To start the celebrations for the 100th year of ACT football there will be a match between an ACT U23 side and the GWS Giants. The game will be held on the 12th of February at Ainslie Oval starting at 4pm. It will also be the first game for the new AFL team the GWS Giants. They will join the AFL in 2012.
7 Ainslie players have been nominated to train with the 35 man squad which will commence training on Thursday the 27th of January. The squad is trimmed to a final team of 24 on the 4th of February. The 7 Ainslie players are Marcus Crook, Ash Harris, Ben Hughes, Michael Lawless, David Love, Nick Paine and Robert Tuohey.
Chris Rourke has been appointed one of the assistant coaches for the game.
The Ainslie Football Club would like to congratulate these players on their nominations and wish them all the best.
For further information regarding the game you can visit the AFL Canberra website www.seeyouatthefooty.com.au
Last Modified on 31/01/2011 10:41