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