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Nauru withdraw from International Cup

Authored by: Anonymous (Anonymous User)
on Saturday, July 30 2005 @ 04:14 am ACST

Having just visited Nauru with my school, I was privileged enough to attend many of their AFL matches.
What is so amazing about football in Nauru is that it is a way of life, not just a sport. Despite having gravel ovals which are frequently flooded, a climate which rarely drops below 30 degrees Celsius and an ex-NSW Post motorbike as a stretcher, they play with a passion rarely seen in most AFL teams. They take big marks and tackle hard without thinking of the consequences. As a result, there are many instances of gravel rash and severe grazes, but this does nothing to dent the enthusiasm of the players, who range from 6 to 25 years of age.
As well as viewing matches, we met one of the selectors of the international team; a man aptly named Jezza. He was extremely excited about the prospect of sending a team to Australia to participate in what Nauruans have termed the 'World Cup'.
It would be a tragedy if a nation so passionate about this great game is unable to send a team for this showcase of international talent.

Nauru withdraw from International Cup

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Sunday, July 31 2005 @ 12:25 am ACST

That's great info thanks. Nauru certainly are known to have some good players and revere the game. But they were always going to struggle to raise the money for travel, given their economy is in such a bad way. So unfortunately they won't be at the Cup.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder of WFN, Chief Editor and Editor for North America and Africa

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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