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Deep Dive: Aussie Rules the World (2014)

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Aussie Rules the World
Aussie Rules the World is a 2014 Australian sports documentary that focuses on the global expansion of Australian rules football. Directed by Michael Stringer McIntyre, the film features interviews with notable figures from the Australian Football League, including coaches Paul Roos and Kevin Sheedy, and player Adam Goodes. It was filmed over four years, capturing the efforts to promote the sport internationally, particularly in the face of competition from other sports like soccer and rugby. The narrative follows Brett Kirk, a recently retired Sydney Swans player, and his family as they travel for six months to spread awareness of Australian rules football. The film also covers the 2011 Australian Football International Cup, where teams from various countries, including Ireland and Papua New Guinea, compete, with Ireland winning the tournament. The film was released on July 22, 2014, and is narrated by David Wenham.

Why Watch

  • •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.

Perfect For

Australian rules football fansSports documentary enthusiastsInternational sports growth