AFLPA & AFL SportsReady launch 2005 Next Goal program
8 Mar 2005 - Jason Murnane
The AFL Players' Association in conjunction with AFL SportsReady, succesfully launched the 2005 Next Goal career transition program at a breakfast function at the MCG on Thursday 17 March.
Over 200 current and former players along with business leaders attended the function held in the MCG's Members Dining Room.
MC'd by Tim Lane, attendees heard from a number of the innovative programs success stories, including Brad Seymour, James Clement, Ben Marsh and Matthew Burton.
Dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Brennon Dowrick left a lasting impression on the audience with his dynamic presentation which incorporated his 9.9 Gold medal winning pommel horse routine.
The Next Goal Program is designed to provide AFL players with meaningful work experience in an identified career path of the player's choice and for which he has an aptitude or past experience.