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Canada's Scott Fleming kicks a long range goal against Sweden in the 2008 International Cup
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.
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Identity
The Northwind's guernsey has the Maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada, in the national colours of red and white.
History
The team formed to participate in the Australian Football International Cup in 2002 (finishing 9th) 2005 (finishing 7th) and 2008 (finishing 6th) as well as exhibition matches against other countries.
Between 1993-1995, the Northwind were undefeated in tests against the British Australian Rules Football League.
Notable players
Stefan Leyhane, Northwind's Captain (2003–2009) was also the only Canadian recipient of the 2002 International All Star Team.
Northwind's best and fairest player (from the 2005 International Cup) was Paul Loughnane.
Northwind's All-International ruckman Manny Matata kicking a drop puntNorthwind's best and fairest player from the 2008 International Cup was Aaron "Azza" Falcioni.
Northwind had two players named to the 2008 World Team: Emanuel Matata at Ruckman, and Scott Fleming at Forward.
International Competition
International Cup
2005 International Cup Squad
Player Club Brown, Rohan Toronto Downtown Dingos Buczkowski, Chris Toronto Downtown Dingos Burkin, Jeff Red Deer Magpies Butcher, Mike Toronto Downtown Dingos Cunning, Chris (VC) Toronto Downtown Dingos Dimacakos, Anastasios Toronto Eagles Dimacakos, George Toronto Eagles Duffy, Kevin Lakeshore Rebels Duffy, Sean Lakeshore Rebels Enright, Austin Victoria Lions Falcioni, Aaron Toronto Eagles Holmes, Clayton Etobicoke Kangaroos Kidd, Matt Red Deer Magpies Lagan, Adrian Calgary Kangaroos Leyhane, Stefan (C) Broadview Hawks Logel, Greg Guelph Gargoyles Loughnane, Paul Mississauga Demons McElwain, Rob Windsor Mariners McLean, Kevin Broadview Hawks Minaker, Kevin Toronto Eagles Mintz, Richard Broadview Hawks Moussadji, Yoni Toronto Downtown Dingos Muller, Phil Etobicoke Kangaroos Nisker, Andrew Toronto Downtown Dingos Parks, Jason Arizona Hawks Paterson, Adam Etobicoke Kangaroos Robinson, Jason (DVC) Etobicoke Kangaroos Siddiqui, Adam Lakeshore Rebels Simnett, Dale Mississauga Demons Smith, Darrell Red Deer Magpies Tumak, Ken Windsor Mariners Tumber, Dave Etobicoke Kangaroos Van Gelder Mark Toronto Eagles Wells, David Toronto Downtown Dingos White, Chris Victoria Lions See also
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