Both you codes are pretty pathetic arguing on this respect compared to football.
Data from 2011/12 in A League
87% of players had at least 1 or more grandparent born overseas
68% had 1 or more parent born overseas
33% were themselves born overseas
Bernie Ibini born in Nigeria, grew up here, has played for Australia
From the smh.com.au
That desire is perhaps the reason why the list of young Australians of African descent grows with each season,such as Bruce Kamau, Osama Malik, Isaka Cernak, Rashid Mahazi, Gol Gol Mebrahtu, Kearyn Baccus, Bruce Djite, Tando Velaphi, Kwabena Appiah and Kofi Danning. Complementing that is the number of imports that have raised the standard such as Fahid Ben Khalfallah, Mickael Tavares, Jacques Faty and Youssouf Hersi.
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http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/out- ... z48DumPNuU
The last 4 are foreign players ie they have come here just to play football not Australian citizens