AFL South Pacific Nations

Congratulations on the umpiring milestone Alex!

Alex has Papua New Guinea (Milne Bay) heritage and umpired during the 2023 U15 Oceania Cup in Fiji 🙌🏾👏🏾🇵🇬

Congratulations Alex Whetton – 150 AFL Games!

A huge milestone for Alex Whetton, officiating his 150th AFL game as a field umpire — a fantastic achievement built on years of dedication and consistency.

Beginning his umpiring journey in 2008 with AFL Brisbane Juniors, Alex’s rise to 150 games is a true credit to his hard work, professionalism, and passion for the game.

Well done, Alex — a superb milestone and richly deserved. Here’s to many more!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the Round One Koroturaga Shield Competition this Friday! 🛡️🔥
Join us for an exciting day filled with fierce competition, Whether you're a participant or a spectator, you won't want to miss this epic event!
Mark your calendars and bring your A-game! 💥
See you there! 🎉

Keleejay has been absolutely smashing it on the football field!

It’s so great to see an AFL NAURU Academy product playing so well in high level footy in Australia 🇳🇷🏉💪🏾

Congratulations on earning the Rising Star for this week Keleejay! We are all cheering you on 👏🏾👏🏾

Wilston Grange Gorillas' Keleejay Bingham has burst onto the Bond University QAFLW scene and is part of the Gorillas engine room providing huge goal scoring opportunities for the team! 🦍

She's 2nd in the league for clearances, 7th for contested possessions and this week's Rising Star - congratulations Keleejay! 💪

📸 Brooke Sleep Media

Last week, Plei Footy Blo Jenis and Pilai Long Senis program officers - Nancy Patterson (AFL Vanuatu) and Jill Ravusiro (AFL Papua New Guinea) attended the Team Up Reflection and Celebration Workshop in Nadi, Fiji. 🇫🇯

The workshop invited over 90 representatives from Team Up partners across the Pacific region and highlighted the amazing work completed while also providing opportunities to plan for the future.

Key themes of the workshop included: Reflection & Learning, Celebration & Sharing, Sustainability & Transition.

There’s still lots more to come from our Team Up supported in Vanuatu & PNG!

➡️ A key Plei Footy Blo Jenis program will be held at Kawenu Sports field next month as high school students come together for an interschool AFL carnival and education workshop! 🇻🇺 🏉

➡️ In PNG Jill and the Pilai Long Senis team are preparing head to Kavieng, New Ireland to deliver engaging sports and education sessions 🇵🇬🏉

Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea, Australian High Commission, Vanuatu, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade