AN over 50s men’s team representing the Australian Defence
Force Touch Association (ADFTA) Defence Warriors is set to play
at the World Masters Games in Melbourne.
The tournament will be conducted at Albert Park Reserve from October
8-12.
Team spokesman Warrant Officer 1 Greg Chamberlain said the Warriors
were confident of success as the team is based on a strong nucleus
of Defence players who have represented the ADFTA at National
Touch League level.
Chamberlain has also imported a few civilian players from his
local Lismore area into the team, including former Australian
rugby league halfback Johnny Mayes.
As well as being an excellent tournament, participation in the
World Masters Games also provides ADFTA’s oldest team an
early start to their preparation for the National Touch League
Seniors Championships in March next year.
Team manager Squadron Leader Cliff Winnett has spent the last
few months completing administrative tasks while others such as
Warrant Officer 1 Reg Jones and Warrant Officer 2 Norm Thirkell
have been busy chasing sponsorship to assist the group to enjoy
a successful tournament.
