AFL leads the way at starting international competition!

[pHyR3]

and prove me wrong about no players. i mean you can probably come up with 2 or 3 but no more i bet.

[Swans4ever]

talk about burying your head in the sand, 22.5k average so far this RLWC, havent even played the 2 games at wembley (90k) and final at tradford (75k sellout). and you AFL jokers think AFL international > nrl international hahaahaha

RSA have rocketed up standings sure, but who are they competing against? no other country gives a shit about your shithouse sport

That argument makes no sense - so RSA are rocketing up the standings because no other country gives a shit about AF - well if RSA are rocketing up the standings they obviously do - so again another paradoxical argument!

[eelofwest]

Well with all the Rugby League League fans on here telling us AF fans that it doesn't matter if international competition is compromised in your code as long as it's competitive! It would seem the AFL has found the right balance to expand the sport with international competition and have it remain competitive - take the Australians out of the equation and make strict rules for selection!

2014 AFL International Cup
Melbourne, Australia
Saturday August 9 to Saturday August 23 2014

The AFL is pleased to announce the 2014 AFL International Cup will be held in Melbourne from Saturday August 9 to Saturday August 23 2014.

The fifth International Cup carnival will include at two AFL curtain-raiser matches, matches played at AFL and VFL venues, a men’s and women’s competition, a standalone AFL 9s fixture and matches linked with community football leagues.

AFL International Development Manager Tony Woods said the aim was to make IC14 the biggest International Cup to date.

“We are committed to building on the success of IC11 and we believe we can once again deliver a great experience for all participating nations by hosting this event in the AFL's heartland.

“By basing the carnival in Melbourne we are able to engage with the broader football community including the AFL, VFL and suburban leagues.

“We look forward to welcoming countries from Oceania, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. While the countries have various playing standards and local development programs, the common denominator is all the participants share our love of playing our great game,” he said.

“It’s quite magical to witness firsthand the cultural and language interpretation and expression of AFL as it is developed and nurtured in the arms of communities all over the world.”

The AFL International Cup concept grew organically on the passion of committed individuals from both Australia and abroad on the back of a number of successful smaller carnivals with international participation.

The AFL International Cup is held every 3 years and is a celebration of AFL football on a global scale. It is a unique and special event on the football calendar where people across the world come together to participate in the spirit of our game.

The key feature is that no expatriate Australians are eligible to play. Teams comprise solely of players who must be nationals of the country they represent.

BRIEF HISTORY

2002 marked the beginning of the International Cup concept when 11 teams competed
Champions – Ireland.
2005 saw 10 teams compete and the introduction of a ‘community round’ within the competition with games played in Wangaratta.
Champions - NZ.
The 2008 International Cup saw 16 competing teams and 3 cultural teams.
Champions – PNG.
In 2011 the IC grew to incorporate 23 teams. 18 men's teams across 2 divisions and 5 women’s teams. Matches were played in both Sydney & Melbourne. Full details available at http://www.IC11.com.au
Champions – Ireland.
Women’s Champions – Ireland.
Division 2 winner- Fiji.
An Australian Football tournament being played by players from around the world is a true highlight on the AFL’s calendar, and as we continue to develop the IC and the game internationally greater opportunities exist for players to succeed at much higher levels.

You just typed AFL and international in the same sentence...............................


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[pHyR3]

talk about burying your head in the sand, 22.5k average so far this RLWC, havent even played the 2 games at wembley (90k) and final at tradford (75k sellout). and you AFL jokers think AFL international > nrl international hahaahaha

RSA have rocketed up standings sure, but who are they competing against? no other country gives a shit about your shithouse sport

That argument makes no sense - so RSA are rocketing up the standings because no other country gives a shit about AF - well if RSA are rocketing up the standings they obviously do - so again another paradoxical argument!

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it's like saying that someone is rocketing up the international darts ranking, doesnt mean the country is engaging with the sport or something cause no one cares.

[NRLCrap1]

no that IR is shithouse, and IC is even more of an abortion of a sport than AFL (if possible) and the quality of play in both is beyond abysmal.

As if you'd know given the BS attitude you've been dishing up to AFL skills!

talk about burying your head in the sand, 22.5k average so far this RLWC, havent even played the 2 games at wembley (90k) and final at tradford (75k sellout). and you AFL jokers think AFL international > nrl international hahaahaha

RSA have rocketed up standings sure, but who are they competing against? no other country gives a shit about your shithouse sport

Why aren't they playing as many games as possible at the big venues? Because the average couldn't go any higher than it has! In fact it's making the NRL look weak as piss!

To move up the rankings means that there are countries ahead of them, you fricking goose! Now if they were on top and staying there for ages, THEN you'd have a point! But you don't!

[eelofwest]

talk about burying your head in the sand, 22.5k average so far this RLWC, havent even played the 2 games at wembley (90k) and final at tradford (75k sellout). and you AFL jokers think AFL international > nrl international hahaahaha

RSA have rocketed up standings sure, but who are they competing against? no other country gives a shit about your shithouse sport

These jokers have no shame........................


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Have a read might be helpful for you brainwashed mexicans............International Football > Basketball > Rugby union > Cricket > Rugby league then daylight, then badminton, handball, and everything else under the sun then AFL...................... :_<> :_<> :_<>

[pHyR3]

it couldn't go higher? then why have games sold out weeks in advance, the FIji game set a ground record for that setup. 2 games at wembley 90K 2nd biggest in all of europe, 2 at tradford 75k big enough for you?

how about you do anything close to that in any country other than australia...comeon! give it a shot.

[NRLCrap1]

How about YOU play all the games at the big venues? Come on! Give it a shot!

[eelofwest]

Please AFL fans link me a international match please a dare you.......................



They dont exist plane and simple, untill you can show me otherwise a rest my case........ =D> =D> =D> =D>

BTW some international RL

USA vs Canada in the colonial cup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_5AFJjbVco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcJs6QM7OyY

Lebanon vs USA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv3WIaL9NKo

Jamaica vs Canada

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzsSM7TJQXY

England vs Aus Wembley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaB1lTk8Uso

NZ vs Aus Eden park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg18IvVOaYk

Eng vs Wales

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-T0BX-bkB0


Dont even get me started on international crowd numbers for RL compared to AFL......................comedy central................ :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

I could go on with these links but i will wait for you to show me some AFL internationals before i even bother...............

[NRLCrap1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq5gDt6AS_4
2011 IC grand final in full
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBvOG10W ... 5A&index=2
Ohhhh controversy in 2008!

Oh here's a whole channel!
http://www.youtube.com/user/worldfooty?feature=playlist

[eelofwest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq5gDt6AS_4
2011 IC grand final in full
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBvOG10W ... 5A&index=2
Ohhhh controversy in 2008!

Oh here's a whole channel!
http://www.youtube.com/user/worldfooty?feature=playlist

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The bait was most certainly eaten in full......................... =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

[Raiderdave]

How about YOU play all the games at the big venues? Come on! Give it a shot!

big venues
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you could play VFL IC games in a phone box.... & not fill it :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

[eelofwest]

45,052 fans. in Cardiff to watch opening of RLWC


Compare that to 5 people at the MCG to watch..................................................who bloody cares really............... :_<> :_<> :_<>

[NRLCrap1]

What bait, Eel? You said there was NONE! I proved you wrong!

Another goose on display right there.

As for you, Dave, why not play all your games at big venues? No guts? 45K for an international? So what? Where's that sort of crowd at club games?

[Raiderdave]

45,052 fans. in Cardiff to watch opening of RLWC


Compare that to 5 people at the MCG to watch..................................................who bloody cares really............... :_<> :_<> :_<>

& even those 5 weren't stupid enough to go to a Vicky kicky world cup match
the final was played before a club game

those 5 turned up early & said



what the fuck is this shit >


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