Australian football rules differ quite a bit from other countries soccer or American football rules. One of the major differences is that with Aussie rules, teams cannot throw the ball, they must hold the ball with one hand, and hit it with the other. Another option for moving the ball down the field towards a goal post is to kick it, but throwing is not allowed.
Referees and Umpires for Australian Football.
Referees and umpires for Australian football will call foul when Australian football player does not bounce the ball at least every 15 m. They will also call a foul if the ball is held too long, and they may be penalized by giving the other players on the opposing team a free kick down their end of the field.
Australian Football Teams and Competitions
There are many different types of Australian football teams and competitions from the kids on the street playing for their local school, to semi-amateur clubs and professional players. These teams of local and semi-professional players will often be striving to get the top honour of Premiership. Teams on the top of the ladder will struggle and compete for the Grand Final and look forward to the top honour of Premiership. Those on the bottom of the ladder or the last placing football team are said to receive the consolation prize of “the wooden spoon”
Scoring in Australian Football
There are two ways to score in Australian football; the umpire or referee will call a score if your teams’ ball passes between a goal post by any means besides an actual fly through. This is called a behind score and is worth one point. The other way to score is with a goal. A goal is for six points and must be propelled through the goalposts without touching the ground, the goalposts or any opposing player.
Watching or playing Australian football is a lot of fun; you can cheer on your local team, here on your national team, or go out and get muddy and dirty your self. We set this site up so you can find information on Australian football leagues and teams; enjoy your journey as you delve into the world of Australian football.