AFL Europe Podcast

#AFLEuropePodcast | In episode fifteen of the AFL Europe Podcast and for the latest instalment of our One Kick Later series, we're joined by Morten Merhøj.

Being introduced to Australian Football in Denmark and at a young age, Morten shares his journey in the sport from playing in Farum's junior program to representing his country on the international stage.

Over the years, Morten has also become heavily involved in the growth of footy in Denmark and the Danish Australian Football League (DAFL), talking to some of league's history and traditions, as well as many success stories that have come out of the country including the growth of the club in Odense.

#AFLEuropePodcast | On this episode of One Kick Later we're very excited to be joined by Alban Schieber.

Alban grew up in France however discovered footy on a student exchange program to Australia. Upon his return to France, and what you’ll soon find out in this episode, is how Alban became heavily involved in the sport and the growth of the AFL Europe community.

From playing locally with Bordeaux to representing France at a national level, from taking on roles such as the president of the CNFA (now AFL France) to recruiting Australians in the early days of AFL Europe's ANZAC Cup, Alban shares his wonderful journey with Australian Football and how he continues to discover new ways he can grow the sport throughout Europe.

#AFLEuropePodcast | For episode thirteen we're excited to be joined by Bríd Stack from the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

Bríd had quite the rollercoaster start in Australia; two-week's hotel quarantine, travelling with the Giants into a number of "hubs" across the country and then unfortunately sustaining an injury that ruled her out of her debut AFLW season.

Nevertheless, Bríd remained the ultimate professional she is, persisting through her rehab and recovery to get back into non-contact training and eventually moving into a mentor role for the younger players at the club. Hear about it all on this episode of Irish Down Under + Bríd helps Jim & Mike share our top 10 moments from the Irishwomen in the AFLW this year.

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#AFLEuropePodcast | On this episode of One Kick Later we're very excited to be joined by Laura Turner-Ramadan.

Laura first experienced Australian Football in a ten-month stay in Sydney and could not believe it when she heard there were teams playing back home in England. Well, it's since become quite the journey for Laura, which has included captaining and leading teams to AFL Europe’s Champions League, Euro Cup, European Championships as well as the first Great Britain women’s team to the AFL’s International Cup in 2017.

I’ve got no doubt you’ll find Laura’s love and motivation for the sport extremely infectious, as she shares her story and experiences on representing her country in international tournaments, the growth of the AFL London women’s league and it being a proven pathway to the AFLW for players and coaches, having a child on an AFL Grand Final day and plenty more.

#AFLEuropePodcast | Welcome to a brand new series on the AFL Europe Podcast, One Kick Later.

Hosted by Jackson Jones, One Kick Later will talk to some of the most passionate players, coaches, umpires and volunteers across the world who have fallen in love with Australian Football and have played significant roles in growing the sport across Europe.

Without further ado, we're excited to present our first guest of the series, Florian Naumann.

Growing up in Germany, Flo was first introduced to the sport on a school exchange trip to Australia. Seeing Essendon play live at the MCG, and even having a kick with the Olinda Football Club in Victoria, it didn't take long for Flo to fall in love with the sport!

Hear from Flo speak to Jackson about some of his favourite footy experiences over the years, including the AFL's International Cup in 2017, the growth of the men's and women's game in Germany, his good friend 'Tinna' who has become the first German national to play in the VFLW in Australia, and transitioning between 9-a-side and 18-a-side matches.

#AFLEuropePodcast | For episode ten of the AFL Europe Podcast we're excited to be joined by Collingwood's Aishling Sheridan just days after the Magpies' finals victory. 

Aish joins Jim & Mike to chat finals footy, growing up in a sports-driven household, playing alongside fellow countrywoman Sarah Rowe and then, is joined by a special guest!

#AFLEuropePodcast | For the ninth episode of Irish Down Under we are thrilled to be joined by West Coast Eagles star midfielder, Aisling McCarthy.

Hear from Aish as she speaks to Jim and Mike on making the move from Melbourne to Perth and teaming up with the Kelly sisters, developing into more of an on-field leader, reflecting on her years in the league and what lies ahead for her future.

#AFLEuropePodcast | Tune into the eighth episode of Irish Down Under where we are joined by Ailish Considine from the Adelaide Crows.

Ailish's journey into the AFLW is like none other. Within one year, Ailish had played in and won at AFL Europe’s Champions League with the West Clare Waves, AFL Europe's Euro Cup with the Irish Banshees, signed with the Crows, debuted and then went on to play in and win an AFLW grand final in front of 53,000 people.

#AFLEuropePodcast | Just hours after their win over Geelong we were thrilled to be joined by sisters Grace & Niamh Kelly from the West Coast Eagles, for the seventh episode of Irish Down Under.

Grace & Niamh have been in outstanding form this season, regularly listed in the best afield as they continue to impress Eagles fans and all watching. Hear from the two as they chat to Jim and Mike about their footy journey including playing for West Clare Waves in Ireland, signing with the West Coast Eagles in 2019 and building confidence week-on-week.

#AFLEuropePodcast | For the sixth episode of Irish Down Under we are pleased to be joined by Brisbane Lions star, Orla O'Dwyer. Orla is in her second season with the Lions who are currently finals bound and sitting third on the ladder! Hear from Orla as she chats to Jim & Mike on her experience as a pro athlete in Australia, moving into a new role in the midfield, tying in her GAA Camogie skills into Australian footy and much, much more