FIFO footballers keep clubs in mining communities alive

FIFO footballers keep clubs in mining communities alive

Local football leagues depend on FIFO workers to boost player numbers in remote and regional WA, and the workers say getting involved makes being away from home a little more enjoyable.

Local football leagues in Western Australia's Pilbara are thriving thanks to fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers who, in turn, are reaping the physical and mental benefits of team sport in the remote regi… [+3514 chars]
FIFO footballers keep clubs in mining communities alive - FHMnews