Big shake up in Victorian women's footy structure
AFL Victoria yesterday announced that the long running VWFL would be discontinued and clubs would be moving to a more localised structure as the massive growth of women's footy is accommodated.The...
View ArticleNY Magpies to take on NY GAA's All Americans
The following is an extract from the article at www.newyorkmapgies.com On Friday November 11th the New York Magpies will take on the New York GAA’s All American team in a Charity International Rules...
View ArticleTigers Chasing Coyotes In France
The Perpignan Tigers leapt into second place on the CNFA ladder in France after a solid win against the Bordeaux Bombers on the weekend. The Bombers got away to a good start before being worn down by...
View ArticleUgandan Emmanuel Irra Training With Port Adelaide
Lee Gaskin reports on the www.afl.com.au website that Port Adelaide are set to be the next club to place an African born player on their list with the opportunity given to Ugandan born Emmanuel...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg Cats Claim Unity Day Cup
The following article comes from Alex Andryushin as he reports on the final leg of the AFL Russia Unity Day Cup, taken out this year by the St Petersburg Cats. Such has been the growth of the game in...
View ArticleCairns Downs Townsville For AFL Masters’ Title (An Insiders Story)
Cardwell sits midway between the northern Queensland cities of Cairns and Townsville. Both suffer from, and tolerate, the November heat but the grass doesn’t. Completely brown, devoid of life and...
View ArticleCanadian development teams head to Europe in '17
AFL Canada yesterday announced they will be sending their men's and women's development teams to Europe in 2017. The women's development team the Midnight Suns competed in the 2014 International Cup...
View ArticleHeil and Corrigan on board as training begins
It was very disappointing for international footy followers at the end of the AFL Women's draft when no international players (by IC rules at least) were selected. Kate Shierlaw and Lauren Spark were...
View ArticleTwo Test IRS returns in 2017
It has been agreed that Australia will host Ireland in a two-test Virgin Australia International Rules Series to be played in Australia in November next year. The return to a two-match series in 2017,...
View ArticleEssendon To Sign US College Quarterback
Tom Morris from Fox Sports reports that Essendon will be looking closely at gambling on an untried American footballer as a Category B rookie, and could know very soon as they prepare for their...
View ArticleLaura Corrigan Duryea interviewed on SEN
AFL Women's League recruit to the Melbourne Football Club Laura Corrigan Duryea was this week interviewed on SEN Radio in Melbourne. Thanks to Peter Ross for the heads up on this interv ...
View ArticleLucey looks set to stay on into '17
Geelong's delisted International rookie Padraig Lucey looks like staying in Australia into next year whatever happens. He could be taken by another AFL club or even relisted by the Cats. But even if...
View ArticleMade In Canada
Andrew McGrath has been named the number one draft pick at tonight’s NAB AFL Draft, and in one of a number of quirks for the night, McGrath was born in Canada. He still holds Canadian citizenship and...
View ArticleNorthern Assault At NAB AFL Draft
Whilst much has already been made of Essendon’s selection of Canadian born number one selection, Andrew McGrath (see Made In Canada, this draft had its usual share of certainties, surprises, sliders,...
View ArticleLions Roaring Towards Finals
Maybe it is a bit premature, but the ALFA Lions may have just set themselves on a path to the grand final this year by downing last year’s premiers, the Paris Cockatoos, in Paris this weekend. It...
View ArticleFirst Ugandan Player In The AFL
Travis King from the www.afl.com.au website reports in the wake of the AFL’s Rookie Draft yesterday that Port Adelaide has, as expected, selected the first Ugandan player in the AFL. The league already...
View ArticleDingoes Back In Finals Mix
The Entertainer Dubai Dingoes have righted their ship with a solid win over the Doha Kangaroos in their Round 3 clash in Qatar. After taking out the pre-season cup, much was expected of the Dingoes...
View ArticleHuddersfield Rams Take 2016 Nathan Blakey Movember Cup
The annual Nathan Blakey Movember Cup was played last weekend, hosted by the Manchester Mozzies at their Burnage Rugby Club. This year was the fifth running of the event, commencing in 2011.The...
View ArticleRivals face off in Auckland AFL Grand Final
While in Australia the Chappell-Hadlee One Day cricket series kicks into gear today – over in the land of the long white cloud attention may be directed elsewhere. Not by everybody mind you – but for...
View ArticleWellington AFL can the Saints upset powerhouse Bulldogs
Hutt Park Wellington plays host today to the Wellington AFL 2016 Grand Final. First bounce at 3pm will see the Wellington City Saints engage in battle with the Eastern Suburb Bulldogs who have played...
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