have played in the NAFA. Marcus Stephen (President of Nauru) played for the local Aces team before going on to win multiple medals in Olympic weightlifting which also became a popular sport in Nauru. Hammer DeRoburt (President of Nauru) Bernard Dowiyogo (President of Nauru) Derog Gioura (President of Nauru) Yoshi Harris (GWS Giants rookie and Nauru Chiefs representative) Participation According to 2007 AFL International Census figures there are around 180 players in the Nauru senior competition and 500 players in the junior competition, representing an overall participation rate of over 30% for the country. Leagues Senior league The senior league is made up of 7 teams, with a reserve league of 5 teams. Only two games per week can take place at the Linkbelt Oval, since as of 2005, the Menen Stadium had yet to be built and the Denig Stadium is not suitable for Australian rules games. Teams in the senior league (Elite): Teams in the reserve senior league: Junior League There are also several levels of junior competition in Nauru, including under 15, under 17 and under 18s. Audience The NAFA championship final is an annual event which has in the past attracted up to 3,000 spectators (or 30% of the nation's population). National team Nauru's national team is known as "The Chiefs", their jersey is a variation of the colours and emblems of the Flag of Nauru including the 12-pointed star but with a diagonal sash on the lower or upper of the diagonal. The Chiefs have competed against many nations in various competitions. Nauru's first internationals occurred when it toured Papua New Guinea in 1976. Among the better players were Royong Itsimaera (best on ground), Ali Iwagia, Johaness Itsimaera, Richardo Solomon, Vinson Detenamo, Manfred Depaune and Pres Nimes. Nauru first participated in the 1995 Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia. The team, known as the "Frigatebirds" and coached by former VFL/AFL player Mark Yeates finished third, winning the bronze medal. In 2000, the team, rebranded the "Chiefs", travelled to Queensland to compete in the inaugural Web Sports Cup to compete against teams from Samoa and the Robina Roos from Australia. The Chiefs won both matches. In 2001, the Chiefs again travelled to Queensland winning another two matches, one against the Gold Coast Old Boys. In the same year the Chiefs won the gold medal at the 2001 Arafura Games, defeating the Japanese national side. At the Australian