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Rookie Me Talent Development Program Now Open

Combine Testing and Training Program!


Rookie Me are offering a Talent Development Program this off-season to members of the EDFL community!

This is an opportunity for you to gain a greater understanding of your physical ability. Where you will measure (assess), develop (train) and compare (reassess) through a custom program designed for you. 

This Rookie Me program designed for the EDFL players is:

- POST-SEASON ASSESSMENT: October 2023 players attend an AFL combine event to measure the players’ athletic ability.
- SUMMER TRAINING BLOCK: Individual testing results will be used to create a personalised running and conditioning program for each player, to work through.
- PRE-SEASON REASSESSMENT: At the end of January 2024, players will attend a second AFL combine event, to recognize their individual improvement and help them better reset their physical goals.

This initiative is designed to support you to continue to build an understanding of your physical capabilities and growth areas, and most importantly profile your progress for future identification.


The following dates and venues have been locked in:

EVENT 1

Type: AFL Combine initial assessment
Date: Sunday October 29th, 2023
Venue: Maribyrnong Sports College
Times: Allocated upon registration

EVENT 2

Type: AFL Combine re-assessment
Date: Tuesday January 16th, 2024
Venue: Maribyrnong Sports College
Times: Allocated upon registration

To accept your invitation and to gain more information, please CLICK HERE.

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