Swansea Magpies

The Swansea Magpies are an Australian Rules Football club based in Swansea, Wales.^[1][2] They play in the Welsh Australian Rules Football League under the 9-a-side footy rules.

History

The Swansea Magpies were one of the founding member teams of the W.A.R.F.L., playing their first season in 2008. Although in their first season the Magpies struggled to even field a team, they have grow into one of the strongest and most consistent teams in the W.A.R.F.L., competing in two successive grand finals in 2009 and 2010 against the South Cardiff Panthers.

Past Results

The Magpies struggled in their first year, finishing the season winless and in last position on the ladder. The following season, 2009, signaled a fresh start with a significantly expanded and inexperienced player base. Struggling initially, the Magpies recorded their first league win in their history in round 4 versus Cardiff Double Blues. They went on to reach the grand final against the South Cardiff Panthers. After the final whistle the scores were recorded as a draw. Controversially, the Panthers were found to have won by 2 points after a recount, during the game being awarded a behind that was clearly wide.

2010 squad

See also

• AFL Britain
• Welsh Australian Rules Football League
• Australian rules football in wales

References