USAFL News

Jan 13, 2011

The Freedom Prepare for Australia

USA Freedom

The USA Freedom are preparing for their first ever AFL International Cup tour to Australia later this year. “I’m extremely excited to be coaching the Freedom at their first big international tournament” said Coach, Leigh Barnes, “this is going to be a fantastic experience for both the players and coaching staff and the event will mark a significant achievement in the history of women’s footy in the U.S.”.

Barnes recently appointed a number of key individuals to the Freedom coaching staff to assist in the preparation of the team for the International Cup. “I am also pleased to announce the appointment of the leadership group who I think will really help make this campaign a success” he continued.

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Jan 11, 2011

Flooding Devastates Queensland

Queensland is currently experiencing devastating floods and the worst natural disaster in the states history, affecting the states capital Brisbane and many regional townships. The USAFL would like to show their support to those in the U.S. with family or friends who have been affected by this tragedy. Wednesday morning the Brisbane River broke it's banks flooding a number of suburbs entirely. Townships west of Brisbane were devastated by flash flooding a day earlier with the small community of Grantham literally being washed away by a wall of water.

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Dec 15, 2010

Call for Nominations for the 2011 World XVIII team

AFL

The Australian Football League (AFL) are calling for nominations from around the globe for the 2011 World XVIII Team. Please see Memorandum from AFL International Development Manager, Tony Woods: Building on the success of the 2010 World XVIII team which competed in the NAB AFL under 16 Championships we would like to call for nominations for 2011.

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Dec 10, 2010

Movember 2010 Results!

Andy Vanica

The USAFL joined in the Movember cause by growing mustaches and raising over $10,000 during the month formally called November. Worldwide, Movember raised nearly $63.5 million US dollars that will go towards cancer research. A big thank-you and congratulations to Andy Vanica of the Denver Bulldogs and USAFL Vice-President West, for not only getting behind this great cause from Day 1 and driving it, but for doing such an amazing job, individually raising more than $1,500 making him the highest sponsored USAFL Mo' Bro for 2010! Well done Andy on such a tremendous effort! Also congratulations to Joshua Anfinson of the Seattle Grizzlies on a VERY close second place.

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Dec 9, 2010

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Nov 30, 2010

Want to play for the Freedom?

Freedom Jumpers

Calling all players! The USA Freedom is accepting nominations from players who wish to try out for the 2011 team which will travel to Australia to play in the first ever Women's Division of the International Cup.The Freedom Training Camp, Februaru 25-27 in Austin, Texas, will be the last opportunity for players to try out for the squad.

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