Richmond has been scheduled take part in the 2013 Indigenous All Stars match in Alice Springs.
The match will take place on Friday, February 8, at Traegar Park, during the Tigers’ Community Camp.
Michael O’Loughlin will coach the All Stars, and will be assisted by Roger Hayden, Troy Cook and Andrew McLeod.
Richmond Football Club CEO Brendan Gale said the club is looking forward to playing the match at the conclusion of their Australia Post AFL Community Camp.
“We are proud to be involved in the Indigenous All-Stars match. It’s important that we celebrate the outstanding contribution the Indigenous community has made to our game and the All-Stars game is a great way to do that.
“Playing the game in conjunction with our Australia Post Community Camp will also allow us to build on the work we have been undertaking in Alice Springs and surrounding communities for quite some time.”
The All Stars match will follow the AFLPA Indigenous Player Camp, which will also be conducted in Alice Springs from February 5 to 7.
AFL National Community Engagement Manager Jason Mifsud said the biennial camp and match are an opportunity to bring all 67 Indigenous players together.
“Indigenous players look forward to the AFLPA camp and All Star match to reinforce, celebrate and strengthen cultural identity, create awareness of personal development opportunities and engage with the Aboriginal communities of central Australia.
“The players will conduct clinics and visits in Alice Springs and surrounding communities prior to the match,” Mr Mifsud said.
Northern Territory Sports Minister Matt Conlan said the Northern Territory Government is a proud supporter of the AFL and values the sporting passion it brings to the community.
“AFL is extremely popular among Territorians and the game is certainly one to mark in the calendar,” he said.
“Crowds flock from across Central Australia for this highly anticipated event.”
An Indigenous All Star squad will be announced in the New Year.
Tickets to the Indigenous All Stars match go on sale today, and can be purchased by calling (08) 8980 4801 or (08) 8952 1670, or from the following outlets:
• Centralian Sports, Ansett Building, Parsons Street, Alice Springs
• Dymocks Book Shop, Alice Springs Plaza, Alice Springs
• Hot Stuff 4 the Sporting Buff, Shop 6/10 Polana Centre, Alice Springs
