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8 July 2024

Keen to try Aussie Rules? Be coached by the Geelong Cats at our 2024 AFL clinic!

As one of our most popular pastimes, it’s hard to miss Australian Rules Football in winter! But this unique Aussie sport is not just for the professionals. If you’d like to learn more about footy – and give it a go yourself – sign up for our wildly popular Geelong Cats AFL clinic, which is exclusively available to our international students.

What’s on offer?

In a visit to GMHBA Stadium, you’ll learn from elite AFL players from both the men’s (AFL) and women’s (AFLW) competitions! During the clinic, you’ll:

You’ll also score a double pass to bring a friend or family member to see the Geelong men’s team take on the Western Bulldogs on Saturday 20 July at GMHBA Stadium! You’ll need to show your Deakin ID at the end of the clinic to claim your ticket.

Interested? Check out our video from past AFL Clinics!

When and where?

When: Monday 15 July, 10.30am to 2.30pm. We’re providing bus transport for Burwood students that will leave Burwood campus at 8.30am sharp!
Where: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. Try to arrive a few minutes early so you can find the group and be ready to start the tour!

Find out the full details and register now – there are only 50 spots available for international students and this event will book out quickly!

When you register, you’ll find more information about how to get to GMHBA Stadium from Geelong and Melbourne, including a Deakin-chartered bus from the Burwood Campus, as well as public transport options. 


If you’re an international student in your first trimester at Deakin, our CONNECT program gives you lots of other free opportunities and events both on and off campus.

We encourage you to try as many activities as possible – you’ll make new friends, practise your English skills, explore your campus, discover Deakin’s support services and learn about Australian culture.



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