Football is back with a bang across Asia
Football is continuing its triumphant return across Asia, with activity in nearly all our countries ramping up to start the year. From juniors and seniors, we’re seeing more and more communities coming together to play our great game in 2022. The Bali Geckos held their first official training for the 2022 season on March 23rd […]
Continue readingSimon Highfield – How good is footy in Asia. The AFL Asia Podcast. Episode 28
AFL International Development Manager Simon Highfield joined us for our latest AFL Asia official podcast in what was an insightful and entertaining episode! Simon has been a wonderful ambassador and administrator of our great game within Asian since he became our first full-time resource back in August 2019 and we’ve absolutely loved the support and […]
Continue readingHow good is footy in Asia! The AFL Asia Podcast. Episode 27
Our podcast co-hosts Matty Gale & Billy Crang hosted a special 2022 AFL Season Preview and AFL Asia regional update podcast! The boys provided an extensive insight into all things footy throughout the region and delivered all of their predictions for the upcoming season, as well as an AFL Asia AFL Footy Tipping briefing! Will […]
Continue readingShuffle and Strides – How good is footy in Asia! The AFL Asia Podcast. Episode 26
Inspirational Shuffle and Strides duo Jack Ahearn and Nick Royan joined us for our latest #howgoodsfootyinasia Podcast – Episode 26! Whilst most people might recognize Jack as the Bali Geckos courageous captain and Nick as a bustling enforcer on the field, their best work is being well and truly served off of the field as […]
Continue readingVietnam Swans announce 2022 committee
The Vietnam Swans have announced their committee for season 2022. The committee includes a national executive team, which will oversee local committees in both Hanoi and Saigon. President Eric Kerrison will continue in his role in the chief position, marking his sixth year in the seat. The official statement, as below, was released on the […]
Continue readingAFL Asia launches inaugural AFL Tipping Competition in 2022
Calling gun tipsters across Asia and beyond! AFL Asia has launched it’s first ever AFL footy tipping competition. Sign up now at https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/AFLAsia and start thinking of your Round 1 tips. You can win great prizes for your AFL Asia club of choice and obviously take out the continent-wide bragging rights over Asian footy rivals. […]
Continue readingRut Ngarmariyakul – How good is footy in Asia! The AFL Asia Podcast. Episode 25
Newly inducted Thailand Tigers Life Member Rut Ngarmariyakul joined us for our first podcast for season 2022! We took a walk down memory lane with ‘Rutkermanis’ about his football journey, his emotions upon receiving his Life Membership and his bold predictions for the upcoming AFL season! The man, the myth, and the legend that is […]
Continue readingHannah Slaughter – How good is footy in Asia! The AFL Asia Podcast. Episode 24
Cambodian Eagles President Hannah Slaughter joined us for our latest podcast! Hannah’s a highly passionate and well respected leader, who was recently appointed as the Cambodian Eagles President! Her drive and vision to build the club’s local development initiatives, women’s football and a two-team one-club mantra will be the key catalysts to her future success […]
Continue readingBintangs back for 2022, host first-ever women’s fixture
The Jakarta Bintangs hosted their historical Australia Day Event on the weekend, which celebrated their first-ever women’s domestic match and a local junior game as curtain raisers, as well as their annual Bintangs vs. Indonesian Garudas clash. The historical Australian Day Event was a proud celebration for the Jakarta Bintangs and AFL Indonesia in general, […]
Continue readingAFL India mentoring leaders, Indikick back on track
AFL India have commenced their ‘ARFAI Leadership Development Program’ in the eastern states of India, which has been funded by AFL Asia’s Development Grant Program (DGP) and proudly supported by SEED Kolkata NGO. AFL India presented a thorough and detailed application for funding through the DGP program, and identified some opportunities to develop key, talented […]
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