Tokyo Goannas
The Tokyo Goannas Football Club is an Australian sport team that was created in 1991 in Japan. The club is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of advancing Australian Football and Australian sporting culture in Japan. It has won the Japan AFL (JAFL) championship trophy ten times. The club participates in the JAFL along with other teams in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
| Tokyo Goannas | |
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| Names | |
| Full name | Tokyo Goannas Australian Rules Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Goannas |
| Club details | |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Colours | Red and white |
| Competition | AFL Japan |
| Premierships | JAFL Top League (6): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 |
| Other information | |
| Official website | http://www.tokyogoannas.com/ |
The club's membership base includes expatriate residents, foreign nationals, and supporters. Past members have come from the United States, England, Ireland, and many local areas of Japan. The Goannas hold several events throughout the year, including a black-tie ball held at the Australian Embassy.
Japan AFL Top League Premierships
| Year | Team | G.B.P | Team | G.B.P | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tokyo Goannas | 8.7.55 | Eastern Hawks | 2.7.21 | |
| 2007 | Tokyo Goannas | 15.18.108 | Nagoya Redbacks | 12.12.84 | |
| 2008 | Tokyo Goannas | 26.11.167 | Eastern Hawks | 9.11.65 | |
| 2009 | Tokyo Goannas | 13.10.88 | Eastern Hawks | 6.14.50 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club |
| 2010 | Tokyo Goannas | 12.15.87 | Nagoya Redbacks | 5.8.38 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club |
| 2012 | Tokyo Goannas | 7.12.54 | Osaka Dingoes | 6.15.51 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club |
| 2015 | Tokyo Goannas | 10.8.68 | Tokyo Bay Suns | 10.6.66 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club |
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