London-born Iona Williams masters Australian Rules Football in West London
London-born Iona Williams plays Australian Rules Football for the West London Wildcats despite rarely visiting Australia. The 29-year-old discovered the sport five years ago through a friend and became a key player. About 75,000 women and girls play AFL outside Australia, with London's league requiring four non-Australian players on field to encourage local participation.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 07:05 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 22:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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