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Dockers Get Great Press Coverage

Submitted by Anonymous on September 22, 2005 - 8:59pm

Read the Fairfield Echo's great article on the Cincinnati Dockers defense of their Nationals title - http://www.fairfield-echo.com/life/content/features/stories/2005/09/14/fe0915australian.html 


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Aussie Rules player on Letterman last Thursday

Submitted by Anonymous on September 21, 2005 - 8:59pm

Australian Football player, Brett Backwell, will appear on David Letterman this Thursday evening (22nd). Brett recently amputated in finger so he could continue to play footy. Letterman picked up on the story and is flying Brett, first class, to LA to appear on the show.  


We have contacted Brett and asked him to give USFooty a plug.


Here's more of the story: 


Aussie athlete to amputate finger to play better
Associated Press

Interested in Developing Footy in the US?

Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2005 - 8:59pm

To All Interested Parties:

Australian Duo to Perform at Nationals

Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2005 - 8:59pm

Australian Duo to Perform at Nationals in Milwaukee


 

Nationals 2005 Seedings

Submitted by Anonymous on September 19, 2005 - 8:59pm

Seedings for the 2005 National Championships have been announced. The draw will be released later this week.


DIVISION I
The DIVISION I teams are seeded and pooled as follows:
POOL A
1. DENVER
2. BOSTON
3. CHICAGO
4. ORANGE COUNTY


POOL B
1. DALLAS
2. NEW YORK
3. ARIZONA
4. MILWAUKEE

Ft Lauderdale's Grand Final Party

Submitted by Anonymous on September 19, 2005 - 8:59pm

Ft Lauderdale presents their Grand Final Party :
Sydney Swans  vs West Coast Eagles
Live coverage from 11.30pm (game time 12.30am) on multiple big screens
Free entry
Raffles and competitions
Light nibbles provided (NB: Kitchen will close at 10pm)


Biddy Early’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
3419 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309
Phone: 954-567-1990
http://biddyearlysflorida.com/

Grilla Set to Announce Again at Nationals

Submitted by Anonymous on September 14, 2005 - 8:59pm

According to USAFL President Mark Wheeler, "The Grilla is needed to sell the full package to the USA".  Indeed, several players and supporters remarked from past years that the cross over caller was something unique that added to the Nationals experience.  Grilla was also at the recent USAFL College Championships held in Nashville, showcasing his skills in front of a huge enthusiastic crowd.

Baton Rouge players weather Hurricane Katrina

Submitted by Anonymous on September 10, 2005 - 8:59pm

Our Baton Rouge Tigers players have had a tough time of it with Hurricane Katrina.  All of the players have suffered losses, all must have suffered real trauma.

Harley Raffle

Submitted by Anonymous on September 9, 2005 - 8:59pm

Have you got your tickets for the fabulous Harley-Davidson 1200C Custom XL Sportster motorcycle being raffled in conjunction with the 2005 Nationals? The bike has a retail value of over $10,000.  You can purchase your tickets for $5 each on the USFooty web site at: http://www.usfooty.com/usfootystore/Detail.aspx?ID=112 or for more information contact Barry “Bear” Arnold at barrya@mcleoudusa.net.

Panther Dance Team to Perform at Nationals!

Submitted by Anonymous on September 6, 2005 - 8:59pm

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