{"id":35231,"date":"2018-05-24T13:33:08","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T02:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afldraftcentral.com.au\/?p=35231"},"modified":"2018-05-24T13:33:08","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T02:33:08","slug":"nsw-act-weekly-wrap-first-nations-cup-two-selected-for-diversity-all-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2018\/05\/24\/nsw-act-weekly-wrap-first-nations-cup-two-selected-for-diversity-all-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NSW\/ACT weekly wrap: First Nations Cup; two selected for Diversity All Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

IT was a big week for youth footballers in NSW\/ACT, with the inaugural First Nations Cup held, as well as plenty of representative football.<\/p>\n

First Nations Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney played host to the inaugural AFL First Nations Cup on Wednesday, with 120 high school students from Sydney, Western Sydney and as far as Dubbo taking part in the eight-team AFL 9s tournament.<\/p>\n

The overall aim of the First Nations Cup is to bring the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities together, while learning the origins of Australian Rules football<\/a>. AFL NSW\/ACT and the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA) coordinated the event, with support from the Sydney Swans and GWS GIANTS.<\/p>\n

AFL NSW\/ACT Indigenous Programs Manager, Charlee-Sue Frail<\/strong> told the AFL NSW\/ACT website<\/a> that she was thrilled by the success of the inaugural competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to have a flagship gala day event in Sydney ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, and we\u2019re excited to see it succeed,\u201d Frail said. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with an Aboriginal organisation such as NASCA, who is doing great work within our communities and with the younger generations. \u201cIt was so great to see young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students meeting each other, having fun, and celebrating their cultural strengths.”<\/p>\n

For more information, head to the AFL NSW\/ACT website or Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Two named for Diversity All Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southern Power’s Sarah Heptinstall<\/strong> and Belconnen Magpies’ Emily Pease<\/strong> have been selected to represent the Diversity All Stars team for 2018 after terrific performances for the AFL NSW\/ACT national Medleys and All Nations sides. Pease was also recently named in the NSW\/ACT Under 16 Youth Girls’ squad.<\/p>\n

As a part of their selection, Heptinstall and Pease will take part in a national Diversity All Stars program, focusing on leadership and football skill development<\/a>. Participants will also visit AFL club facilities and gain exposure to an elite training environment, before concluding the week by playing a match.<\/p>\n

AFL NSW\/ACT Multicultural Programs Manager, Nickie Flambouras<\/strong> told the AFL NSW\/ACT website<\/a> it was exciting to see Heptinstall and Pease progress through the Diversity Pathway.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very proud moment to have two girls from New South Wales and the ACT represented in the Diversity All Stars squad,\u201d said Flambouras. \u201cIt goes to show how our Diversity programs are getting everyone involved in our game, and we are particularly pleased to see two girls enjoying their footy so much. \u201cWe are dedicated to the development of females from Multicultural backgrounds, and integrating athletes into our female talent pathways. \u201cWe wish the girls every success and will continue supporting them through their development.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Swans Academies soar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney Swans Under 16 and Futures Academies have claimed bragging rights over their regional rival, with victories over GWS GIANTS on the weekend. The Under 16s claimed an overall series win after taking out two of the three matches against the GIANTS, while the Under 17s Futures were victorious in the one-off match.<\/p>\n

Oscar Davis<\/strong> inflicted the most pain on the GIANTS in the Under 16s decider, booting three goals, while\u00a0Braeden Campbell<\/strong> and\u00a0Errol Gulden<\/strong> were named in the Swans’ best.\u00a0Godfrey Okerenyang<\/strong> and Jack Cullen<\/strong> were named among the GIANTS’ best, contributing four goals in the loss. The NSW\/ACT Under 16s squad will be released soon ahead of the National Under 16 Championships.<\/p>\n

Sydney Swans Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a011.8 (74)
GIANTS Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a07.8 (50)<\/p>\n

GOALS
<\/strong>Sydney Swans Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Davis 3, Sheather, Westcott, Dignam, Walsh-Hall, Wright, Campbell, Gulden, Olsen
GIANTS Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Okerenyang 2, Cullen 2, Browning, Melksham, Ashley-Cooper<\/p>\n

In the Under 17s Futures, Sydney was too good for the GIANTS, running away with a 75-point win. Tommy Baxter<\/strong> was the key goal kicker, booting four goals for the Swans, who ran riot in the second half, outscoring their opposition by eight goals. The AFL NSW\/ACT squad for the 2018 Under 17s Futures Series will be announced next month.<\/p>\n

Sydney Swans Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 15.13 (103)
GIANTS Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 4.4 (28)<\/p>\n

GOALS
<\/strong>Sydney Swans Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Baxter 4, D\u2019Agostino 3, Ellem 3, Bird 2, Watling, Maguire, Gallen
GIANTS Academy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hicks, Bridgland, Kendall, Grant<\/p>\n

For more information on the Academy clashes, head to the AFL NSW\/ACT website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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