Carlile visited Kilkenny Primary School, Salisbury North Primary School and The Pines Primary School on Tuesday to educate children from different backgrounds about football and its importance in our society.
This cause is one that is close to Carlile’s heart as he migrated from Fiji to Australia at a young age and found football to be a way of connecting with those from other cultural backgrounds.
With many children from Kilkenny Primary migrating from countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Sudan, Carlile believes football can help to remove the cultural barriers within the school and create an inclusive environment for young migrants.
Power of One is the latest program from the club's community arm Power Community Ltd, which is a six-week program operating in New Arrival Program schools around Adelaide.
It will be delivered in conjunction with the SANFL and South Adelaide's SANFL multicultural ambassador Emmanuel Irra.
The Power of One will promote message of tolerance and respect of difference and embracing difference, which will in turn promote a more powerful community.
Carlile will be the figurehead for the program as an official Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassador.
His visit to primary schools across Adelaide comes as he continues to prepare for Saturday’s big match with the Hawks.
He said his teammates were fully focussed on preparing for the reigning premiers in a sell out blockbuster under lights.
While Hawthorn will miss key players due to injury, Carlile empahsised the Power could not afford to take the Hawks lightly.
“We’re not going to take any game easy this season, but especially not this one,” Carlile said.
“They’re still a massive competitor and a premiership favourite.
“Everyone respects what they’ve achieved over the past few years.”
Although Carlile was quick to say Port Adelaide was in the best form he had seen during his time at the club, he was adamant there would be no easing up while Ken Hinkley was in charge.
Hinkley’s attitude is one that players must continue to push themselves against every opponent, but not too far.
It’s that 'zero tolerance' approach to poor on-field conduct that meant players were wary of breaking the game’s rules, let alone those of the team.
“He [Hinkley] is definitely the toughest, and most demanding coach that I have ever had,” Carlile said.
“Ken hates it when we give away a free kick, let alone get suspended.
“If you lose your spot through suspension, it’s going to be tough to get it back.”
For more information on Power Community Ltd's Power of One program, contact Michelle Cioffi on 08 8447 9997 or mcioffi@pafc.com.au.
The Power of One will promote message of tolerance and respect of difference and embracing difference, which will in turn promote a more powerful community.
Carlile will be the figurehead for the program as an official Australia Post AFL Multicultural Ambassador.
His visit to primary schools across Adelaide comes as he continues to prepare for Saturday’s big match with the Hawks.
He said his teammates were fully focussed on preparing for the reigning premiers in a sell out blockbuster under lights.
While Hawthorn will miss key players due to injury, Carlile empahsised the Power could not afford to take the Hawks lightly.
“We’re not going to take any game easy this season, but especially not this one,” Carlile said.
“They’re still a massive competitor and a premiership favourite.
“Everyone respects what they’ve achieved over the past few years.”
Although Carlile was quick to say Port Adelaide was in the best form he had seen during his time at the club, he was adamant there would be no easing up while Ken Hinkley was in charge.
Hinkley’s attitude is one that players must continue to push themselves against every opponent, but not too far.
It’s that 'zero tolerance' approach to poor on-field conduct that meant players were wary of breaking the game’s rules, let alone those of the team.
“He [Hinkley] is definitely the toughest, and most demanding coach that I have ever had,” Carlile said.
“Ken hates it when we give away a free kick, let alone get suspended.
“If you lose your spot through suspension, it’s going to be tough to get it back.”
For more information on Power Community Ltd's Power of One program, contact Michelle Cioffi on 08 8447 9997 or mcioffi@pafc.com.au.
