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1. 7news.com T. Browne 8.12.20
There will be a Review, independent of the AFL & its 18 clubs, "into what footy looks like in decades to come". Will commence in the New Year.
I would hope one of the issues it considers is how the AFL in particular, & GR AF in general, can fully capitalise on the significant GR growth occurring in NSW, ACT, & Qld. since 2012. And should more funding be provided, to increase this momentum.
The Review team will probably have to wait until the full, post covid financial position of the AFL is known (perhaps late 2022) before definitive recommendations can be made, & implemented.
2. NSW AF History Society Nov. 2020
K. Jack gives an overview on his AF exposure from the time he was a young child, & how AF has changed, & greatly improved, in Sydney since 1996.
Jack said
"The Paul Kelly Cup (for Grade 5 & 6 students only, in NSW & ACT) started that year (1996)...I think there were only 50 or so teams. Now there's a couple of thousand competing...(?. AFAIK, only c. 1000 primary schools compete in the P. Kelly Cup. Perhaps he is referring to schools where the AFL runs programs in NSW & ACT)...The size issue wasn't a big factor, but it was part of the decision (to discard playing RL, the game of his famous NSWRL father, Gary. All words in brackets mine).
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3. Re the Paul Kelly Cup
"...with more than 15,000 young footballers participating throughout the year" in 2019.
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4. AFL full capacity crowds could return halfway into season 2021.
There will be a Review, independent of the AFL & its 18 clubs, "into what footy looks like in decades to come". Will commence in the New Year.
AFL set to announce independent review into the entire game
A powerful club chairman's proposal is about to get the green light.
7news.com.au
I would hope one of the issues it considers is how the AFL in particular, & GR AF in general, can fully capitalise on the significant GR growth occurring in NSW, ACT, & Qld. since 2012. And should more funding be provided, to increase this momentum.
The Review team will probably have to wait until the full, post covid financial position of the AFL is known (perhaps late 2022) before definitive recommendations can be made, & implemented.
2. NSW AF History Society Nov. 2020
K. Jack gives an overview on his AF exposure from the time he was a young child, & how AF has changed, & greatly improved, in Sydney since 1996.
Jack said
"The Paul Kelly Cup (for Grade 5 & 6 students only, in NSW & ACT) started that year (1996)...I think there were only 50 or so teams. Now there's a couple of thousand competing...(?. AFAIK, only c. 1000 primary schools compete in the P. Kelly Cup. Perhaps he is referring to schools where the AFL runs programs in NSW & ACT)...The size issue wasn't a big factor, but it was part of the decision (to discard playing RL, the game of his famous NSWRL father, Gary. All words in brackets mine).
From the NRL Cradle to AFL Premiership Glory – NSW Australian Football History Society Inc
www.nswfootballhistory.com.au
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3. Re the Paul Kelly Cup
"...with more than 15,000 young footballers participating throughout the year" in 2019.
Kids shine at Paul Kelly Cup
Hundreds of boys and girls from schools throughout Sydney met in Peakhurst for the annual Paul Kelly Cup on Wednesday.
www.sydneyswans.com.au
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4. AFL full capacity crowds could return halfway into season 2021.
AFL set for massive crowds in 2021 as stadium capacities revealed
There were no crowds at the MCG in 2020 - that's set to change in a big way.
7news.com.au
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