New Zealand national Australian rules football team
Summary
The New Zealand national Australian rules football team (Māori: tīmi whutupaoro Ahitereiria o Aotearoa; nicknamed the Falcons ; previously the Hawks, is the national men's team for the sport of Australian rules football in New Zealand. The International Cup team is selected from strict criteria from the best New Zealand born and developed players, primarily from the clubs of the AFL New Zealand. Test and touring squads are selected using similar criteria to other international football codes, additionally allowing players with a New Zealand born parent to play.
Originally created by Biatch
12/14/2005, 11:04:36 PM
Modified
3/23/2026, 7:31:45 AM
Recent revisions
/* 1908 Jubilee Australasian Football Carnival */
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