A new generation of young footy stars compete at this years Michael Long cup in the Northern Territory, with players relishing the challenge of coming up against the best of the best from other regions.
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00:00 A new generation of footy stars mentored for greatness.
00:05 I've got to get my girls sorted.
00:08 Pick the ball up and run it.
00:10 Last year's Michael Long Cup attracting three girls teams,
00:13 this year there are six,
00:15 and coaches are pushing their players to the next level.
00:17 We've got definitely a lot of talent in Alice Springs, hidden talent.
00:20 I really hope this motivates them and inspires them to keep at it,
00:24 come together, go to school
00:26 and also get the opportunities that's presented here today.
00:29 Facing the challenge of coming up against the best of the best from other regions,
00:33 playing a series of tough match-ups.
00:35 The strategy is to keep going forward and putting goals.
00:40 It was good but too hard to defend.
00:43 I only know a couple of people on my team.
00:46 We all get along so it's OK.
00:48 In the boys' games, the Darwin Reds had a strong showing
00:51 against their East Arnhem rivals.
00:53 Let's go, boys!
00:54 In a competition that for some players
00:56 could be the first step towards a career in the AFL.
00:59 We've got a couple, I reckon.
01:00 I reckon a few of them will go pretty far.
01:02 It's not all about winning the cup.
01:04 The boys will know if they win or lose,
01:06 but just me being as a coach,
01:09 probably the most successful thing is coming out of it
01:12 is they all just have an understanding of what role they have.
01:16 The territory's young stars warming up and ready to be subbed in.
01:20 (cheering)
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