The AFL has named the squads to participate in the inaugural boys Indigenous and Multicultural Futures program next week, after the girls’ program ran earlier this month.

The AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Futures programs comprise talented 16 and 17-year-old footballers, many of whom meet the AFL’s Next Generation Academy criteria. 

The AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Futures program is an addition to the AFL Diversity talent pathways offering and forms an extension of the AFL’s Indigenous and Multicultural programs for 17 and 18-year-old footballers. 

The Futures program supports player retention within state talent pathways programs, while continuing individual player development. 

Many of the players named in the AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Futures squads will go on to take part in the 2027 AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Academy – a year-long program comprising in-person and online training and education for players in their Draft year or preparing to enter their Draft year.  

The Futures camps involve a range of football training sessions, as well as education sessions covering leadership and social, emotional and cultural wellbeing. 

The girls program culminated in a talent showcase match that saw the AFL Indigenous Futures team claim a one-point win over the AFL Multicultural Futures team on Sunday, September 13. 

The boys match will be played at RSEA Park on Wednesday, September 30 from 1:30pm. 

AFL Diversity Talent Programs Manager Narelle Long said: “After the success of our inaugural girls’ program earlier this month, we look forward to our boys experiencing the same excitement and connection during their camp this week.

“The Futures program will help us to continue our engagement and better support talented young players, and will further enhance their football and personal development.

“As players progress through the Academy program they will have access to a specialised development model focused on their individual needs to further assist them to reach their Draft potential, as week as tailored support to assist their growth on and off the field.”

Continue below to see the AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Futures boys squads.

SQUADS

INDIGENOUS FUTURES BOYS

Coaches: Roger Hayden, Jarrod Lienert, Harrison Pepper

MULTICULTURAL FUTURES BOYS

Coaches: Matt Baseden, Isaac Kako, Saad El-Hawli, Shane Clough

MATCH DETAILS

Indigenous Futures Boys vs Multicultural Futures Boys
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: RSEA Park, Moorabbin
Stream: Watch a live stream on the AFL website and AFL app
Team lists: Click here to view the team lists for the match