How was afl invented?

Answer 1

Although previous forms had already been informally played, in 1858 a guy named Wills made up a similar game and drew up some rules to keep cricketers fit in winter.

Although Victorian at the time, from this AFL was eventually born.

This first game consisted of a ball and two goal posts: the first team (from Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar) won; it lasted three days, as the winner was the first team to score 2 goals and the goals were nearly a mile apart!!!!!

Answer 2

Cricketers Made it to keep fit in winter. They also made a mini comp in their home town. This is why traditionally AFL is played on a cricket field.

Answer 3

Because the Melbourne Cricket Club players had nothing to do to keep themselves fit during winter, so Australian football was made up and has since become what is now AFL