Thousands of athletes to descend on the Far North to test their mettle and fitness Hughes AFL Men’s All Stars head coach

“As a coach, I like to foster an environment where players can grow and reach their full potential,” Hughes said.

NTFL, reaching the second week of finals after finishing fourth on the ladder.

AFL Cairns has announced the representative coaches for 2023.

Men’s All Stars head coach is Sam Hughes, who joins the AFL Cairns competition following a successful stint as a playing assistant coach at Leopold Football Club in the Geelong Football League from 20202022.

At the same time, he was head coach of the First XVIII Football Team at St Joseph’s College, Geelong, from 2020-2022. He has also had coaching experience at the Geelong Football Club as part of the VFLW Program.

“The All-Stars team provides an opportunity to work with high calibre individuals both on and off the field.

“I am looking forward to harnessing the talent we currently have in our AFL Cairns competition and putting that on display in the All-Stars game.”

Assistant coach is Cameron Campbell.

Men’s ISP head coach is Chris Baksh, who joins the AFL Cairns competition as the head coach of South Cairns after a successful stint at the helm of Nightcliff Tigers in the

The proud Gunaikurnai/Yorta Yorta man said he was “really looking forward to discovering the Indigenous talent within the Cairns league, and I’m honoured to be given an opportunity to help showcase this to the wider community and beyond.”

Assistant coaches are Chris Ransom and David Topani.

Women’s All Stars head coach is Marcus MacDonald-Camden, affectionately known as ‘Big Cous’, who has led a QAFLW program and was part of the Brisbane Lions AFLQ Development Squad, as well as numerous state and regional talent programs.

“My coaching style is very much game-based learning, along with trying to make every session enjoyable – hopefully, the players walk away with something new from this experience.”

Women’s ISP head coaches are Luana Healey and Jason Wray. Assistant Coach is Tobias Fatnowna.

“I’m extremely excited to work with the players and coaching staff who will be involved in the Women’s ISP team given it is a game reflecting, showcasing and playing for our culture and heritage. My coaching approach is holistic in nature and acknowledges that relationships are key to any team success,” she said. The Genesis Health and Fitness All-Stars games are scheduled for May 26.