Two Darling Downs players have been selected in the 2017 AFL All Nations Medleys squad, after the National Diversity Championships finished up last on Friday at the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay.
After impressive showings at the championships, Darling Downs players Nyengela Mwajuma and Anjelani Kimbombo were selected in the Medleys.
The Medleys program, features an accelerated football development program for young women from multicultural backgrounds. The Medleys program focusses on strengthening leadership, cultural identity and life skills.
Over 200 participants from indigenous and multicultural backgrounds came together to compete at the tournament, which includes the U15 Kickstart and National U15 All Nations Cup and features teams from all states and territories. Representing Queensland from the region were Nyengela, Anjelani and Maria Mbaindene, the All Nations side won four of their six games with one loss and on draw, while the Kickstart with our own Margaret Dau, lost just two of their six. Percentage was the reason behind both sides falling just short of a finals campaign.
The championships also featured an additional 70 plus indigenous and multicultural coaches, umpires, managers, physios, trainers and support staff.
Brisbane Lions AFLW star Sabrina Frederick-Traub coached the All Nations side, while former Matilda soccer goal-keeper and women’s All-Australian Jo Butland coached the Kickstart team.
Last Modified on 30/01/2018 09:26
