Australian rules football in Fiji
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Australian rules football in Fiji has been played sporadically, with efforts starting using Australian police officers based in the capital Suva in 2004.[1] A planned league never came to fruition, however a governing body was formed, the Fijian Australian Football Association with a partial promotional role and a failed bid was made for inclusion of the sport into the 2007 South Pacific Games.[2] There are still some members interested in starting a league in the country.
The Australia Network began televising games in Fiji in 2002.
[edit] Fijian players in the AFL
Some players from Fiji play professionally in the Australian Football League, including Fijian-born David Rodan and Alipate Carlile and players of Fijian heritage include Carlton's Setanta Ó hAilpín.
[edit] References
- ^ Fiji footy gets the ball rolling
- ^ Football's South Pacific Paradise by Brett Northey for World Footy News. September 04 2004
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