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ALMOST HALFWAY THERE: AFL WEEK 4 RECAP
This week was like a groundhog's day. The winners from last week didn't change at all. The only thing that did change, is how easily they won this time. Let's get into it.
GRAZ GIANTS VS FEHERVAR ENTHRONERS (31:8)
The Graz Giants seem to be back to their own serves after their first win last week. The practices are probably becoming harder and harder in anticipation of their game against the Vienna Vikings next week. As for the Enthroners, I’m honestly really disappointed.
5 days ago
AFL WEEK 3 WAS BLOWOUT WEEK
Last week kept us on our toes with a 17 Point difference across all games. This week it was pure domination. Three out of four games ended with a blowout. Giants got their first win, Prague got their first loss. Another fascinating week in the most competitive Football league.
DANUBE DRAGONS VS PRAGUE BLACK PANTHERS (24:0)
The two undefeated teams came head to head this week and it turned out nothing like I expected. The Dragons secured an incredible 24:0 win against the Bl
Apr 24
14 POINTS DIFFERENCE ACROSS 4 GAMES: AFL WEEK 2 HAD US ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS
Yes you heard that right. 4 games were played last weekend and the outcomes were so close, that there was only a 14 point difference between the losing and winning teams across all games. There wasn't a single match this week where you could be sure who will win before the third quarter. Lets unpack this together.
DANUBE DRAGONS VS TIROL RAIDERS (14:7)
WHAT A GAME. The Raiders got themselves an early touchdown in the first quarter and thought they had it in the bag. Second
Apr 16
THE MOST COMPETITIVE LEAGUE IN EUROPE IS BACK AND WILL BE HOLDING ON TO THAT TITLE
The preseason must have been harsh, because this week ended with a lot of upsets and not a single expected win. The Ducks beat the ex-ELF Enthroners, the Prague Black Panthers won against the Graz Giants and the Danube Dragons defeated their lifelong rivals, the Vienna Vikings.
SALZBURG DUCKS VS. FEHERVAR ENTHRONERS (16:3)
I can only imagine what the Ducks had to go through in the preseason to get such an amazing win in the first week. The most disappointing team in the lea
Apr 7
TURBULENCE IN THE AFL
The ELF isn’t the only league in Europe suffering from serious changes and disputes. The players weren’t the only ones busy during the offseason. Reviews were conducted here and there, which led to drastic changes in the results of the 2025 season.
VIOLATION BY THE SALZBURG DUCKS
The Austrian Football League has a very strict policy on import players and what actually counts as an import player. If a player has spent his whole career in Austria, he is considered an ö-class
Feb 13
Austrian Bowl Review
The amazing Austrian Football League just wrapped up with an exciting final and if you managed to miss such a nerve-wracking game, here is everything that you need to know.
THE FIRST QUARTER
The quarter started out quiet with no points scored for each team, until the Vikings defence started slipping. The first Touchdown was made by the Danube Dragons runningback Lukas Schlemm and after a successful PAT the Dragons were up 7-0. with 10 seconds left of the first quarter, Devi
Jul 30, 2025
AFL Playoffs Review
The playoffs of the Austrian Football League, one of the most competitive leagues in the world just came to a close and here is everything you need to know if you missed the games and want to know what’s waiting for you in the finals.
Two games in one weekend and four teams wanting to come out on top while only two of them are going to be in the finals. Welcome to the Austrian Bowl playoffs review...
Jul 17, 2025
AFL Week 9 Power Rankings
With just 1 week left in the regular season, we know what 4 teams will compete for a chance at AFL Championship glory!
Jun 25, 2025
AFL Week 7 Power Ranking
1st. Danube Dragons
The Dragons suffered their first loss after an away game against the Prague Black Panthers. They were on quite a roll up until now, but I guess the atmosphere in the house of the defending AFL champions got to them.
2nd. Graz Giants
Moving up the leaderboard after a close win against the Vienna Vikings. Even though they were in Vienna as guests, their fans made sure to show up and destroy the Vikings' confidence...
May 31, 2025
AFL Power Rankings Week 6
1. Danube Dragons As of Week 6, the Danube Dragons are leading the league with 5 wins and just 1 loss. The Dragons offense is led by the...
May 22, 2025
OTHER NEWS
Top 10 Jerseys in Spain
The Spanish LNFA is on the rise and with the focus now on the playoffs, this is more of a laid-back ranking paying tribute to the best uniforms in the Mediterranean country.
The 2026 regular season of the LNFA has been one of the most competitive and balanced we have ever seen. After 40 games, 29 were decided by 15 points or less, meaning 72,5% or almost 3 out every 4 games was up for grabs deep in the 4th quarter.
Even more impressive is that 16 of those 40 games ended wit
2 days ago
Elite 5s is Back: Tournament 2 Hits Surrey Sports Park on April 18th
The first Elite 5s tournament rewrote the script on what British American football could look like on a single day. Now it's time to do it again, bigger, louder, and with even more on the line.
Elite 5s: NextGen lands at Surrey Sports Park on April 18th, bringing 144 of the best university-age players together across 8 teams in a pro bowl format. That's 13 games of full-contact, 5-a-side football packed into one day, and a £3,500 Moneyball prize pot waiting at the end of it.
Apr 13
BACK TO SCHOOL - IFL 2026 MIDTERM GRADES
With the Easter holidays already upon us, the IFL is taking a general Bye Week before resuming full steam ahead until the end of May with the Regular Season.
In this special edition of the Power Ranking, in addition to the usual commentary on the league games—only one this weekend—there's also a rating for the teams based on their performances this season.
1. Guelfi Firenze (A)
There's no getting around it. Guelfi Firenze's season start, undefeated in 14 consecutive game
Apr 2
WTF is going on in Spain?!
This is the most competitive season the LNFA has seen in decades, marked by the first loss of Las Rozas Black Demons in 2 years, who has recently fell against the Osos de Rivas.
After 9 weeks and 35 games played, we are in the midst of the LNFA season. With only one regular season week left, it’s safe to say that, at least this year, the Spanish league has turned into one of the most entertaining competitions in Europe.
I'm aware that a statement of that caliber is no joke,
Mar 31
Keegan McCormack-Reamer on Resilience, Resetting, and Starting Over
For Keegan McCormack-Reamer, this next move is about more than football. It is about trust, opportunity, and the chance to write a new chapter in a place that already feels familiar. As he begins his journey in Germany, the quarterback speaks openly about resilience, growth, and the motivation that continues to push him forward. With long-term goals, high standards, and a championship in his sights, he is approaching this fresh start with both gratitude and determination.
Ho
Mar 27
DAFL: A New Era for American Football in Southeastern Europe
American football in Southeast Europe is entering a new chapter with the creation of the Danube American Football League (DAFL). A regional competition built on ambition, collaboration, and a shared vision for growth.
The league was not created overnight. The idea of a regional competition had been circulating since 2019, when something close to a true regional platform last existed. Over the years, founding teams met in different competitive contexts. The Bucharest Titans p
Mar 19
IFL 2026 Preview
In Italy, once the NFL season is over, anticipation grows ever greater for the start of the Italian Football League.
The Italian Football League, now in its forty-fifth edition, is ready to return at the end of February, as per tradition, with plenty of players and plenty of stars, both established and emerging, ready to battle it out on the Italian pitches.
First Down Magazine, this year's Media Partner of FIDAF, will accompany you in this preview with the top names to fol
Feb 28
Does the NFL Have a Development Problem?
For several seasons now, a growing murmur has echoed through the corridors of the National Football League. The league has increasingly fast-tracked its young prospects, pushing them onto the field earlier than ever and handing them ever-greater responsibility. Some of those players never fully develop, hindered by deeper structural issues in their progression.
That trend has become impossible to ignore. In recent years, NFL franchises have entrusted rookies with enormous re
Feb 27
THE FIRST FFFA D1 POWER RANKING OF THE YEAR
Did you miss it? We did too! Here is the first power ranking of the D1 Élite 2026’s season!
Do not mind your favorite team position this week, it's still kinda hard to figure out who’s really good and who isn't.
1. Flash - La Courneuve 1-0
They faced a solid Leopards squad, but the scoreboard still reflected the gap between the two teams. The Flash relied on a brand-new dual threat in Keegan McCormack-Reamer (former Mercenaries QB in ELF), who was accurate and consistent w
Feb 12
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