National Teams
PNG's national team is the Mosquitoes.
They debuted in 1973 at Under 17 level against Australia but have not played Australia since.
The team are currently international champions by winning the 2008 Australian Football International Cup.
The team has also tasted success in the past with a gold medal in the Arafura Gamess and silver at both 2002 and 2005 International Cups.
The national women's team is known as the Karakums. They have competed in Australian provincial championships and the International Cup.
Read more about this topic: Australian Rules Football In Papua New Guinea
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