World Footy News

For the first time the nations competing at the 2011 AFL International Cup will have not just the Cup to win but also prize money.

Nominal Prize money has been introduced for the first time.  The AFL's Tony Woods explained, "While we recognise the amateur status of the tournament, the spirit of the International Cup and the motivation behind participants we are keen to provide a small token reward that can be used to assist in the development of the game on the team’s return to their country. Prize money will be awarded by way of a grant to the recipient countries for the 2012 season."

The breakdown is as follows: 

Men’s Division 1

• First Place           $6,000
• Second Place      $3,000
• Third Place          $1,750

Men’s Division 2

• First Place           $1,000

Women’s Division 1

• First Place           $2,000
• Second Place      $1,000