The AFL is pleased to announce the following countries have nominated to compete in the 2011 International Cup:
Men's Teams
| New Zealand | Japan | Peres | Fiji |
| Ireland | Denmark | France | East Timor |
| USA | Finland | PNG | Vanuatu |
| South Africa | Sweden | Samoa | Croatia |
| Canada | India | Tonga | UK |
| China | Nauru | Iceland | Switzerland |
| Indonesia | Italy | Multicultural* |
* Similar to IC08: a team made up of Australian-based multicultural players may be included
There will also be a women’s division for the first time with up to six teams competing.
Women's Teams
| Ireland | PNG |
| USA | Italy |
| Canada | Combined Multicultural & Indigenous team |
Curtain Raisers
The AFL is really excited to confirm we have secured two curtain raiser games for this year’s International Cup.
Along with the IC11 Grand Final being played prior to the Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn match on Saturday the 27th of August, we have secured an opportunity to showcase one other IC11 match prior to the Sydney v St Kilda match on Sunday the 21st of August at ANZ Stadium, Sydney (Teams for this match TBC).
Captain's Lunch
We have scheduled a lunch for the captains of the competing nations to be hosted by AFL Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick and AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou.
The lunch will be held in Melbourne on Thursday the 25th of August, 2011
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