Franklin to captain Indigenous All Stars

Supported by the Coles AFL Indigenous program, the match will be played at Traeger Park, Alice Springs on Friday, February 8 at 7pm and will showcase the Indigenous talent in the AFL.

Franklin said he is proud to captain the All Stars for the first time and looks forward to the match against Richmond.

“The Indigenous All Stars match is a really important event as it recognises the Indigenous Australians’ contribution to the national competition.

“It’s a chance for some of the best Indigenous talent from across the country to play together.”

Michael O’Loughlin will coach the All Stars and will be assisted by Roger Hayden, Adam Goodes and Shaun Burgyone. The match will follow the annual AFL Players’ Association Indigenous Camp that will take place in Alice Springs from February 5 to 7.

The three-day camp will bring together 60 Indigenous AFL players and will include an Indigenous leadership program and community visits.

All players attending the AFLPA Indigenous camp will be eligible to push for selection in the final All Stars squad which will take on Richmond.

Richmond will head to Alice Springs on February 6 to conduct its Australia Post AFL Community Camp ahead of the match.

Tickets to the match are on sale and can be purchased by calling 08 8980 4801 or 08 8952 1670, or from the following outlets:

•　　　　　　 Centralian Sports, Ansett Building, Parsons Street, Alice Springs
•　　　　　　 Dymocks Book Shop, Alice Springs Plaza, Alice Springs
•　　　　　　 Hot Stuff 4 the Sporting Buff, Shop 6/10 Polana Centre, Alice Springs　

Gates at Traeger Park will be open to ticket holders from 5pm and pre-match entertainment will include a performance from Manuel Nulupani Dhurrkay from the Saltwater Band.

The Indigenous All Stars will also perform their War Cry before the game commences.The match between the Indigenous All Stars and Richmond Football Club is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Players attending the 2013 AFLPA Indigenous camp

Adelaide Crows:
Cameron Ellis-Yolmen
Graham Johncock
Jared Petrenko

Brisbane Lions:
Ashley McGrath

Carlton:
Eddie Betts
Chris Yarran

Essendon:
Alwyn Davey
Courtney Dempsey
Leroy Jetta
Nathan Lovett-Murray
Patrick Ryder

Fremantle:
Jonathon Griffin
Michael Johnson
Danyle Pearce
Joshua Simpson
Michael Walters

Geelong Cats:
Allen Christensen
Joel Hamling
Bradley Hartman
Steven Motlop
Mathew Stokes
Travis Varcoe

Gold Coast Suns:
Harley Bennell
Jarrod Harbrow
Brandon Matera　
Steven May
Liam Patrick
Tim Sumner

Greater Western Sydney Giants:
Shaun Edwards　
Curtly Hampton
Gerald Ugle
Zac Williams
Nathan Wilson

Hawthorn:
Jed Anderson
Shaun Burgoyne
Amos Frank
Lance Franklin
Bradley Hill
Cyril Rioli
Derick Wanganeen

Melbourne:
Dominic Barry
Aaron Davey
Neville Jetta

North Melbourne:
Lindsay Thomas

Port Adelaide:
Brendon Ah Chee
Jake Neade　
Chad Wingard

Richmond:
Shane Edwards

St Kilda:
Terry Milera

Sydney Swans:
Tony Armstrong　　　　　　　　　
Adam Goodes
Lewis Jetta

West Coast Eagles:
Jamie Bennell
Brad Dick
Joshua Hill
Murray Newman　　　　　　　　
Sharrod Wellingham　　

Western Bulldogs:
Brett Goodes　　　
Liam Jones
Koby Stevens