Australian Rules Football, also known as Aussie Rules or simply footy, is a sport played between two teams of 18 players each. Here’s a dummies guide to Aussie Rules Football:
- Field and Equipment: The playing field is oval-shaped and much larger than a soccer or American Football field. Players wear shorts, a jersey, and a helmet with a faceguard. The ball is oval-shaped and made of leather.
- Positions: The positions in Aussie Rules Football include forwards, midfielders, half-backs, and full-backs.
- Scoring: Points can be scored by kicking the ball between the two tall goal posts for a goal (worth 6 points) or between a goal post and a behind post for a behind (worth 1 point).
- Game Play: The game starts with a bounce down in the center of the field. Players can move the ball by either kicking or handballing (hitting the ball with the fist). The objective is to advance the ball down the field and score.
- Tackling: Tackling is allowed in Aussie Rules Football. Players can tackle an opponent who has the ball or is trying to gain possession of the ball.
- Marking: A marking is when a player catches the ball after it has been kicked more than 15 meters without being touched. The player who takes the mark is awarded a free kick.
- The AFL: The Australian Football League (AFL) is the professional Aussie Rules Football league in Australia. It consists of 18 teams and runs from March to September, with the Grand Final being the championship game.
That’s a basic overview of Aussie Rules Football. It’s a fast-paced and physical sport that is unique to Australia and is enjoyed by millions of fans and players.
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