AFL Asia Cup Fixture Released

With less than 2 weeks remaining until Asia’s best take the field in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam the fixture has been released. Rivalry games all over the place and a breath-taking 3 days of action are now set for December 6, 7 and 8 at the Thanh Long Sports Complex. If you can’t get […]

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Asia Cup to Make History in Ho Chi Minh City 

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – October 20, 2024 The Australian Football League (AFL) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Asia Cup, a groundbreaking tournament exclusively for Asian citizens. This historic three-day event will take place on December 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2024, at the Thang Long Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City. The […]

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2024 Men’s Division 3 Asian Champs Wrap-up

By Chris McAsey The Japan Goannas are Asian Champions for the first time since 2019 after an unbeaten run in the Mens Div 3 competition. After an arm wrestle early in the Grand Final, Japan’s superior foot skills, running power and pressure overwhelmed the Indonesia Volcanoes, running out winners 20 – 2. Japan moved the […]

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2024 Men’s Division 2 Asian Champs Wrap-Up

By Chris McAsey The Singapore Wombats clinched their first Asian Championship title since 2014 with a powerful unbeaten run through Mens Div 2.  A high standard Grand Final against the Hong Kong Dragons featuring some highly skilled expats saw the ball move quickly from end to end. But Singapore’s system was the difference, with slick […]

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2024 Men’s Division 1 Asian Champs Wrap-Up

By Chris McAsey The PNG Muruks have made history at the Asian Championships, taking out the Div 1 title for the fourth time in a row.  After a hotly-contested day full of momentum swings and high-quality games, the Grand Final was something of an anti-climax, with PNG too strong and skilful for the Vietnam Swans.  […]

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2024 Women’s Division Asian Champs Wrap-up

By Chris McAsey The Singapore Wombettes have taken out their second Asian Championship, overpowering a brave Cambodian Asparas outfit in the final of the Women’s Division. After a tight first half dominated by both defences, Singapore got their game going in the second half and peppered the goals, running out winners 9 – 0.  The […]

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Men’s Division 3 Preview

Division 3 will see the welcome return of Japan to the Asian Championships, with the Goannas keen to use their experience and speed to make an impact. Laos has again worked hard to get a team at the event and are hoping to be the surprise, while hosts Thailand will be relying on a good […]

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Avani Men’s Division 2 Preview

A big field has joined Division 2 this year. The Philippine Eagles have stepped up after winning Division 3 last year, and have been joined by the China Reds in moving up a division, while Asian footy powerhouses the Singapore Wombats and the Hong Kong Dragons will both have their best teams play in Division […]

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SMATS Women’s Division Preview

We again have a great turn out for our women’s competition, showing how the game is going from strength to strength in the region. With one of the better performing teams in the region, and last year’s winner, unable to participate this year, there is a great opportunity for teams to step up. Despite large […]

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