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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 […]

AFL in India is flying again, with thousands of boots back on the track as football ramps up in the second most populous country in the world. With Nationals still on the bench, AFL India have been rolling out State and Zonal Championships in order to crown the best teams across their active regions. Teams […]

And just like that… AFL footy tipping is back for 2023! And once again, AFL Asia is throwing some footballs the way of the winning tipper! With Season Two on the line, we’re doing it again. Do you want to win 10 brand new Sherrins for your AFL Asia club of choice? Do you want […]

While the dust has well and truly settled on the 2022 season, AFL Asia are proud to announce that our total participation has increased by 22% over the past 12 months, with further growth on the horizon in 2023, as football has consolidated in most countries now that pandemic restrictions have been eased. Organic growth […]

In the wake of turbulent pandemic-induced isolation and geopolitical unease the topic of the cultural relationship between Japan and Australia remains an intriguing sub-issue that has arguably only scratched the surface of its potential, despite the now 70 years of formally re-established relations and centuries of informal ties. While the mostly staid and rigidly defined […]