‘Dream come true’: 46-year-old Fil-Aussie represents homeland with pride at AFL Asian Champs

At 46, Cebu-born Jibb Iglesias continues his passion for footy, proudly representing the Philippines at the AFL Asian Champs.

Jibb Iglesias, who grew up in Maryborough, Victoria, fulfilled his dream of playing for the Philippine national team at the AFL Asian Champs in Thailand. Credit: Jibb Iglesias

Key Points

• Jibb Iglesias, who grew up in Maryborough, Victoria, fulfilled his dream of playing for the Philippine national team at the AFL Asian Champs in Thailand.
• Beyond competing, Iglesias wants to serve as a mentor to new Filipino players, guiding them on fitness, nutrition and AFL basics.
• He hopes to grow AFL’s presence among Filipinos both in Australia and the Philippines, despite basketball’s dominance in Pinoy sporting culture.

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