Northwind

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The Northwind is Canada's national Australian rules football team that represents the clubs and teams of AFL Canada.

Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across Canada.

The team plays in international tournaments, including the Australian Football International Cup.

[edit] Identity

The Northwind's guernsey has the Maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada, in the national colours of red and white.

[edit] History

The team formed to participate in the Australian Football International Cup in 2002 (finishing 9th) and 2005 (finishing 7th) as well as exhibition matches against other countries.

Between 1993-1995, the Northwind were undefeated in tests against the British Australian Rules Football League.

[edit] Notable Players

Northwind's best and fairest player (from the 2005 International Cup) is Paul Loughnane.

[edit] 2005 International Cup Squad

[edit] See also

• AFL Canada
• Australian Rules Football in Canada
• Australian Football International Cup

[edit] External links

• AFL Canada - Northwind

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