Abbreviation AFLNZ Type Sports Governing Body Parent organisation AFL Commission | Formation 1994 Region served New Zealand Website AFLNZ | |
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AFL New Zealand is the governing body of Australian rules football in New Zealand.
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AFL New Zealand currently has 35,000 Registered Players.
National team
Australian rules football is a sport played in New Zealand rapidly gaining popularity. AFL New Zealand co-ordinate the national team, the Hawks, who have competed in the Australian Football International Cup and crowned international champions in 2005.
Since 2012 the national side has played against the Australian AIS team. The first game was won convincingly by the AIS by 91 points. 2013 saw the AIS win by 44 points and in 2014 it took a goal in the final minutes to win their third straight game by only 4 points.
These games have enticed a number of Australian-based players with NZ heritage to commit to the national side. Some of NZ's past and present players include-
National tournaments
The AFLNZ National Provincial Championships is an annual tournament between the regional leagues comprising the New Zealand Australian Football League. The first of the current incarnation of the NPC was held on 25 and 26 September 2004 in Christchurch.
Teams: