2016 AFL Europe Championship

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2016 AFL Europe Championship
London 2016
Tournament details
Host country Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Dates14 August – 20 August
Teams4
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland
Third placeFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Fourth placeFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
2013
2019

The 2016 AFL Europe Championship was an 18-a-side Australian rules football competition held in London, United Kingdom between European countries. This was the third AFL Europe Championship, run by AFL Europe. Matches were played at Motspur Park in London. [1] Contested between four national teams, the Championships were won by Great Britain.

Contents

Teams

Results

Round 1

Match Reports - Round 1

Round 2

Match Reports - Round 2

Round 3

Match Reports - Round 3

Finals

Grand Final:

3rd Place Match:

Match Reports - Grand Final Day

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References

  1. "1 Day to Go!". AflEurope. 13 August 2016.