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AFL in Ireland

  • 18-02-2008 09:21PM
    #1
    tonton zola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭


    Any of you lads play in the Irish league?


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  • #2
    Spud83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,608 ✭✭✭Spud83


    There is an Irish league? More info please?


  • #3
    Skittlebrau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 569 ✭✭✭Skittlebrau


    Ah the powers of Google.

    Found this site http://www.westdublinsaints.com/

    And this one seems to be the league one but it's down at the moment http://www.arfli.com/


  • #4
    tonton zola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭tonton zola


    It (afli) isn't the greatest site in the world, but its impressive that they have one.

    I know last years grand final was in Durrow, which isn't too far from me. Missed it because I was away following Stan's Army (for all the good it did me:mad:)

    It's a summer league


  • #5
    tireoghainted
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭tireoghainted


    Yeah, Teams in Dublin 3/4, Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Mullingar and activity in Belfast. Plus we're sending a national squad to The Australian Rules International Cup this August.


  • #6
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,110 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Really? Haven't heard of that competition before. Any chance you give us some more details or link us to a site? where is the tournament held? What other countries are involved?


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  • #7
    tireoghainted
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭tireoghainted


    Here's some websites with coverage of the Cup.

    It starts in August and is held primarily in Melbourne

    Check out www.arfli.com for news on the Irish Squad

    http://www.afl.com.au/Development/International/InternationalCup/tabid/10241/Page114793/0/Default.aspx

    www.worldfootynews.com


  • #8
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,110 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Very impressive website etc, didn't realise it was all so professionally done.

    Just a quick question, what is the standard like honestly? Is everyone a big fit fucker etc? Is it full of ex-GAA heads?

    I'm seriously considering playing when I get back home.


  • #9
    okarm26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭okarm26


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    Very impressive website etc, didn't realise it was all so professionally done.

    Just a quick question, what is the standard like honestly? Is everyone a big fit fucker etc? Is it full of ex-GAA heads?

    I'm seriously considering playing when I get back home.

    Standard is not too bad , been involved in it for the past 4 years .
    Dublin teams would have probably 50/50 when it comes to aussies/irish + a few europeans also play too. The Cork , Mulingar and the newly formed clubs would be made up of mainly locals who play gaa/rugby/soccer or dont play anything .

    Everyone is not a fit Fcuker but there are some big blokes alright . Its very mixed in regards to fitness/skill levels .Which is what the training is for i guess.

    A lot of people play for the social side of it , there's always a nite out on the town after if a team is travelling to another city to play a game.


  • #10
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,110 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Was in one of the AFL stores yesterday and they were selling the Irish and British AFL jerseys! The Irish one was going for $90 and looks pretty damn sweet. Might invest in one.


  • #11
    ybbi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭ybbi


    Is there much activity up in Belfast regarding Aussie Rules, I would definitely be interested if there was. I know from googling that there was a club in existence once Belfast Redbacks. Any chance of a rebirth?


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  • #12
    Gelio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,238 ✭✭✭Gelio


    I was just looking at the '06 ladder and I can see why Clare crows aren't playing any more!!! :D


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