 But the major challenges of introducing the code Damian admitted was that “rugby is so entrenched here [in Fiji].” Ames, Cadzow and other supporters attended and co-supervised clinics held at Suva Grammar School on 14 October, and later at Marist Brothers, while Bulldog representatives Maple and crew were at Yat Sen School doing their talent search.Following these first tentative steps to gauge local interest, on Friday 16 October 2009, AFL Fiji was modestly, officially and publicly launched with about thirty in attendance in the Banyan Room at Suva’s Holiday Inn.Australia’s High Commissioner, James Batley, kindly accepted my invitation to do the honours with best wishes for the future.