New Zealand Representatives

The Nelson American Football Club has been well represented at an international level.

The players who have represented New Zealand are:


New Zealand Mens:

  • Jono Entwistle (2016, 2023)
  • Shane Tinetti (2016)
  • Mitch Bateman (2017, 2023, 2025)
  • Abe Smith (2025 Alternate Player)


New Zealand Under 17 Mens:

  • George Maloney (2025)


New Zealand Mens Development Squad:

  • Malcolm Mitchell (2023, 2024)
  • Mitch Bateman (2024)


New Zealand Coaches:

  • Myke Fabela (New Zealand Mens Head Coach - 2025)
  • Shane Tinetti (New Zealand Mens Defensive Co-ordinator - 2025)
  • Jono Entwistle (New Zealand Womens Head Coach - 2025)


New Zealand Training Squads in 2025:

  • Ryan Mirfin (50 Man Squad)
  • Lucas Sibbald (50 Man Squad)
  • ​​​​​​​Ben MacManus (24 Man Squad)
  • Nicola Hunter (24 Women Squad)