Expansion AFL booming in Colombia

[lionshine]

'Self-confidence, autonomy, renewal': Why footy's booming in Colombia

Earlier this year, a group of 10 girls aged between 14 and 16 from the conflict-zone Colombian town of Puerto Tejada came to Australia for an immersive footy experience

www.afl.com.au

Good article. Former Swans skipper Josh Kennedy has been putting some work into the region for a while. Wonder if we will see a Cat B rookie picked up from there in 20-30 years time.

 

[lionshine]

The below article provides a little more context around the growth of the game over there and Kennedy’s involvement

From Colombia to Canada: New national footy team dreams big

Sydney champion Josh Kennedy is playing a key role in Australian rules football's evolution in Colombia

www.afl.com.au

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I'm not sure Degoey would survive a week in Medellin if the AFL decided to fixture some games there.

That said it wouldn't take much to convince me to book a return trip.

 

[Macca180]

Good article. Former Swans skipper Josh Kennedy has been putting some work into the region for a while. Wonder if we will see a Cat B rookie picked up from there in 20-30 years time.

yeah no

its basically have a kick and a beer for some xpats

hardly serious

 

[HugeJohnson]

Josh Kennedy

Swans

COLA

(Coke)

Colombia


Join the dots people.