Three-Time AFLW Premiership Club Flies to the Far North
Cairns will welcome a three-time AFLW premiership club this weekend, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local sports fans. The Brisbane Lions, who have won the AFLW Grand Final in 2017, 2021, and 2022, will travel to the Far North for a pre-season training camp at the AFL Cairns Sporting Complex. The Lions, led by legendary coach Craig Starcevich, will arrive in Cairns on Saturday for a four-day camp that will include community engagement activities and a trial match against a representative Far North Queensland side. The trial match will take place at the AFL Cairns Sporting Complex on Monday, February 13th, at 6:00 pm. Tickets for the match will go on sale soon, with proceeds going towards supporting local female football. “This is an incredible opportunity for our region,” said AFL Cairns Regional Manager, Gary Young. “To have a club of the Brisbane Lions’ caliber come to Cairns is a testament to the growing reputation of our region as a premier destination for sports tourism.” The Lions’ visit is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Cairns, with fans from across the Far North expected to attend the trial match and engage in other tourism activities. “We are thrilled to be able to bring our team to Cairns,” said Lions coach Craig Starcevich. “We have always been impressed by the passion for footy in the Far North, and we’re looking forward to giving local fans a chance to see us in action.” Young added that the Lions’ visit would inspire young female footballers in the region. “To see some of the best female footballers in the country up close will be an incredible experience for our local girls,” he said. “It will show them that anything is possible if they work hard and chase their dreams.” The Brisbane Lions’ visit to Cairns is a major coup for the region and will provide a memorable experience for local sports fans and aspiring footballers.
Three-time AFLW premiership club flies to the Far North
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Cairns, Queensland
July 21, 2023
Three-time AFLW premiership club Adelaide Crows will fly to the Far North in August for a historic pre-season training camp. The Crows will spend four days in Cairns from August 14-17, where they will train at Cazalys Stadium and engage with the local community. It will be the first time an AFLW club has held a pre-season camp in the Far North. Crows coach Matthew Clarke said the club was excited to bring its AFLW program to Cairns. “We’re really looking forward to coming to Cairns and experiencing the culture and community of the Far North,” Clarke said. “We’re hoping to have a positive impact on the local community and inspire the next generation of AFLW players.” The Crows will train twice a day at Cazalys Stadium and will also hold a community clinic for local junior players. The club will also visit local schools and businesses and will participate in a cultural exchange with the local Indigenous community. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the city was thrilled to welcome the Adelaide Crows. “This is a great opportunity for our community to see one of the most successful AFLW clubs in the country,” Manning said. “We’re hoping that the Crows’ visit will inspire our young people to get involved in AFLW and to strive for excellence.” The Crows are one of the most successful clubs in the AFLW, having won three premierships in the past four seasons. The club is home to some of the biggest names in the AFLW, including Erin Phillips, Chelsea Randall, and Ebony Marinoff. The Crows’ visit to Cairns is expected to generate significant economic and social benefits for the region.