IMALU TIGERS GET SET FOR DREAMTIME AT THE ‘G’

The Imalu Tigers from Melville Island off the Northern Territory are getting ready for the AFL game of their life, thanks to the support of Defence Force Recruiting.

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon, MP, said he can’t wait ‘til tomorrow afternoon when the Tiwi team will play the curtain raiser for the Indigenous round at the MCG.

“Imalu won the right to play on the hallowed turf of the MCG after taking out the Defence Jobs Cup in an Indigenous pre-season competition in Darwin last year,” Mr Snowdon said.

“They were unbeaten in all 7 games, and I know they will be playing to win tomorrow as they go up against the Brambuk Eels, which brings together the best young Indigenous players from across Victoria.”

Both AFL and Defence play an important role in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, giving young men and women fit, healthy, focused role models who understand the value of training, commitment and teamwork.

Mr Snowdon said NORFORCE, the Regional Force Surveillance Unit, is already greatly respected in the communities, but this partnership between Defence and AFL helps reach the kids and reinforce the opportunities that a career with the Australian Defence Force offers.

“The Army’s central values of Courage, Initiative and Teamwork will certainly be seen on the AFL field tomorrow,” said Mr Snowdon.

“The Imalu Tigers will no doubt be cold at first, not to mention daunted by the crowd, but they have already proven they have the courage, initiative and teamwork to see them through.

“I congratulate the players on getting to the MCG, and I’m really looking forward to seeing them in action,” Mr Snowdon concluded.

There are many diverse career opportunities in the Australian Defence Force. For more information, visit defencejobs.gov.au or call 13 19 01.

Media Contact:

Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon): 02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689

Defence Public Affairs:                  02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664