Women's Division - Irish Banshees into stride against Fiji Vonu
This report by Harley Vague.Thank somebody for small mercies because the weather prediction was simply horrible for game day Sunday. Apart from the temperature being a little chilly there was only a...
View ArticleNauru ruthless on Garudas
The third game up on McAlister Oval pitted IC regulars Nauru against IC newcomers Indonesia. It looked like a mismatch and that's how it turned out but even in these matches there is much to be learned...
View Article'Il y a du vent'... 'There is wind'... French Coqs blown over by Great...
Story by Steve AlomesThe cold Melbourne August wind seemed to claim another victim, as the French Coqs went down, comprehensively beaten by the British Bulldogs, in a conflict which in more military...
View ArticleNorthern Lights shine first up
If it's not the biggest clash in international women's footy it is the most regularly played. The Northwind and Freedom teams have been playing each other since 2010 with the Canadians holding an...
View ArticleLadders after Round 1
It's perhaps a bit early to stare too hard at the ladders but here we present the complete set after Round 1 of the 2014 AFL International Cup.The Women's is straight forward but the Men are divided...
View ArticlePNG Mossies sting Samurai, repeatedly
The final game for the day on Ransford oval put IC powerhouse the PNG Mosquitos up against the proud Japanese Samurai. Again – the chances of a close contest are slim but any followers of world footy...
View ArticleRound 1 Summary - No surprises
A cold, at times wet day in the parklands of Melbourne, some crisp clean footy but also some cobwebs, some awkward players that look new to the game but still ploughing into danger, slightly barren...
View ArticleIC14 Vignettes – Jim Oertel (Canada Northwind)
Jim has become a journeyman in his quest to become the best Australian Rules footballer that he can be. Now out in Australia for the IC14, Jim tells us of his own journey. “I found Aussie Rules...
View ArticleNorthwind efficiently account for China
Thankfully the rain had passed and the weather returned to a light cold breeze. Good for football but chilly for spectators.The Chinese Dragons are another entity that has come from relative nowhere to...
View ArticleIC14 Vignettes – Una McKay (Irish Banshees)
The dominance of the Irish Banshees women’s teams has been profound for a number of years, and it is women like Una McKay and her team mates that uphold the standards of those who went before them....
View ArticleMeet the players - Erik Vig - Sweden
Meet the players - Erik Vig (Sweden).Name :Erik VigClub (Sweden)Karlstad EaglesAge :27Hgt :186 cmPos :Full ForwardFave AFL team :WC EaglesFave AFL player:meYears playing :2IC14 TipsMensSwedish...
View ArticleMeet the players - Brendan McGeever - Great Britain
Meet the players - Brendan McGeever (Great Britain).Name :Brendan McGeeverClub (GB)North London LionsAge :33Hgt :185 cmPos :Full BackFave AFL team :Sydney SwansFave AFL player:Adam GoodesYears playing...
View ArticleMeet the players - Brent Mergen - United States
Meet the players - Brent "Mergo" Mergen (United States).Name :Brent "Mergo" MergenClub (USA)Minnesota FreezeClub (Other)Denmark-Walpole Magpies (SE West Aust)Age :28Hgt :6'2"Pos :FB/CHBFave AFL team...
View ArticleMeet the players - Timothy Lindgren - Sweden
Meet the players - Timothy Lindgren (Sweden).Name :Timothy LindgrenClub (Sweden)Port Malmö MaulersClub (Other)Age :17Hgt :176 cmPos :Half forwardFave AFL team :Port Adelaide PowerFave AFL player:Chad...
View ArticleMeet the players - Sam Willatt - Great Britain
Meet the players - Sam Willatt (Great Britain).Name :Sam WillattClub (GB)Birmingham BearsAge :20Hgt :190 cmPos :CHFFave AFL team :Adelaide CrowsFave AFL player:Taylor WalkerYears playing :2How found...
View ArticleMeet the players - Nathan Strom - Canada
Meet the players - Nathan Strom (Canada).Name :Nathan StromClub (Canada)Ottawa SwansClub (Other)Uni Blues (NZ)Age :31Hgt :6'2"Pos :MidfieldFave AFL team :CollingwoodFave AFL player:Scott...
View ArticleWomen's World Rankings Round 1 IC14
Women’s World Rankings A World Ranking Scheme as applied to the Eighteen (18) Women’s International Tests/Matches played after completion of Round 1 International Cup 2014 would look like: 1. Australia...
View ArticleRound 2 predictions for the WFN World Rankings
International Cup 2014 and World Footy News World Rankings - Pre Round 2Round 2 of IC14 will produce more interesting outcomes on the WFN World Rankings as all but three matches will see rate exchanges...
View ArticleIC14 Vignettes – Maciu Raida (Fiji Tribe)
The Raiwaqa Giants (Bulldogs) created the biggest upset in Fiji football this year when Maciu Raida’s pride and joy (the club he created and developed) won the 2014 AFL Fiji premiership. Maciu is now...
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