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Through The Chair: Chris Dow’s Blog 1

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After only 6 weeks in the job I have had the pleasure of watching more football played with true passion than ever before in my life. What a baptism to the role was the Euro Cup in Edinburgh! This was surely one of my most enjoyable days of sport ever and a personal highlight for me was the sheer passion amongst the playing group and also the volunteers. Forever etched in my mind was the Denmark and Croatia game that reminded me of what passion was all about, a couple of points saw the Croats eliminated and the pain was evident. They will surely be a powerhouse of the future under the stewardship of their new coach Ciaran O’Hara.

To say I am looking forward to working with all of you is an understatement. I believe we have both the people and the resources to build on that outstanding foundation laid down by the outgoing Chairman Gerard Murphy and Commissioner Sally Capp. Can I pay special tribute to Gerard who we all agree is a remarkable individual and has worked tirelessly to ensure we are “United, Structured and Respectful”, what an amazing legacy he has left and I hope to repay his confidence by giving my energy and effort to carrying on and building on this legacy.

I look forward this weekend to reacquainting myself with many of you at the European Challenge match at the Kia Oval, we expect a really strong crowd to see these two elite level teams fight it out for the bragging rights to Europe. I expect this to be the beginning of an annual game which will assist us in raising the profile of the game in Europe and supporting our plan to increase player participation throughout Europe.

 

Chris Dow

Chairman, AFL Europe

AFL Europe On Air For JLT Group All Stars Game

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Following the success of our live audio transmissions at the EuroCup in Edinburgh, AFL Europe’s very own internet radio station will be back up on air again this saturday from the Kia Oval. Coverage of our game between Europe’s Islands and the Continental team will begin at 13.05 GMT(14.05 CET). Check back to afleurope.org or our facebook page for details.

Teams For JLT Group All Star Game Finalised

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The teams for next saturday’s curtain raiser at the Kia Oval have been finalised. As anticipated a number of players have had to withdraw due to study, work or injury, but that has hardly diminished the quality of the teams with well established players who were unlucky to miss out called up in their place. The team’s contesting the JLT Group All Star Game are as follows.

JLT Group has come on board to sponsor the All-Stars curtain raiser match prior to the AFL European Challenge. We are proud to announce the following players have been selected to represent either the Islands team or Continent team.

European Islands:

Head Coach – Shaun McElhone – Ireland

Asst Coach – Pall Finsson – Iceland

1. Luke Booth – England

2. Ryan McCloskey – Ireland

3. Gerard Walls – Ireland

4. James Flavin – Ireland

5. Matt Kilheeny – England

6. Liam Corbett – Wales

7. Alasdair Lindop – Scotland

8. Kevin O’ Brien – Ireland

9. Eoin O Suileabhain – Ireland

10. Levi Fernandez – England

11. Andy Smith – Scotland

12. Ian Mitchell – England

13. Leifur Bjarnason – Iceland

14. Pall Finnsson – Iceland

15. David Lally – Ireland

16. David Saunders – Wales

17. Tom Exton – Scotland

18. Kevin McSorley – Ireland

19. John O’ Regan – Ireland

21. Sean Walton – England

23. Martyn Hinchey – England

35. Sam Brunton – England

 

Continental Europe:

Head Coach – Daniel McClaer – Sweden

Asst Coach – Nicola Giampaolo

1. Zvonimir Murkovic – Croatia

2. Wilfried Houvion – France

3. Joost Van Der Hulst – The Netherlands

4. Johan Lantz – Sweden

5. Jakob Jung – Germany

6. Tom Browne – Finland

7. Joe Durling – The Netherlands

8. Rene Damborg – Norway

9. Jonas Nielsen – Denmark

10. Giovanni Alloisio – Italy

11. Niccolo Di Giorgi – Italy

12. Fillippo Alloisio – Italy

13. Josip Kravar – Croatia

14. Chris Martensson – Sweden

17. Troels Ottesen – Denmark

18. Aksel Bang – Denmark

19. Matthias Klusermann – Germany

20. Alban Schieber – France

21. Natis Johansson – Sweden

23. Gregoire Patacq – France

24. Tommaso Arnulfo – Italy

55. Tomislav Cvetko – Croatia

 

S-Trend Price Lists for AFL Europe region in 2013 now available

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S-Trend have released their prices for 2013 that are available to all clubs and leagues affiliated to AFL Europe.

All affiliated countries and leagues will receive a further 15% discount from the price list.

All affiliated member clubs will receive a 10% discount from the price list.

Please contact us at info@afleurope.org for the price list.