Hi Shujui....I would like to say that I think AFL (Australian Football League) is the best football league around so far...You might call it a aussie game but I wont!
Anyway I am going to tell ya how the game goes:
They are 16 teams---Check out http://www.iafc.org.au/aust.html PS: My team is Richmond tigers And also check out the other teams names and symbols.
RULES:
A.F.L, Footy, Aussie Rules, it doesn't matter which name you refer to it by, it is simply this. Two hours of awe inspiring excitement you will probably not witness watching any other game. An Australian institution known quite simply as the "greatest game on earth".
I am going to give you a summary of the game...
Object of the game
The object of the game is to outscore the opposition. (funnily enough, that would be the object of almost every sporting competition). The winning team is awarded 4 points and the 16 teams are ranked on the premiership ladder according to the amount of points they have. (Draw is worth 2 points). At the end of the season (22 games), the top eight teams play the finals series, with the final two teams playing in the grand final.
Teams
Each team consists of eighteen players with an extra four players on the interchange bench. These interchange players can come on and off at any stage through the match.
Scoring
A goal is scored when a player kicks the ball through the two tallest upright posts. Six points is given for a goal. If the ball passes either side of the tall posts, a behind is registered. The total score is the addition of goals and behinds. For example: 3 goals, 2 behinds =20 points.
Strategy
The ball is bounced in the centre of the ground to commence the game. The players then try to move the ball towards their goals by either handpassing, which is holding the ball in one hand and punching it with the other hand, or kicking it. If a player kicks the ball and another player, either his teammate or the opposition catches it (called a mark) then that player can stop play without fear of being tackled by the opposition. When a team has the ball within reach of goal, usually 50 metres and closer, they then try to kick a goal. Unlike American Football, the game of 'Aussie rules' is conducted at a fast pace with minimum stoppage.
Game time
A game consists of four quarters of twenty minutes each. Time on is added when a goal is scored or a bounce up is conducted.
Rules
Below is a list of some free kicks that are given during the game.
A free kick is awarded to the opposition for the following.
Pushing an opponent in the back.
Tackling an opponent around the neck.
Throwing the ball.
Being tackled fairly by your opponent and then dropping the ball.
Being tackled by your opponent when you don't have the ball.
Kicking the ball out of bounds on the full.
Running with the ball for more than 10 metres without bouncing it on the ground.
Anyway I hope you enjoyed reading it!