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.
Identity
The Northwind's guernsey has the Maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada, in the national colours of red and white.
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.
Notable Players
Northwind's best and fairest player (from the 2005 International Cup) is Paul Loughnane.
2005 International Cup Squad
Brown, Rohan Toronto Downtown Dingos
Buczkowski, Chris Toronto Downtown Dingos
Burkin, Jeff Red Deer Magpies
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