Australian Defence Force National Australian Football Championships

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DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT



Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT

Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545


MSPA 100/10

Friday, 9 April 2010


Australian Defence Force

National Australian Football Championships


What:

2010 Australian Services Australian Football Association (ASAFA)

National Championships.


Why:

The championship games will determine the Australian Defence Force

(ADF) national champion men’s and women’s teams, with Navy the

defending champion in both arenas.



The national carnival also provides the pool of players for selection in the

ADF Men’s and Women’s All Stars teams, with the ADF Men’s All Stars

to play against a Combined Emergency Services team, as part of a

Services Challenge in Adelaide on the Anzac Day weekend.


Where:

Whitten Oval

417 Barkly Street, Footscray West, Melbourne


When:

The draw is:

Game 1: 14 April – Whitten Oval

1300: Women - Army v RAAF

1500: Men - Army v RAAF


Game 2: 16 April – Whitten Oval

1200: Women - Navy v First game loser

1415: Men - Navy v First game loser


Game 3: 18 April – Whitten Oval

1100: Women - Navy v First game winner

1315: Men - Navy v First game winner



Who:

Players and officials will be available for interview in the lead-up and

during the championships.  Photo editors are welcome to send a

photographer.


Media note:

The ASAFA National Championship is the major event for Navy, Army and Air

Force footballers and provides an opportunity for players to represent their respective

Service and the ADF.  Spirited and fair competition is the hallmark of the

championship and spectators are more than welcome to witness the high-quality

action.


Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664






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