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Thailand Serpents Shine at AFL Asia Cup 2024
Thailand Serpents Shine at AFL Asia Cup 2024
Saturday 21 December 2024 09:00 AM
AFL: The Thailand Serpents made history at the inaugural AFL Asia Cup in Ho Chi Minh City on the weekend of Dec 6-8, with the women’s team taking down undefeated favorites Cambodia in a thrilling Grand Final to claim the championship title.
Thailand Serpents head to inaugural AFL Asia Cup
Thailand Serpents head to inaugural AFL Asia Cup
Friday 6 December 2024 09:30 AM
AFL: For the first time only local talent from across Asia will have a chance to represent their country playing Australian Rules Football (AFL) at the officially-sanctioned inaugural Asia Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam this weekend (Dec 6-8).
Bali Geckos win Phuket AFL Masters
Bali Geckos win Phuket AFL Masters
Saturday 2 November 2024 09:00 AM
AFL: Australian Rules Football (AFL) was back with a bang at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Saturday (Oct 25) for the eagerly-contested Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Masters.
AFL Masters Cup returns to Phuket
AFL Masters Cup returns to Phuket
Monday 30 September 2024 01:30 PM
AFL: The 5th installment of the AFL Andaman Cup promises to be bigger and better than ever before as players from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Bangkok make their way to the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) on Oct 26 for some pulsating Australian Rules Football action.
AFL Masters returns to Phuket
AFL Masters returns to Phuket
Thursday 23 November 2023 01:19 PM
AFL: Fans of Australian Rules Football (AFL) will be delighted to hear that the rough and tumble sport they love is returning to Phuket next weekend.
AFL returns to Phuket with the 2022 Pacific Health Insurance AFL Andaman Cup
AFL returns to Phuket with the 2022 Pacific Health Insurance AFL Andaman Cup
Saturday 17 December 2022 10:00 AM
AFL: Australian Rules Football (AFL) made a welcome return to the Alan Cooke Ground in Thalang last Saturday (Dec 10) after a couple of years in the COVID wilderness.
Thai athletes head to Deaflympics in Brazil
Thai athletes head to Deaflympics in Brazil
Tuesday 26 April 2022 08:45 AM
DEAFLYMPICS: Thai athletes set to compete at the upcoming Deaflympics were given a good luck send-off last Tuesday (Apr 19) as they were greeted by officials ahead of the competition in Brazil next month.
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
Saturday 1 January 2022 02:30 PM
ALL SPORTS: As we usher in the New Year we can look forward to an action-packed calendar of sporting events that are certain to thrill enthusiasts throughout 2022.
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget
Tuesday 13 April 2021 09:00 AM
AFL: Anzac Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and respect our fallen soldiers than a trip to Kanchanaburi.
Game on in 2021 - hopefully!
Game on in 2021 - hopefully!
Wednesday 6 January 2021 07:30 AM
ALL SPORTS: COVID-19 devastated the sports landscape in 2020 with competitions all over the world affected resulting in high profile postponements and cancellations.
Phuket hosts the inaugural Thai Expat Club AFL Andaman Cup
Phuket hosts the inaugural Thai Expat Club AFL Andaman Cup
Sunday 13 December 2020 02:00 PM
AFL: Last Saturday (Dec 5) saw the rearranged Thai Expat Club 2020 AFL Andaman Cup take place at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang where the The Thailand Tigers AFL side got the better of local side the Phuket Power.
Power aim to tame Tigers in AFL Andaman Cup
Power aim to tame Tigers in AFL Andaman Cup
Thursday 26 November 2020 08:45 AM
AFL: There is much anticipation as the Phuket Power Australian Rules Football (AFL) team make their debut next Saturday (Dec 5th) against the Thailand Tigers in the 2020 Thai Expat Club AFL Andaman Cup.
Aussie Rules, Australia’s favourite sport, bounces back
Aussie Rules, Australia’s favourite sport, bounces back
Wednesday 10 June 2020 11:10 AM
AFL: Australia’s biggest spectator sport Aussie Rules returns to action tomorrow (June 11) after a long COVID-19 shutdown, in the clearest sign yet that the sports-mad country is slowly returning to normality.
Aussie Rules suspends season for at least two months over virus
Aussie Rules suspends season for at least two months over virus
Monday 23 March 2020 10:16 AM
AFL: Australia’s hugely popular Aussie Rules suspended its season yesterday (Mar 22) in what it called “the most serious threat to our game in 100 years” after the government imposed new travel restrictions to contain the coronavirus. The move after just one match of the season, played in empty stadiums this weekend, was unprecedented for a sport that first established a league in 1896. “To say this is the most serious threat to our game in 100 years is an understatement,” Australian Football League (AFL) chief Gillon McLachlan said, with lucrative broadcast commitments at stake. “It is unprecedented in its impact. It is unprecedented in the impact it is having on our game and the wider community. As a community and as a code, we all need to take the unprecedented and required actions to get through this together.” A dynamic game similar to Ireland’s Gaelic football, Australian Rules is the country’s biggest spectator sport with 100,014 fans cramming the Melbourne Cricket Ground for its Grand Final last year, won by Richmond. But there will be no more action until at least May 31 after Prime Minister Scott Morrison recommended against all “non-essential” domestic travel. Australia had already sealed off its borders to non-residents, with more than 1,300 cases and seven deaths from COVID-19. Further complicating matters, the states of New South Wales and Victoria plan a shutdown of non-key services over the next 48 hours. Other states, including South Australia, have, or plan to, close their borders, imposing a compulsory 14-day self-isolation period on anyone entering. The AFL has 18 teams based across five states, with the majority from Victoria. Two other key sports, rugby league and football, continue to play without spectators, although they too will be reviewing the situation. McLachlan said the AFL would revisit their decision at the end of April and decide whether to extend the lockout. All club training was put on hold. But he remained confident that all 144 games could be played in an extended season. “The competition will need to remain agile and flexible on when those games are scheduled and when play returns,” he said. “We are prepared to run as late as possible in 2020 to complete the season if it was required.” In announcing the new travel restrictions yesterday, Morrison suggested the National Rugby League (NRL) and AFL could play on. “I am sure we can work with both of them (NRL and AFL), with their respective state and medical chief officers at a federal level,” he said. “If there are new arrangements that need to be put in place to protect the health and safety of everyone, that may be possible.” The A-League, Australia’s domestic football (soccer) league, has carried on in front of empty stadiums despite two of the 11 teams undergoing mandatory quarantine.
‘Weird and eerie’ as Aussie sport plays to empty stadiums
‘Weird and eerie’ as Aussie sport plays to empty stadiums
Saturday 21 March 2020 11:12 AM
AFL: Australia’s hugely popular Aussie Rules season has kicked off in front of 100,000 empty seats on “the most remarkable, weird and eerie night in recent sporting memory”.
Financial fears spur Australian sport to play on despite virus
Financial fears spur Australian sport to play on despite virus
Wednesday 18 March 2020 11:30 AM
As events are scrapped around the world to counter the threat of coronavirus, a handful of Australia’s main sports are doggedly pressing ahead, spurred by fear of financial ruin.
‘Up there Cazaly!’ The 2020 AFL season is upon us
‘Up there Cazaly!’ The 2020 AFL season is upon us
Sunday 15 March 2020 10:15 AM
AFL: There is so much to look forward to as the 2020 Australian Football League (AFL) Premiership season kicks off this coming Thursday (Mar 19) when Richmond entertain Carlton at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
2020 AFL Phuket Masters cancelled
2020 AFL Phuket Masters cancelled
Tuesday 3 March 2020 11:30 AM
AFL: It is with regret that the Thailand Tigers have to cancel the 2020 Phuket Masters Football tournament scheduled for this coming Saturday (Mar 7).
‘Phuket Power’ ready to take on region’s finest in local AFL tournament
‘Phuket Power’ ready to take on region’s finest in local AFL tournament
Saturday 29 February 2020 10:00 AM
AFL: Come along and support Phuket’s newly founded AFL team in the 3rd annual Phuket AFL Masters Football tournament at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday March 7th.
AFL Masters tournament confirmed for Phuket
AFL Masters tournament confirmed for Phuket
Saturday 8 February 2020 09:32 AM
AFL: Given the number of Australians based in Phuket, and the legendary post-season football trips that have graced the island over the years, it is surprising that an AFL team has never been established domestically.

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