The Engawala School Holiday Program was run by Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Youth, Sport and Recreation (YSR) from 22 June to 17 July. It culminated with a visit by Tommy Dutton of AFLNT on Friday 16 July, who ran two AFL coaching sessions.
There was a morning session for junior players (plus some adults from Engawala), and an afternoon session for older players, including a scratch game on Engawala oval.
Tommy has previously visited Engawala to run similar coaching sessions, and has forged close links with AFL fans in Engawala, several of whom play in organised competitions in Central Australia.
As well as the coaching sessions, AFLNT also provided a barbecue lunch during Tommy’s visit, during which he spoke with many locals about their passion and support for AFL.
“As in most CDRC communities, AFL has a strong following in Engawala, and this visit by AFLNT highlights the strong support the game has in Engawala. It is also a great activity for the kids in the school holidays,” said Aaron Tannahill, Acting Manager for YSR, CDRC.
