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  • Yeah, I thought that was a referee punching a player! Wow, I'm amazed anyone walks off the field. These guys might also consider ballet--I've never seen more spectacular leaps. Thanks, Sarah, for this introduction to a game I'd never heard of. I also would love to get to Australia, John, and have been longing to for about 30 years. Not sure it will happen, but I'm thankful for friends who share cultural treasures like these.
  • what's the dif between Australian rules football and rugby?...
    Well, in Aussie Rules, the physiotherapist comes on and punches an opposing player. In rugby, the fans punch each other.
  • I gotta go to Austrailia one of these days. It is on our list of things to do. What a cool place. Thanks for posting that awesome video. Looks like an action filled sport.
  • Well, to be honest, I have only ever watched one live professional game of Aussie Rules in my life (although I've cheered at a few of my sons' games this past season); and I have never actually watched an entire live professional game of either Rugby Union or Rugby League - ever. So, I'm not an expert by any means and may be getting myself into big trouble with my answer.... but I've got in with my reply before anyone else, so settle down, chaps! :-)

    I consider Aussie Rules to be far more entertaining because it is much quicker and the ball seems to bounce and fly over the entire field with rapid change of direction. The players are free to move back and forth without the penalties, scrums and what-not that occur so frequently in rugby. To complete in Aussie Rules, a higher level of skill is required to kick and punt (holding the ball with one hand and punching it with the other - throwing the ball is not allowed). The players must be extremely fit in order to keep up with all the running and dodging; and also to be able to mark the ball (catch on the full - as demonstrated frequently in the YouTube video above). A point is scored when the ball is kicked between either of the outside posts, but 6 points are scored if it is kicked between the two centre posts. In rugby, the players have to actually put the ball down behind the try line before they can convert the try and score more points.

    Disclaimer: the information provided above has been submitted without due verification of any details and with a clear understanding that subsequent comments may differ entirely.........!

    :-)
  • I'll have to pass on a game, I think...I have a question,...what's the dif between Australian rules football and rugby?...
  • Anyone for a game?
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