Italy

If you would like to play Aussie Rules in Italy please contact AFL Italia.

Aussie Rules in Italy was first played in 2004 with an attempt to start a league based around the city of Naples, under the Federazione Italiana Australian Football. Four teams in Salerno, Naples, San Giorgio and Barra were created, but the league ultimately did not get off the ground.

A new group started playing under the name AFL Italia in July 2009.

A large number of Italian Australians have played professionally in the AFL, including "Mr Football" Ron Barassi, Sergio Silvagni, Stephen Silvagni, Robert DiPierdomenico, Saverio Rocca and Peter Matera.

In recognition of the contribution made to the sport of Australian rules throughout its history by players of Italian background, the VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century was named in June 2007.

A team representing the Melbourne Italian community also competed at the Australian Football Multicultural Cup in 2005 and Harmony Cup in 2010.