One of the strongest clubs in Asia. Hosts of Bali 9s and Bali Masters. An innovative club that created the Crikey Cup which was played as a curtain raiser to an AFL match in Darwin in June, 2009. Have been bridesmaids 3 times in the Asian Championships and would dearly love to annex the prize. Traditional rivals of the Bintangs.
Both the Bali and Jakarta clubs have been at the forefront of local development of the game culminating in the establishment of AFL Indonesia, which with the official support of the AFL should see major developmental efforts of the game in junior ranks in Indonesia.
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Formed in Kalimantan in 2008, and played their first major internationals at the Bali9s in 2008. Hosted their first major international, the Borneo Cup in Kalimantan against Jakarta Bintangs and Jakarta Bulldogs on Anzac Day 2009. An enthusiastic newcomerwho have already got a junior programme under way.
Made up of the Shanghai Tigers and Beijing Bombers who combine to play as China in the Asian Championships. Beijing Bombers have performed the outstanding task of creating a successful 4 team competition in Beijing which includes a significant number of Chinese players. Latest match reports attached
A "schizophrenic" club who play in the Middle East League, but are a formidable force in the Asian Championships having made the semi-finals in 2007, and winning in 2008 and 2009.
Won the inaugural AFL Middle East League defeating Muscat Magpies in the final
Traditionally one of the best clubs in Asia. Suffer from the lack of training and ground facilities and are generally forced to travel to play international matches. Always competitive in Asian Championships winning in 2003, 2004 and 2007. Have made significant efforts to establish both Junior and Auskick competition in Hong Kong. Their junior team participated in the first Asian Junior Championships in Singapore in 2008.
Arguably, the most successful off-field club in Asia. Well managed, well supported, with a strong junior competition and a legendary Grand Final brunch, the Bintangs have been trail blazers in development of the game at grass roots level. As Indonesia Bintangs (combined with Bali Geckos) they won the Asian Championships in 2000 and 2002. Their junior team, the Jakarta Bulldogs won the inaugural Asian Junior compeition in Singapore in 2008.
The club's development efforts have been rewarded with the setting up of AFL Indonesia, an AFL ratified body that will support the velopment of the code in the Indonesian archipelago.
Formerly the Malaysian Tigers , the Warriors are celebrating their 10th year in 2009 and are honoured by hosting the Asian Championships. Whilst never winning a major trophy the Warriors have usually been competitive. Have an intense rivalry with Singapore playing annually for the Changi Cup. Have had a successful Auskick competition for the past two years and are now developing junior talent. Expected to provide a highly competitive team for the Asian Junior Championships.
For a club formed in 2008 have been extremely successful, performing well in the last Asian Championships and going on to win the Indo China Cup. Have been successful in developing local participation in the sport. Recently had first local derby, North V South
Hosted Asian Championships in 2006 but have not participated since. Host Manila Cup which is fast becoming a major event in the Asian Football calendar. Won by Hong Kong in 2008 and 2009. Have a thriving domestic competition, but have proven easybeats on the international stage.
Manila Cup videos can be viewed at www.youtube.com/PAFL videos
The club everybody loves to beat! Have an exemplary record of success over the past decade. Very rarely beaten at home. Have won the Asian Championships 3 times, the most recent in 2006. Runners-up to Dubai in 2008 and 2009. Enjoy a fierce rivalry with most clubs, most notably Malaysia , whom they play for the Changi Cup on an annual basis. Have a thriving Junior and Auskick competition and participated strongly in the Asian Junior Championships in 2008.
An enigmatic team, very difficult to beat at home, either in Bangkok or Pattaya, but rarely perform well on international jaunts. Have been successful in developing greater participation at the local level in past few years and remain a formidable unit.
New kids on the block, but innovative and enthusiastic. Played in the Bali9s in 2008. Broke new ground when they played the Bali Geckoes in Darwin for the Crikey Cup as a curtain raiser to an AFL game. Yet to participate in the Asian Championships.
Progressive club wich resulted as merger of Saigon Saints and Hanoi Swans. Have arguably one of the best looking supporters, Miss Australia 2008, Laura Dundovic. Yet to win a major trophy but travel and compete very well.
