Karlstad Eagles - What is footy?

What is footy?

Footy... Aussie Rules... Australian Rules Football... different names for the same great game: a fast-paced, athletic and exciting sport from Australia. Combining some elements of football and rugby, and lashings of Aussie brawn and originality, Aussie Rules takes ball sport to a new dimension. Read on for the essential low-down on this fantastic sport.

Passionate about Footy

Aussie Rules is played by 650,000 Aussie kids and adults alike, with almost 3,000 registered clubs. There are also leagues in over 20 countries, as far afield as Japan, England, the USA, Canada, Vietnam and of course here in Scandinavia.

Footy is a hugely popular spectator sport in Australia. In 2007 almost 7 million people attended Australian Football League (AFL) Premiership matches. The AFL Grand Final is broadcast to over 70 countries, attracting approximately 30 million viewers worldwide.

The Game

Written by Stuart Roberts
Unlike football (soccer), Aussie Rules is a contact sport. Although it looks like a rough and physical game, in fact the rules are designed to protect players from unfair and dangerous contact.
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Unique language - the Footy ABC

Written by Stuart Roberts
To a greater extent than virtually any other sport, Aussie Rules has its own language and terminology. Here are some of the most important terms described.
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Handpassing

Written by Jörg Pareigis
Maybe not as spectecular but non the less very effective and a must-have skill for every player. This is how to do it.
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Kicking

Written by Jörg Pareigis
Kicking the ball accurately is probably one of the most important as well as difficult skills. Watch the pros how to do it properly.
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Marking

Written by Jörg Pareigis
As the Dipper says it - it is the mark that stands apart as the game's greatest highlight. Watch this to improve your marking.
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