Denny gets his Aussie Rules forum

[Scott]

Hi Denny,

Hope you like your new forum. Steve tells me you are a big AFL Aussie Rules fan and that we needed a forums for all you guys. Well hear ya go. :)

Enjoy!

[Riversider]

Thanks scooter!

[electricwall]

oz man!

[Riversider]

oz man!

[philkiecker]

Alright!! Awesome! So would you mind explaining to me exactly what Aussie rules football entails? Is it like Rugby or American football or European football? Sorry for not being in the know.

[electricwall]

its a lil like rugby lil like nfl and a lil unique of itself.

they used to show it on usa tv.

[philkiecker]

So first question: what's the ball like? round? oblong? Is it made of leather or pigskin? Do you pass it, throw it, or kick it? How about equipment? Do they wear helmets, knee pads, shin guards, or nothing at all?

[philkiecker]

Well...it appears as though no one knows the answer to this question. I could look it up on wikipedia, but since no one is answering I wonder if the sport is even cool enough for me to spend time doing such a thing.

[Riversider]

heh, sorry, I wish we could do html I wouldve posted a photo.

it is shaped like a football/rugby ball. they seem to use various colors.

if you wonder about interest, there were 127 views on this thread.

come on lurkers, helps us out!

[sanjay]

hi there
thanks a lot for this initiative but i dont know much about it.i have just heard about it from a friend. can anybody tell me about it in detail..thanks in advance

[DennyCrane]

Ok guys I have been AWOL (sick again). I am an Australian and know Riv and Fish from the Dolphin Boards and Fantasy Football.
The difference betwwen the 2 games is huge. Gridiron is based upon RUGBY, which originated in England. Australian Rules football or footy as we call started 150 years ago by early settlers in a couple of states. It has grown from there and has overtaken Rugby as the number one winter sport. Soccer, is the world's biggest football game by far, but here in OZ it is still far behind both footy and rugby.

[DennyCrane]

The rules are relatively simple but open to the umpires(referees) interpretation of said rules leading to much angst and debating amonst the fans. Sound familiar?

Ok the sides or teams if you like are made up of 22 players to each team. 18 to be pn the oval(playing ground) at anytime during the game. The remaining 4 players can be substuted at any time and more than once. The 18 players are theorically standing 1 player, think basketball positions, in fact they run all over the oval these days. The game is started by one of the 3 maggots also known as umpires and 2 opposing ruckman jump into air and try and knock the ball to a team mate and the idea is to take the ball down to that team's goals and score. The is down by passing the ball by foot or by handball. The other team tries to get the ball off the other team and if successful take it to their goals. Does this sound confusing? I am getting confused writing it. Basically they run around getting jumped on, kicking and handballing the ball until one sides scores a goal and the the ball is bounced in the centre and it all starts again
The games is played in 4 quarters of 25 minutes plus time on for injuries and goal scoring. at the end of each quarter there is a short break. A siren is used to signal the start and end of the quarter.

[DennyCrane]

I will try and find the site which explains it all a lot clearer than this for you.

[DennyCrane]

Oh and no padding is worn.

[DennyCrane]

I used to know how to post pics, but alas have forgotten. Anyone know how to do that..Starts with < and then goes on from there. I have a few nice pics saved.

[Scott]

Hi Denny,

Click on the "Go advanced" button and then at the top of the message box you will see the paper clip icon. Click on that and it will bring up an upload page where you can upload your pictures. Let me know if you need any further help. Looking forward to seeing your pictures..

[Miracleman01]

sounds a lot like rugby.

[DennyCrane]

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I am feeling better now and here is a couple of pictures of the Crows High marking forward.