AFL Sydney reps to show their worth

The AFL Sydney senior representative squad will host AFL Cairns at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday June 8, with the development squad taking on the Riverina FL at Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga the following day.

Both sides will be looking to reverse losses against their two opponents from when they last played in 2011.

The senior outfit lost by 16 points in a close encounter at Cazaly Stadium after leading at three-quarter time, while the development squad, who played as an Under-23s outfit in Newcastle two years ago, were unable to overturn a large first-quarter deficit against the bigger bodies from down south.

AFL Sydney Football Operations Manager, Matthew Graham, is confident the league can give a strong account in this representative campaign.

“The representative program is always one of the highlights of the AFL Sydney season,” Graham said.

“This season is no different and we will be playing two seasoned outfits … but we are confident we have the players to perform well.

“These games give our top-line and developing players the opportunity to prove their worth on the big stage.”

AFL Sydney is seeking expressions of interest for coaches and support staff to be involved in both fixtures.

Applications should be sent to Matthew Graham at matthew.graham@aflnswact.com.au by 5pm Monday March 11, 2013.