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Solomon Islands

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Approx population (2009):   523,000

National side:   -

Governing body:   Formerly the Solomon Islands Australian Football Association, possibly inactive

Primary contact / link:   Solomon Islands AFA

WFN Census (2004):   2 senior teams, 30 adult players, 150 juniors.

WFN World Ranking (2008):   -

History:   Starting in the late 1990s, the Solomons suffered civil unrest (verging on civil war), which was stabilised in 2003 by an Australian-led intervention force, RAMSI. In 2004, a group of Solomon Islanders and Australian Defence personnel formed the Solomon Islands Australian Football Association with the hope of forming a stable, organised league in the country. However, after some promising initial clinics and scratch matches, the organisation went into hiatus. In 2007 the Clark-Dunning trophy saw local Islanders with a few Australian army personnel competing and local children being taught the game's basics.

Outlook (2009):   It is not clear whether efforts are ongoing. Plenty of Australian military and police provide a potential base. Hopefully the launch of AFL Oceania will ensure a formal program gets a chance on the Solomon Islands.

Other points of interest:   -

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 23 2010 @ 06:19 pm ACDT| Hits: 4,687