2024 AFL X Regional Championship Under 15 Girls

September 9, 2024

Thanks to the Ramingining community for hosting the 2024 AFL X Regional Championship Under 15 Girls.

The event was a big success with fantastic AFL action from Milingimbi, Yirrkala, Gapuwiyak, Galiwin’ku and Ramingining players.

Congratulations to the eventual winners, the combined Gapuwiyak and Yirrkala girls team, beating the combined Milingimbi and Ramingining girls team 81 to 50. Well done to all the players involved.

A very big thank you to Matt from AFL Northern Territory for co-hosting the event and umpiring throughout the day, Tehanee from Yirrkala Stars for scoring the event and supporting the Yirrkala girls, and Michala Garawirrtja for supporting the Gapuwiyak girls. Also, thanks to ALPA for catering our healthy meals throughout the weekend.

Lastly, thanks to our amazing Youth Sport and Recreation (YSR) staff for your leadership and hard work leading up to the event and throughout the day.

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