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2010 Grand Final Parties Around North America and the World

by admincms — Tue, 2010-08-03 21:22 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 11:25

2010 AFL Grand Parties AFANA Logo

Looking for an AFL Grand Final Party in your area? You can reach all of our listings by clicking on the drop down box at the bottom of this article.  (Home page readers need to click on "read more" below this teaser to see the rest of this article and the drop down box of party listings is at the bottom of that page.) Clicking on the city names above this page will take you a special web page with links to every article we have related to that city including the party page but be sure to scroll down if necessary.

Are you hosting one and would like to promote it?  Once again, AFANA is accepting announcements of Grand Final parties.  If you are hosting a Grand Final party and want AFANA to post it on our site, send the details to us   The page to enter info on your party is here. 

As of 8/31/2010, the Grand Final is live in the USA on ESPN Classic from 11:30 PM EDT Sept. 24th through to 4:00 AM.  ESPN2 will pick up coverage live and in progress at 1:00 AM EDT (approx. at start of 2nd quarter).  ESPN3.com and Omnisport.tv also have live coverage and ESPN3 will have the same coverage as "Classic". AFANA will post this and any updates on our TV pages (TV schedules).  The Canadian coverage on TSN2 is live but we do not yet have confirmed start and end times.

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AFANA Now Accepting 2010 Grand Final Party Announcements

by admincms — Tue, 2010-08-03 20:01 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 21:05

Are you or your group hosting a Grand Final party? Columbus

Once again, AFANA is accepting announcements of Grand Final parties. If you are hosting a Grand Final party and want AFANA to post it on our site complete the form at the "Go to form" link below this article.     Milwaukee

If you are a party organizer (no matter how big or small) or your footy club, social club, Australian American Chamber of Commerce, Aussie pub, etc. are planning a party please let us know.  If we know, we can direct local fans and out of town visitors to you.  Last year, many of the individual party listings were read over 500 times each on our site!  Our listings cover the entire globe.  If there is a party somewhere around the world then we want to have it listed!  If you haven't started planning your party, now is the time to do so.  Phoenix

Follow the "Go to form" or "read more" links below to submit your announcement.  Party listings are here.

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AFANA Launches Fundraising Campaign

by admincms — Mon, 2010-06-14 13:55 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-08-13 21:25

You can help AFANA grow!

We are launching a fundraising campaign today to raise $2.000 towards the next major upgrade of this web site and to retire some old debts and expenses.  We need your support and looking, in particular, for the support of those you who haven't donated in the recent past.   Step up and help us in our efforts to make Australian football better known in the USA and Canada.

GOAL: $2,000  Received to date: $705  35.3%

The specific goals of this campaign are as follows:  read more »

Dockers Nail Home Final In Thriller

by janetl — Wed, 2010-09-01 10:13 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 10:22

A sell out crowd was treated to an enthralling Round 22 battle between two teams vying to end the home and away season on a triumphant note with a home Final the prize for the winner.  read more »

Bombers Fire Coach

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 21:40 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 04:51

After a one hour board meeting several days ago, Matthew Knights was informed that his coaching contract, which will cost the club almost one million dollars in a payout, had been terminated.  read more »

Week One Finals Injury Update

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 19:46 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 00:47

COLLINGWOOD
Brad Dick, shoulder, season
Alan Didak, bruised shoulder, test
Tom Hunter, neck, season
Simon Prestigiacomo, corked thigh, test  read more »

Tiger King Suspended

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 19:37 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 06:33

Richmond's Jake King will miss the opening round in 2011 as a result of suspension. He will be allowed to play in the preseason games.  read more »

Harvey Makes 300 Club

by dwoodley — Mon, 2010-08-30 02:36 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 20:13

Brent Harvey joined the 300 Club after playing his 300th AFL game at Subiaco Oval against the West Coast Eagles. Harvey, who had a reasonably quiet game by his standards, was chaired off the ground by his team mates.  read more »

Lions Maul Bombers

by densham — Sat, 2010-08-28 22:06 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 00:40

It was Jonathan Brown's 200th game of AFL football. Injuries had plagued the Lions' champion for most of the season but today he was fighting fit and raring to go.  read more »

Leave Rules Alone Says Roos

by Lisa Albergo — Sat, 2010-08-28 10:01 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 06:46

Sydney Coach Paul Roos, who will leave the Swans for a position in junior development next year, has again voiced his concern over constant rule changes. He said there has been too much confusion among players, coaches, fans and commentators in recent seasons. He further stated that he is now seeing that confusion filtering down to junior football and he believes this will affect the development of young players.  read more »

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