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AFL Asia is once again looking for individuals willing to nominate to sit on the AFL Asia Advisory Board (AAAB). The role of the AAAB is to assist in the operational, development and commercial functions of AFL Asia with the objective of developing and growing the game of Australian football in Asia. This year sees […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Thanongsone Xaysongkham (Tham) – Lao Elephants ‘It’s not just about physical ability – you must think on your […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Josh Passaribu –  Bali Geckos ‘I’m not shy to ask – when Jordey De Goey came to practice […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Sienna Woodyard – Hong Kong Dragons ‘I’m thoroughly convinced we are the best team in Asia because of […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Inyoman Sutena – Bali Geckos ‘[Jordan de Goey and I] once trained together in Kerobokan prison in Bali.’ […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. KarMun Cheah – Singapore Wombats ‘Footy is such a fast-paced game with multiple things happening at the same […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Layla Ng – Vietnam Swans ‘I remember my first Asian Champs in 2022, I got a free kick […]

By Chris McAsey The number of passionate and committed local AFL players continues to grow throughout Asia. We profile a few who are pumped about representing their country in Aussie Rules at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Luke Tsz Lok Colbran –  Hong Kong Dragons ‘I want to show that local players can have an […]

By Chris McAsey It’s hard to describe the recent career trajectory of Vietnamese-Australian actor Hoa Xuande. ‘Tectonic shift’ might come closest – such is the magnitude of change in Hoa’s profile after his brilliant performance in The Sympathizer, HBO’s limited series now streaming on Binge in Australia. From being a relative unknown on the international […]

By Chris McAsey Born in Germany, raised in Malaysia, studying in Perth and drafted to play AFLW. It’s not the usual pathway for a footballer, but Emmelie Fiedler is a young woman who takes things in her (quite long) stride. ‘For me, it’s pretty straightforward,’ Emmelie says of her circuitous route to AFLW, ‘But everyone […]