COFFS TO HOST MAJOR AFL EVENT

The AFL Masters National Carnival will return to NSW next year for the first time since 2008 when Coffs Harbour welcomes more than 800 AFL players for the eight-day event.

The tournament, secured for the region by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, includes both a men’s and women’s competition and is the largest mass participation event for AFL players aged 35 years and over.

Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser said the event would bring significant economic benefit to the region.

“The AFL Masters National Carnival will attract around 1,200 players, officials and supporters to Coffs Harbour and contribute around $2.7 million to the local visitor economy,” Mr Fraser said.

The Carnival will run from 30 September to 6 October 2018.