Papua New Guinea national Australian rules football team
national Australian rules football team
The Papua New Guinea national Australian rules football team, nicknamed the Mosquitos (Tok Pisin: Moskitos), represents Papua New Guinea in international Australian rules football.
| Nickname(s) | The Mosquitoes |
|---|---|
| Governing body | PNG Rules Football Council |
| Head coach | David Lake |
| Captain | John James Lavai |
Papua New Guinea is a very strong side in Australian rules football. They are the second strongest country after Australia and are the most successful team at the Australian Football International Cup (which is held in Australia but Australia does not compete). They are also one of the most successful sports teams in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea also has a women's national team and junior teams for both men and women.