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ABOUT AFI

The role of Australian Football International (AFI) is to grow, promote and develop the sport of Australian Football internationally, with a focus on Footy 9s and community development. Our aim is to empower people and communities through sport.

AFI’s major objectives include:

  • Growing our great game internationally;
  • Managing and coordinating international matches and tournaments;
  • Funding full-time Regional Managers;
  • Establishing Footy 9s as a recognised sport in countries of operation;
  • Securing the inclusion of Footy 9s in the Olympic Games;
  • Establishing an official World Cup of Australian Football, and
  • Seeking and gaining recognition as the International Federation of Australian Football.