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History of the Berlin Crocodiles
The Berlin Crocodiles were born in June 2001. The club
founders, Johannes Junius and Stefan Voß met through
the AFLG
Guestbook (Australian Football League Germany) and
decided to make AFL popular in Berlin. They worked together
to rally support using flyers, posters and small advertisements
in local magazines in adition to developing a continuing
relationship with the Australian Embassy in Berlin who
help spread the word.
In September, after a few weeks training, the Berlin Crocodiles had their first game in Munich for the October Fest cup (in early September) and in November had their first home game against the Frankfurt Redbacks.
On the 17.10.2001 the Berlin Australian Football Club e.V. (BAFC) was officially founded and is now officially recognised as a sporting club. The BAFC is part of the Berliner Rugby-Group who are a member of the AFLG.
In September, after a few weeks training, the Berlin Crocodiles had their first game in Munich for the October Fest cup (in early September) and in November had their first home game against the Frankfurt Redbacks.
On the 17.10.2001 the Berlin Australian Football Club e.V. (BAFC) was officially founded and is now officially recognised as a sporting club. The BAFC is part of the Berliner Rugby-Group who are a member of the AFLG.
In 2002, the Berlin Crocodiles have had a successful
season. Since March, training has been twice a week.
As half of the players are from Australia, the positive
development of the Berlin Crocodiles is secure. The
major game locations for 2002 were Frankfurt, Aahus
(Denmark), Düsseldorf and Berlin. On the 1st of
September, the Berlin Crocodiles took part in the Rhein
Cup in Düsseldorf against the Frankfurt Redbacks
and the Düsseldorf Lions and won the first ever
Rhein Cup championship.
The Berlin Media have been curious in the start-up and development of Australian Football. Articles about the Berlin Crocodiles have appeared in popular Berliner newspapers and magazines. The Berlin television channel SFB brought the crocodiles into the television limelight and the club has also featured twice on radio. Information for and about the Berlin Crocodiles in the Media is available in the Press Section.
The popularity of Australias number 1 sport has grown in Berlin however the goal of a full 18 player team has not yet been reached. Everyone who is interested in the sport as a fan or a potential player is welcome to come to training or to our next game.
The Berlin Media have been curious in the start-up and development of Australian Football. Articles about the Berlin Crocodiles have appeared in popular Berliner newspapers and magazines. The Berlin television channel SFB brought the crocodiles into the television limelight and the club has also featured twice on radio. Information for and about the Berlin Crocodiles in the Media is available in the Press Section.
The popularity of Australias number 1 sport has grown in Berlin however the goal of a full 18 player team has not yet been reached. Everyone who is interested in the sport as a fan or a potential player is welcome to come to training or to our next game.