Tuesday, January 12, 2010

AFL Canada Seeks Head Coach for Northwind

AFL Canada is the recognized representative organization of Australian Football in Canada and is seeking to fill the Head Coaching position for Canada Northwind, the national representative team for Australian Rules Football. Applications are due 26 January 2010. For full details please click here

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Quebec Saints present Sydney Swans Mike Pyke with 2009 premiership jersey

Quebec Saints members Luke and Dani Anderson recently presented Mike Pyke of the Sydney Swans with a Quebec Saints jersey as a tribute to the Saints being the first team to win the "Mike Pyke Cup". The 200cm ruckman for the Swans said he was "flattered" to have a premiership cup named after him. Mike Pyke is the first Canadian to ever play Australian Rules football in the AFL.
Now living in Sydney on Coogee Beach Mike has settled into Australian life well and is looking forward to a big 2010.
When grilled on his NHL allegiance the Vancouver native revealed he is a Canuck's fan but has a soft spot for the Montreal Canadiens. For for details on the Mike Pyke interview check the upcoming issue of the 'Quebec Footy Record' out soon...