Karin Flodin is part of Yvette Wroby’s extended and drafted family. In her first piece for the Almanac she tells us how she came to be playing footy in Sweden and in the Euro Cup this year. Maybe we can look forward to her representing Sweden in the next International Cup.
A British Reflection on the International Cup…
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Englishman Ian Mitchell reflects on his experience as assistant coach of the GB Swans and their 2017 International Cup campaign.
International Cup – Grand Final: Why PNG beat NZ to claim the Division 1 Crown
August 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes reflects on why the PNG Mozzies successfully defended their crown at the MCG in the 2017 International Cup Grand Final! [Great piece, thanks Stephen! – JB]
Almanac Lunch: We invite all International Cup visitors to a traditional Melbourne footy lunch
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The world is in Melbourne for the International Cup. We invite all visitors (and locals) to a traditional footy lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel on Friday August 11. Details in this post.
AFL International Cup 2017: Many cultures, one game on a cold Melbourne morning
August 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes reflects on the journey of the Pakistani Shaheens, from the mountains of their home country to a freezing cold Melbourne morning.
International Cup: Call for writers
July 25, 2017 by 1 Comment
We’re seeking writers for the upcoming AFL International Cup in Melbourne. Jack Banister is coordinating the coverage.
International Cup: UQAFC Red Lions players’ to represent their countries
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A few UQAFC Red Lions players will run out for their respective countries in the International Cup which starts in a week’s time.
Story thanks to UQAFC Red Lions, Mike Swann, and Troy Thompson at World Footy News.
Now that’s Australian
September 11, 2013 by 15 Comments
Nothing is as Australian as the International Cup, where no Aussie nationals take the field. Rick loves when other cultures blend with our national game.
Chance for a sneak peak at AFL future
August 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Troy Thompson If you barrack for Brisbane, Hawthorn, Richmond, GWS or Essendon – or for that matter any club, you may have good reason to head down to Royal Park tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday to see players your club has scholarship listed or those that may be playing against your club in future.
Club versus Country and Career
August 19, 2011 by 3 Comments
By Brett Northey, worldfootynews.com One of the side issues that was always going to emerge at the 2011 AFL International Cup (underway in Sydney with a record 18 men’s sides and for the first time 5 women’s teams) was the pull of club versus country. And in many instances this is also career versus country. [Read more]
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