AFL ASIA’s Massive ANZAC Round wrap up
AFL Asia’s ANZAC Round continues to grow in stature following a successful series of games and tributes across the Asian region over the past week. Three AFL Asia League games, special ANZAC Rounds of the South China (SCAFL) and Philippines (PAFL) leagues and exhibition games in Hong Kong, Borneo and Pakistan all paid tribute to […]
▸ Continue readingPort Adelaide puts its footprint on China as AFL looks for growth offshore
Story By Michelangelo Rucci, Adelaide Advertiser Photos by: Isaac Lawrence (HK) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-puts-its-footprint-on-vast-china-landscape-as-afl-looks-for-growth-offshore/story-fnia6ojc-1227328925205 PORT Adelaide will play in China next year — at least with its Aboriginal academy team. And the Power’s commitment to the untouched and lucrative China market was highlighted Thursday with major announcements in Hong Kong. Port Adelaide president David Koch and chief […]
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A listing of all the action across AFL Asia on ANZAC DAY 2015. Vietnam The Vietnam Swans are pleased to present the 6th Annual ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau. This important fixture for the club continues to grow in stature each year to now be one of the most highly prized trophies in Asian […]
▸ Continue readingAFL Asia clubs spread ANZAC sprit across Asia – MEDIA RELEASE
The sport of Australian Rules football will be used to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary across Asia this Saturday through AFL Asia’s massive ANZAC ROUND of matches. Seven clubs will be hosting ANZAC matches in conjunction with dawn services in some of the most significant locations in Asia where Australian Defence Forces have previously served. “ANZAC […]
▸ Continue readingMalaysian Warriors defeat Swans in Hanoi
The Malaysian Warriors have continued their impressive start to the AFL Asia season with a convincing win against the Vietnam Swans 55 to 26 at the United Nations International School in Hanoi. A large contingent of Swans and Warriors put up their hand for the Swans first game of the 2015 AFL Asia season and […]
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Guangzhou Scorpions Australian Rules Football Club MEDIA RELEASE On 26 March 2015, the Governor-General of Australia, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove made a fleeting visit to Guangzhou on official Australian Government business. After hearing about the development of AFL in Southern China, particularly through the great work of the Guangzhou Scorpions, Sir Cosgrove ensured he […]
▸ Continue readingChinese TV reports from Guangzhou, China
At the recent South China AFL tournament on Feb 28th at City Forex Stadium Guangzhou, Chinese Sports TV Channel was there to catch the days SCAFL action. Guangzhou Scorpions Team Manager ZhangHao was interviewed for the report along with AFL Asia’s own Darren Whitfield, promoting SCAFL’s drive for more Local Chinese players to join the […]
▸ Continue readingFighting Cocks foil Laos ‘Phants
By Matt Roebuck, as appeared in the Myanmar Times 9/3/15 The Myanmar Fighting Cocks, the local representative to Australian Rules Football’s ‘AFL Asia’ competitions, returned from Laos last week carrying in tow the side’s first silverware: the Vientiane Cup. On February 28, the Teik Kyat met the Laos Elephants at the Lao Tobacco Sports Field, […]
▸ Continue reading6 AFL Matches per week on Australia Plus
Australia Plus to Broadcast AFL Matches in Asia/Pacific The AFL is pleased to announce that Australia Plus has assumed the rights to broadcast matches in the Asia/Pacific region from Australia Network. Under the new arrangement that covers key markets across the Asia/Pacific region, Australia Plus will broadcast six matches per week during the Toyota AFL […]
▸ Continue readingTV news reports South China AFL starts 2015 at Macau’s new field
The South China AFL commenced season 2015 on January 24th for the Australia Day weekend in Macau. Hosts the Macau Lightning have secured a new Football field in partnership with The International School of Macau. 6 teams from Macau, Hong Kong’s Lizards, Typhoons, and Cobras, and South China’s Guangzhou Scorpions and Guangdong Seagulls competed in […]
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