As the AFL celebrates Multicultural Round this week, it’s time to take a look at where the roots of some of our Fremantle players originated.

The club has nine players who have one or both of their parents born overseas.

Zac Clarke’s father hails from the United States, which might explain his love of American sports, in particular basketball.

Tendai Mzungu can probably thank his Zimbabwean father for his awesome endurance capabilities.

Anthony Morabito’s mother was born in Italy, and while Alex Silvagni’s heroes most likely include Rocky Balboa and the ‘Fonz’, it’s not Italy that gives him his multicultural status. His mother was born in India, as was Clancee Pearce's.

Hayden Crozier also has ties to the Subcontinent, with his dad coming from the island nation of Sri Lanka.

Irish recruit Sean Hurley grew up in a small farm village outside the country’s capital Dublin, before embarking on his Gaelic career and later Aussie rules.

Chris Mayne and Garrick Ibbotson have a connection with the Spice Girls, Robbie Williams and the Queen, with ‘Mayney’s’ dad and ‘Ibbo’s’ mum born in England.

Australian Football has the extraordinary power to bring people together regardless of background.

This AFL Multicultural Round, we celebrate the many wonderful cultures who all share a common passion for footy and that no matter who you are or where you come from, AFL is a sport that embraces everyone willing to get involved and have a good time.