently the AFL National Academy.
Who are the coaches?
Aaron Motlop – Kickstart
Cameron Ilett – All Nations
2018 Kickstart squad members
| Player # | Name | DOB | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elijah WILLIAMS | 2/10/2004 | Darwin |
| 2 | James BRUCE | 21/11/2003 | Alice Springs |
| 3 | Gundjarra MUNUNGGURR | 17/01/2003 | Gove |
| 4 | Preyben TIPILOURA | 14/02/2003 | Tiwi Islands |
| 5 | Jayden DAVEY | 26/02/2004 | Darwin |
| 6 | Alwyn DAVEY | 26/02/2004 | Darwin |
| 7 | Tyson TIPPAMANTAMERI | 10/07/2003 | Tiwi Islands |
| 8 | Kye ALDEN | 6/03/2003 | Darwin |
| 9 | Colin WILSON-PERKINS | 13/03/2003 | Darwin |
| 10 | Russell MUNYARRYUN | 31/05/2004 | Gove |
| 11 | Nathan DIXON | 22/04/2003 | Tennant Creek |
| 12 | Ariki LOWE | 4/03/2003 | Alice Springs |
| 13 | Taj CLEMENTS | 23/09/2003 | Darwin |
| 14 | Wanharrawurr MUNUNGGURR | 2/03/2003 | Gove |
| 15 | Tristan GOWLEY | 5/04/2003 | Darwin |
| 16 | Jordan BOURKE | 10/11/2003 | Tiwi Islands |
| 17 | Caleb PATERSON | 3/12/2003 | Darwin |
| 18 | Antonio JAMES | 31/07/2003 | Darwin |
| 19 | Kyro AHMAT | - | Darwin |
| 20 | Kobe HODGES | 25/01/2004 | Darwin |
| 21 | Jaymie BAXTER | 9/03/2003 | Gove |
| 22 | Taj BUITENHAUS | 18/04/2003 | Darwin |
2018 All Nations squad members
| Player # | Name | DOB | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier VALLEJO | 3/10/2004 | Darwin |
| 2 | Rifky NOORIZAL | 1/02/2005 | Tennant Creek |
| 3 | Brandon MU | 29/06/2004 | Darwin |
| 4 | Uluivuya APISA | 22/10/2004 | Alice Springs |
| 5 | Brodie MOTLOP | 12/03/2004 | Darwin |
| 6 | Henry COULTON | 9/06/2003 | Darwin |
| 7 | Beau TEDCASTLE | 29/03/2004 | Darwin |
| 8 | Kaine FULLER | 27/07/2004 | Darwin |
| 9 | Daniel QUINN | 16/09/2003 | Darwin |
| 10 | Amal MANOJ | 25/04/2003 | Darwin |
| 11 | Aidan HALL | 6/08/2003 | Darwin |
| 12 | Espoir MUSHEGERO | 5/05/2003 | Darwin |
| 13 | Fraser JUDD | 3/11/2002 | Darwin |
| 14 | Benson HAKIM | 9/03/2003 | Darwin |
| 15 | Andy MONIZ-WAKEFIELD | 26/10/2003 | Darwin |
| 16 | James SLIWINSKI | 26/10/2003 | Darwin |
| 17 | Phil SHINDAM | - | Darwin |
| 18 | Michael GIAMLAMAS | 6/8/2003 | Darwin |
| 19 | Jamie JONES | 17/7/2003 | Darwin |
2018 support staff:
Matt Campbell – Program Lead
Cameron Stokes – Kickstart Assistant Coach
Leith Waterbury – Kickstart Team Manager
Hayden Rickard – All Nations Assistant Coach
Steven Raymond Aaron Motlop All Nations Team Manager
Candace Liddy – Physio
2018 fixture
Download the 2018 National Diversity Championships fixture here.
How do you qualify for this squad?
Both male and female Indigenous, multicultural and Torres Strait Island footballers are eligible for positions within these squads.
The Flying Boomerangs is an all-Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander AFL squad for young men aged 14 - 16. Meanwhile, the AFL World Team is comprised of the best upcoming multicultural players Australia-wide.
The Woomeras is a female program for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 14 - 18. The program seeks to develop the athletes in an elite environment and strengthen their leadership skills. The Medley squad is the female equivalent of the World Team, is comprised of 30 multicultural players to represent Australia.
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