The NSW/ACT Inclusion Rams head to the inaugural Toyota AFL Open with the goals to enjoy the experience, bond as a team and have fun throughout the 21-26 November tournament.
The side has been selected from several tryout sessions across the state and territory and from the new Inclusion Shield, a competition gala day for high school students living with a disability.
Schedule
Fixtures and results from the Toyota AFL Open can be found on Play HQ, with the inclusion competition available here.
How to watch
The final two days of the 2024 AFL Open, on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November, will be broadcast live and free with all matches available to be watched via the AFL Play YouTube channel and Kayo Freebies.
Coach: Will Judd
Asst Coach: Kasey Paradis
Da
mon Rowett
Position: Forward
Local club: Cardiff Hawks
AFL team: Sydney Swans
Favourite player: Isaac Heeney (also from Cardiff Hawks)
Previous national championships: 6
Number of matches/goals: All matches 2017-2023. 29 goals
Footy highlight: Kicking the match winning goal against the NT in 2018. Watching Sydney Swans winning the grand finals in 2005 and 2012.
Daniel Beck
Position: Midfield
Local club: Cardiff Hawks
AFL team: Melbourne
Favourite player: Tayla Harris
Previous national championships: Two
Number of matches/goals: 10 matches, no goals
Footy highlight: Watching the AFL finals
Ethan Szlavtis
Position: Any
Local club: -
AFL team: GIANTS
Favourite player: Toby Greene
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: Getting to meet the GIANTS players when I was younger.
Henry Flegg
Position: Any
Local club: Nelson Bay Marlins
AFL team: Sydney Swans
Favourite player: Tom Papley
Previous national championships: Two
Number of matches/goals: All from 2022-2023. Two goals.
Footy highlight: Kicking my first goal at the Marlins in 2023.
Jac
k Stevens
Position: Any
Local club: North Albury Hoppers
AFL team: Collingwood
Favourite player: Nick Daicos
Previous national championships: 10
Number of matches/goals: A lot!
Footy highlight: Collingwood winning the 2023 premiership
Jackson Loy
Position: Midfield
Local club: -
AFL team: GIANTS
Favourite player: Ryan Angwin
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: This is my first time playing Australian rules!
Kai Armstrong
Position: Midfield
Local club: Manly Bombers
AFL team: GIANTS
Favourite player: Toby Greene
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: Playing in three prelimary finals with the Manly Bombers
Leua Elekana
Position: Any
Local club: -
AFL team: -
Favourite player: -
Previous national championships: One
Number of matches/goals: Five games
Footy highlight: Being known as the "ruckman" and playing that position great, then being awarded MVP in my first year playing.
Maison Beecroft
Position: Forward
Local club: -
AFL team: GIANTS
Favourite player: Zarlie Goldsworthy
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: Playing the Inclusion Shield gala day at Blacktown this year.
Michael Cooke
Position: Midfield
Local club: Cardiff Hawks
AFL team: Geelong Cats
Favourite player: Cyril Rioli
Previous national championships: Three
Number of matches/goals: Unknown!
Footy highlight: Meeting new people
Sa
m Clark
Position: Forward
Local club: Pittwater Tigers
AFL team: Richmond
Favourite player: Daniel Rioli
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: Playing at half time during a GIANTS game
Simon Schofield
Position: Midfield
Local club: Cardiff Hawks
AFL team: Melbourne
Favourite player: Tayla Harris
Previous national championships: 1
Number of matches/goals: No goals
Footy highlight: Playing with my mates
Will Curtis
Position: Any
Local club: -
AFL team: Sydney Swans
Favourite player: Isaac Heeney
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: This will be my first time playing!
Junel Bagus
Position: Back
Local club: -
AFL team: Sydney Swans
Favourite player: Adam Goodes
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: This will be my first time playing
Taylor Hanson
Position: Any
Local club: -
AFL team: Sydney Swans
Favourite player: Holly Cooper
Previous national championships: 3
Number of goals: Two
Footy highlight: Training
Corey Moore
Position: Any
Local club: Wodonga Bulldogs
AFL team: Hawthorn
Favourite player: Jack Gunston
Previous national championships: 0
Number of matches/goals: -
Footy highlight: Getting best on ground and helping my teammates.