North London Lions - Joining The Lions

Joining The Lions

The North London Lions are always seeking new players.

The AFL London season runs from approximately May - August each year. Each Season features 10 rounds of games, followed by 3 weeks of finals football, culminating in the Grand Final. Typically each year the Lions begin preparations in January with pre-season training. Due to the short days at that time of year, we train initially once per week on weekends (in recent years at 11am on Sundays). Training continues once per week until the clocks go forward in mid April, and we shift to training twice per week, on Tues and Thurs evenings. All training sessions are held in Regents Park, in central London. As well as football / skills training, pre season typically includes fitness sessions (boxing, crossfit and running), a boot camp weekend away, pre season games (including local and international games), and many, many trips to the pub.

Everyone is welcome, from those who have played for years back in Australia right through to those completely new to the game. AFL London rules mean each side that takes the field features a mix of Aussie and non-Aussie players, so Brits, Irish, other EU’s and all nationalities are welcome. Because the Lions field 3 teams each week, there are spots available for players of all standards.

Playing Aussie Rules footy in London won’t always be your first priority. Most players juggle work, travel, social commitments, and more. It’s not always possible to make training, and you’ll probably miss a few games along the way too. That's part of footy in London, so don’t let that be the reason that you don’t give it a go. It's also a great way to keep fit, to meet new people, to get out in the sun, and generally to have a great time in London during the Summer.