World Footy Podcasts
by Adam Gomolinski, Greg Bridges and Troy Thompson
A podcast to help build awareness about Australian Rules Football globally. You may or may not know the game exists outside of Australia. This podcast will introduce you to the people who make this happen. Thank you to all those involved in growing AFL internationally.
Episodes
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World Footy BnF - Jordan Dangi - Playing in Australia from PNG
World Footy BnF Podcast host, Adam, speaks with Jordan Dangi, a Papua New Guinean footballer who has just completed his first season with West Brunswick Amateur Football Club in Victoria after moving to Melbourne in 2025. He discusses PNG’s international success, notable players, and how footy…
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World Footy Team - Toronto Dingos premiership captain Mike Bocian recaps AFL Ontario’s Grand Final
World Footy Teams podcast hosts Greg and Troy recap a big week of footy following the AFL Grand Final before turning to AFL Ontario’s Grand Final weekend, joined by Toronto Dingoes premiership captain Mike Bocian. Mike reflects on the Dingoes’ long path to a flag, the club’s post-COVID rebuild,...
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World Footy Shorts - Plugged Into Sports at 2026 49th Parallel Cup
In this episode of World Footy Shorts, Plugger from Plugged Into Sports takes us through the sights and sounds of the 2026 49th Parallel Cup at Rutland Recreation Park in Kelowna, British Columbia. Check out Plugged Into Sports @pluggedintosports
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World Footy BnF - Sudip Chakraborty - Founder & Secretary General AFL India
Adam speaks with Sudip Chakraborty, Founder & Secretary General AFL India and former Team India captain, about discovering Aussie rules, representing India at the International Cup and founding Australian Rules Football Association of India in 2014. He shares lessons from studying sport…
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World Footy Team - Asian Championships review with Mac (Singapore Wombettes), Kalen Iselt and Ben Giles (Indonesian Volcanoes)
Greg, Troy, and Adam from World Footy Team Podcast discuss a busy few weeks of Footy around the world. The episode’s main focus is the Asian Championships in Thailand, featuring guests Mac (AFL Singapore Wombettes), Kalen Iselt (Indonesian Volcanoes Captain and Bintangs Coach), and Ben Giles...
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World Footy BnF - James Ceely - Head of International and New Growth at the AFL
Host Adam chats with James Ceely, the AFL’s Head of International, about his journey from playing footy in country NSW to helping grow Australian Rules football across more than 50 countries. James shares how the AFL is expanding the game internationally through affiliates, school and junior...
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World Footy Team - The 49th Parallel Cup preview with Dan Sarbacker (USAFL) and Greg Bridges (AFL Canada)
Hosts Greg Bridges, Troy Thompson, and Adam Gomolinski, are joined by special guest Dan Sarbacker, Head of International Program, USAFL to preview this weekend’s 2026 49th Parallel Cup in Kelowna, British Columbia. They cover the rivalry’s history, travel challenges, squad makeup and selection...
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World Footy BnF - Alex "Rafa" Rafalowicz - Chair of the Board of the AFL Colombia
Host Adam Gomolinski interviews Alex "Rafa" Rafalowicz, Chair of the Board of the AFL Colombia, about how his Adelaide footy fandom reignited in Bogotá in 2017 and helped transform an expat kickaround into a predominantly Colombian Football Team. Rafa recounts early milestones like the Andes Cup...
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World Footy Team - Jade Ellams and Blake Prichard from The Wandsworth Demons
Greg, Troy and Adam with special guests Blake Pritchard and Jade Ellams from AFL London’s Wandsworth Demons discuss the club’s history, recruiting and retention of GB/rest-of-world players, and a standout grand final day where Wandsworth won the women’s premiership and men’s premiership (a...
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World Footy BnF - Katie and Marc Brooks - Abu Dhabi Falcons and Auskick program
Host Mark Cianfagna interviews Marc and Katie Brooks from the Abu Dhabi Falcons and their Auskick program. They discuss moving to Abu Dhabi and discovering footy, building junior pathways, growing the club through community and social events, Henry’s opportunities to coach at local schools, and…
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World Footy Team - USAFL Regionals, Parallel Cup, Women's Australian Rules International (Aus vs Ire)
Greg, Troy, and Adam are joined by USAFL's Brian Barrish and Emma “Squid” Whewell to cover North American footy and what’s ahead. Super Regionals and Western Regionals results, key players, awards, and how regional tournaments factor into USA Freedom selections. The group previews the 49th…
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World Footy Shorts - Footy is played where!?! with Plugged Into Sports
In this episode, Plugger from Plugged Into Sports hit the streets to ask everyday Aussies one simple question: Did you know footy is played outside of Australia? The answers were surprising, entertaining, and a reminder of just how little many Australians know about the game's global reach. Check...
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World Footy BnF - Oscar Fairweather - Denver Bulldogs and @aussiemoron
Host Mark Cianfanella interviews Oscar Fairweather (aka @aussiemoron), a Melbourne-born Richmond supporter now living in Colorado, about rediscovering footy through the USAFL and the Denver Bulldogs after moving to the US for his wife’s job. Oscar explains how his production background led him to...
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World Footy BnF - Jay Blistan - Denver Bulldogs
Host Mark Cianfanella interviews Jay Bliston, an American Aussie rules player for the Denver Bulldogs, about discovering footy during the pandemic, and being welcomed into club culture. Jay explains why footy’s inclusive community stands out compared with other US sports. As well as playing, Jay,...
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World Footy Team - Oscar Fairweather (Aussie Moron) and Joe D'Lima (The Round Field)
World Footy Team Podcast with Greg, Troy and Adam. Guests Oscar Fairweather (Aussie Moron, Denver Bulldogs) and Joe D'Lima (The Round Field) discuss promoting Australian rules football in the United States through social media, recruiting, storytelling, and on-the-ground content, with ambitions…
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World Footy BnF - Yuki Tabuchi - R246 Lions (AFL Japan)
World Footy BnF Podcast interviews Yuki Tabuchi, director of Japan’s national teams, about how a teenage trip to Melbourne, where he met Eddie Betts sparked his lifelong AFL passion. With a rugby background, Yuki discusses learning Aussie rules skills, discovering Tokyo’s R246 Lions via…
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World Footy Team - AFL Europe Euro Cup with Jay Treloar and Phil Martin
Greg, Troy and Adam hosts the World Footy Team with special guests Phil Martin (Tyne Tees Tigers) and AFL Europe GM Jay Treloar preview the AFL Europe Euro Cup in Newcastle, covering the tournament’s nine-a-side format. They discuss the event’s role in growing European footy. The team podcast…
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World Footy Shorts - Plugger Visits the Thailand Tigers
Plugger visits the Thailand Tigers and watches both the men’s and women’s teams play, getting a firsthand look at Aussie Rules football in Thailand. The day is filled with passion, energy, and a strong sense of community, with a standout focus on the growing number of young local players making...
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World Footy BnF - Conor Higgins - UCC Bombers (AFL Ireland)
Host Mark Cianfagna interviews Conor Higgins of the UCC Bombers about playing Aussie Rules in Ireland through the winter varsity season and the summer club season with the South Dublin Swans. Conor shares how he transitioned from a Gaelic football background and why Gaelic skills transfer well.…
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World Footy Shorts - AFL Europe Champions League
In this episode of World Footy Shorts, we head to Lyon, France, to unpack all the action from the 2026 AFL Europe Champions League! Held at the iconic Parc de Parilly on Saturday, 18 April, this year’s tournament brought together the reigning domestic league champions from every corner of the...
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World Footy Team - Mike Currane (AFLW_Ireland)
Greg and Troy return for a June episode of the World Footy Team Podcast, joined by Mike Currane from AFLW_Ireland. They discuss AFLW Ireland’s busy preseason as official training begins ahead of an early August season start. Mike outlines the record 44 Irish players in AFLW for the coming season,...
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World Footy BnF - Dan Brooks - Singapore Wombats
In this episode of the World Footy BNF Podcast, host Adam chats with Singapore Wombats player Dan Brooks about his AFL journey from New Zealand to Singapore and what it’s like playing Aussie Rules in Singapore and Asia. Dan explains how he discovered AFL, spent eight years with the University...
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World Footy Team - Douglas Lai, President of the Port Moresby Australian Football League (POM AFL)
In this Episode of World Footy Team Podcast, Troy and Adam are joined by Douglas Lai, President of the Port Moresby Australian Football League (POM AFL). The team podcast will provide you with an update and discuss the latest results and news from around the world.
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World Footy BnF - Jenna McCormick, President of the Danish Australian Football League
Jenna McCormick, president of the Danish Australian Football League and a two-time AFLW premiership player with the Adelaide Crows joins, host Greg Bridges to discuss Jenna's journey. Jenna ended up in Copenhagen and joined Danish footy for community. Jenna details Denmark’s amateur, travel-heavy...
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World Footy Shorts - Plugger takes us around Gather Round (AFL)
AFL Gather Round takes centre stage as Plugger gives listeners an inside look at one of footy’s biggest festivals. Designed especially for audiences outside Australia, this episode showcases the atmosphere, passion and community that make Gather Round a true celebration of Australian Rules Football.
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World Footy Team - Early May 2026 - Kapcer from AFL Poland’s Poznan Thunder and Rick Shaibani from the USAFL’s LA Dragons
Greg, Troy Thompson, and Adam recap welcomes guests Kapcer from AFL Poland’s Poznan Thunder and Rick Shaibani from the USAFL’s LA Dragons. Kapcer discusses Poznan Thunder, the Polish league’s four-team, nine-a-side tournament format, training and recruiting challenges. Rick discusses 2026 goals...
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World Footy BnF - Mark Cianfagna - Geneva Jets
World Footy BNF Podcast is joined by Mark Cianfagna, Canadian-born president of the Geneva Jets in Switzerland talks about discovering Australian rules in high school through an AussieX program, developing strong fundamentals, and transitioning from hockey to footy. Adam and Mark discuss…
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World Footy Team - Mid April 2026 - Road to Champions League series, and Indigo playing footy in Australia coming from USA
Greg, Troy and Adam discuss the latest news from around the world. In this episode we talk to Ryan Tucker the producer of the Road to the Champions League documentary series. You can find the series here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_axP8p_YOjI&list=PLyukw6m68Rr1DPhEVyNnW4MGfRsl1vIby Indigo...
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World Footy Shorts - Gallia Cup 2026
Wolrd Footy Short brings interviews from The Gallia Cup. It is one of Europe’s premier Australian Rules Football tournaments, held annually in Paris and hosted by the Paris Cockerels. Played in a fast-paced 9-a-side format, it brings together teams from across Europe and showcases the growth of...
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World Footy BnF - Jane (Coach) and Veronica (Player) - Sky Roos (PNG)
On the World Footy BNF podcast, Adam interviews Jane the coach of newly formed Papua New Guinea AFL club Sky Roos, and player Veronica. Jane explains the club was started as a family-driven team to create opportunities for players who miss selection at established clubs and to support youth and…
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World Footy Team - Late March 2026 - Kanga Kanga Kanga
In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by Michael McCombe from Reading Kangaroos, Tom Henderson coach of the Kingdom Kangaroos and Moritz "Moz" Remuta (Secretary) from the Munich Kangaroos. We discuss the tourament between three Kangaroos teams across Europe. The…
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World Footy BnF - Keegan McCauley - North Shore Tigers Women's Coach
World Footy BNF hosts Keegan McCauley, head coach of the North Shore Tigers women’s team in Auckland, New Zealand. They discuss the growth of women's footy in Auckland, being involved in successful teams and his pathway into Australian rules, the club culture, and the state of footy in Auckland....
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World Footy Team - Mid March 2026 - Fitzpatrick Cup and Gallia Cup Wrap Up
In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by Brandon Cochrane, President of Queens University Belfast Football Club and Ian Kafka- Paterson, Joint Head of AFL Europe Umpiring and lead Umpire for the Fitzpatrick Cup to discuss the Fitzpatrick Cup. Also Josephine Vidonne...
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World Footy BnF - Josephine Vidonne - President of Paris Coqs
World Footy BNF podcast interviews Josephine Vidonne, president of the Paris Coqs, about discovering Australian rules football in Paris in 2019 and being drawn in by the sport’s intensity, inclusivity, and positive club culture. She discusses supporting women and womens footy in France. Josephine...
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World Footy Team - Season Launch 2026
In the season launch for 2026 of World Footy Team Podcast, Troy, Greg and Adam get together the first time in 2026 discussing Andrew Dillons visit to India, D'costa David reviews ARFAI National Championship 2026 and Plugger sends in Audio after volunteering at The Winter Olympics and tying it…
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World Footy BnF - Alvina Gracia Sianturi - Co-Captain of Jakarta Bintangs and Captain of Indonesia women's team at Asia Cup
In this episode of World Footy BnF podcast, join us for an engaging conversation with Alvina Gracia Sianturi, co-captain of Jakarta Bintangs and captain of the Indonesia national team at the Asia Cup. Alvina shares her journey from rugby to Australian football after being persuaded by a friend.…
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World Footy Team - Season Finale featuring many special guests
In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by many guests involved in building footy globally for our Season Finale. Thank you to Jason Becker, Mike Currane, Brian Barrish, Paul "Plugger"O'Keefe, Ryan Tucker for joining us on the podcast to highlight 2025 and look forward…
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World Footy BnF - Mani Narairt Saunders - AFL Thailand Community Coordinator and the first ever captain of the Thai National team
In this episode of the World Footy BnF podcast, Mani Narairt Saunders, the AFL Thailand Community Coordinator, shares his journey and dedication to Aussie Rules Football in Thailand. Mani discusses how his footy journey began, the challenges and successes faced by the Thailand Tigers, and his…
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World Footy BnF - Molly Coleman - Head of Women‘s Football at AFL Switzerland
In this episode of the World Footy Podcast, host Tim interviews Molly Coleman, a passionate player and Head of Women‘s Football for AFL Switzerland. Molly shares her unique journey from growing up in Victoria, to discovering international footy in Vietnam. Encouraged by her accountant, Molly…
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World Footy BnF - Kabzah Seoka - Rhana Community Sports and Education Institution in South Africa
In this episode of the World Footy BnF podcast, Adam speaks with Kabzah Seoka from Rhana Community Sports and Education Institution about the introduction and growth of Australian Rules Football (AFL) in South Africa. Kabzah shares his journey of discovering Footy in 1998, and his eventual…
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World Footy Team - Late November 2025 - Andrui Sucu From AFL Auckland including Irish AFLW POY
In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by Andrui Sucu From AFL Auckland discuss what is happening with footy in Auckland and New Zealand. Mike Currane provides an update from the latest from AFLW Irish Player of the year. The team podcast will provide you with an…
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World Footy BnF - Tamara Toaolamai - AFL Canterbury Women's president
In this episode of the World Footy BnF Podcast, host Tim Smith chats with Tamara Toaolamai, the AFL Canterbury Women's president. They discuss Tamara's transition from rugby to AFL, the appeal of AFL's 360-degree gameplay, and the inclusiveness of the sport for various body types. The…
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World Footy Shorts - Australian Umpires make the Trek to the USAFL Nationals
Plugger as he has done in previous years is roaming around USAFL National Champs held in Tucson, Arizona. This year Plugger will be focusing on Australian umpires coming over to assist, coach and officiate matches at USAFL National Champs and speaking to them about their experiences. Hosted by...
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World Footy Shorts - Welcome to your first USAFL National Championships
Plugger as he has done in previous years is roaming around USAFL National Champs held in Tucson, Arizona. This year Plugger will be focusing on first timers at USAFL National Champs and speaking to them about their experiences. Hosted by Plugger
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World Footy Shorts - 2025 China Cup Wrap Up
Michael Ouzas from AFL China provides a wrap from a sensational China Cup held in Shanghai at Jiangwan Stadium.
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World Footy Team - Late October 2025 - Including China Cup, USAFL Nationals and Canada Men's Club Championships wrap ups
In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by USAFL's Brian Barrish to review the tournaments in North America. Firstly hear Greg Bridges discuss AFL Canada Men's Club Championships and then over to Brian Barrish to review USAFL Nationals. China Cup wrap up with Michael...
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World Footy Shorts - 2025 USAFL National Championships Day 2 (Grand Final Day)
2025 USAFL National Championships Day 2 (Grand Final Day) Hosted by Troy Thompson
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World Footy Shorts - 2025 USAFL National Championships Day 1
2025 USAFL National Championships Day 1 Hosted by Troy Thompson
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World Footy Shorts - 2025 USAFL National Championships Day 0
2025 USAFL National Championships Day 0 Hosted by Troy Thompson
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World Footy BnF - Clotilde Decaux - Captain of France Woman's side and playing now in Australia
In this episode of World Footy BNF podcast, Clotilde Decaux, the captain of the French Women's National Team at Transatlantic Cup, shares her unique footy journey where she is now playing at a WAFLW club (Perth, Australia). Clotilde discusses her initial exposure to the sport through her brother,...
About this show
A podcast to help build awareness about Australian Rules Football globally. You may or may not know the game exists outside of Australia. This podcast will introduce you to the people who make this happen. Thank you to all those involved in growing AFL internationally.
Hosted by
Adam Gomolinski, Greg Bridges and Troy Thompson
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