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World 9s to return in 202115 July 2020 www.aflinternational.com Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to confirm that the World 9s will be returning in February 2021. The event forms an important part of AFI’s strategic plan to showcase the international potential of Footy 9s. The long-term

AFI Caribbean Ambassador appointed 11 July 2020 www.aflinternational.com Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Romain Greville as our AFI Caribbean Ambassador. Romain has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Victoria University and a Masters of Infrastructure Engineering and Management from Monash University.

AFI India ready to go 25 June 2020 www.aflinternational.com For years, Australians have looked at the many cricket grounds in India, seeing them as a great opportunity to play Australian football on the international stage. However, it is important to remember that these cricket grounds do not

AFI Africa Ambassador appointed 22 June 2020 www.aflinternational.com Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phaweng Bahula as our AFI Africa Ambassador. Phaweng was the Team Manager for the South Africa Lions during the inaugural AFI World 9s in Melbourne. “My home is

AFI Pacific Ambassador appointed22 June 2020 www.aflinternational.com Australian Football International (AFI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Matiu Makiha as our AFI Pacific Ambassador. From a rugby union background, Matiu represented New Zealand at the AFI World 9s in Melbourne in 2019. We spoke to Matiu

AFI launches exciting new era16 June 2020 www.aflinternational.com It has been a challenging few months for many sports around the world, as Covid-19 restrictions have forced many clubs and leagues to delay or cancel their seasons. We have not been immune, with our inaugural AFI World Cup

British Bulldogs launch in Melbourne16 December 2019 www.aflinternational.com Oliver Thompson (center) with teammates from the British Bulldogs The British Bulldogs have recently formed in Melbourne and will be one of the competing teams at the Australian Football World Cup in April 2020. Oliver Thompson is the driving

Educaring Africa – Kicking Goals in Malawi14 November 2019 www.aflinternational.com Sean Car teaching the kids how to play Aussie Rules in Monkey Bay, Malawi Sean Car is the man behind Educaring Africa, a not-for-profit NGO that is based in Monkey Bay, Malawi. He is also in the

From Ireland to island- Footy in Fiji12 November 2019 www.aflinternational.com Dean Ryan (far left) at the AFI Harmony Cup in Melbourne Dean Ryan has been involved in the AFI Harmony Cup in Melbourne since 2014, both as a player and coach. He was a member of the

Swiss Steinbocks all set for Harmony Cup28 October 2019 www.aflinternational.com The Swiss Steinbocks Since its formation in 2017 the Swiss Steinbocks have proven to be very successful, winning trophies in 2017 and 2019. The Steinbocks will be returning to the Harmony Cup in Melbourne in 2020. We