The Northwind's guernsey has the Maple leaf, the floral emblem of Canada, in the national colours of red and white.

A senior team formed in 1993 to compete against the British Australian Rules Football League, which it defeated and remained undefeated in successive contests in 1994 and 1995.

At the 2007 49th Parallel Cup at Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver Canada posted its first win against the United States.

Stefan Leyhane, Northwind's Captain (2003–2009) was also the only Canadian recipient of the 2002 International All Star Team.

Northwind had two players named to the 2008 World Team: Emanuel Matata at Ruckman, and Scott Fleming at Forward.

Northwind had two players named to the 2014 World Team: Nathan Strom and Neil Casey.

In the 2011 Australian Football International Cup the Northwind finished 10th of 18 teams Group 6 - Match 1: Canada 2.0 (12) def.

by United States 2.3 (15) - Blacktown International Sportspark 2 Group 6 - Match 2: Canada 3.6 (24) def.

Peres Team for Peace 0.0 (0) - Blacktown International Sportspark 2 Division 1 - Group 1 - Match 1: Canada 2.3 (15) def.

by Great Britain 6.8 (44) - Blacktown International Sportspark 2 Division 1 - Group 1 - Match 3: Canada 3.2 (20) def.

Sweden 0.0 (0) - Ben Kavanagh Reserve Division 1 Semi Finals: Canada 9.15 (69) def.

France 2.3 (15) - Ransford Oval Division 1 Championship (5th/6th Place Playoff): Canada 9.7 (61) def.