Coniglio A GIANT Multicultural Ambassador

The 20-year-old was born in Western Australia to Italian parents, and he will throw himself into work representing and promoting some of the many diverse backgrounds across Australia’s game.

Coniglio joins Essendon captain and 2012 Brownlow Medallist Jobe Watson, Melbourne’s Jimmy Toumpas, Collingwood’s Patrick Karnezis, and the Western Bulldogs’ Lin Jong as a new Australia Post AFL Multicultural ambassador, alongside existing ambassadors Nic Natanui, Bachar Houli, Karmichael Hunt, Majak Daw, and Alipate Carlile.

AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriou said the newly-appointed ambassadors had shown leadership in their communities and would focus on encouraging participation and inclusion in Australian Football.

“Australia’s only Indigenous Game is proud to welcome all people to our sport and the Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassadors are leaders for our wider player group, our clubs and all fans to continue attracting new people to the AFL to be part of Australia’s most popular sport,” Mr Demetriou said.

“Since the introduction of the AFL Multicultural ambassador program in 2012, we are delighted by the enthusiasm, insight and cultural guidance the ambassadors have provided to communities and the AFL industry.

“In 2014, we are excited to have Jobe, Jimmy, Patrick, Stephen and Lin as part of this important program and look forward to the 10 ambassadors playing a lead role in encouraging individuals and communities to unite through their passion for Australia’s game.”

Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour said the 2014 Multicultural Ambassadors was a great example of the multicultural ties Australia Post and the AFL share.

“As an organisation employing more than 36,000 people from over 130 nations, we’re very passionate about bringing together people from different backgrounds to feel part of the Australian community,” said Mr Fahour.

“The AFL has many multicultural stars, from rich and diverse cultures, who have come together to contribute to Australia’s Indigenous game. They provide excitement and entertainment each week for Australians everywhere.”

the 2014 Multicultural Ambassadors was a great example of the multicultural ties Australia Post and the AFL share.

Throughout the year, the Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassadors will work with local groups towards raising cultural awareness and uniting individuals and communities across the country.

The Multicultural Ambassadors will play a leading role in the AFL Multicultural Round to be held this year in Round 18 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

With the support of Australia Post, the round will celebrate ‘Many Cultures. One Game’ and will highlight the community engagement initiatives currently being undertaken by the Australian football industry, as well as the many players from culturally diverse backgrounds who make up 15 per cent of the AFL player list.