Is a footy club that doesn't play footy, a footy club? In the return episode, Dezza and Hammo reflect back on the past season of No footy and ask the questions: What it has been like to live in the Philippines, one of the hardest countries hit by COVID? The impact of the global Pandemic has had on PAFL? What the future looks like for the Mighty Eag…

PAFL Chat Podcast Grand Final Edition is here! After a massive first season, Dezza & Hammo finish with an absolutely EPIC episode. In this episode, we speak with the man who was one of the founding members of the ANZCHAM "Grand Final Day Party" in Manila, Michael Templeton, 3 x Brisbane Lions Premiership Player Mal Michael and Carlton Premiership P…

Since PAFL started back in 2004, there have literally been hundreds of people that have played for the Dingoes in the PAFL. Some of these players have gone on to represent the Philippine Eagles in international Aussie Rules tournaments and have even won All Asian selection. In this weeks episode, Dingoes hardman and long time representative Marcus …

In this episode, we are joined by Ciaran Lawless, one of the best Irish lads to have ever pulled on a PAFL jumper. With gold medals as a junior in Ireland in the 100 metres and 200 metres and a progression through to the Dublin Athletic Championships, Ciaran is a natural athlete who runs like greased lightning. Ciaran also played soccer as a junior…

Since PAFL started back in 2004, there have literally been hundreds of people that have played for the Eurekas in the PAFL. Some of these players have gone on to represent the Philippine Eagles in international Aussie Rules tournaments and have even won All Asian selection. In this weeks episode, Eurekas stalwart and long time representative Mark P…

In this week's episode, we speak to Malaysian Warriors legend and goal kicking champion, Jason Flanagan. Flana will go down in history as not only one of the greats of the Warriors, but one of the best players to have ever graced the field in Asia. This highly talented footy star began his sports career playing soccer with Vic country and also Melb…

In this episode, we are very privileged to have El Presidente himself, Matty Rutter. Rutts has been an integral part of PAFL over the last 10 years and has worked in several different positions on the PAFL committee and has risen to become the incumbent PAFL president, taking over from Hammo, the president of PAFL's golden era. Rutts talks us throu…

Tony "the silver fox" Evans is arguably the most decorated player to have ever pulled on a Philippine Eagles or Eurekas jumper. A former VFL/AFL player with St. Kilda and Footscray, this very talented and loveable larrikin was responsible for bringing a bit of mongrel to the Philippine Eagles as well as polish and class. His knowledge and experienc…

Karweng "Wenga" Ng is one of the classiest players to have ever pulled on a Eurekas and Philippine Eagles jumper. Wenga's rebounding from defence was a key part of the Philippine Eagles success during our golden era and was integral to our game plan. A naturally talented sportsman Wenga shares with us his early days as a migrant from Malaysia, thro…

Matt Natalotto has an extraordinary sporting career with over 100 events including; Endurance Mountain Bike Racing, Triathlons, Cross Country Running, Road Cycle Racing, Cricket and Aussie Rules. Matt "Tattslotto" chats with Dezza and Hammo, sharing his experiences of playing football in Australia, UK and Asia where he endured success as well a sev…

There are many footballers who have converted from one sporting code to another at a professional or representative level and vice versa. From Gaelic football and rugby, through to soccer and basketball, the AFL has a rich history of code switchers. When it comes to the PAFL, and its root primarily being in the expat community, there have been a nu…

When it comes to footy, there isn't much Tezza hasn't done. From playing against Tony Lockett as a junior in Ballarat, through to playing and coaching in premierships, Tezza has pretty much done it all. However, it was in the Philippines where he reached true immortality when he coached the Philippine Eagles to their very first Asian Championships …

Having a nickname is a right of passage for any Australian. Nicknames can be handed down to you as a family tradition, an abbreviation of your name such as "Dezza" or "Hammo", or even better, given to you by your peers due to something stupid you had done. So it is only natural that the PAFL would have its fair share of cracking nicknames. Dezza an…

Julian Clark, otherwise known as "The Big Rooster", has been a long time stalwart of Aussie Rules not just in Asia, but internationally. After discovering a love for the game, he ensured that he spread the word in his international travels, establishing clubs across Europe and Asia. Rooster shares his experiences of playing footy across the globe, …

Manoli “Zorba” Loukas is a PAFL legend. He was a PAFL, Philippine Eagles and Eurekas foundation member and absolutely lived and breathed PAFL. He sat on the PAFL committee for a number of years and was responsible for creating a blueprint for the development of PAFL in the early days. He had the ability to make everyone laugh, he had great stories,…

In this absolutely amazing episode of the PAFL Chat Podcast, we catch up with Peter "Gun" Muir, arguably one of the best players to have ever pulled on a set of footy boots in Asian Aussie Rules footy history. In Asian footy, there isn't much Gun hasn't achieved - B&F for two countries, 10 times all Asian player, Asian Champs winning player, BOG in…

Apart from being a PAFL and Eagles Legend, Travis Bull cemented himself in PAFL history by kicking the winning goal after the siren for the Philippine Eagles first major tournament victory in the 2013 Manila Cup. Known more for his actions rather than words, Dezza & Hammo managed to corner big Trav and got him talking in this very rare interview in…

In this weeks episode, we are going to be focussing on non-Australians that have taken up our great game, not just in the Philippines, but around the world. Firstly we will take a look at all the non-Aussies that have ever played with PAFL which will culminate in us naming the best non-Aussie PAFL team. Some of the nationalities that have played PA…

Simon Beasley is an Aussie Rules and Footscray legend who kicked more goals than any other player in the VFL/AFL during the 80s. In 154 VFL games between 1982 and 1989 Beaza booted a club record 575 goals, leading the goalkicking ladder with 105 goals in 1985 in claiming the Coleman Medal. In this sensational episode, we talk about Beaza's stunning…

Peter "Bluey" Lawrence is one of PAFL's most colourful characters, having held a number of positions ranging from Eurekas and Philippine Eagles player, through to umpiring and holding the much-maligned position of Treasurer on the PAFL committee. In this episode, Bluey chats with Dezza and Hammo and recounts his early days playing footy in the Gipp…

Craig Marsh's footy career in Asia has been nothing but extraordinary. Having won the Asian Championships with two different clubs and countries, he has also been selected twice in the all Asian team and also won the best player in the PAFL in his very first year picking up the Carman-Murrihy medal as well as playing in the inaugural Manila Cup win…

Dezza is flying solo in this episode as he sits down with Darren Whitfield to chat about his footy career with the Hong Kong Dragons and how he became involved in the establishment of AFL Asia. Darren has held just about every position on the AFL Asia board including President, Vice President and Treasurer. In this episode, Dazza shares with us his…

A champion of Asia Football, and all-round nice guy, Evan Spargo chats with Dezza and Hammo about his football journey that culminated with him becoming the inaugural Captain of the Philippine Eagles Asian Championships winning team in 2016. In this epic two-part podcast, Spargs shares his experiences from his junior footy days through to playing i…

A champion of Asia Football, and all-round nice guy, Evan Spargo chats with Dezza and Hammo about his football journey that culminated with him becoming the inaugural Captain of the Philippine Eagles Asian Championships winning team in 2016. In this epic two-part podcast, Spargs shares his experiences from his junior footy days through to playing i…

Buck's influence on the success of the Eagles is unquestionable. His immediate impact was rewarded with a win in the 2013 Manila Cup after just a short time in the top job. Buck shares with us his thoughts and experiences as the head coach of the Philippines Eagles in what became the golden era for the club. If you have any requests, suggestions or…

Our podcast continues with all-time great PAFL Dingoes legend, Allan "Hollywood" Sharman. Hollywood goes on to talk about what happened to him in the 2013 Manila Cup, his involvement in getting the Eagles to tour overseas, which kicked started the following year's success. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us k…

One of the all-time great PAFL Dingoes joins Dezza and Hammo to chat about his spectacular Asian footy career. In Part 1 of this podcast, 'Hollywood' discusses his humble beginnings from a small fishing village in Northern Tasmania, through to discovering the eye of the tiger in Thailand and then onto becoming the Alpha of the Dingoes wolf pack. If…

DOS joins Dezza and Hammo from isolation in Bangkok as he shares with us some of his humourous Asian footy touring stories as well as how he converted from a rugby player into a respected and accomplished Aussie Rules exponent and Asian footy legend. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our web…

Tigers legend and premiership player Dale 'Flea' Weightman joins Dezza & Hammo to look back on his career, his love for the Manila Cup and how COVID-19 has impacted the AFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

All the way down from London town, one of the legends of not only the Hong Kong Dragons Aussie Rules Football Club, but AFL Asia itself, Dom 'Bowski' Dunn, sits down with Dezza & Hammo and gives an insight into his love of footy in Asia. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email…

The much loved and revered Philippine Eagles Captain, and PAFL foundation player, Winner Santos, catches up with Dezza and Hammo to chat about his decorated footy career in Australia and Asia and his love for the game and mates at the PAFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or em…

You hate to have them, but every Aussie Rules game needs one. Paul "Torty" Cleeman was one of the original umpires of the PAFL helping to shape the game in the Philippines. Join Dezza as he discusses with Torty what it is like being an umpire in the PAFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting ou…

Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Dezza & Hammo reflect on the day and discuss how the ANZAC spirit is celebrated by the PAFL and the wider footy community in Asia. If you have any requ…

Paul Griffiths, the inaugural and two-time winner of the Carman Murrihy Medal, speaks with Dezza about his experiences playing Aussie Rules not only in the Philippines but around the world. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

Nathan Clarke is one of the most capped Philippine Eagles in the history of PAFL. Today he sits down with Dezza and Hammo and talks about his memories of footy in the Philippines and his highlights including the Philippines Eagles victory in the 2013 Manila Cup and why he missed out on the 2016 Asian Champs triumph. If you have any requests, sugges…

Peter "Bato" Stone is one of the co-founders of the Philippine Australian Football League as well as arguably the number ticket holder for the Dingoes. Join Dezza & Hammo as they chat with Bato, reminiscing the early days of being involved with Asian Champs and touring footy in Asia. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast…

Justin "Justo" Puiu was a formidable ruck/full forward for the Eureaks in the early years of the PAFL. His 6'5" frame ensured his dominance at the PAFL in the early years, as the game gathered a following with expats and locals. Justo was the first, and also one of only two people in the Philippines, to have represented the Philippines in two footb…

Dezza & Hammo discuss how the PAFL league formation came about which would lead to the birth of the Philippine Eagles way back in 2004. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.phBy Hammo & Dezza

Not many people in the PAFL community actually know about the origins of Aussie Rules in the Philippines and how the PAFL got started way back in 2004. In this episode, Dezza & Hammo recall the humble beginnings of the Philippine Australian Football League in the lead up to its first official game and what was involved to keep it going. If you have…