The Australia national team represent Australia in international

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( gridiron) competitions. The team is organised by

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, the national governing body for the sport.

IFAF World Championship record

The 2019 IFAF World Championship was to be held in Australia. It was first postponed to 2023 and moved to Germany, before being postponed again to 2025.

History

Organised gridiron football in Australia dates back to 1983. In 1996, its national governing body,

, was formed. Australia is a charter member of the

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(IFAF) and competed in the inaugural

1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...

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. They have since competed in the Oceania Bowl in 2005 and the Samoa Bowl in 2011, among other international competitions. Australia has been competing in the

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since 2011.

References

External links

* https://www.gridiron.org.au/ {{National sports teams of Australia American football in Australia Men's national American football teams Men's national sports teams of Australia 1996 establishments in Australia American football teams established in 1996 National sports teams established in 1996