Nagle Knights

Commencing in 2022, the College launched its Nagle Knights Australian Football League (AFL) Academy. Initially the program will be available for Year 7 students with an aim to grow to run across Years 7 to 10 in coming years. 

Aim of the Academy
The Nagle Knights AFL Academy will provide students who wish to pursue excellence in the sport of AFL an opportunity to further develop their footballing ability with a focus on improvement of skills and game play. The program will focus on the development of the whole child using AFL as an instrument to engage and educate students. 

Focus​
Throughout the year, students will focus on their individual skills, game play and strategy. The use of practical and theory components will give insight into how they can improve and become a better player. 

​Coaching Staff
The Nagle Knights AFL Academy is led by Mr Mitchell Boyle. Mr Boyle is a former East Fremantle player and recipient of the 2021 JJ Clune medal and 2017 Western Australian Country Footballer of the Year. He has played in the Foxtel Cup and Country State Football, and was previously Mid West High Performance Academy Head Coach and is Level 2 AFL Accredited Coach. Mr Boyle is a member of our Health and Physical Education (HPE) Department, and a former Head Boy of the College (2009).

Assistant Head Coach, Mr Liam Clarkson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Liam is a former East Fremantle member and has been involved with numerous amateur football clubs in Perth. His coaching experience is extensive. He has been an assistant coach at East Perth Football Club, Canning South Perth Amateur Club and the West Coast Eagles Next Generation Academy (Nic Naitanui Academy). Liam brings enthusiasm, knowledge and passion to the playing group and is a member of our Health and Physical Education (HPE) Learning Area.

Partnership with East Fremantle Club
East Fremantle Football Club representatives will provide guidance on targetting specific skill and game aspects. This partnership will also help to promote the transition from country/junior football to West Australian Football League (WAFL).

Endorsed by the West Australian Football Commission
The Nagle Knights AFL Academy is endorsed by the West Australian Football Commission.

Academy Format
Year 7s will train before school once a week starting at 7.15am. 
Following training, students can use the school facilities to eat breakfast and shower before commencing their school day at 8.30am. 

Admission

• Year 7 students enrolled to commence at the College in 2025 are eligible to apply for a position in the Nagle Knights AFL Academy. The registration form will be made available to families in Term 3, 2024. 

• Applicants will need to be playing or are going to be playing in the upcoming AFL season. 

For more information on the Academy, please contact Mr Mitchell Boyle mitchell.boyle@cewa.edu.au. ​