Following todayâs newspaper reports the AFL would like to reassure the football community of the following;
The AFL Commission has again reiterated its support for the establishment of the 18th team in Western Sydney in 2012.
On Monday April 27, the Commission made it clear that it understands the challenges ahead and is committed to the 2012 target date.
A team in Western Sydney will provide new jobs and economic activity in the region as well as providing significant community activity and opportunities for Western Sydney families.
To date the AFL has already invested significantly in the development of the code to build community infrastructure and community and sporting opportunities for the families of Greater Western Sydney and we will continue to do so as we move towards establishing a team in greater Western Sydney.
The process in establishing that team will unfold over the coming months with one of the key tasks being the establishment of a local Greater Western Sydney advisory committee. We currently have more than 35 local business, community and sporting identities who are keen to see the establishment of a new national sporting team in the region.
There are a number of stadium options being discussed and we will continue to discuss them with a range of stakeholders, including government.
We are committed to developing football throughout NSW and particularly in the greater Western Sydney region as we move through the process of establishing a second team, and our code is grateful for the fantastic work of our development workers and local clubs, volunteers, councils, schools and communities in building strong participation in our game.
We will continue to work with the local communities and to invest in local communities to build the growth of the game and the sporting, social and economic benefits that the game provides..
We will also continue to keep you and all members of the wider football family and the communities in Greater Western Sydney informed as this exciting process continues.
Regards
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Dale Holmes General Manager - AFL NSW/ACT Level 1 | Sheridan Building | Sydney Football Stadium | Moore Park Road | NSW 2021 PO Box 333 | Strawberry Hills | NSW 2012 Ph: (02) 8333 8002 | Fax: (02) 9360 2255 |
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