What is Aussie Rules?
Aussie Rules is the fastest open space game on grass. It is also one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, due to its free flowing and competitive nature.
Our game is adapted from the main 18-a-side, to make it easier to grow in the UK.
Played on Rugby Pitches.
4 Quarters of 20 minutes.
9 players per side line up in three groups the forward, midfield and backline.
Play is normally restarted with a ball up contested by the ruckman (taller blokes) who tries to hit it to a team mate.
The ball can be punched (handballed) or kicked, not thrown or passed.
No offside law.
A player may run as far as he likes with the ball, providing they touch the ball to the ground every 10 metres, they can do this once in each possession of the ball.
A player who catches a kicked ball that has travelled at least 10 metres without anyone else touching it, is entitled to an unimpeded free kick.
The aim is to kick the ball (untouched) between the two inner posts, for a goal, worth six points.
If the ball travels between the outer and inner post (which includes striking an inner post), it scores a behind, worth just one point.
A ball that passes through the taller posts in any manner other than a kick (i.e. handballed or run through) is a behind.
A player can block, or shoulder charge an opponent in the chest or shoulder, provided they are within 3 metres of the ball, but NOT through the back of players.
Full tackling is allowed as long as it’s above the knees and below the shoulders.
Players must be within the forward zone to score a goal.
Breach of the laws results in a free kick to the opposition.
Aussie Rules Football Explained -->
For all novices this is Aussie Rules Explained (We will play a slightly
adapted version for 9 a side - this shows the professionals doing it).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA4gmMvye5M