The Brisbane Lions are back in town as part of the 2017 AFL Australia Post Community Camp series.
This year’s visit to the Downs has a genuine regional feel as the Lions will travel far and wide servicing all regional based Darling Downs clubs.
In total 18 players / coaches will be attending the 2 day camp this Tuesday and Wednesday 21st / 22nd Feb with highlights as follows.
- Super clinics / sign on events at all regional based clubs Tuesday 21st Feb (Chinchilla, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Lockyer Valley, South Burnett and Warwick)
- Youth boys focus including coaching at Centenary Heights SHS, Downlands College as well as links with the boys Wednesday AFL schools competition.
- Links with the Hume Ridge homework help program run by Pastor Ross Savill
- Community session in Toowoomba including a coaching masterclass with Lions coach Chris Fagan and General Manager David Noble
- Community Session in Warwick linking with students leaders and including male and female Lions players as well as Chris Fagan and David Noble
Overall 32 sessions have been planned over the 2 days making this year’s camp one of the busiest in the regions history. Darling Downs regional manager Keith Webb is excited about the promotional opportunities that the 2 day visit provides. “A major aim for this year’s camp was to service the regional based Darling Downs clubs”, said Webb. “The Lions have been fantastic in answering the regions request to send the players on the road in what is truly a complete Darling Downs tour this year”.
The visit coincides with a big push toward player recruitment on the Downs in 2017.
For more information on any event or to register for the coaching masterclass Tuesday 21st Feb 4:45-6:15pm at Rockville Park email keith.webb@afl.com.au
Last Modified on 20/02/2017 11:33
