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Ex-AFL star's spirit company is soaring, including in Asia

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Leckie, E. (2026, October 31). Ex-AFL star's spirit company is soaring, including in Asia. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/former-afl-player-daniel-motlop-spirits-company-looks-to-asia/107326806

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-31 · by Evelyn Leckie

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Former AFL star Daniel Motlop’s spirit company is gaining recognition for using native Australian ingredients and has recently entered the Japanese market. Despite facing export challenges due to specific ingredient restrictions, Motlop aims to expand into European markets. The article highlights Motlop's success in growing his business internationally after securing a foothold in Asia.
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Former AFL star Daniel Motlop's spirit company, known for using native Australian ingredients, has made significant strides by entering the Asian market, particularly in Japan. The company leverages its unique blend of local flavors to stand out in international markets. Despite facing export challenges due to specific ingredient requirements, Motlop remains optimistic about expanding his business beyond Asia into Europe.

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Cats Dockers Hawks Lions Swans

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Dockers ORG · 4× Lions ORG · 4× Cats ORG · 2× Crows ORG · 2× Hawks ORG · 2× Swans ORG · 2× AFL ORG · 1× Blues ORG · 1× Bulldogs ORG · 1× Kangaroos ORG · 1×

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Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Fri, 4 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Cats 107, Blues 74 Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm, Final score, Swans 141, Lions 88 Sat, 5 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Crows 90, Bulldogs 68 Fri, 11 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 120, Cats 106 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Lions 144, Crows 91 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Swans 71, Dockers 83 Sat, 19 Sept, 5:15 pm, Final score, Hawks 122, Lions 131 Sat, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 Former AFL star's spirits are soaring as company makes headway in Asia In short: Former Kangaroos and Port Adelaide footballer Daniel Motlop's spirit company has secured renown through its reliance on native ingredients. Its recently broken into the Asian market, most notably in Japan. What's next? Some of the ingredients mean there are export challenges, but Motlop hopes to take his product further afield to Europe.
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Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Fri, 4 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Cats 107, Blues 74 Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm, Final score, Swans 141, Lions 88 Sat, 5 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Crows 90, Bulldogs 68 Fri, 11 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 120, Cats 106 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Lions 144, Crows 91 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Swans 71, Dockers 83 Sat, 19 Sept, 5:15 pm, Final score, Hawks 122, Lions 131 Sat, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 Former AFL star's spirits are soaring as company makes headway in Asia In short: Former Kangaroos and Port Adelaide footballer Daniel Motlop's spirit company has secured renown through its reliance on native ingredients. Its recently broken into the Asian market, most notably in Japan. What's next? Some of the ingredients mean there are export challenges, but Motlop hopes to take his product further afield to Europe. asserted
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