PLAYERS OFF TO CAMP TODAY

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http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...92/default.aspx shows what Moloney thought of the camp and highlighted Jordie Grysberts determination which indeed will help him along with all others in laying down a tremendous foundation for 2010

There couldn't be anyone better to take Gysberts under his wing than Beamer!

Great pic on that article too.

[jayceebee31 759]

There couldn't be anyone better to take Gysberts under his wing than Beamer!

Great pic on that article too.

So true- as well as he had the indigenous boys as well.

[jayceebee31 759]

Some of you have enquired to where the camp was with regard to the sponsor- in just reading Demon HQ- Cam Schwab states- Thanks to Charlie and Glenda Lovick. Passionate Demons who gave our people an experience of a lifetime in the high country.

One of the posts stated this earlier- just confirmation

[fishardansin 0]

Suggest to contact the club on Ph. (03) 9652 1111

PO Box 254 East Melbourne Victoria 8002

[email protected]

after the 6th January whom will let you know where training is and even may get Liam to meet with you. Ask for Sarah Baker who will no doubt help you as much as she can.

A bloke I know is a mad Demon who happens to be mates with your assistant Williams. He says he'll be able to get a meeting with my Warlpiri kids and nephew. Might be a fluff story for Jurrah in it too. I'm happy to help pump up Melbourne's tyres as Melbourne did a huge favour for me. It would've killed me to watch a Warlpiri kid to play for Collingwood. And it was great to watch him debut. My brother-in-law was one of the last big things to come out of Yuendemu Magpies. He went to Darwin and was often kicking a lazy 6 goals unfortunately he was very lazy and then got into the grog. Liam Jurrah and Liam Patrick are going to revolutionise footy. Well maybe not revolutionise but certainly broaden its horizons. Maurice Rioli pointed out a few years ago that even though indigenous Australia is over represented in the AFL, 2% of population and 20% of AFL, all indigenous players came from major towns (white communities). There is a treasure trove of talent out there waiting to be developed. I've only been to Yuendemu once for an hour but I've spent 2 weeks in Lajamanu over 2 trips and I can't tell you how amazed I was with some 8 year olds I was kicking the footy with. It's a pity that they don't get the right nutrition through childhood nor have a desire to succeed instilled at an early age. It is good that these two men are breaking that mould.

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A bloke I know is a mad Demon who happens to be mates with your assistant Williams. He says he'll be able to get a meeting with my Warlpiri kids and nephew. Might be a fluff story for Jurrah in it too. I'm happy to help pump up Melbourne's tyres as Melbourne did a huge favour for me. It would've killed me to watch a Warlpiri kid to play for Collingwood. And it was great to watch him debut. My brother-in-law was one of the last big things to come out of Yuendemu Magpies. He went to Darwin and was often kicking a lazy 6 goals unfortunately he was very lazy and then got into the grog. Liam Jurrah and Liam Patrick are going to revolutionise footy. Well maybe not revolutionise but certainly broaden its horizons. Maurice Rioli pointed out a few years ago that even though indigenous Australia is over represented in the AFL, 2% of population and 20% of AFL, all indigenous players came from major towns (white communities). There is a treasure trove of talent out there waiting to be developed. I've only been to Yuendemu once for an hour but I've spent 2 weeks in Lajamanu over 2 trips and I can't tell you how amazed I was with some 8 year olds I was kicking the footy with. It's a pity that they don't get the right nutrition through childhood nor have a desire to succeed instilled at an early age. It is good that these two men are breaking that mould.

Agree totally. As a member of the club, I was also highly delighted that our senior management of the club went up there two weeks ago .Jim Stynes ,our President whom has been very ill accompanied Liam and our coach umpired a match up there. This also will help the relationship and also show the younger ones that their is a very strong future in Aussie rules.

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Good to read your views Fish. AFL has a v. important role in helping indigenous communities -- right some wrongs -- as much as I disagree w. the motives of the AFL in other areas. As Demons, we are proud & privileged to have Liam J playing for us.

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Jaycee and dreamin man here is a post I put on Bomber blitz about the matter. I think the AFL as a whole can improve the situation in communities out there. More to the point the Fed Government can take a carrot and stick approach to help them help themselves. If considerable funding increases and the AFL are used as the carrots I think it could be very successful.

http://www.bomberblitz.com/forum/index.php...8&hl=Jurrah