The official body for Australian Football in Sweden

Started in 2011 the Karlskrona Magpies still waiting for their first official appearance in an match or tournament. However, the lads around Robert Colvin keep themselves fit and together with Fredrik Silverskär he joined the regional match in Malmö against Stockholm in the beginning of 2012. Hopefully more will join them in the next match, so that we eventually maybe even see the Magpies in the AFL Sweden South, the Skåne local league.

You find more information about them on their homepage: http://karlskronamagpies.com/

On October 8, the Euro Cup 2011 will be held in Belfast. The Elks will make an appearance after not having participated at the last two tournaments, hoping to replicate their 2007 success when they won the tournament. The 9-a-side cup is an official event of AFL Europe and it can be expected to be another great event organized this time by the Irish hosts.

With Adrian Knee from Solna as temporary replacement for head coach Daniel McClaer and AFL Sweden president Jörg Pareigis functioning as team manager, the support staff is well in place. They were able to gather a group of 15 keen players that want to represent their country.

The Swedish Elks will be feeling bruised and battered tonight after a hard fought match against the Tonga Tigers earlier today. In the end the Elks lost 1.3(9) to 5.9(39), but for most part it was a tight contest with very little separating the two sides.

Playing in perfect sunny conditions at Melbourne's Royal Park, the Elks were greeted by a strong crowd of around 30 Swedish fans. From the first bounce, the Tongians looked to impose themselves on the game and assert control, but the Swedes refused to be intimidated in what was a tough and physical contest.  

Sweden and Ireland met in wet conditions in Sydney yesterday, on an oval just outside the famous SCG - home of the Sydney Swans. The Elks went into this game knowing it would be tough, with the Irish being one of the competition's favourites. From the very first bounce Sweden attacked the ball hard, and proved they could match the Irish in one-on-one contests.

However, through a combination of superior pace and more efficient ball  disposal, Ireland were able to move the ball into their forward line quicker, scoring six goals in the first quarter. Sweden, despite plenty of possession, struggled to find targets upfront and failed to score at all.