A community AFL club established in 1961 bringing diverse Canberra students and non-students together across a Men's Seniors and Reserves and Women's team.
Our story
The Australian National University Australian Rules Football Club (ANUAFC) was established in 1961. In 2001, the club extended its membership when it fielded a women’s team for the first time. The club currently fields three teams, a senior and reserve men’s teams in the AFL Canberra Community Competition. The ANUAFC aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for student and non-students to learn the game of Australian Rules Football whilst representing the Australian National University.
The ANU Griffins are built on the contributions of our community. Whether you're interested in playing, volunteering your time, or supporting the club, there are many ways to get involved.
A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.
Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker
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South Oval
South Oval, our home ground, is on Ngunnawal land in ANU campus and has been the Griffin’s home ground since the clubs inception. The history of the oval and area is older, with the land thought to have been managed and cleared by First Nations people for hunting. The ANU Griffins celebrate and acknowledge this connection during our Indigenous Round each season, wearing our Indigenous jersey’s designed by Ngunnawal artists, Richie Allen and Richard Allen Jr.
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