The Next BIGGIE Thing
Last week’s AFL Drafts unearthed a huge new pool of talent, but unlike previous seasons was light-on for international players or players of multicultural journeys. One exception to that, taken in the...
View ArticleDemons & Scorpions Take Out Movember Cup
Maybe the teams are not at their fullest strength and maybe playing for an off-season cup isn’t quite as intense as a premiership season. However, make no mistake – all players who represented their...
View ArticleStirling To Host Scottish Euro Cup
The Scottish city of Stirling is not a place that rears its head in conversations about football – until now. Almost equidistant between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Stirling has just been announced as the...
View ArticleHalls Creek Produces Even More Talent
Back in my days as a tour guide, stopping at Halls Creek in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia was a step back in time to learn of aboriginal culture, gold mining, droving, explorers and...
View Article2020 AFL International Cup heads to Sunshine Coast
The 2020 AFL International Cup details have finally been announced. Full release follows. The AFL is pleased to announce the 2020 AFL International Cup (IC20) will be held on the Sunshine Coast from...
View ArticleThe Getting Of Wisdom In South Africa
The following story is from the point of view of two young men in South Africa. It is not the story of AFL South Africa, nor is it necessarily true of others across the nation. It is following on from...
View ArticleDoha Kangaroos’ Patience To Pay Off
Back in 2014, the Doha Kangaroos were set to be “the next big thing”. Fresh from taking the 2013/13 season premiership after downing the Dubai Dragons, the ‘Roos had the Middle East football world at...
View ArticleLithuanian Born & Lightning Quick Irishman
Marc McGowan from the www.afl.com.au website reports on another emerging Irish talent from last week’s AFL Europe Talent Combine in Dublin. It was also the first ever women’s combine and showcased some...
View ArticleKarishma Inspiring Women Through Footy And So Much More
“Today many men in my area consider me a leader which is very rare for people in my area. Many of the men who were against me once are now proud of me.” And, in that passage alone, the inspiring...
View ArticleUSAFL Nationals To California
The 2020 USAFL Nationals tournament will head west, moving to Ontario, California – located between Los Angeles and San Bernadino. It marks a move across the country after this year’s event was played...
View ArticleParis Teams Again Dominate CNFA
Since the CNFA competition commenced in 2008, Paris teams have played in every grand final. The Paris Cockerels have been to the big dance nine times for five flags and four runners-up. The Cockatoos...
View ArticleNightcliff Tigers Best Team Of 2019
No matter how you look at it, the Nightcliff Tigers have enjoyed a brilliant 2019 and as teams enjoy their festive season summer break, the Tigers boast not only a premiership but top spot to see out...
View ArticleNational University League Half Way Report
At the mid-way point of the second National University League season, the University of Birmingham teams have placed themselves well for a tilt at the title. After a bye in the opening round, the...
View ArticleMaroochy…where? Oh, Maroochydore.
Time will almost certainly prove that the selection of the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for the 2020 International Cup will be an inspired choice. Take it from...
View ArticleMason Cox - Don't Believe In Never
As the year 2019 comes to a close, there is a chance to look back at some of the highlights of the Australian Football stories. One of these was the series of 'Don't Believe I n Never" video clips...
View ArticleUSAFL Tournaments Locked In For 2020
Following on from the recent announcement that the USAFL Nationals will be held in Ontario, California in 2020, the USAFL has now announced the dates and venues for the various lead-up tournaments...
View ArticleFootys4all Helping East Gippsland Bushfire Cause
Michael Gallus has mobilised the Footys4all Foundation to try and raise funds, aimed primarily at kids across East Gippsland who have lost everything – including sporting equipment – during the...
View ArticleFootys4all Helping East Gippsland Bushfire Cause
Michael Gallus has mobilised the Footys4all Foundation to try and raise funds, aimed primarily at kids across East Gippsland who have lost everything – including sporting equipment – during the...
View ArticleFancy A Holiday In Hawaii?
Maybe there is a club out there somewhere that is considering an exotic location for a pre-season match. Similarly, clubs may look at options for end of season trips. Either way, the Hawaii Eagles...
View ArticleNT Footy Returns After Break
The NTFL Premier League kicked back into action last weekend after the Christmas/New Year break. By the end of the round, the most compelling detail is that, barring some sort of minor miracle, the...
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