Aussie rules.

[claret50]

This is really for Ballard, just briefly Trevor, can you explain the basic rules of this game? I've just watched part of a match between two aussie teams, (forgotten who) and there doesn't appear to be any rules at all, and what's with those three goalpoasts? please explain.:confused:

[pething101]

I loved me some Aussie football.

The only thing I remember was kicking the ball between the two main goalposts was 7 points and kicking it between the outer posts was 1 point, or a try.

You had to bounce the ball every ten meters and if you caught a pass that was more than 30 (?) meters long you got a free kick.

Other than that, it looked like no blood no foul.

I wish ESPN still showed Aussie rules. It was awesome way back in 1986 or so.

[claret50]

I'm even more confused now!:eek:

[pething101]

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/9/93/200px-Goalposts.jpg

Between the two goalposts was a 7 point score (maybe 6, it has been 20 years since I watched it), and between the two outer posts was a one point (or a try)

[claret50]

so what happens if a player runs with the ball across the line without kicking it over all those posts, is that still a try?

[norwaytips]

No one has ever lived to find out:D
Agree with thingy though. Great spectacle. I used to watch Gaelic football, when I was a lad. Very similar I believe. To me, it looked to be related to the yankee game, but without the helmets and padding. They are mad, Mad, MAD.:eek:

[ballard45]

This is really for Ballard, just briefly Trevor, can you explain the basic rules of this game? I've just watched part of a match between two aussie teams, (forgotten who) and there doesn't appear to be any rules at all, and what's with those three goalpoasts? please explain.:confused:

Brian, when I first arrived in Oz in 1971, got taken to an Aussie Rules game and thought much the same as you.....what are the rules. Suffice to say, within 6 months I was a total convert.

Essentially the game is played by 18 players on each side plus 4 interchange players each. Players can either kick the ball or handball (basically punch the ball with one hand whilst holding the ball with the other). If you catch the ball from a kick, this is called a Mark.

At either end of the ground are 4 posts. 2 tall post which represent the goal and a small post either side which represent what is called a behind. A goal is worth 6 points and a behind is worth 1 point. The team with the highest number of points wins.

The actual rules are manyfold. However basic rules like pushing in the back, tackling around the neck are applicable.

Have to tell you that whilst Football is always my first love, being at the MCG watching a game involving Collingwood with a crowd of 70,000+ is a fantastic feeling. AFL is one of the most exciting games to watch but unless you know the basic rules, would confuse most.

Hope this helps a bit Brian........and Mike no nasty comments from you New South Welshmen either!!;)

[Footstomper]

Brian, when I first arrived in Oz in 1971, got taken to an Aussie Rules game and thought much the same as you.....what are the rules. Suffice to say, within 6 months I was a total convert.

Essentially the game is played by 18 players on each side plus 4 interchange players each. Players can either kick the ball or handball (basically punch the ball with one hand whilst holding the ball with the other). If you catch the ball from a kick, this is called a Mark.

At either end of the ground are 4 posts. 2 tall post which represent the goal and a small post either side which represent what is called a behind. A goal is worth 6 points and a behind is worth 1 point. The team with the highest number of points wins.

The actual rules are manyfold. However basic rules like pushing in the back, tackling around the neck are applicable.

Have to tell you that whilst Football is always my first love, being at the MCG watching a game involving Collingwood with a crowd of 70,000+ is a fantastic feeling. AFL is one of the most exciting games to watch but unless you know the basic rules, would confuse most.

Hope this helps a bit Brian........and Mike no nasty comments from you New South Welshmen either!!;)Is it just me or does this make NO SENSE WHATSOEVER? I thought it was just aussie pooftahs in tight shorts having a bit of a grope.

[west_ham]

Makes more sense to me than cricket.

But just to clarify, if you kick the ball up the opponents' behind you get a point and 'shooting for goal' gives you 6 points?

Does sound bit gay you must admit!!:D

[hammer_scout51]

Sorry Trevor but i can't resist it.

They have what i believe is called a hand pass. The players sort of hits it with a closed fist. To much training practice for this movement has been known to make the w--k--s short sighted.
Apart from that i could go on and on about drugs and Aussie poofters in fancy dress. However my Collingwood supporting mate in Melbourne lives for the game. As Trevor said you can get 70,000 to a game.
It still confuses the uck out of me.

[claret50]

Erm, thanks for the info Trevor.........I think? although I'm really none the wiser concerning this rather weird looking sport, each to their own I suppose though. ;)

[speedy808]

It's a fantastic sport to watch. Right up there with American football, as long as you have a basic understanding of the rules.

Back before Fox Sports World went all roundball and became Fox Soccer Channel, they'd show the regular rugby and Aussie Rules match. My friends and I loved it. Lots of action. We were starting to really get into it when they switched over to an all-soccer format just before the World Cup last year.

Although it meant more Premiership matches, I could no longer get my fix of the AFL.

If any Hammer fans down under have an interest in trading televised AFL matches for some NFL or NCAA games, I'd be all for it!!!! I have an extensive collection of Hawaii football games. We have several Aussies and New Zealanders on the Hawaii team and we also perform our own "haka". You might find it interesting.

[hammer_scout51]

It's a fantastic sport to watch. Right up there with American football, as long as you have a basic understanding of the rules.

Back before Fox Sports World went all roundball and became Fox Soccer Channel, they'd show the regular rugby and Aussie Rules match. My friends and I loved it. Lots of action. We were starting to really get into it when they switched over to an all-soccer format just before the World Cup last year.

Although it meant more Premiership matches, I could no longer get my fix of the AFL.

If any Hammer fans down under have an interest in trading televised AFL matches for some NFL or NCAA games, I'd be all for it!!!! I have an extensive collection of Hawaii football games. We have several Aussies and New Zealanders on the Hawaii team and we also perform our own "haka". You might find it interesting.



Speedy my man please don't compare Aussie rules with Grid Iron. Grid Iron is a superb game. LA Rams superbowl 13, we had a shot a point at a Poway San Diego superbowl party. Oh my god i was the only one standing at the end of the game. Although i remember little after half time.

[Footstomper]

Speedy my man please don't compare Aussie rules with Grid Iron. Grid Iron is a superb game. LA Rams superbowl 13, we had a shot a point at a Poway San Diego superbowl party. Oh my god i was the only one standing at the end of the game. Although i remember little after half time.

This is irony right?

[west_ham]

Grid irony.

I'll get me coat.:o

[Footstomper]

Grid irony.

I'll get me coat.:o

Owwwww! I think I'm getting one of me headaches

[speedy808]

Speedy my man please don't compare Aussie rules with Grid Iron. Grid Iron is a superb game. LA Rams superbowl 13, we had a shot a point at a Poway San Diego superbowl party. Oh my god i was the only one standing at the end of the game. Although i remember little after half time.

A shot per point? Hahahahaha!!!! Now THAT'S a party!

Don't dare try that during a Hawaii football game, though. We led the nation last year in scoring at 46.9 points per game.

And with two 1-AA teams on this year's schedule, we could rack up 70 points per contest against the minnows and go Bon Scott by game's end.

[west_ham]

Owwwww! I think I'm getting one of me headaches
Surprised you didn't pick up on this one yourself Stomper.