Australian rules football in Israel
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Australian rules football in Israel has been played sporadically since at least 1995, when a group of around 20 players began regular social matches in Tel Aviv, although most of the players were based in Jerusalem. By 2005 the community was still playing with around 70 players involved and discussion about creating a four-team league with sides from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and various youth programs. The majority of the playing base are members of the Jewish community in Melbourne who have emigrated to Israel[1].
A side representing Israel competed in both years of the Australian Football Multicultural Cup, winning the 2004 competition.
A team composed of Australian Jews resident in London competed as Israel in the 2005 EU Cup.
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