AFL FEVER HITS THE HARBOUR CITY

2017 AFL NAB Draft prospects
Andrew Brayshaw and Darcy Fogarty

Sydney is set for a bumper three days of AFL action, with the second annual AFL 9s Classic and the AFL Draft taking place this week.

The Classic, an exciting national event that brings together players from community football clubs to compete in the AFL’s social format, kicked off today and will run until Sunday, 26 November with more than 120 teams and 1,000 players in action.

The Draft, which gives the clubs the opportunity to sign the best young amateurs in the country, will be held tonight at the Sydney Showground.

Some of the top Draft prospects were in town ahead of tonight’s event and experienced a number of Sydney’s marquee visitor attractions, including Sydney SKYWALK, Bondi Beach and Luna Park.

The Top 10 Draft Picks will come together for a photo opportunity at Hickson Road Reserve, The Rocks, tomorrow at 9am.

Both events are supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.