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Aussie rules originated when a group of cricketers needed to stay fit when the cricket season was over. Use an oval shaped ball the game of AFL has grown into an immnesely popular game in Australia. Having 16 teams in the competition with another team to join in 2012 the Australian Football League is 'in a league of it's own'.
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Why do Australians like AFL?
Because its a good Aussie game.Also it's a great game that aussies love so booya
What is the other name for AFL?
Footy, Aussie rules
What is another name for AFL Football?
Footy, Aussie rules
When did the kangaroos begin start playing afl?
they started playing Aussie rules in 1869, but started in the VFL/AFL in 1925.
The song Up There Cazaly Highlights which sport?
UP THERE CAZALY HIGHLIGHTS THE SPORT 'AUSSIE RULES' UP THERE CAZALY HIGHLIGHTS THE SPORT 'AUSSIE RULES'
What is collingwood AFL team?
The Collingwood Aussie Football League team does not have a mascot and is just called the Collingwood AFL team even though some refer to them as the "Pies"
What is the average age of a football player?
28 For Aussie Rules - AFL players, it is believed to be between 22 and 28.
Why do Australians have AFL?
Because we like to play our own game. We like cricket and soccer but we love to have the Australian made game of AFL. Fully Australian made, we are competitive and love to get together with our mates (friends) and watch a good old game of Aussie Rules Football. And we wont stop. AFL has been going on for so long, we're even considering having a team from Tasmania (a island a bit off form Australia but still part of Australia).
Where can you find a tipsters 2011 Aussie rules fixture?
Traditionally, AFL fixtures have been available through newsagents. However, with the advent of betting on AFL, probably TAB agencies will also be able to lead you in the right direction, if they are not available there.
Most goals kicked in an Aussie rules game by a single player?
Fred Fanning (Melbourne) has kicked the most goals in a VFL/AFL match with 18 and 1 behind against St Kilda in Round 17, 1947.The game was his last VFL/AFL appearance.
When does afl start?
Aussie rules started in 1858. But the AFL didn't start until 1897, the Essendon Bombers were the first team to win a grand final. The season starts at the end of Feburary or the start of March, the season ends on the last day of September were the 2 lucky teams fight it out for the holy grail!!!
What are some books on Australian Football?
"Australian Football - 100 Years" "How to Play Aussie Rules", printed about 1960 [likely to be out of print] "The Australian Game of Football" - recent print "How to Play Australian Football", by D Russell "The Footy Almanac" "Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers" "Learning from Legends: AFL"
