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Marsh AFL National Academy

Supporting Australia’s most talented young AFLW and AFL players to thrive

Official Risk Partner of the AFLW and AFL

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Nurturing AFL dreams

Enjoy a glimpse into the journeys and experiences of the young AFLW and AFL players who we love to support.

At Marsh, we are proud to be part of the AFL’s community, working alongside the AFL to ensure that millions of Australians can keep enjoying the game we all love – at all levels.

Through our sponsorship of the Marsh AFL National Academy and AFL Talent Pathways, we are supporting the AFL to create opportunities to nurture Australia’s best young athletes to develop their skills and create rewarding careers, both on and off the field.

As the Official Risk Partner of the AFLW and AFL, we’re investing in the dreams and aspirations of young athletes right across Australia. And we’re empowering the stars of tomorrow to keep kicking goals, so that Aussies everywhere can enjoy more of the game we all love.

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Marsh AFL National Academy 

The Marsh AFL National Academy is a vibrant community of learning and growth, where aspiring players receive expert coaching, mentorship and the chance to showcase their abilities on the national stage.

2024 top draft pick, Sam Lalor and his journey from Marsh AFL National Academy to AFL

Patrick Dangerfield interviews 2024 Richmond Tigers’ number one draft pick Sam Lalor about rising through the ranks of the Marsh AFL National Academy, and how it's helped him to build confidence as a professional, both on and off the field.

Marsh AFL National Academy Camp for boys

Patrick Dangerfield talks to some of the AFL’s best up and coming young talent at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Camp.

Other AFL programs we support

Marsh proudly supports a range of programs that are integral to the AFL Talent Pathways. Our commitment extends to the following initiatives.

The Marsh AFL National Championships U18s and U16s

This competition provides a platform for emerging talent to demonstrate their abilities, gain invaluable experience, and catch the attention of scouts and coaches.

The Marsh AFL National Futures

This program provides an opportunity for the most talented U17 young footballers in the country to come together in a high-performance environment as they prepare to enter their draft year. The highlight is the Marsh AFL and AFLW National Futures match where young boys and girls have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of Australia.

About Marsh

We work with Australian businesses of all sizes to help them manage risk and create safe environments for their clients, people and communities to thrive. We specialise in a range of industries including our country’s most loved sports.

And when it comes to nurturing the future of the sport at an elite level, Marsh is proud to be there, front and centre. We’ve been working alongside the AFL for more than 20 years, helping to protect the game, the organisation, its people, the fans, the players at every level – from local council-owned footy grounds right through to the biggest stadiums, from NAB AFL Auskick kids through to the elite level players. We’re there helping to make Aussie Rules safer for everyone.

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More stories and highlights from young talent on the field.

AFLW Talent Pathways for girls

AFLW legend Tayla Harris and young gun Alyssia Pisano talk about Alyssia’s rise through the AFL’s Talent Pathways program, and the commitment it takes to thrive in the AFLW at an elite level.

Patrick Dangerfield chats with Harry Sheezel and Josh Smillie

Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield and North Melbourne’s Harry Sheezel chat with 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy hopeful Josh Smillie who aspires to play for the AFL. They talk about what it will take for Josh to etch his name in history at the MCG, along with other great players of the game.

Proudly backing the AFL to thrive

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AFL National risk protection program

As the appointed broker for the Australian Football League, Marsh has developed a National Risk Protection Program to help protect affiliated clubs, members and volunteers across the AFL community.

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The Discretionary Trust Arrangement is not an insurance product, because one element of the Arrangement involves the Trustee’s absolute discretion whether or not to pay a Claim and how much to pay. The Discretionary Trust Arrangement is a Managed Investment Scheme made up of two parts: The Scheme Cover and The Insurance Cover.

The Discretionary Trust Arrangement was established to help manage the Members’ risk of personal injury. For more information please read the Australian Football National Risk Protection Program Discretionary Trust Arrangement Product Disclosure Statement.

The Asset Protect and Personal Injury covers are each provided through a Discretionary Trust Arrangement. Each Discretionary Trust Arrangement is issued by the Trustee, JLT Group Services Pty Ltd (ABN 26 004 485 214, AFSL 417964) (“JGS”). Any advice or dealing in relation to the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is provided by JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226 827) (“JLT”). The cover provided by the Discretionary Trust Arrangements is subject to the Trustee’s discretion and/or the relevant policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

Marsh Advantage Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 31 081 358 303, AFSL 238369) (“Marsh”) arranges and provides any advice in relation to general insurance products (i.e. not the Discretionary Trust Arrangement) and is not the insurer.

Marsh, JGS and JLT are part of the Marsh McLennan group of companies and remunerated for the services they provide including though commission from insurers and/or fees charged to product holders. Ask us for more details before we provide you with any services (you can contact us on +61 2 8864 8888).

This page contains general information and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider these and the product terms before making a decision about a product. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements. These are available on request from Marsh (in respect to general insurance policies) and JLT (in respect to the Discretionary Trust Arrangements). The Target Market Determinations for the Discretionary Trust Arrangements are available at Target Market Determinations | Marsh.

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