The association was born in May 2022 under the impetus of Jacques ACCAMBRAY, then vice-president of AFL FRANCE.
The Gabians de Palavas have as their primary object the sporting practice of Australian football.
The association's second object is the development and promotion of Australian rules football at local and national level.
Finally, the club aims to set up a female section.
Jacques ACCAMBRAY is a former French athlete, French hammer throwing champion and national record holder in the 1970s. During this period, he took part in two Olympiads. Jacques also played American football in the United States. He was the founder and President of the French Federation of American Football from 1985 to 1997 and a member of the board of directors of the CNOSF from 1989 to 1997.
Virginie GASQUE, with 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and her training in nutrition, herbal medicine and traditional medicine, a passionate entrepreneur, created in 2021 Spirunutri®, the brand of organic food supplements with the Ecocert label.
After her surprising meeting with Mr Jacques Accambray, she decides to accept to be part of this great adventure with the Gabians de Palavas.
Maxime COLLADO is a former secretary and former player of Paris Cocks Footy. He won the French championship in June 2022 with the Paris Cockatoos. He is also an umpire (referee) accredited by the European federation, AFL Europe. Maxime discovered Aussie Rules Football during his six-year stay in Australia.
Anthony BERNAD discovered footy by chance in 2012 when he made his debut with the Montpellier FireSharks.
He then played with the Perpignan Tigers and finally with the Stade Toulousain Australian Football, until reaching the semi-finals in 2022.
Anthony participated with the French team in the ANZAC Cup and the International Cup in 2017
Jérémy SARDIN is a former player of the Montpellier FireSharks and the Stade Toulousain Football Aussie, a team with which he reached the semi-finals of the championship in 2022. Jérémy discovered Australian Football during his one-year stay in Australia during which he was able to train with SANFL teams. Jérémy is an international player, selected for the France team.
Alexis LEFEBVRE is in charge of communication for the Australian football club Gabians de Palavas. In particular, he is responsible for relaying the various information related to the club as well as promoting it on various media/platforms.
He discovered this sport through his cousin, an international player for the France team.