What about the US?

[goswannies]

Bulldogs continue Fiji talent hunt - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86087/default.aspx)


The foreign legion - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86090/default.aspx)

Given that clubs are looking at Fiji, Ireland, South Africa, Canada?! for potential international rookie recruits, why aren't we looking to the States? Surely there is a ready made population of athletic players from a variety of sports. If Roosey goes back over with wis wife he could serve as our US recruiter, or maybe John Ironmonger could be our talent scout?

[satchmopugdog]

Maybe it is a money thing...all that value of the dollar against the greenback stuff doesn't make it appealing for a U.S. citizen.

[Bas]

I'd personally want a midfield full of Kenyans, forward line of Zulu's and backline of Afrikaans.

I can't see why not bring a talented youngster over or set up a trainee/scholarship here. The league is growing quite big there now. Only a matter of time.

[goswannies]

Well, we've been beaten to it!
"US basketballer signs up as a Power rookie"

US basketballer signs up as a Power rookie - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86262/default.aspx)

[Primmy]

Well, we've been beaten to it!
"US basketballer signs up as a Power rookie"

US basketballer signs up as a Power rookie - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86262/default.aspx)

Not really. He's Australian, who has been in America for 4 years playing basketball. Not the same thing. You see, our mob play for the love of the game (and the money), and from what I have seen of major USA athletes in general, they play for the money (and the love of the game.....):p

[Cardinal]

Maybe it is a money thing...all that value of the dollar against the greenback stuff doesn't make it appealing for a U.S. citizen.

Being paid in A$ to come over will make it appealing rather than having to pay your own way