World Footy News

The following press release is from AFL Canada's Mike McFarlane. The Ontario Australian Football League (“OAFL”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dan Walker (pictured) as the League’s Marketing and Development Officer on a full time basis effective immediately. Based in Toronto, Dan will be working out of OAFL/AFL Canada’s Toronto office in downtown Toronto. As Marketing and Development officer, Dan will be responsible for the league’s day to day football operation along with developing the league’s sponsorship, recruitment, membership and junior development programs. A key part of his responsibilities will be to increase the league’s image and awareness as well as promote the game of Australian Rules Football in the Greater Toronto Area.

In addition to his OAFL duties, Dan will work directly with the administration and coaching staff at Northwind, Canada’s National Australian Rules Football Team, as it prepares for the International Cup to be held in Melbourne August 2008. Walker’s appointment is fully funded by Ironbark International Limited, an Ontario Football League sponsor. Dan joins the OAFL after a successful year in Victoria’s GVFL where he played for Mansfield and was the club’s leading goal scorer for 2006, before moving to the OAFL where in 2007 he won the league goal kicking award. Speaking after his appointment was made official Mr. Walker made the following comment “I am excited about this opportunity and I look forward to working with the OAFL and its member clubs along with the Canadian National Australia Rules Football Team. Getting community involvement and increasing Canadian public exposure to the game through junior development programs will be a priority” he said.

Information on Australian Rules Football in Canada can be found at www.aflcanada.com and www.ontariofooty.com.

For further information please contact:

Danny Walker
Marketing and Development Officer
Tel: 416 363 8147 Fax: 416 599 4959
Email: dwalker at aflcanada.com
Ontario Australian Football League