Australian Rules Football Outside Australia
Australian Football is a sport played in various countries around the world. In 2006, about 16,000 people played in structured competitions outside of Australia and at least 20 leagues that are recognised by the game's governing body, exist outside Australia. This figure had grown to a total of 34,845 players by the end of 2007 and over 100,000 participants. In contrast, there are over 600,000 players in Australia where the game is at its strongest; overseas players make up less than 2% of the total players worldwide.
Australian football is played professionally only by men in Australia and is a major spectator sport in Australia and Nauru.
Read more about Australian Rules Football Outside Australia: Players of Australian Rules Football, International Competition, International Promotion, Funding & Governance, Women's Competitions, Junior Competitions
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