Talent Academy

The AFL Vanuatu Talent Academy is funded through the Australian Government Pacific Aus Sports program.

This aim of the academy is to identify and develop talented athletes who aspire to become the players they can possibly be

In March each year AFL Vanuatu has the opportunity to select a number of youths Under 16 players to attend the AFL South Pacific talent camps in Queensland.

PATHWAY OVERVIEW

  1. Pikinini Kik / Community Kik/School Kik are the base programs from where all our footy players start.
  2. AFL Vanuatu National Under 15 team selection into Oceania Championship Team
  3. Players can be selected from this team to the AFL South Pacific Development Under 16 team to attend the talent cap in Queensland
  4. AFL Clubs Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns can select players from Under 16 for entry into their Academy system
  5. AFL Vanuatu National Under 17 selection to contest the AFL South Pacific Cup
  6. Senior football in Australia or in Vanuatu