THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Saturday, 24 May 2008
058/2008
NORTHERN TERRITORY AFL TEAM TO STAR AT MCG
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon
MP, today congratulated the Santa Teresa AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT)
team on winning the right to play the curtain-raiser for the Richmond versus
Essendon game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Santa Teresa won the pre-season competition – the Defence Jobs Cup.
An initiative of Defence Force Recruiting and AFLNT, the Cup was contested
in Darwin by teams from across the Northern Territory.
“The Santa Teresa team were up against some strong opposition, but took out
the inaugural Defence Jobs Cup and will now play against a VFL side on AFL
holy ground – the MCG,” Mr Snowdon said.
“They demonstrate what teamwork can achieve and this is what the ADF is all
about.
“The young, fit, healthy men from Santa Teresa are great role models, not
only for their own community but for all Australians.
“They should feel incredibly proud of the work they have done to get here
today,” Mr Snowdon said.
“With many of the team members currently serving in NORFORCE, they
exemplify the Army values of courage, initiative and teamwork in action.
“The partnership between Defence and AFL Northern Territory is a prime
example of what can be achieved by working together to improve Indigenous
lives and livelihoods.
“I am greatly looking forward to meeting the players and seeing them in
action,” Mr Snowdon said.
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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