Greetings! Can somebody please explain the rules 2 Australian football?

Question

Greetings! Can somebody please explain the rules 2 Australian football?

Answer 1

The rules of Aussie Rules are similar to that of soccer, but not as rough or as much body contact as that sport.

Answer 2

There are 4 sticks at both ends of the ground - try to kick the ball through the middle 2.

Answer 3

i say exactly wat veraswanee says. and how can you not know the rules to AFL!? its easy to understand, just watch a couple games and youll get the idea.

Answer 4

It's called "anybody's" rules, as they make it up as they go along.  Also, you get 6 points for a goal and 1 point for missing!

Answer 5

one of the things that these people didn't tell you is if the ball hits any post and go anywere, it's a behind (1 point)

Answer 6

I remember how ridiculous I thought the game was until I learnt to understand it.

Basically, what I suggest for you is that you watch a few games with a genuine AFL fan like I did, and then hopefully you will get the hang of things. There are really too many rules for anyone to remember them all and explain them here for you, although I am sure that someone knows where there is some kind of manual but I still think watching and learning is a better option.

Mind you, there are still some special rules that only umpires know and that spectators, players and commentators dont! You will see what I mean!

Answer 7

i bet you read none of that above me.

you asked and you received mate.

if you are legitimate, go to a game and watch and learn like every one else does, you will soon pick up the rules, but then again Sydney crowds still haven't, lol.

Answer 8

When a player kicks the ball to anouther member of his own team the ball must travel 15m.

There you go, thats my contribution.

But i agree withy the other guy.

Go to a game!!!!

Answer 9

does it matter what the rules are just enjoy the game pick a team and hope it wins (kicks a higher score than the other team, through those big sticks)

Answer 10

Get the ball, kick the ball towards your goals, hope it goes in, oh its such a great sport.

Answer 11

Greetings??????????

Sounds like an Alien has just landed!!!

Anyway we earthlings welcome you to the best game in the entire Universe:

Well here goes:

What is Australian Rules Football ?

Australian Rules Football (also "Aussie Rules" or "footy") is a physical contact sport. It is a form of football with roots traceable from early forms of Rugby and Gaelic football, but it is uniquely Australian.

The Game

1.1.1 Length of game is 4 quarters of 20 minutes playing time. When play is unduly delayed, such as the ball going out of the playing area, time is added on to the playing time of the quarter. This is referred to as 'time on'. (Game length used to be 4 quarters of 25 minutes, but was changed in 1994 to 20 minutes, with the allowance for additional time-on when the ball is out-of-bounds : see 1.6.6)

1.1.2 A maximum interval of 3 minutes is allowed between the first and second quarters for the teams to change ends.

1.1.3 The half-time interval is a maximum of 20 minutes with players being allowed to leave the ground for not more than 15 minutes.

1.1.4 A maximum interval of 5 minutes is allowed between the third and fourth quarters.

1.1.5 Teams change ends at the end of each quarter.

1.1.6 The team scoring the most point wins the game. The match is drawn if points are equal.

1.2

     Full Forward:    L.Fwd.Pocket  Full-Forward  R.Fwd.Pocket

     Half Forward:    L.Half.Fwd     C.Half.Fwd   R.Half.Fwd

     Centre Line :    Left-Wing       Centre      Right-Wing

     Half Back   :    L.Half.Back    C.Half.Back  R.Half.Back

     Full Back   :    L.BackPocket   Full-Back    R.Back.Pocket

1.3.5 Purposes of player positions. All players should contest the ball when its within their vicinity (unless playing to alternative coaching instructions).

1.3.6 The Umpires

1.4.1 There are three central or field umpires, who have full control of the game. Major responsibilities of the field umpires are to start play, award marks and free kicks, and generally enforce the rules of the game. In carrying out their responsibilities, the field umpires each control roughly one third of the ground. The umpire in the third where the ball is currently being disputed is the umpire in charge at any one time, however either of the other field umpires may bring attention to infringements of the rules that occur 'behind the play'.

1.4.2 The two boundary umpires judge when the ball is out of the playing area, and also return the ball to the center of the ground after a goal has been scored. The boundary umpires patrol one side of the ground each. They take positions at diagonally opposite corners of the centre square when the ball is bounced in the centre square at the start of each quarter or after a goal is scored. at the centre bounces, the boundary umpires are responsible for detecting players who enter the centre square illegally.



1.4.3 The two goal umpires judge, signal, and record all scores in a match. Two flags are waved to indicate a goal, and one flag is used to indicate a behind. The flags are waved to indicate to the other goal umpire the score. The goal umpire also indicates to the field umpire what the score is by indicating with one finger for a behind and two fingers (one out-stretched on each hand) for a goal. Before the goal umpire can indicate the score, the field umpire signals to him that no infingemants have occurred so that a score may be added. This is why the goal umpire looks around sometimes before signalling a score.



1.4.4 Changing of Decisions: Field umpires cannot alter a decision once it has been made, except by a further breach of the rules by a player or team official. Goal umpires can correct mistakes prior to restart of play. Goal umpires take precedence over boundary umpires in vicinity of the goal area.The goal umpire indicates this to the boundary umpire by tapping his chest with his hand.

1.5.1 A ball kicked between the two larger goal posts without being touched is a goal and score six points.

1.5.2 If the ball passes between a goal post and a behind post then it is a behind, and it scores 1 point.

1.5.3 If the ball hits the goal post, a behind is scored. This is regardless of where the ball goes after hitting the goal post e.g back into the field of play, through the goals or whatever. Play stops as soon as the ball hits the goal post, and is restarted by a kick-in. See 1.6.5a.

1.5.4 If the ball is forced, or carried, but not kicked over the scoring line by the attacking team, anywhere between the goal posts, a behind is scored.

1.5.5 If the ball hits a behind post without bouncing it is deemed 'out on the full' and the opposing team takes a free kick from next to the behind post.If the ball bounces and hits the behind post then the ball is thrown into play again by the boundary umpire from next to the behind post. In both cases no points are scored.

1.5.6 If the ball is kicked or forced over the scoring line between the goal post and the behind post by any player, then a behind is scored.

1.6.1 Teams determine the choice of goal by tossing a coin.

1.6.2 The field umpire starts play by blowing his whistle and bouncing the ball in the center circle so that it rebounds vertically to be contested by the players in the center square.

1.6.3 At the start of play, no player may enter the center circle, and only four players from each team are permitted in the center square until after the ball has been bounced.

1.6.4 After a goal is scored, play is restarted in the center of the ground in the manner described above.

1.6.5 The other common situations when play is restarted are:

(a) After a behind has scored. Any player of the defending team kicks the ball from within the kick-off 'square' in front of goal, but only after the goal umpire has finished waving his flags. The player must *kick* the ball out to restart play.

1.7.1 A player may hold the ball for unlimited time when he is not being held by an opponent.

1.7.2 A player lying on or over the ball is considered to be in possession.

1.7.3 A player running with the ball must bounce the ball or touch it on the ground once every 15 metres.

1.7.4 A player in possession of the ball and held by an opponent must dispose of the ball immediately by kicking or handballing the ball.

1.7.5 To handball correctly, a player must hold the ball in one hand and hit it with  with the clenched fist of the other hand. The hand holding must not move relative to the players body.

1.7.6 A mark is allowed when the ball is caught from a kick which has travelled a minimum distance of 10 meters, and the ball has travelled in the air without being touched by another player. The player taking the mark may play on immediately, or go back and kick over the position where he took the mark.

1.7.7 Shepherding. A player may r****d the movement of an opposition player towards that of the ball, however it may only be done within 5 metres of the ball. Shepherding allows the opposition player to be pushed in the chest or side, or for the player to place his body between the opposition and the ball (when the player himself is not in posession of the ball.) cf. screens in basketball or blocking in American Football.

Free Kicks

1.8.1 Free kicks may be given against players either with or without the ball.A free kick is taken at the spot where the infringement occurred.(Exceptions see 1.8.6, 1.8.7)

1.8.2 A free kick is given against the player in possession of the of the ball for the following infringements of the rules:

(a) Not disposing of the ball within a reasonable time when held by an opponent.

(b) Not disposing of the ball correctly by using a handball or a kick.

(c) Kicking the ball over the boundary line without it bouncing first or being touched by another player.

(d) Deliberately forcing or taking the ball over the boundary line.

(e) Running more than 15 meters without bouncing the ball or touching the ball on the ground.

1.8.3 A free kick is given against any player who:

(a) Grabs the opponent with the ball above the shoulder or below the knees.

(b) Pushes an opponent in the back.c) Trips or attempts to trip an opponent.

(d) Charges an opponent.

(e) Interferes with an opponent attempting to mark in the air by punching or bumping.

(f) Shepherds an opponent when the ball is more than 5 meters away.

(g) Enters the center square before the ball is bounced at the restart of play.

1.8.4 Following a free kick or mark, a 50 meter penalty is given against a player standing on the mark who:

(a) Refuses to stand on the mark at the point indicated by the umpire.

(b) Deliberately wastes time in returning the ball to the player who is to take the kick.

(c) Holds the player who is to take the kick thereby preventing play continuing.

(d) Runs over the mark before or as the ball is kicked. (Any player in the opposing team can give this penalty)

1.8.5 Kick-in after behind: If a ball is kicked back into play from the goalsquare, following the scoring of a behind, and subsequently goes 'out of bounds' without being touched by a player of either team despite bouncing, it is treated as if having gone out of bounds on the full. The attacking team is awarded a free kick.

1.8.6 Play On: An umpire need not hold up play by awarding a free kick to a player who has been infringed. Where the player or a team-mate has possession and is in an advantageous position, the umpire calls 'play-on' and allows play to continue. This is referred to as 'paying the advantage'.

1.8.7 Relayed Free Kicks: A player who is infringed upon, immediately following the disposal of the ball, may have a fellow team-mate take the free kick from the spot where the ball landed after being disposed of. This is at the umpires adjudication.

Answer 12

im not gonna cut and paste mate ill just give you a good source that you can go to and read through yourself......

http://www.footy.com.au/dags/FAQ1v1-5.ht...

Answer 13

Sorry, I can't explain the rules to you.

Once upon a time there were rules to Australian Rules Football. Now they just put 36 players onto the ground, bounce the ball down & let everyone wrestle for it.

If, by luck, someone kicks it between the goalposts they take the ball back to the centre, bounce it again & start another wrestling bout.

Answer 14

Simple. Kick the ball between the big sticks. If you miss, it's alright cos u still get a point. Bounce the ball before the guy in yellow (or red, or pink) blows his whistle. If someone tackles u get rid of the ball by smashing it with ur fist.

I guess the main thing is don't jump on the ball cos we don't reward those who go for the ball, and don't put ur hands on the back of a full forward cos they're a bunch of pussys.