2002 Australian Football International Cup
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The 2002 Australian Football International Cup
was the inaugural international Australian rules football
tournament held in Melbourne
, Australia
in 2002.
11 nations participated from around the world and the tournament was officiated by the International Australian Football Council
.
Ireland
won the tournament, finishing undefeated and victorious over Papua New Guinea
in the Grand Final
on 23 August at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
(MCG).
Grand Final was played as a curtain raiser to the round 21 AFL match
between Hawthorn
vs North Melbourne
, so this figure is the total crowd for the match, although not all spectators were inside the stadium at the start or conclusion of the curtain raiser event.
Match Report
Australian Football International Cup
The Australian Football International Cup is an international sport competition in Australian rules football...
was the inaugural international Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
tournament held in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 2002.
11 nations participated from around the world and the tournament was officiated by the International Australian Football Council
International Australian Football Council
The International Australian Football Council was a body established in 1995 to govern the sport of Australian rules football internationally...
.
Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
won the tournament, finishing undefeated and victorious over Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
in the Grand Final
Grand Final
Grand Final is a predominantly Australian sport term used to describe a match that decides a league champion.It originated in Victoria and South Australia and has become specifically significant Australian culture...
on 23 August at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne and is home to the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is the tenth largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia, the largest stadium for playing cricket, and holds the world record for the highest light...
(MCG).
Pool A
| Flag | Nation | Rep team |
|---|---|---|
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Denmark Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark... |
Vikings Denmark Vikings (Australian rules football) The Vikings are Denmark's national Australian rules football team.The team formed in 1992 to play the North London Lions from the British Australian Rules Football League in Denmark.... |
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Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... |
Bulldogs Great Britain national Australian rules football team The Great Britain National Australian Rules Football team is known as the British Bulldogs. The team is made up of the best British born players selected from the clubs of AFL Britain affiliated competitions in England, Wales and Scotland... |
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Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Samurais Japanese national Australian rules football team The Japanese national Australian rules football team represent Japan in Australian rules football.The team represents the best Japanese born players and is selected by AFL Japan from domestic competitions which have been running since 1987.-Identity:... |
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Nauru Nauru Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just... |
Chiefs Australian rules football in Nauru Australian rules football in Nauru dates back to the 1930s and quickly established itself, along with weightlifting as the national sport of the country.The overall participation rate of over 30% is the highest for the sport in the world.-Structure:... |
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Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands... |
Mosquitos Papua New Guinea national Australian rules football team The Papua New Guinea national Australian rules football team represents Papua New Guinea in the team sport of Australian rules football.... |
Pool B
| Flag | Nation | Rep team |
|---|---|---|
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Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
Northwind Northwind The Northwind is Canada's national Australian rules football team that represents the clubs and teams of AFL Canada.Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across Canada.... |
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Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Warriors Irish national Australian rules football team The Irish national Australian rules football team represent Ireland in Australian rules football and is selected from the best Irish born players from the clubs of the Australian Rules Football League of Ireland.... |
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New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
Falcons New Zealand national Australian rules football team The New Zealand national Australian rules football team nicknamed the Falcons, is the national team for the sport of Australian rules football in New Zealand. The team is selected from the best New Zealand born and developed players, primarily from the clubs of the New Zealand AFL. New Zealand-born... |
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Samoa Samoa Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in... |
Bulldogs Samoan national Australian rules football team The Samoan national Australian rules football team and represents Samoa in the team sport of Australian rules football. The team is selected from the best Samoan born players, who are currently mostly players from the Samoa Australian Rules Football Association.Samoa debuted internationally at the... |
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South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
Buffaloes South African national Australian rules football team The South African national Australian rules football team represent South Africa in the sport of Australian rules football.... |
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United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Revolution |
Round 1
- PNG 13.11 (89) d. Great Britain 2.2 (14) - Warrawee Park, OakleighOakleigh, VictoriaOakleigh is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is located 14 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Oakleigh had a population of 6,876....
- Nauru 17.17 (119) d. Japan 1.8 (14) - Warrawee Park, OakleighOakleigh, VictoriaOakleigh is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is located 14 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Oakleigh had a population of 6,876....
- USA 7.10 (52) d. Samoa 4.7 (31) - TEAC OvalTEAC OvalTEAC Oval, also known as North Port Oval and previously as the Port Melbourne Cricket and Recreation Reserve, is an Australian rules football and cricket stadium located in Port Melbourne, Australia. The capacity of the venue is 12,000 people...
, Port Melbourne - New Zealand 25.13 (163) d. South Africa 0.1 (1) - Trevor Barker Beach OvalTrevor Barker Beach OvalThe Trevor Barker Oval is an Australian rules football ground in Beach Road, Sandringham, Victoria Australia.It was named after the St Kilda Football Club champion Trevor Barker, who died of cancer in 1996 at the age of 39...
, SandringhamSandringham, VictoriaSandringham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Sandringham had a population of 8693.-History:... - Ireland 7.14 (56) d. Canada 4.7 (31) - Trevor Barker Beach OvalTrevor Barker Beach OvalThe Trevor Barker Oval is an Australian rules football ground in Beach Road, Sandringham, Victoria Australia.It was named after the St Kilda Football Club champion Trevor Barker, who died of cancer in 1996 at the age of 39...
, SandringhamSandringham, VictoriaSandringham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Sandringham had a population of 8693.-History:...
Round 2
- PNG 9.15 (69) d. Denmark 3.5 (23)
- Great Britain 9.11 (65) d. Nauru 8.11 (59) - Elsternwick ParkElsternwick ParkElsternwick Park is an Australian rules football and cricket stadium in Elsternwick, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.The stadium has a small grandstand with a capacity for around 15,000 spectators....
, ElsternwickElsternwick, VictoriaElsternwick is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Glen Eira... - Canada 4.11 (38) d. South Africa 1.5 (11)
- Ireland 5.6 (36) d. Samoa 4.5 (29)
- New Zealand 11.12 (78) d. USA 4.1 (25)
Round 3
- Great Britain 7.3 (45) d. Japan 4.6 (30) - Whitten OvalWhitten OvalWhitten Oval is a stadium in the inner-western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia located at 417 Barkly Street, West Footscray. It is the training and administrative headquarters of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, which competes in the Australian Football League.Formerly known as the...
, FootscrayFootscray, VictoriaFootscray is a suburb 5 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Footscray had a population of 11,401.... - Denmark 5.10 (40) d. Nauru 3.9 (27)
- Samoa 12.15 (87) d. South Africa 1.4 (10)
- New Zealand 10.8 (68) d. Canada 2.6 (18)
- Ireland 7.7 (49) d. USA 6.3 (39)
Round 4
- Denmark 12.9 (81) d. Great Britain 4.2 (26)
- PNG 23.9 (147) d. Japan 0.0 (0)
- Ireland 15.8 (98) d. South Africa 3.3 (21)
- USA 8.4 (52) d. Canada 1.1 (7)
- New Zealand 10.10 (70) d. Samoa 5.8 (38)
Round 5
- Denmark 10.6 (66) d. Japan 4.7 (32)
- PNG 13.13 (91) d. Nauru 6.8 (44)
- USA 20.12 (132) d. South Africa 0.4 (4)
- Samoa 9.15 (69) d. Canada 0.5 (5)
- Ireland 4.10 (34) d. New Zealand 3.2 (20)
Minor Placing deciders
- New Zealand 3.7 (25) d. Denmark 2.4 (16)
- Samoa 5.7 (37) d. Nauru 2.8 (20)
- Canada 6.5 (41) d. Japan 5.2 (32)
- USA 13.15 (93) d. Great Britain 2.3 (15) - Junction OvalJunction OvalThe Junction Oval is an historic sports ground in the suburb of St Kilda in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its location near the St Kilda Junction gave rise to its nickname...
, St KildaSt Kilda, VictoriaSt Kilda is an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Port Phillip...
Grand final
Friday 23 August 2002 Ireland |
51 - 19 |  Papua New Guinea |
Stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne and is home to the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is the tenth largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia, the largest stadium for playing cricket, and holds the world record for the highest light... Attendance: 32,393 |
| 7 9 |
Goals Behinds |
2 7 |
Grand Final was played as a curtain raiser to the round 21 AFL match
2002 AFL season
-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5 :-Ladder:All teams played 22 games during the home and away season, for a total of 176...
between Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
vs North Melbourne
North Melbourne Football Club
The North Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Kangaroos, is the fourth oldest Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League and is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia and the world...
, so this figure is the total crowd for the match, although not all spectators were inside the stadium at the start or conclusion of the curtain raiser event.
Match Report
| Ireland Squad | Coach | Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Johnson Michael Johnson (Gaelic footballer) Michael 'Mickey' Johnson is a former Antrim Gaelic footballer.-Playing career:He represented Antrim GAA at all levels and won a Ulster Under-21 Football Championship Medal in 1989. He also represented Antrim at senior level for 13 years. He retired in 2002 to concentrate on Aussie Rules... (C), Neil McFlynn, Donal Boylan, Dualtach Johnson, Barry Denham (VC), Ryan McFlynn, Michael Currane, Fergal Bradshaw, Joe Cunnane Joe Cunnane Big Joe Cunnane is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:The Tulsk GAA & clubman was the ruckman on the Ireland national Australian rules football team which won the 2002 Australian Football International Cup and was top scorer in the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup... , Aaron Flood Aaron Flood Aaron Flood is a former Kildare Gaelic footballer.-Playing career:He represented Kildare GAA at senior level in the O'Byrne Cup and the NFL form 2005 to 2008. He previously represent the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup and 2002 Australian... , Derek Mulligan Derek Mulligan Derek Mulligan is a former Westmeath GAA junior Gaelic footballer and an Australian rules footballer.-Playing career:The St. Mary’s of Rochfortbridge clubman represented Westmeath GAA at junior level. Mulligan also represented the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001... , Alan Kelly, Denis Reidy Denis Reidy Dr. Denis Reidy is a former Limerick GAA Gaelic footballer.-Gaelic Football:The Gerald Griffins GAA clubman represented Limerick GAA at Senior, Under 21 and Junior championship level, winning a McGrath Cup medal in 2001. He played for University College Cork that won the Cork Senior Football... , Fergal Killoury, Diarmuid Griffin Diarmuid Griffin Diarmuid "Griff" Griffin is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:Griff is a native of Doolin, Co. Clare and is the founder of the Leeside Lions and went on to play two seasons with the Uni Blacks and one season with the Fitzroy Reds.He represented the Ireland... , Gary Lane, Liam O'Connor Liam O'Connor (Irish footballer) Liam O'Connor is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:The Millstreet GAA clubman played for the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup and the 2002 Australian Football International Cup. He was Ireland's leading... , Brian Currane, Declan O'Sullivan, Paul Kiely, John Lack O'Sullivan John Lack O'Sullivan John Lack O'Sullivan is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:The Adrigole GFC clubman was one of key players that won the Cork Junior Football Championship in 2002, but past away before the final... , Alan Coomey Alan Coomey Alan Coomey is a Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:Coomey played Centre line wingman for the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup and the 2002 Australian Football International Cup. He was Ireland's leading... , Emmet Humphries, Declan Cotter, Brian Shortall, Sean McPhillips, Brian Boyle, David Stynes David Stynes David Stynes is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer.-Playing career:Stynes played for Ireland's winning team in the 2002 Australian Football International Cup in Melbourne. He was also selected for the All-Star Team, and returned with the team that reached the semi finals of... , Damien Burns. |
Darren Fitzpatrick Darren Fitzpatrick Darren Fitzpatrick was a former coach of the Ireland national Australian rules football team-Playing & Coaching Career:Fitzpatrick was a former rookie with the Western Bulldogs. He guided the Irish team to victory in the inaugural 2002 Australian Football International Cup in Melbourne and the... |
Damien Cassidy |
| Papua New Guinea Squad | Coach | Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Navu Maha Navu Maha Navulani Maha is an all-round sportsman who has represented Papua New Guinea in cricket and Australian rules football. He is the son of the ICC's Chairman for Papua New Guinea.... (C), Jackson Gavuri (VC), Walter Yangomina, John Ropa, Douglas Lai, Vagi Lai, John Bosko, Stephen Keu, Nelson Saroa, Andrew Boko, Abraham Henao, Rex Leka, Overa Gibson, Matthew Mondo, David Gavara, Bruce Sovara, Pepe Kila, Nathan Lowa, Peter Meli, Raymond Rae, Bruce Tandawai, Alphonse Gela, Joe Dau, Peter Maisu, Hendrey Pare, Matthew Bae, Fidelis Kelteri, Patrick Vuluka, Richard Aupae, Joachim Loggha |
Andrew Cadozow | Stanley Tavul |
Final standings
- Ireland
- Papua New Guinea
- New Zealand
- Denmark
- USA
- Great Britain
- Samoa
- Nauru
- Canada
- Japan
- South Africa
All-International Team
| Player | Nation | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Leyhare | Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
Broadview Hawks Broadview Hawks The Broadview Hawks is an Australian rules football club based in the Broadview area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The club has made Grand Final appearances in 1996, 1999 and 2006.-History:... |
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| Erik Krolmark | Denmark Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark... |
North Copenhagen Barracudas | |
| Mogens Hansen | Denmark Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark... |
North Copenhagen Barracudas | |
| John Boyle | Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... |
West London Wildcats West London Wildcats The West London Wildcats are an Australian rules football and netball club based in London, England. The club fields teams in each of the three AFL London divisions - Premiership, Conference and Social. The reserves team is known as the Shepherds Bush Raiders and wear a green and gold guernsey... |
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| Ben Rees | Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... |
Sussex Swans | |
| Michael Johnson Michael Johnson (Gaelic footballer) Michael 'Mickey' Johnson is a former Antrim Gaelic footballer.-Playing career:He represented Antrim GAA at all levels and won a Ulster Under-21 Football Championship Medal in 1989. He also represented Antrim at senior level for 13 years. He retired in 2002 to concentrate on Aussie Rules... |
Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Belfast Redbacks | |
| Aaron Flood Aaron Flood Aaron Flood is a former Kildare Gaelic footballer.-Playing career:He represented Kildare GAA at senior level in the O'Byrne Cup and the NFL form 2005 to 2008. He previously represent the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup and 2002 Australian... |
Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Midland Tigers | |
| Liam O'Connor Liam O'Connor (Irish footballer) Liam O'Connor is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer-Playing career:The Millstreet GAA clubman played for the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2001 Atlantic Alliance Cup and the 2002 Australian Football International Cup. He was Ireland's leading... |
Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Leeside Lions | |
| David Stynes David Stynes David Stynes is a former Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer.-Playing career:Stynes played for Ireland's winning team in the 2002 Australian Football International Cup in Melbourne. He was also selected for the All-Star Team, and returned with the team that reached the semi finals of... |
Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Dublin Demons | |
| Yuta Kobayasi | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Tokyo Goannas | |
| Alfred Spanner | Nauru Nauru Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just... |
Menaida | |
| Quinson Cook | Nauru Nauru Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just... |
Menaida | |
| Vince Serci | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
Eastern Suburbs | |
| Steve Frogatt | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
University | |
| Mike Seversinsen | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
Eastern Suburbs | |
| Walter Yandomina | Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands... |
Enga | |
| John Bosko | Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands... |
Morobe | |
| Navu Maha Navu Maha Navulani Maha is an all-round sportsman who has represented Papua New Guinea in cricket and Australian rules football. He is the son of the ICC's Chairman for Papua New Guinea.... |
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands... |
Central | |
| Overa Gibson | Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands... |
Gulf | |
| Fia Tootoo Fia Tootoo -Playing career:He was selected on the International Cup All-Star team in 2002, 2005 & 2008. He won the Best & Fairest Award in 2002, 2005 and narrowly missed out on the Award in 2008... |
Samoa Samoa Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in... |
Clayton | |
| Mikaele Pesamino Mikaele Pesamino Mikaele Pesamino is a rugby union player in the Samoa Sevens team. He is one of the highest point scorers in the 2009–2010 IRB Sevens World Series.Pesamino was born in Vailele on the island of Upolu in Samoa.... |
Samoa Samoa Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in... |
Fasitoo-Uta Tigers | |
| Mtutuzeli Hlomela Mtutuzeli Hlomela Mtutuzeli Hlomela is the captain of the South African national Australian rules football team and since 2005 head coach of AFL South Africa and is of the most successful Aussie Rules players/coaches to come out of from South Africa.... |
South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
Johannesburg | |
| Charley Ellis | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Denver Bulldogs | |
| Chad Martin | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Phoenix Scorpions |
External links
- http://www.aussierulesinternational.com
- Australian Football International Cup, 2002 - World Footy News review