The Mt Alexander Falcons and Kyneton Tigers are set to feature in Sunday’s AFLW game at Mars Stadium in Ballarat after both teams were invited to play in a curtain raiser before the Western Bulldogs take on St Kilda.
Kicking off at 11am Sunday’s game forms part of the AFLW’s Pride round celebrations and recognises the focus that the Mt Alexander Women’s Sports Club and Kyneton FNC have dedicated to giving women and gender-diverse people of all backgrounds the opportunity to play football in regional Victoria.
Mt Alexander Falcons and Kyneton Tigers have already met this year in a couple of cracking games including contesting the inaugural Gender Equality Cup in partnership with Women’s Health Loddon Mallee. Both clubs work hard behind the scenes to provide an environment that is welcoming encouraging and fun for players and supporters of all backgrounds.
Sunday’s game will start at 11am at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, ahead of the Bulldogs playing St Kilda at 1.10 pm.
Mt Alexander Falcons president Alana Wearne said the team is excited to take part.
“It’s thrilling to get the chance to showcase the Falcons’ game at Mars Stadium, and at the same time we’re incredibly humbled to be recognised by the AFLW for the work that we’ve been putting in to give LGBTQIA+ people the chance to play footy who might not otherwise be able to in regional Victoria,” Alana said.
“We’ve played Kyneton in the rain and mud to get hold of the Gender Equality Cup and we’ll bring the same mentality as we run out together at Mars Stadium on Sunday, they’re a great bunch of people and we can’t wait to give them another hard game.”
