BRISBANE Lions marquee player Sabrina Frederick-Traub is kicking goals off the field well before the AFL Women's season is set to begin.
In her duties in the community, Frederick-Traub will be on hand to provide leadership advice and guidance for participants in this week's AFL National Female Diversity Championships.
More than 200 young players from indigenous and multicultural backgrounds are taking part in the week-long carnival in Shepparton in Victoria's north, representing all states and territories.
This is the fourth year the carnival is being held, with 50 players in line for selection for the Rio Tinto AFL Woomeras and Medleys leadership and development programs at the end of the championships. (This year's Woomeras squad – for players from indigenous backgrounds – is in Melbourne for AFL Grand Final week and will take part in a game at Punt Road Oval on Thursday).
"On the back of the momentum of the AFL Women's competition, these championships showcase the talent of young females from across the country," said Ali Fahour, the AFL's head of multicultural and indigenous partnerships and programs.
"Having Sabrina involved in a leadership capacity will allow participants the opportunity to engage with a role model," he said.
On top of this, Frederick-Traub is being recognised for her efforts with a nomination for the 'Emerging Leader Award' in the Football Woman of the Year Award.
In its 19th year, the Football Woman of the Year Award recognises women who have made a significant contribution to the game of Australian Rules Football and will be determind at the Annual Grand Final Liptember Comedy Debate.
Signing as a Marquee player for the inaugural Brisbane Lions Women's Team and appointed AFL Multicultural Ambassador, Frederick-Traub has become somewhat of a 'cult hero' with her trademark braids and bubbly personality on the field.
Off the field, Frederick-Traub is a positive role model for multicultural women across the country and currently works in a female and multicultural role at AFL Queensland.
We congratulate Sabrina on her nomination and wish her all the best in the upcoming Woman of the Year awards. Stay tuned for more!
Selection Criteria
Emerging Leader Award
The recipient will have:
- Demonstrated that she is a visible leadership star of the future through her talents and positive contribution that she has made so far in Australian Rules football;
- Inspired other young women to either pursue a career in Australian Rules football or become actively involved in the sport;
- A keen knowledge of the game, including its history and future;
- Hold a 2016 football club membership;
- A demonstrated commitment to the initiatives that emphasise the important role woman play in football; and
- A sense of humour and fair play; and
- Turned 25 years of age or less before 29 September 2016.
