Australian Capital Territory

http://www.act4gws.com.au/

ACT and Southern NSW have a rare opportunity to claim a meaningful place in Australia's national game through a partnership with AFL's newest team, GWS.

After years of false starts and short term playing deals with cash strapped Melbourne based AFL teams, supporters of AFL in Canberra and the region have been offered a partnership that will benefit the game at all levels.

This partnership will enrich the AFL community of the ACT and Southern NSW region, grow participation numbers and assist AFL to compete more effectively with the other professional football codes (League, Union and Soccer).

The aim of ACT 4 GWS is to secure 5000 $50 pledges as well as significant local and regional corporate support.

In return:

•GWS will play up to 20 games in Canberra over the next 5 years
•AFL in Canberra and the region will have a seat on the GWS board
•GWS will continue to invest in local talent academies
•GWS will establish a training base in Canberra and the region
•GWS will conduct community camps in the region
•GWS will field a team in the AFL Canberra competition or in a second tier AFL competition that will feature Canberra clubs.
The opportunity for the AFL community of ACT and Southern NSW to join GWS has been described as the game’s best and last chance to establish a meaningful presence in the region.

This is our opportunity to become a significant part of our national game. It’s our time. Let’s secure our national game for our national capital region.