Chris Johnson promotes leadership through youth tournament in Cape York
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Chris Johnson, a Brisbane AFL legend, hosts the annual Chris Johnson and Angie Nadredre Cup in Bamaga, Far North Queensland. The event, involving about 120 young players from Cape York and surrounding areas, aims to foster leadership, culture, and community connection. Participants engage in football activities while also participating in the AFL's First Nations Ahead of the Game program, focusing on Indigenous culture and wellbeing. Johnson emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and mental health in leadership roles.
- •Chris Johnson leads youth tournament in Bamaga, Queensland.
- •Around 120 participants from Cape York and Torres Strait Islands.
- •First Nations Ahead of the Game program included in activities.
- •Focus on leadership skills and mental health awareness.
- •Johnson committed to guiding youth through the program annually.
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"Each year, Chris Johnson travels to the very top of Australia for a footy tournament that's far more than just a game
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