Northwind (Australian Rules Football Team)
| Union | AFL Canada |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Northwind |
| First international | |
| United States 75 – 55 Canada (1999) |
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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 and the 49th Parallel Cup.
Read more about Northwind (Australian Rules Football Team): Identity, History, Notable Players, 2005 International Cup Squad
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