In the first few seasons of the VFL (as the AFL was called originally) the captains of each competing team were responsible for paying free kicks.
The Goal Umpires
where do afl do their match
There are 2 goal umpires, one at each end, 2 boundary umpires, one for each side of the field, and 4 field umpires. I believe some of the state leagues may have only 3 field umpires, but not 100% sure on that.
AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match happened in 2008.
No, you don't need a parent to attend an AFL football match.
umpires are usually people who cant get another job. You dont have to speak english to be an umpire but it would be helpful. you would usually get roughly $500 a game.
The first ever game of 'Australian Rules' football was between Melbourne Grammar School and Scotch College in 1858.
No Females afl wouldn't be as popular as male
1990
Hawthorn's highest ever score in an AFL game was: 36.15.231 in 1991 against Fitzroy.
Adelaide played Hawthorn in their very first game of AFL. It was held at Football Park, West Lakes in Adelaide
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