Brett Kirk, a recently retired player for the Sydney Swans, travels the globe to promote Australian rules football. Filmed between 2011 and 2014, the documentary features interviews with notable figures like Paul Roos and Kevin Sheedy. It captures the launch of the 2011 Australian Football International Cup, where teams from countries such as Ireland and Papua New Guinea compete. Narrated by David Wenham, the film addresses the sport's struggle for recognition against soccer and rugby. It was released on 22 July 2014.

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Meet AFL legends like Paul Roos and Kevin Sheedy.
Find out about the 2011 Australian Football International Cup.
See Brett Kirk's efforts to promote Aussie rules football.

Did You Know

The film was produced over four years, from 2011 to 2014.
Ireland won the 2011 Australian Football International Cup, defeating Papua New Guinea.
The documentary features interviews with former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou.
Brett Kirk traveled for six months to promote the sport globally.

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Australian rules football fansSports documentary enthusiastsInternational sports growth

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Aussie Rules the World was directed by Michael Stringer McIntyre.

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Aussie Rules the World was released on 22 July 2014.

Which country won the 2011 Australian Football International Cup?

Ireland won the 2011 Australian Football International Cup, defeating Papua New Guinea in the final.

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