What are the main differences between Aussie Rules and American football?

Question

What are the main differences between Aussie Rules and American football?

Answer 1

The amount of gear they wear. and also american footy has a lot more rules.its really confusing!!!

Answer 2

aussie rules is a colonial spin off of Irish gaelic football i think..and american football is a spin off of rugby   from British Empire rule?

Answer 3

Two totally different games with totally different laws.

Some differences include:

1. Usually, no protective gear worn by Aussie Rules players

2. Only 4 players on the bench. Gridiron footy swap half the team.

3. The footy's are a different shape.

4. Half time entertainment in the AFL Grand Final is a joke.

Answer 4

everything is different, even the ball shape. only thing in common is the passion for the game

Answer 5

the main difference is

american football is cr@p

and aussie rules is'nt