Joomla! site syndication http://www.aflgreatbritain.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:39:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.aflgreatbritain.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/index.php/News/London-News/Clean-Sweep-for-West-London-Wildcats Despite the best efforts of three seperate clubs from across the country, West London have been crowned triple champions after winnning the London Social, Conference and Premiership divisions with victories over Nottingham Scorpions, Clapham Demons and Putney Magpies respectively. In front of over a thousand spectators and under perfect skies the Wildcats in their various forms were just too strong for their opponents, despite being pushed very hard for their wins. This was the first time they picked up the Social flag, the fifth consecutive Premiership crown and incredibly the eigth consecutive Conference title. No doubt celebrations will continue for many days to come! More details will follow. News - London News Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:34:27 +0100 http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/index.php/News/London-News/AFL-London-Grand-Final-this-Saturday-at-Clapham-Common Looking for a bit of exciting local Aussie Rules footy action, then why not get yourself down to the 2008 AFL London Grand Final this Saturday 16th August at Clapham Common. The AFL London Grand Final is always a highlight on the London sporting calendar weather permitting should attract a few thousand spectators. The day will feature a guest appearances from sporting celebrities, a half time dash for cash, heaps of travel giveaways, and best of all the high flying Aussie Rules Grand Final Action! The social final is on at 11am, conference game (Reserves) commences at 1pm the Premiership (senior game) is at 3.30pm. News - London News Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:09:55 +0100 http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/index.php/News/London-News/Win-a-Day-on-the-VB-Couch-for-you-your-mates Have you ever dreamed of taking your best 6 mates to the footy to sit on the VB couch watch the high flying Aussie Rules Grand Final Action? Well now is your big chance! Entry is free so simply get down to the AFL London Grand Final at Clapham this Saturday for a day of a lifetime drinking ice cold VB with your mates! News - London News Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/index.php/News/Latest-News/Touch-Aussie-Rules-Grand-Finals The 2008 Touch Aussie Rules summer comp has concluded with some great matches at Clapham Common. Run by Aussie Rules UK, Touch has been a big success in its four years in London. Played as a mixed competition, it allows those who are told old, slow or soft for full-contact Aussie Rules the opportunity to continue to play the world’s greatest game. And it has allowed other nationalities living and working in the capital to experience Aussie Rules too. In addition to Aussie expats, players this year have come from the USA, Canada, France, South Africa, New Zealand and Poland. Twelve teams were involved in the summer comp, with 6 teams playing on Wednesday nights and 6 teams playing on Thursday nights. News - Latest News Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:30:48 +0100 http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/index.php/News/Latest-News/Newcastle-win-Northern-Grand-Final Newcastle are the 2008 ARUK Northern Division Champions, having defeated Middlesbrough in the Grand Final on Saturday. Played at the Novocastrians Rugby Club in Newcastle, the Centurions proved too strong for the Hawks, running out winners 11.15 (81) to 4.13 (37). Newcastle were rocked early by injury to key on-baller and captain Matt Bradford, but steadied the ship with 3 goals apiece from Rich Mitchell and Ben Merrett. A further two goals were added by best on ground Michael Shackleton, whose telling influence around the ground was crucial in deciding the outcome. Middlesbrough battled hard but were unable to overcome the loss of star player and talisman Ben Hansen. Nevertheless the game was played in great spirit and a big thank you to Scott Hind from the Hartlepool Dockers for umpiring the match. News - Northern England Region News Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:06:45 +0100