New Asian Champs Rules released
By Grant Keys, AFL Asia President Footy in Asia has come a long way over the past 10 years that I’ve been involved with the sport. More expats, locals, kids, masters and now women are playing the game in Asia than ever before, the choice and quality of tournaments, the grounds and facilities we play […]
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2017 Asian Championships, Philippines
The strength of the AFL Asia – Asia Championships continues year in year out with 18 teams returning to complete in Manila, Philippines for the ultimate prize in Asian footy, the Asia Championship title. The Philipines Eagles and Bail Geckos will return this year to defend their title in two division that is looking […]
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2017 Asian Champs – Change of Date
A message from AFL Asia President Last week our hosts of the 2017 Asian Champs, the Philippine Eagles (PAFL) informed me that due to an administrative error, our exciting new venue the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Manila had unfortunately double booked us and requested we moved the Champs back a week. After […]
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#Champs16 Preview: Malaysia Warriors
After another huge year on and off the field, the Warriors head to Saigon full of confidence following our 2015 Asian Champs grand final appearance, which was the first in our 24 year history. The introduction of the two-tier system in 2015 ensured a true war of attrition, and we expect this year’s champs to […]
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#Champs16 Preview: Myanmar Fighting Cocks
Although securing no on field victories this season, the club has progressed towards being competitive at home against A Grade competition (Jakarta Bintangs) and competitive on tour against quality opposition in the Bali Geckos and the Cambodian Eagles. The tour to Cambodia marked the first time the Cock’s have taken Myanmar Nationals on tour. Both […]
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#Champs16 Preview: Vietnam Swans
With its player base spread mostly between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (and a handful of gun players in central Vietnam as well), the Vietnam Swans is now celebrating 10 years of being a national club and their Asian Champs squad will showcase players from all three regions of the country. Hosting the Champs […]
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#Champs16 Preview: Philippine Eagles
The Philippine Eagles have been developing exponentially in all areas over the last few years and this year has certainly been one of the most exciting. The Eagles were able to spread their wings and have enjoyed multiple tours including Jakarta, Hong Kong and now looking forward to the champs in Vietnam. We’ve had another […]
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#Champs16 Team Preview: Bali Geckos
Asia’s Southernmost team, the Bali Geckos will once again don their Quiksilver board shorts for the Asian Championships and with wet weather expected, the ocean loving Geckos should excel in the conditions. Made up of surfers that kick a ball when the surf is flat, the blue, green and white jumpers that signify the colours […]
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#Champs16 Preview: Lao Elephants
The Lao Elephants came together in 2007 as the first Australian Rules Football club in Laos. The club got off to a strong start and won the Indochina Cup in 2008. In the several years following, the ‘Phants stayed competitive but with many original players moving on, and with a strong focus on the development […]
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