Australia’s national game is under threat from all world sports. Now the AFL must find new ways to survive in this global market. AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD follows AFL superstar Brett Kirk on an international mission to save the game. Narrated by award winning actor David Wenham- this film uncovers people’s passion for footy in unexpected corners of the globe. Footy will never be the same!
Acting
David Wenham's narration gives unexpected gravitas to footy diplomacy.
Production
Bizarre global locations make this feel like sports travel porn.
Writing
Kirk's genuine bafflement at cultural barriers is unintentionally hilarious.
Director
Michael McIntyre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brett Kirk had zero diplomatic experience before this — he was literally just a very nice midfielder who said yes to everything.
This documentary accidentally captures peak AFL expansionism anxiety, right when soccer was eating Australia's sporting lunch.
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