THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Friday, 10 October 2008
143/2008
DEFENCE JOBS CARNIVAL GROWS IN PRESTIGE
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel the Hon Warren Snowdon MP has
praised the Australian Football League Northern Territory (AFL NT) Defence Jobs
Carnival underway in Darwin today.
“This three day round robin series is a great opportunity for talented AFL players from
across the Northern Territory to showcase their abilities, and will also, for the first time,
feature players from Timor Leste,” Mr Snowdon said.
“The DFR Timor All-Stars will be competing as an exhibition team with local Timorese
footballers, 4 who have travelled from Timor Leste to Darwin to play and the rest of the
players drawn from the Australian Defence Force.”
They join an impressive 20 or so teams competing in three divisions:
Navy Division – this division will be made up of NTFL Reserve teams, TEAFA and
Representative or Invitational teams.
Norforce Community Division – teams from communities across the Top End will be
able to display their abilities. The top placed Indigenous team in this division will go
on to participate in the annual ‘Dreamtime at the G’ event in Melbourne.
RAAF Women’s Division – this division will be made up of NTFL Women’s teams and
any Representative teams.
“The AFLNT Defence Jobs Carnival helps raise the profile of the Australian Defence
Force amongst young people in the Northern Territory and assist with our recruiting
efforts,” said Mr Snowdon.
“It illustrates the many shared values between the AFL and the ADF by involving
dedicated men and women who are fit can work as a team and who display leadership
skills.
“In addition, the highest placed Indigenous Community side will have the opportunity to
play in a curtain-raiser match at the MCG, as part of the AFL's 2008 Indigenous Round.
“I know Santa Teresa, winners of the 2007 Army Community Division, will be competing
hard for the right to play again in Melbourne, and I wish everyone the very best in this
competition.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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