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Preview by Chris McAsey With a huge geographical spread across China, the Reds bring together players from Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xiamen. Guangzhou Scorpions president Michael Ouzas says that while training together is difficult, local clubs in each city have been training twice a week to gear up for the Champs. ‘Club captains […]

Preview by Chris McAsey The Thailand Tigers’ men have had a solid lead-up to the Champs, training twice per week and competing in domestic competition on weekends. The Tigers’ Warwick Baglin says the team should be in ‘peak form’ for 9 September in Chon Buri. But with their undefeated campaign in 2022 in mind, is […]

Preview by Chris McAsey The Indonesian Volcanoes are focused on taking it ‘one game at a time’ during this year’s Champs, after falling agonisingly short in last year’s grand final against the PNG Muruks. Head coach Rick Olarenshaw is mindful that with short games, momentum is crucial and any team is a chance to win. […]

Preview by Chris McAsey Despite significant churn in the Hanoi squad, confidence is high in the Vietnam Swans camp. Both the men’s and women’s teams are looking to improve on their 2022 finishes at the Champs, where they had strong showings but missed finals. Camaraderie between the men and women’s teams has been a focus, […]

Preview by Chris McAsey Training camps have been held across Pakistan to select players for the women’s and men’s teams to compete in the AFL Asia Championships in Chon Buri this weekend. In an exciting development, after a concerted fundraising drive and generous support from supporters, the women’s team will compete at the Championships this […]

By Chris McAsey We’re at a team bonding event at the MCG on a wintry Friday night, watching the Melbourne Demons take on the Brisbane Lions. No one in our team supports either club, but we’re not casual observers. Our team develops and manages the AFL Live Official App, and we keep one eye on […]

By Jamie Samual In a remarkable display of dedication and determination, the Guangzhou Scorpions Australian Football Club is leading the charge in reviving Australian Rules Football (AFL) in Guangdong Province, China. Club President Michael Ouzas and the Scorpions Committee, which includes highly respected long-time football ambassador Howard Zhang and longtime player Jacky Ou, are committed […]

AFL Asia are excited to announce that the Asian Championships are remaining in Thailand in 2023! Our premier, annual tournament will be held on Saturday September 9, 2023, at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Chon Buri, Thailand. After the Asian Championships returned triumphantly in 2022, AFL Asia is excited to continue building on […]

Australia is well renown for its sporting prowess and punching above its weight on the global stage, and the Australian Embassy in Japan know it! AFL Japan, in conjunction with the Japan Cricket Association and Netball Association, teamed up with the Australian Embassy in Japan over the weekend to deliver an all-Australian Sports Day. The […]