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We’re excited to announce that our 2025 AFL Grad Program is now open for applications. The AFL Grad Program aims to provide a dynamic entry point into the AFL, where you’ll gain hands on industry-wide experience and access to learning and development opportunities to foster relationships, boost your skills and enhance your leadership capabilities. 🎓 What to expect from AFL Grad Program 🏉 This program isn’t just about kicking goals, it has a key focus on supporting both your professional and personal development. You’ll join our talented team at AFL House in Melbourne for a year-long program starting in early 2025. Gaining access to: ⭐A supportive community of like-minded future leaders ⭐On-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and dedicated learning and development opportunities ⭐Industry immersions and access to uniquely AFL experiences ⭐A range of benefits, perks exclusive opportunities through our AFL corporate partners and friends Want to apply? We are looking for superstar candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. You don’t need to have studied sport or understand football to be successful! The AFL warmly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Visit our AFL Grad Program website to find out more about the program, including eligibility criteria and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gdvFzSK7 Applications will close on Sunday 4 August. #AFL #futureleaders #AFLgradprogram #graduateprogram #kickmorethangoals

Giving pre-loved boots a second life Joel Selwood and Libby Birch joined Rebel Sport and Tread Lightly during Gather Round to repurpose used footy boots and distribute them to remote communities in the Northern Territory.

We’ve hit the six-month mark of our inaugural AFL Grad Program 👏   Our year-long program is one of a kind in major Australian sport, with a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in our industry. Our class of 2024 have well and truly settled into life at the AFL – learning the tools of the trade, gaining invaluable learning and development opportunities and engaging in a variety of immersion activities providing uniquely AFL experiences to further enhance their skills and broader industry exposure.   ⭐ Watch this space for some exciting details on our 2025 program! ⭐

AFL Victoria has announced an extension to its long-standing partnership with V/Line. V/Line's support of country footy in Victoria will continue beyond two decades with the partnership extended for three more years.   This includes support for the premier under 15 Australian rules football representative carnival for boys and girls from regional Victoria, the V/Line Cup, which V/Line has backed since 2004.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK92_fjt #countryfooty #AFLVictoria | Greg Madigan | Josef Brennan

The AFL has announced its new flagship national event for footballers with an intellectual disability and wheelchair players – the Toyota AFL Open. Set to take place for the first time at South Pine Sports Complex in Queensland between November 21-26, the 2024 Toyota AFL Open will see more than 200 players represent their state and territory, competing for coveted national titles in: ⭐ 2024 Toyota AFL Open – Wheelchair ⭐ 2024 Toyota AFL Open – Inclusion The new national event and the creation of the AFL Open brand marks the start of a new era for disability inclusion, as the AFL strives to increase participation and boost pathways for people with disability from grassroots to elite. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gebVc6eN Toyota Motor Corporation Australia | #AFL #AFLPlay #inclusion

The official networking program of the AFL, AFLConnect has announced their upcoming major event – Technology in Sport & Business. Taking place on Friday 28 June in Melbourne. Hosted by Sarah Jones , the event will include a highly regarded panel of industry experts: Brad Moran, Founder of CitrusAd, Georgina McEncroe of Shebah, Christelle Young, currently T2 Tea and former Chief Data & Analytics Officer L'Oreal SAPMENA, and Dr Hugh Bradlow former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist at Telstra. The panel will be followed by a presentation from AFL’s General Manager of Technology Rob Pickering on how the AFL is leveraging technology to enhance fan experience and accessibility. AFLConnect brings together the AFL's business community and provides opportunities for members to connect, interact and collaborate with highly engaged AFL Partners and AFL Stadium member businesses through regular networking events and experiences. Find out more about AFLConnect: https://connect.afl/ Register for Technology in Sport & Business: https://lnkd.in/gbVVMthK Nathan Foley #AFLConnect #Technolgyinsport

We're proud to see our 2023 Ray Gunston Scholarship recipient Jennifer Macmillan, Head of Salary Cap and Soft Cap Compliance at the AFL, furthering her education and career aspirations through the scholarship by completing the London Business School's Women in Leadership program. Well done Jen! https://lnkd.in/gjMbpqbw

FightMND is an official charity partner of the AFL – we’ve been standing with FightMND from day one to help create and shape the Big Freeze we all know and love. In the lead up to the Big Freeze 10, our AFL team in Melbourne came together to show their support for this important cause and recognise the amazing efforts of Neale Daniher and his incredible team over the past 10 years. A special thanks to the inspiring Charlie Oates and Dr Bec Sheean, Director of Research and Programs at FightMND, who shared their moving experiences. You can fight the Beast and help FightMND raise $3M by Monday by donating here: https://fightmnd.org.au/ #BigFreeze10 #TeamUpForBF10

AFL GOALS, a new AFL mental health initiative, is now live for educators to access. The program aims to entertain, engage and harness the power of footy to help teachers across the country educate students about mental fitness and resilience. By signing up to the free program on AFL Play, you can access up to 48 videos hosted by TikTok sensation JasmineTXO, built into 32 tailored lessons and 24 student worksheets. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gX8dvDNu #education #afl #educators Mark Morgan Lucy Matthews

The AFL has launched $250K in funding through the Junior & Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program, which will fund new uniforms for junior and youth girls in community football. Community leagues, clubs and umpire associations across Australia can apply for funding through a new program, which is proudly supported by Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. $250,000 is available with clubs able to apply for up to $3000 per club/umpire association, while leagues can apply for up to $10,000. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gtVb3FW8 #inclusion #communityfootball