World Footy News

April  2011

Australia Under 17 v European Legion U21

When:	Saturday, 23/04/11 - All Day
Event Type:	Game
Where:	London, UK
Description:	Michael O’Loughlin said the elite under age players will experience world class facilities and coaching in Italy. “It is fantastic we have the chance to train at the new AIS European training base in Varese. The players will have time with Australian cycling champion Michael Rogers and other high performance coaches who will be working with Australia’s 2012 Olympic athletes. “Not only will the majority of players represent their country for the first time against AFL Europe, they will attend the Dawn Service on ANZAC Day, which is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Michael said. AIS-AFL Academy mentors Matthew Lloyd and Brett Kirk, AFL Director of Coaching Peter Schwab and AFL Ambassador Robert DiPierdomenico will also be part of the tour. The tour highlights: April 17-20 Training at the new AIS European training base in Varese, northern Italy April 23 Australia Under 17 v European Legion in London There are now 17 affiliated countries playing Australian football AFL Europe’s Under 21 side will play for the first time April 25 Attending the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove in Turkey