Melbourne Demons coming to Mansfield

Published on 15 November 2024

Mansfield is preparing to welcome the Melbourne Football Club as part of the 2024 AFL Community Camp.

The Demons will be holding several community events at the Mansfield Recreation Reserve from 25 – 26 November.

First off will be a Welcome to Country at 4pm, Monday 25 November, followed by an Auskick clinic at 4.30pm and a training session with Mansfield Junior Football Club for under 14 and under 17 sides at 5.30pm. Both sessions will include a Q&A session and an opportunity for signatures.

At 8am, Tuesday 26 November, a community business breakfast event will be held for local businesses and community leaders. Registration is required – visit surveymonkey.com/r/CNHR9KP.

All community members are then invited to watch the Demons’ open training session at the reserve from 9am – 10.30am.

Mansfield Shire Council, the Mansfield Football Netball Club and the Mansfield Junior Football Club partnered with the Melbourne Football Club to organise the events.

Mansfield Football Netball Club president Bo Christopher said he was thrilled to be able to welcome the Demons to Mansfield.

“Having an AFL club come to town is such a game-changer for grass-roots footy,” he said.

“Our young local players are super passionate. Giving them the opportunity to meet the Demons will really help them feel part of the game and the community beyond Mansfield.”

“More and more AFL clubs are organising high-altitude training in our region, and we have such a great opportunity to promote our town and Mt Buller as AFL pre-season training destinations moving forward.”

“I hope a greater connection to the major clubs will help many of our young people be inspired to be part of the next generation of players,” Mr Christopher said.

Kirsten Alexander, Chief Executive Officer at Mansfield Shire Council, said Council was proud to support the events.

“The Community Camp is a great opportunity for our local players to take part in the training and other events,” she said.

“Council works collaboratively with local sporting groups to promote connection and fitness, particularly for young people.

“We’re excited to welcome the Demons, and we love seeing local clubs take the initiative to bring these kinds of events to our Shire,” Ms Alexander said.

For more information, visit the Mansfield Football Netball Club or the Mansfield Junior Football Club Facebook pages.