NESAY's Level the Field - FREE community football clinic
Description
NESAY invites the community to a free event that supports young people aged 12-18 years to access local sport.
With the rising cost of sport, many young people face barriers to participating in their local clubs. This event aims to raise awareness and support for young people who need financial assistance to stay involved in the game.
The afternoon will feature a special appearance by AFL premiership player Dane Swan and Collingwood AFLW Player Airlie Runnalls, who will be facilitating activities on the day.
The event is free to attend and open to the whole community. A free sausage sizzle will be provided, with registration requested to help us plan for the clinic and catering numbers.
Join NESAY for an afternoon of community connection, conversation, and support for local sport.
Lineup
Dane Swan
Dane played 258 games for Collingwood football club from 2003 -2017 after being drafted with pick number 58. Dane was a key figure in Collingwood's 2010 premiership and was awarded the Brownlow medal as the AFL's best & fairest player in 2011. Dane is 5-time all Australian team member and 4-time Collingwood best and fairest winner. Dane also won the Leigh Mathews award which is the best player in the AFL voted by the players in 2010. Dane was inducted into the AFL hall of fame in 2024 and Collingwood's hall of fame in 2025. Dane will go down in history as one of the best to ever play the game.
Airlie Runnalls
Airlie Runnalls is a proud North East local who has been playing in the AFLW since 2022. She began her career with Fremantle, where she played 45 games, and now brings her midfield talent to her lifelong favourite club, Collingwood for 2026. Airlie is excited to be a part of an event that promotes engagement for all abilities regardless of gender, socioeconomical status or background. Helping young people from her local area have a chance to get involved with local sport to boost community connection, health and wellbeing.
Agenda
- 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Welcome & introductions
- 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Warm up & drills
- 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Break
- 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
More drills and fun games
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner and hang with AFL players
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