Catch Aussie footy fever on campus

Brisbane Lions
Last year’s camp found the Brisbane Lions roaming in the wild and trekking up a snowy Humphreys Peak during their stay in Flagstaff. Photo courtesy of Brisbane Lions

Aussie footy returns to Northern Arizona University as three Australian Rules Football Clubs pack in some high altitude training in preparation for the upcoming season.

The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns and Carlton Blues will train in various campus facilities this month, and the practices held at the South Field Complex and in the Skydome are open to the public. Schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

Brisbane Lions

  • 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, South Field Complex or Skydome
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, South Field Complex or Skydome
  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, South Field Complex or Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, South Field Complex or Skydome

Gold Coast Suns

  • 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Skydome
  • 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Skydome

Carlton Blues

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Tuesday, Dec. 10, South Field Complex
  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Saturday, Dec. 14, South Field Complex
  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Monday, Dec. 16, South Field Complex