Previous attempts to grow the game overseas have come to naught but this time the AFL is committing to building from the ground up The AFL’s latest attempt to establish an international presence by turning its attention towards India is one filled with hope rather than with any guarantee of success. But AFL boss Andrew Dillon’s announcement alongside Anthony Albanese and India’s visiting prime minister Narendra Modi of a long-term plan to open up a new frontier shows the move comes with the right backing, being as much about strengthening ties between India and Australia as growing the game.…

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