Touch Football Australia (TFA) is pleased to announce the TFA All Stars and TFA indigenous All Stars sides to take part in the 2017 Harvey Norman All Stars event to be held at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle on Friday, 10 February 2017.
Two games of Touch Football will be played as part of the All Stars event, with the latter of the two to take place just prior to the kick-off of the NRL Indigenous All Stars taking on the World All Stars.
TFA Chief Executive Officer, Colm Maguire said that the organisation is extremely excited to be again involved in the All Stars concept.
“The All Stars is a significant event to recognise and celebrate Indigenous Australians and the diversity within our culture, and our sport, with representatives from across the country to take on one another on the field, as well as come together off it, to aid in the delivery of community and educational outcomes,” Maguire said.
“The brand of Touch Football is going from strength to strength, and with our partnerships with the NRL and Harvey Norman, a strong foundation is being set to help the sport achieve great things in our strategic cycle and beyond.”
Phil Gyemore will again take the reins as coach of the TFA Indigenous All Stars Team, with Tony Trad to lead the TFA All Stars. Both coaches have had huge success, being central to victorious World Cup campaigns, Phil as an assistant coach for the Women’s Open and Tony as coach of the Men's Open side.
TFA High Performance Manager, Wayne Grant, spoke of the important role the coaches have played as members of the High Performance program, as well as previous All Stars events.
“Both Phil and Tony are fantastic coaches who have an ability to bring their groups together, which is especially important, as many of the athletes have not played together before.”
“Both thrive on the competitive nature of the game, and I’m sure will put all niceties aside when the teams take the field.”
“We’re really excited about the two playing groups for this year’s event, and are positive that they will represent the sport extremely well, but also put on a great show for all of those watching in the stands and at home,” Grant added.
Touch Football Australia would like to congratulate the athletes selected for their respective sides, and look forward to seeing them take the field on Friday, 10 February 2017.
TFA All Stars
Nick Good
Cameron Nicholls
Dylan Hennessey
Jordan Marshall
Dean Springfield
Peter Norman
Danielle Davis
Yasmin Meakes
Hayley Maddick
Ciaran Toner
Elin Mortimer
Patty Michaelopolous
Samantha Rodgers
Emily Hennessey
Coach: Tony Trad
TFA Indigenous All Stars
Jared Townson
Jarrad Rotumah
Kristen Congoo
Cody Green
Justin Costello
Trent Touma
Scott Bundy
Kiara Taylor
Marikki Watego
Kayla Mi Mi
Rebecca Mi Mi
Carly Walsh
Paige Parker
Tahlulah Tillett
Coach: Phil Gyemore
(article courtesy of Touch Football Australia)