AFL Mackay today named the inaugural Women's Academy for the region to further strengthen the representative pathway within the region for female footballers.
The AFL Mackay Women's Academy is a squad of 46 players from the five AFL Mackay Women's Clubs and players identified from the AFL Queensland Talent programs. Players were identified through the pre-season challenge, round 1 fixtures and advise from club coaches along with Women's Directors and AFL Queensland Development staff.
Regional Manager Jeff Neumann said it is a massive step forward in the Women's Football for the region.
"By adding the Women's Academy, this now gives 46 footballers the opportunity instead of 22 as per previous seasons," Neumann said.
"Last year a side was picked to play in the tri-series, giving 22 footballers the opportunity.
"Increasing the program to an Academy set up (this year), will not only make us stronger and well prepared for the representative weekend in June but give more players the opportunity to develop," Neumann added.
The Academy squad will have two sessions before the intra-squad game on Friday 24th April, where two All-Stars teams will go head to head vying for representative honours in June.
The Women's academy game will kick-off a massive Anzac weekend for the region with the Gold Coast SUNS and Sydney Swans reserves playing on Anzac Day before the annual men's City versus Country match gets underway at Harrup Park.
Match Schedule Anzac Weekend
AFL Mackay Women's Intra-Academy Match
Friday 24th April
7:30pm first bounce
Harrup Park Country Club
FREE ENTRY to Women's All Stars match
Gold Coast SUNS Vs. Sydney Swans reserves
Saturday 25th April
12:00pm bounce
Harrup Park Country Club
Men's City Versus Country
Saturday 25th April
3:30pm first bounce
Harrup Park Country Club
$10 entry for 18+
$5 entry for pensioner's
FREE entry for 17years and under
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Last Modified on 17/04/2015 12:25