World Footy News

Síofra O’Connell and Aisling Reidy have signed to Carlton’s AFLW rookie list for 2025.

Both originating from County Clare in Ireland, O’Connell and Reidy grew up together, playing Gaelic for Doora-Barefield and even attended University of Limerick together, alongside Carlton’s Erone Fitzpatrick.

The pair caught the eye of Carlton’s recruiters who then travelled to Ireland conducting multiple skills sessions and interviews.

The following is the AFL's media release about the tournament

Xin chào! Vietnam to host international footy carnival

Around 300 participants representing 10 countries are set to descend on Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam next week for the 2024 AFL Asia Cup, to be played from December 6-8.
 
The Thanh Long Sports Centre will host the nine-a-side carnival, which will be a celebration of Australian Rules Football and the game’s extensive presence across Asia.
 
There will be open male (10 teams) and open female (five teams) divisions in what will be the first major international competition for many of the competing teams since the last AFL International Cup was staged in 2017.

 

We were there as the final round of the open men's and women's played out.  The men's finals were already determined but we still saw some good footy and the Falcon's first win of the tournament.  The women's division was very much alive and it was the Kahu would storm through to Saturday's final.

 

I recap the day's play and interview Jarrod Landells, Kahu captain Olivia Waldron and her Dad.

The opening day of the open age competition at the Pacific Cup saw two historic wins for Nauru and the PNG Mozzies doing what they do best. Hear the podcast including interviews with Nauru's footy godfather Mathew Batsiua and PNG coach Doug Lai.

The final day of the U17 competition of the Pacific Cup and this podcast recaps the day's games, and has many interviews with spectators, players, coaches and development staff.

In this podcast I recap Day 2 of the Pacific Cup featuring the U17 male and female competition.

In this podcast I wrap up Day 1 of the Pacific Cup featuring the U17 male and female competition.

In this Episode of Aussie Rules The World Team Podcast, Troy, Greg, Jarrod Landells update and discuss latest results and news from around the world. Including the imminent Pacific Cup tournament

In this Episode of Aussie Rules The World Team Podcast, Troy and Greg update and discuss latest results and news from around the world.

In this Episode of Aussie Rules The World Team Podcast, Troy, Jason, and Adam update and discuss latest results and news from around the world. Included Euro Cup and USAFL National Championship review.

NEW ZEALAND KAHU Pacific Cup Squad
Name Region Club
Chloe Rahui-Durkin Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Kirsten Meates Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Sam Lightfoot Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Anna Muru Paenga Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Izzy Goodwin Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Kate Turnbull Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Alanah Goldingham Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Rebecca Isaacs Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Sam McCombie Wellington Wellington / Central Shakers
Jess McCormick Canterbury Team Manager
Shane Leat Auckland Regional Coach (Falcons Squad)
Andrew Howison Canterbury Regional Coach (Falcons Sqaud)
Alastair Maisey Auckland Regional Coach (Falcons Sqaud)
Axel Oswald Sunshine Coast North Shore Tigers
Buell Verkade Sunshine Coast North Shore Tigers
Latisha Trigwell-Achmad Auckland North Shore Tigers
Emily Hunter Auckland North Shore Tigers
Coola Baudry Auckland North Shore Tigers
Makenna Jones Auckland North Shore Tigers
Mia Goodsell-Matthews Auckland North Shore Tigers
Jolyn Collins Melbourne Melbourne University
Rubee-Leigh Poata Melbourne Melbourne Brunswick Renegades
Andrew Cadzow Brisbane Head Coach
Naia Toaolamai-Holden Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Demi Salton Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Sally Houlahan Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Zoe Gullery Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Indy Gibson Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
June Manning Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Courtney Churstain Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Kaylee Tavendale Canterbury Canterbury / Southern Stars
Trish Harkins Auckland Campaign Manager
Liv Waldron Auckland Auckland Blues
Ceyan Drollet Auckland Auckland Blues
Holly Lightbourne Auckland Auckland Blues
Peter Geale Wellington Assistant Coach