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I’ve made it safely to Brisbane. Upon landing that evening the team had training, I attended I was excited to meet all the girls and they were very welcoming and surprised to learn that we play in the US I enjoyed explaining our league to them and how it came to be that I made my way to their team. I had a great time the team is fantastic and very welcoming!

Letter from the President | June 2012

The season is fully upon us and games are being played throughout the country. As a reminder, please ensure that you have paid your USAFL Registration Dues. Why pay dues? It only increases toward Nationals and by paying you are helping the USAFL reach its goals. Register here »

Part III - Arriving in Sydney

After what felt like several days in the air my flight finally arrived in Sydney, Australia on 2 August 2011 at 8:45am. I was welcomed at the airport by the Sydney Swans Academy Coach, Paul “Roosy” Roos.

Roosy told me that I would be staying with him and his beautiful family at his house which I found an unbelievable gesture.

Learn, Play, Live Australian Rules Football!

Welcome to my blog...I am Lara Porter from the Denver Bulldogs. I am very excited to be headed down to Australia to play in Brisbane with the Yeronga Devils. My journey began in August when I had the opportunity to represent the USA on The Freedom team in Melbourne and Sydney at the 2011 IC (International Cup). I began conversations with Leigh Barnsey, USA Freedom Coach, about my desire to come back to Australia and play with an actual Australian team and how much I could learn. Barnsey was a great supporter of the idea.

Letter from the President | May 2012

Nashville Kangaroos win the 2012 John Harrell Memorial CupANZAC Day unofficially marks the beginning of the football season in the US with the annual New York-Boston match, the John Harrell Cup in Louisville (picture left: Nashville Kangaroos win the 2012 John Harrell Memorial Cup), metro seasons in the west, and a full slate of AFL action every weekend.

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