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PM launches the Korin Gamadji Institute

  • Sunday, August 12 2012 @ 08:29 am ACST
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Australia

The Korin Gamadji Institute (KGI), based in the ME Bank Centre, at the Richmond Football Club was officially launched by Prime Minister Julia Gillard today.

 

The KGI provides opportunities for young Indigenous people to participate in programs to develop leadership, vocational skills and training and ultimately assist them in creating sustainable careers.

 

“The Korin Gamadji Institute is confirmation that the work of Reconciliation isn’t always about the big gestures. The transformative power of education should never be underestimated, and the Korin Gamadji Institute will be responsible for changing lives,” said Prime Minister Gillard at the launch.

Warriors aiming for a quadrella

  • Thursday, August 09 2012 @ 09:40 pm ACST
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Asia

CAN THE WARRIORS PULL OFF A QUADRELLA?

After winning their very first piece of silverware ever, in taking out the Manila Cup in June, the Malaysian Warriors have again defeated Singapore Wombats to win the Changi Cup and also the Finnegans Cup and are bringing to Pattaya, what veteran Warriors believe is their strongest contingent yet to the Asian Championships this year.

A touring party consisting of 27 players and coaching and support staff of six headed by club veteran Phil Lee will be flying in the night before in order to able to leave the hotel at around 6am ready for an 8am first game start.

Championship debutantes are midfielders Stuart Job, Clint Watson, Shane Lawson and defenders Jason Mosel, Matt O’Brien and Kogulavaanan. Kogulavaanan is the sole Malaysian but a proud product of the Warrior’s grassroots recruiting programs a couple of years back.

AFL Round 20 - International TV Broadcast schedule

  • Thursday, August 09 2012 @ 07:25 am ACST
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General News

 Please note that these details are correct at the time of publishing. WFN accepts no responsibility for any changes to these times by broadcasters. Please check local guides or afl.com.au. 

2012 TOYOTA AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON – ROUND 20 INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST SCHEDULE Friday 10 August  – Sunday 12 August.

Jong elevated to primary list

  • Thursday, August 09 2012 @ 12:45 am ACST
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Asia

The Western Bulldogs today confirmed exciting utility, Lin Jong has been elevated to the Club’s primary list, replacing Daniel Cross who has been placed on the long term injury list.

Jong has been in terrific form at Williamstown this season and is in the mix to make his senior debut in the coming weeks.  His parents are from East Timor and Taiwan.

"My type of game"

  • Wednesday, August 08 2012 @ 09:24 pm ACST
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North America Brent "Boomer" Harvey and the North Melbourne Football Club recently hosted American wrestler TNA Impact's A.J Styles. Styles joined in some contact drills and shared some wrestling techniques.

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2011 World XVIII player invited to Draft Combine

  • Wednesday, August 08 2012 @ 07:18 pm ACST
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Africa
The AFL today announced the first group of players to be invited to the NAB AFL Draft Combines to be held in October 2012 as part of its talent identification process in the lead up to the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
 
The NAB AFL Draft Combine, involving 120 players at National Level, will be held at Etihad Stadium from 2-5 October, with state Draft Combines to be held in Melbourne (6 October), Adelaide (13 October) and Perth (14 October).
 
Among those invited  at the National Level is Adam Saad who played in the World XVIII team at the 2011 Under 16 National Championships.  Saad is described as a Small defender with excellent disposal and penetration on his preferred left foot.  Reads the play very well, is agile and a fantastic overhead mark. Sets up counter attacks from half back regularly and is averaging 16.1 disposals this season at TAC Cup level. In 2011 played for the World team in NAB AFL Under-16 Championships and won the Most Valuable Player award. ” 
 

French exchange student making his mark in Queensland

  • Wednesday, August 08 2012 @ 04:54 pm ACST
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Europe

A 16-year-old French exchange student by the name of Lou Quidu-Tronscorff received some coverage in the local newspaper of the Queensland town of Mackay yesterday. Lou has taken up playing junior footy with the North Mackay Saints since arriving in Australia last month.

Coming from a background of playing rugby and judo back in France, he has adapted quickly to the physicality of Aussie Rules. "I'm not a great kicker of the football, but I like to tackle," he said. "I find that part of the game easy because of my rugby background."

Queensland AFL spokesman Darryl Griffiths said his performances in his first two matches with the Saints have been encouraging. "Lou definitely wants to learn more about the game and for someone new to the sport he is picking up it up really well," he said. "He is very tough, attacks the ball well and continues to develop his skills. A big challenge for him apart from communicating at times in English, has been to continually learn the positions and rules of Aussie rules so he knows what to do on the field."

For the full story, read this article in the Mackay Daily Mercury.

The battle for Asian footy\'s most coveted title returns to Thailand

  • Tuesday, August 07 2012 @ 03:17 am ACST
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Asia

Bangkok airport will be overrun by flying Sherrins and Aussie Rules banter this coming weekend as nine nations descend on the land of smiles to fight out the fourteenth annual Asian Australian Football Championships. It will be the fourth time the Thailand Tigers host the largely ex-pat dominated tournament affectionately known as the ‘Asian Champs’. In a change from previous years, Pattaya has been selected as the host city over traditional venue Bangkok.

The most up-to-date list of competing teams is as follows: Bali Geckos, Jakarta Bintangs, Hong Kong Dragons, Singapore Wombats, Laos Elephants, Malaysian Warriors, Thailand Tigers, Phillipine Eagles, and Vietnam Swans.

Euro Continent vs Euro Isles as curtain-raiser to Bulldogs vs Port

  • Monday, August 06 2012 @ 09:29 pm ACST
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Europe

The AFL Europe has announced that a European All-Stars match will be held as the curtain-raiser to the November 3rd clash between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide in London.

The match will pit a team drawn from across the European continent against a team representing the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and Iceland. The official team names will be released later in the year, with squads to be named following the 2012 Euro Cup in Glasgow.

The Bulldogs vs Port clash will this year be played as a twilight match at the KIA Oval, with tickets on sale via kiaoval.com at £5 for kids and from £20 for adults.

For more information, visit afleurope.org.

Claremont claim Foxtel Cup

  • Monday, August 06 2012 @ 08:25 am ACST
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Australia

WAFL powerhouse Claremont has claimed the 2012 Foxtel Cup, going one better than their runners-up finish in 2011.

The match was played in Perth at Patersons Stadium on Thursday night and Claremont jumped VFL side Werribee to take a good early lead before the visitors fought back to trail by just 9 points at the first break.  The third quarter proved decisive with the home side booting four goals to none and never looked back, running out easy 44 point victors.

Revolution wins 2012 49th Parallel Cup

  • Monday, August 06 2012 @ 07:45 am ACST
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North America

 

Last time the US and Canada met it was at the International Cup in the opening round in Sydney under a reduced match length format. The US won by just three points. Two years ago the US travelled to Canada and won by thirty four points. So given their history the Americans were strong favourites for this years clash on home soil for the 49th Parallel Cup.

The match was played in hot humid conditions in Dublin, Ohio.  While the Americans perhaps did dominate the match and with some straight kicking might have run away with it, the Northwind were right in the match well into the last quarter. The final score USA Revolution 7.12 (54) defeated Canada Northwind 5.1 (31).

2012 49th Parallel Cup USA Freedom vs Canada Northern Lights Results

  • Sunday, August 05 2012 @ 07:53 pm ACST
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North America

USA Freedom have overcome their biggest rivals, the Canadian Northern Lights to win the 49th Parallel Cup 6.7(43) to 5.8(38). After having been narrowly defeated at their last major international meeting in Australia for the International Cup, this year the Americans were out to prove something and played strongly throughout the match.

The Canadians came back several times in what proved to be a very close and low scoring game, hard fought out in midfield, and by the end of the third quarter, things weren’t looking good for the Americans as the Canadians started edging ahead. But the talented Freedom players pushed hard in the final quarter to turn the game around, and after three consecutive goals from Eileen Geogheegan and Lindsay Kastanek, they sealed victory for the USA Freedom.

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