Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides has again been named as the coach of the AFL’s World Team, which will compete in the NAB Under 16 Championships on the Gold Coast next month. 

The AFL has unveiled the squad of 25 players today, who represent the best upcoming AFL multicultural players from across the nation, as well as  talented international youngsters from South Africa.

Koutoufides, who is from an Italian and Greek background, said he is excited to coach the World Team for the second year in a row.

“The World Team provides international and multicultural AFL players with elite training, personal development and AFL talent pathway opportunities,” Koutoufides said. 

“I hope to uncover great talent and lead the team to success again this year after we won the Division Three title in 2013.”

The World Team players were selected by AFL Talent Managers following the Australia Post All Nations Cup held in Coffs Harbour in April.

The international players were selected from the AFL South Africa program based on high performance.