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[cos789]

where you say the secondary aim is for AR after the primary aim being to benefit the AFL,

Almost every situation is different and a top down approach is more benficial than a bottom up approach in some instances. Where you see large investments by the AFL: NSW, Qld, NT Thunder, NEAFL, RSA, PNG and NZ you see definite results and they directly benefit the AFL and they directly benefit AR.

development officers and what not.

Like other codes the AFL has limited resources and has to analyse the best cost/benefit scenario.
The AFL has established AFL Europe that has been very effective inbeing the catalyst for European growth.
Doing the same in North America IMO would have little effect because Canada and the USA are very well run leagues. Of course there are many other ways to offer support like the current goal posts grants, suplying development officers, umpiring help and aid in setting up new clubs. You could take the promotional approach with exhibition games, rep tours, media attack etc. arguing that would help clubs by producing more participants. It's a very complex subject, one which I mooted a long time ago but with little response.
That was under different circumstances so it might be worth creating a thread that debates the best use of resources to promote AR overseas.

 

[cos789]

Milwaukee Bombers Make Aussie Rules History



Milwaukee Bombers brothers, James and Jared Brunmeier made Aussie Rules footy history when they were named to play for West Perth Falcons against the Claremont Tigers in the West Australian Football League reserves competition this past weekend. Unfortunately Jared was not able to play as he had an ankle injury. As our first US representatives under the Bombers/Falcons scholarship program,

https://usafl.com/node/13108

I found this an interesting article if you read more at
http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/2006121512344463

West Perth Falcons Senior player Brett Cousins has returned to Australia after six months with the Milwaukee Bombers. Cousins, a 100-gamer and premiership player for the storied West Perth Falcons helped Milwaukee to their first ever Mid-American Australian Football League (MAAFL) Championship. Brett's stint at Milwaukee is the first stage of a two-way exchange program between the two football clubs. Recently, James and Jared Brunmeier joined West Perth from Wisconsin to play the 2007 season. So far the exchange program has been a great success. According to USFooty and Milwaukee Bombers Founder, Paul "Plugger" O'Keeffe, "I hope to see 30 Brett Cousins playing in the US and 30 Brunmeier brothers playing in Australia each year."

Americans Playing Footy Down Under

USAFL Players wishing to experience a seaon playing Footy in Australia are able to do so through a number of avenues.
One program offering to place players in conjunction with the USAFL is Australearn Study Abroad, Notre Dame University in Fremantle, Western Australia and the WA Country Football League. Australian Football clubs provide players with an opportunity to spend a season playing with an inside view of the Australian Football culture. .
Below is a list of USAFL players who have lived or are currently living in Australia playing footy.
Year
Player
USAFL Club
Australian Club/Competition
Current Lara Porter Denver Bulldogs Yeronga, SEQAFL Womens League
Current Caleb Doherty Kansas City Power Donnybrook Football Club, WAAFL
Current Dave Zitko St. Louise Blues Harvey Brunswick Lions, WAAFL
Current Jason Wilhelm Chicago United Gin Gin Eagles, WAAFL
Current Richard Wheelock BW Eagles Alice Springs
2012 Zac Swan Minnesota Freeze Perth, WA
2012 Nolan Ellis Denver Bulldogs Kingsway Roos Football Club, WAAFL
World XVIII - Under 16 National Championships
2012 Brandon Heicklen LA Dragons World XVIII - Under 16 National Championships
2011 Jesse Leos Austin Crows Barwon Heads Football Club, Bellarine Football League, VIC
2011 Tyler Mounce OC Bombers North Fremantle Football Club, WAAFL
2011 Nathan Minshew Sacramento Suns Mt Barker Bulls, WA Country League
2011 Andrew 'Chip' Price Louisville Kings Carlisle Football Club, WAAFL C2
East Fremantle Eagles, WAAFL C3
2011 Daniel Lehane New York Magpies World XVIII Team - 2011 Under 16 National Championships
2010 Dan Sarbacker Milwaukee Bombers Mansfield Eagles, Goulbourn Valley Football League, VIC
2010 Zach Johns Seattle Grizzlies Fremantle CBC, WAAFL
2010 Eric Floyd Louisville Kings Kurkerin/Dumbleyung Cougars, Upper Great Southern Football League, WA
2010 Bryan Dragus Golden Gate Roos Western (Brisbane) Magpies, QAFL
2010 James Hildenbrand Phildelphia Hawks Newton/Condingup, Esperance Districts Football Association
2009 Andrew Werner Minnesota Freeze Mt Barker Bulls, WA County Leage
2009 Brent Mergen Minnesota Freeze Albany, WA County Leage
2008 Zach Johns Seattle Grizzlies
2010 Chris Frazen Milwukee Bombers World XVIII Team
2010 Alex McPhee Portland Steelheads World XVIII Team

 

[jatz14]

Americans Playing Footy Down Under

USAFL Players wishing to experience a seaon playing Footy in Australia are able to do so through a number of avenues.
One program offering to place players in conjunction with the USAFL is Australearn Study Abroad, Notre Dame University in Fremantle, Western Australia and the WA Country Football League. Australian Football clubs provide players with an opportunity to spend a season playing with an inside view of the Australian Football culture. .
Below is a list of USAFL players who have lived or are currently living in Australia playing footy.
Year
Player
USAFL Club
Australian Club/Competition
Current Lara Porter Denver Bulldogs Yeronga, SEQAFL Womens League
Current Caleb Doherty Kansas City Power Donnybrook Football Club, WAAFL
Current Dave Zitko St. Louise Blues Harvey Brunswick Lions, WAAFL
Current Jason Wilhelm Chicago United Gin Gin Eagles, WAAFL
Current Richard Wheelock BW Eagles Alice Springs
2012 Zac Swan Minnesota Freeze Perth, WA
2012 Nolan Ellis Denver Bulldogs Kingsway Roos Football Club, WAAFL
World XVIII - Under 16 National Championships
2012 Brandon Heicklen LA Dragons World XVIII - Under 16 National Championships
2011 Jesse Leos Austin Crows Barwon Heads Football Club, Bellarine Football League, VIC
2011 Tyler Mounce OC Bombers North Fremantle Football Club, WAAFL
2011 Nathan Minshew Sacramento Suns Mt Barker Bulls, WA Country League
2011 Andrew 'Chip' Price Louisville Kings Carlisle Football Club, WAAFL C2
East Fremantle Eagles, WAAFL C3
2011 Daniel Lehane New York Magpies World XVIII Team - 2011 Under 16 National Championships
2010 Dan Sarbacker Milwaukee Bombers Mansfield Eagles, Goulbourn Valley Football League, VIC
2010 Zach Johns Seattle Grizzlies Fremantle CBC, WAAFL
2010 Eric Floyd Louisville Kings Kurkerin/Dumbleyung Cougars, Upper Great Southern Football League, WA
2010 Bryan Dragus Golden Gate Roos Western (Brisbane) Magpies, QAFL
2010 James Hildenbrand Phildelphia Hawks Newton/Condingup, Esperance Districts Football Association
2009 Andrew Werner Minnesota Freeze Mt Barker Bulls, WA County Leage
2009 Brent Mergen Minnesota Freeze Albany, WA County Leage
2008 Zach Johns Seattle Grizzlies
2010 Chris Frazen Milwukee Bombers World XVIII Team
2010 Alex McPhee Portland Steelheads World XVIII Team

List is current as of last year I believe, but there are already at least a few here pre IC. Kendra Heil from Canada currently training with Eastern Devils in the VWFL, and I believe there may be a few more, but if they come privately, it can be hard to keep track of.

 

[cos789]

List is current as of last year I believe, but there are already at least a few here pre IC. Kendra Heil from Canada currently training with Eastern Devils in the VWFL, and I believe there may be a few more, but if they come privately, it can be hard to keep track of.

The list I have displayed is for only WA/USA primarily run by Fremantle Notre Dame Uni. I'm checking to see if the West Perth WAFL connection still exists.