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Philippine Eagles are thrilled to return to action at the 2025 Asian Championships, competing in Division 2. Philippine Australian Football League (PAFL) President Matt Jones said the Eagles’ return marks a significant milestone for the club. ‘We have a record 15 Filipino nationals joining the men’s squad this year, proudly taking the field in place […]

John Denmer (JD) Tulabot is pumped to represent the Philippines at the highest level of AFL in Asia. A tough inside midfielder, JD is ready to work hard at the coalface for his country. How did you first start playing AFL? I was recruited by a friend. Is this your first time playing at the […]

Born in the Philippines, Jibb Iglesias is now based in Maryborough, a country town in the Australian state of Victoria. At 46 years of age, Jibb plays for the Maryborough Pumas AFL Masters over 35’s. Jibb reached out to the Philippines Australian Football League (PAFL) about playing in the Champs, and they were excited to […]

Joshua Pilic, known as Sway, is a 27 year old multi-sport athlete from Caloocan City in the Philippines, playing for Batang Cangcalo.  Sway’s sporting journey and life took a turn when one of his friends invited him to try AFL. How did you first start playing AFL? I started playing AFL two years ago. My […]

For a relative newcomer to the sport, Alberto (Bert) Montilla (second from left) is passionate about his footy and representing his country at the Asian Champs in Chon Buri. How did you first start playing AFL? I started playing last year when one of my friends from rugby, Ram, got some guys from our team […]