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The Sydney AFL have defeated the NSWGAA in the International Rules match in a thriller to win the first Mike Raftery Cup.

Before a great crowd, the Aussie Rules players won by a solitary behind in a closely fought game.

Sydney AFL: 4.3.10 (43)
NSWGAA: 3.6.6 (42)

Editor: to refresh people's memories, it's 6 points for an "under" in the goal net, 3 for an "over" between the main posts, and 1 for a behind between the outer posts, as per normal Australian football.

Sydney's Aussie Rules team featured several talented players on AFL scholarships including Geelong's Ranga Ediriwickrama, Melbourne's Ted Strudwick and St Kilda's former recipient Blake McGrath who all had good games.

Following the success of the clash, officials of the AFL Sydney and NSWGAA are currently in discussions to make this a regular event.

A full report can be read in AFL Sydney takes out International Rules clash.