American Footy Fanatic Reacts to A Beginners Guide to Australian Football! AFL Explained!

Your favorite dumbass American IS BACK!!! I refuse to give up in my journey in learning FOOTY!! Big Shoutout to all the Aussies who are filling up the comments with so much knowledge!! Thanks!! Cmon to da Basement and see if Ive learned ANYTHING!! #basementmentality
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[@aplund]

Love the energy. This year's grand final probably isn't the most exciting. The 2018 Collingwood v West coast is worth a look tho.

[@johnnybasement430]

I just found that out when I watched it!! However, I LOVED it as it was my 1st full FOOTY game to see!! I learned so much more about the sport by watching and applying all the great advice that Ive been given from you all!! Ill be doing a review soon of that game and see how far Ive come!!! Much respect to you for watching and commenting Austin!! #BasementMentality

[@baybay4906]

It’s one of the best grand finals for the past 20 years and I am not just saying it cause I am an Eagles supporter, I am saying it cause it’s true

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

@@baybay4906 Totally agree mate.

[@BigRed241]

This is the best hype game to watch

[@Il-bebbux]

The 2022 grand final was awesome almost as good as the 2007 grand final Go you mighty cats!!!!! Ps check out garry ablett snr And garry ablett jnr

[@cameronmckay3686]

A very smart person once said there are no dumb questions John.The way to remain dumb is thinking you have all the answers and not asking questions. Absolutely loving your enthusiasm..If you would like an example of how much the supporters of our game love it,I would recommend you watch Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal.The response from the fans(both sides) is epic.

[@johnnybasement430]

So true!!! Im a diehard with my own teams for well over 4 decades(NY Jets,Knicks,Rangers,Yankees) so I instantly respect the loyalty and passion that you all have for your sport!! This is the type of fan I am. You all have peaked my interest in diving further into Footy and to truly see what its all about besides a quick review. Im BLOWN AWAY at how awesome this sport truly is!! I will absolutely watch Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal!! Thank you for the suggestion and much respect to you and every Aussie that has been so helpful to me!! Thanks Cameron! #BasementMentality

[@clintonsmith9178]

You've got it pal! Lol Being a Swans man, I can't watch that 2022 GF. The nightmares. I reckon the 2 best games of the final series were the Sydney v Melbourne and Geelong v Collingwood Qualifying Finals. Really worth watching. Knowing that you like a speccy, check out the AFL'S best of the decade. Amazing. Keep loving the game champ!

[@Dr_KAP]

I feel your pain!! 🦢

[@johnnybasement430]

Im gettin there brother!! LMAO!!! I DID watch the 2022 Final right after I finished this vid and I see what you mean!! If it means anything, Im a 4 decades NY Jets fan and theyve been a rancid dumpster fire for most of those years!!! Thank the heavens that my Jets are 6-4 and in the thick of the playoff race! Trust me, Ive seen my share of the Jets getting absolutely beatdown so I certainly feel your pain! On a bright note, I learned so much by watching and applying your comments and I can see it all come together!! By the end of the game I think I got a good part of whats going on(Lord knows Ill still screw something up!LOL) Im now preparing to Livestream my NY Jets vs Chicago Bears within the next hour so Ill be hootin and hollerin in da Basement shortly!! Thanks Clinton as always brother!! Much respect to you!! #BasementMentality

[@clintonsmith9178]

@@johnnybasement430I hear you brother! The Swans had been terrible most of my life, but they've become a powerhouse in the last 20 years. I was at the 2005 Grand Final with my old man and nephew when we won the Premiership for the first time in 72 years. Since then we've been in 5 more grand finals, going 1 - 4. I really thought we'd do it again this year. Lol

[@johnnybasement430]

@@clintonsmith9178 Wow!! Sounds like we are in the same doom n gloom boat with our teams more than not!! At least the Swans made the GF. Ive never seen the Jets in the SB and hope to one day!!Thanks for supporting my Livestream!! Great to see you in the chat!!Hope you enjoyed the craziness🤣!! #BasementMentality

[@clintonsmith9178]

@@johnnybasement430 it was awesome! Looking forward to the next one. BTW, there's a gridiron about 100mtrs from my place - home of the Croydon Rangers. I can watch from my balcony. Lol

[@joshuabellve1906]

This was the most accurate interpretation of our game from a foreigner I have ever watched. I hope this gets a lot of views to other Americans. The world needs to know how great it is!!

[@ric7053]

Dang Aussie rules is super intense!!

[@johnnybasement430]

No doubt!!! This is an amazing game brother and I now know maybe 40% of whats goin on! Lol!! Im lovin it though Ric the Ninja!! Go Jets!!!! #BasementMentality

[@Reneesillycar74]

I’m really impressed you’re taking notes! That shows great intent, good for you. I’ve grown up on Rugby Union, Rugby League, Field Hockey, Surfing & Football(Soccer). I came late to Footy but I love this sport & I believe these players are the best all-round athletes. Keep up the good work, I’m still learning too✌🏼

[@johnnybasement430]

Im extremely passionate about my own teams, so the passion you all have shown for yours has made me truly look at this game beyond the quick hits vids!! Im lovin what Ive seen so far and when It comes to sports, I have to know every aspect. Dont like sounding dumb EVEN when I dont know!🤣 Im now a student of the game and will continue further into Footy!!! Thanks for commenting and watching Renee!! #BasmentMentlity

[@petertrezise4545]

Good onya, Matey. The more you learn, about footy, the more you’ll love it.

[@johnnybasement430]

I know about 40% of whats goin on and the more I watch game replays the more IM LOVIN IT!!! Thanks Peter!! #BasementMentality

[@petertrezise4545]

You’ll get there. My Grandfather came from Detroit. He played high school grid iron. When he saw his first game of footy he was hooked. There’s a video called “The Sensational 70’s” I think you will enjoy.

[@inglis6958]

This is the best reaction yet! Genuinely interested in our sport and learning about it! Love it

[@RickyisSwan]

Love your enthusiasm mate. I have watched lots of Americans reacting to our great game. NONE of them are as passionate as you are. (Even though they are all blown away as well) I am hereby declaring you are now part kangaroo. (Compliment) honorary Aussie. I am so sad about you watching the grand final with my Sydney Swans because my team NEVER plays like that. I can only believe that because there’s so many youngsters in the team, that they must have got overawed by the occasion. Anyway I’m giving you the following information for anything you may have not caught up with in the beginners guide. On behalf of all Aussies, you have our respect. Crowds average around 45,000, but a couple of top teams playing can get anything up to about 90,000 people for some regular-season games. The grand final always closer to 100,000. This season’s Grand Final in September attracted 100,025 fans. When they all scream together you would not believe how electric the atmosphere is. At the Grand Final or any other game, parents take their kids because those crowds are one big happy family, and there is only the odd idiot because everybody is there to enjoy the game. Nothing like the trouble making fans in some overseas sports. It’s more than a game, it’s a way of life for Australians and very much the glue that holds the community together. NRL, (rugby) struggles to get over 15,000 fans to their match of the day. Soccer is even less. (Most Aussie rules fans don’t think much of rugby or soccer.) The score line of 20-10-130 means 20 goals x 6 points each = 120 pts + 10 behinds (points) = 130 total points. You can have less goals than the other team, but more total points which is the winner. (Example) Team A, 14-8-92 (team A wins with more total points, less goals) Team B, 15-1-91 (remember the first figure is goals multiplied by six points each) When you take a mark (catch) you can play on, (keep going) or stop on the spot and take a free kick where the opposition is not allowed to touch you. The umpire will blow his whistle every time someone marks the ball, but if the player does not stop and plays on, the umpire will call, “play on.” Various free kicks. If the umpire sees a free kick should be given for an infringement, but a teammate plays on, the umpire will call, “advantage,” and let him keep going. This keeps the game flowing rather than hindering the team by bringing the ball back for the free kick. Goals. The 50 meter arc is only a guide. Players can kick for goal from any part of the ground. If the ball is touched by any player of either team from when it leaves the boot and before crossing the goal line, it becomes one point. (If the goal umpire is in doubt, they will call for a score review, which involves a slow motion video replay.) After each goal the ball is brought back to the centre of the ground and contested by two ruckmen as you saw. All players must resume their original positions at that time. Behinds. (Points) The square marked on the ground in front of the goals is where the fullback kicks the ball back into play after a behind is scored. Handball. Ball held in one hand and punched with a closed fist with the other. Handball can be given to a teammate from any direction. Throwing the ball is illegal, and will result in a free kick given to the opposition. 15 metres. What they said is badly explained. What they should have said is that you have to bounce the ball any time “BEFORE” 15 mtrs. (NOT EVERY 15 MTRS.) Most players bounce after a few steps to avoid going beyond 15 m, which would see a free kick given to the other team. To say it another way is, “You can’t run more than 15 m without bouncing the ball.” Umpires are good at gauging 15 mtrs) These guys are super athletes, who run flat out for up to 15 km per game, whilst being harassed, bumped, and tackled. They have mostly trim, super fit bodies and need to have an all-round athletic ability to carry out the various skills required. Each quarter with extra time runs for about 30 minutes, which means they’re running around for two hours apart from breaks between the quarters. To explain how fit they become, pre-season training begins Monday 7th of November and continues until March next year, (2023) when the new season begins. A free kick is given against a player who kicks the ball over the boundary line on the full, or purposely kicks it towards the boundary line. Otherwise if the ball runs over the line during play, a boundary umpire tosses the ball back in over his head. Similar to the centre bounce start, two tall players called ruckmen jostle and try to hit the ball to one of their own players. This allows for a neutral contest. There are too many ways free kicks can be given to mention here. Best to search the Internet for books/videos on the rules/laws of AFL. That oval ball has a mind of it’s own and won’t bounce properly unless you know what you’re doing. However considering that most Australian babies have a football in their hands before they can walk, they have plenty of time to grow up practising it. Junior clubs are all over the country, and there are kids of all ages that bounce the ball perfectly, as well as mastering the other skills. The top team at the end of the regular season is called the “minor premier.” But we don’t care about that really, it’s those finals and who wins the grand final that we go nuts about. There are two parts to the final eight, we’ll call them the first four and the second four. Teams play-off in the first four and get a second chance if they lose, they then play the winners of the games in the second four and the losers of the second four are eliminated. If you search around, you will find a broadcast of AFL games in America, the UK and other places. The season is now over and will start a new season in March 2023. Aussie rules is played as an amateur sport in many countries in the world, If you look it up you’ll find AFL leagues in your area. Because it’s amateur it’s nowhere near as brutal as our game, and it’s more a social type game played for fun with beers and barbecue afterwards. In America they have the USAFL, which comprises 40 different leagues including a women’s league. Beginning in 1858 our game was codified before any of the other sports, in other words we started it so we didn’t copy other sports, it was the other way around. It was actually invented to keep cricket players fit during the off-season. It’s debatable that some aspects of the game were taken from the aboriginal game known as Marn Grook, where aboriginal people have been kicking around a ball of possum skin for centuries. Welcome to the most exciting game on the planet. Once again I am blown away by your passion and excitement. You would fit right in with the screaming fans at a live game. Cheers. (It’s law that overseas reactors must follow the red and white Sydney Swans…🦢🦢🦢 I made the law ha ha😹)

[@Dr_KAP]

Yep what he said 😂 and the Swans will be back!!! 🦢

[@johnnybasement430]

WOW!!! Im honored!!!! Truly am honored!!! Im absolutely AMAZED at this well laid out and detailed comment brother!!!! I cannot express enough my deep appreciation for you and every other Aussie that has brought me nothing but support!!! The incredible passion and pride you all have for your sport, country and fellow Aussies is so refreshing!! Im thrilled to have found you all!! In my 1st Footy vid, I made the horrendous mistake of calling your sport RUGBY!! Man did I learn quickly what a HUGE blunder that truly was!! I had no clue as I was doing a hard hits reaction vid and being the obnoxious New Yorker that I am(we are born this way🤣) I never bothered to look into what sport I was actually doing!! TRUST AND BELIEVE You all let me know ITS NOT RUGBY all over the comments!😃😎 Now, unlike other reactors, I took my mistake to heart and corrected it by doing Beginner Guide vids to learn Footy properly. This has brought my channel an abundance of helpful comments from so many Aussies!! Its this kind of passion that makes me WANT to learn more!! Ill be watching a few more Footy vids AND your comments(along with so many others) have now become a tool for me! Lastly, Im a 4 decades NY Jets fan so trust and believe when I saw your Swans catch that beatdown, Ive seen my Jets catch triple that!! My Jets have been a rancid dumpster fire for YEARS😅! Now, thankfully they are 7-4 and in the thick of the playoffs! Thank you for all the compliments and crowning me part Kangaroo!!! Again, Im honored!! Love it Ricky!!!! #BasementMentality

[@RickyisSwan]

@@johnnybasement430 Your comment is as full on and appreciated as was your reaction mate. Don’t beat yourself up about the rugby confusion. Yes we bark about it but you apologised and we let it go completely. So don’t sweat it. Funny you should say about the NY Jets. The Sydney Swans used to be the South Melbourne Swans, and were the lowly punching bag of the AFL. They were going broke and were given a choice in 1982. Either move to Sydney NSW, or fold up completely. NSW was a whole new market for Aussie rules as the entire state was rugby mad. After about 15 or so lean years they got their act together, and have taken over from rugby, drawing more spectators to the games after infiltrating schools and communities. I’m proud to say that my Sydney Swans have now played more years in finals than any other AFL team in the last 20 years. So they came from almost extinct to an AFL powerhouse. They are also highly respected as having the best culture in the AFL. Their players and coaches are incredibly close to each other and are respected by the community for the help they often give. The Swans have the games absolute superstar in Lance (Buddy) Franklin. He’s the first red-and-white player you saw kicking a long goal in the opening of the “beginners guide.” A 6 foot five monster of a man with the speed, agility, and evasive skills of a rabbit. This season he kicked his 1000th career goal, (only seven other players in a 150 year history have done that) and 20,000 people invaded the SCG field to congratulate him. If you search for “Lance Franklin’s 1000th goal,” the footage will blow your mind. You should also search for, “Lance Franklin’s best 23 goals,” and you will see what a freak he is. We would be delighted if you decided to be a Swans supporter, but that’s up to you, your choice. Any time you are confused about a certain rule, I will always be more than happy to explain it for you. Because as I said, your incredible passion for our great game gets my respect. Cheers mate. Note. In Buddy’s 23 goals the crowd also runs on the field. That was because he kicked his 100th goal for the season, which only 27 players had previously done.

[@RickyisSwan]

@@johnnybasement430 It’s possible that you could tear up, given your “heart on sleeve,” nature, (which we love) but if you search for, “I still call Australia home,” it will verify what you said about our love of country. Hard to imagine this beautifully created piece is actually an advertisement for Australia’s National Airline, Qantas.

[@johnnybasement430]

​@@RickyisSwan LMAO!!!! I absolutely wear my "heart on my sleeve!" brother!! Im on a constant roller coaster of emotions watching my beloved Jets, Rangers,Knicks and Yankees!! I will definitely check it out for sure!! As always, thanks for all of your comments and support of my channel Ricky!! #BasementMentality

[@squalidseal6126]

I know a real sports fan when I see one, absolutely love your enthusiasm towards learning a new sport. Unfortunately, but not unfortunately, I’m a Swans fan so I’m still recovering from that grand final thumping we got.

[@stevepark1123]

If you like a quick lesson on the AFL history teams. Check out this video - " History of the AFL - The Teams ( 1897 - 2019 ) - KZbin - Matt N. Cheers thanks. Go the Bombers !!! 🤠

[@Simmo87]

Awesome work man. Hope you keep having fun with it!

[@johnnybasement430]

Im having a BLAST Simon!! Im going to continue to grow with this sport!! Watch for my next Footy vid this week!! Thnx for supporting my channel brother! #BasementMentality

[@archcollie5708]

You're doing great, Johnny. This year's Grand Final was a fizzer, but it will give you an idea of game play and flow. These guys are athletic freaks, and while running up to 16 km a game, they get hit and smashed continuously, all without pads. (They do have mouth guards.) Others will suggest better games to watch, but you need to see the best fifty marks of all time. That will have you doing somersaults. 🤣Love your enthusiasm.

[@johnnybasement430]

I can vouch!!! I did watch this years GF(my 1st full game of Footy!) right after this video and I concur!! Beatdowns apparently do not care what sport it is!!! They happen!! That being said, Im going to watch a couple more and pick one for a review!! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!! Thank you for such great insight with your comments as Im using them for reference along with so many other Aussie comments!! You all have so much passion for your sport and country! 100% respect to you Arch!! Thnx for supporting my channel brother! #BasementMentality

[@michelleclark79709]

I love that you’re so enthusiastic about AFL and that you really want to learn the rules and terminology.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Just came across your channel - absolutely love your enthusiasm and energy! In case nobody has said this already, consider yourself an honorary Aussie! Just some pronunciations: Geelong is pronounced J'long, Melbourne is Melb'n, Brisbane is Brisb'n. We truncate everything, often ignoring whole syllables, and frequently sacrifice the letter "r", especially if it's at the end of a word. (Look up "rhotic" English, as spoken in the US, vs "non-rhotic", as spoken in Oz.) We're notoriously hard to understand, hope this helps.

[@PluckYeah]

It's not J long, it's Jee long

[@jenniferanderson1499]

​@@PluckYeahLoL pedant, meet pedant! 😂 You're right too, so I'll meet you halfway - Je-long. My intention was to place the emphasis on the -long. Howzat?

[@PluckYeah]

@@jenniferanderson1499 I reckon you've nailed it Jen..

[@sammy_dog]

love your enthusiasm for our game there have been many people that have reacted to Footy, AFL, Australian Rules Football, Aussie Rules all acceptable terms for this code of football the official name though is Australian Football I only wish there was more people like you who are generally interested and willing to learn about the greatest game on earth that is Aussie Rules spread the word around tell your family tell your mates shout it out loud in the streets the more people that know about our game the better it will become there are Australian football leagues in the U.S.A that you could check out even find one near you go down have a kick

[@johnnybasement430]

Amen brother!!!! It did start as just a review BUT as I watched it in depth, the game became very intriguing to me! Along with the passion so many Aussies have displayed in the comments(especially correcting my mistakes!!) has made me love the game that much more!! Ill be continuing down the Footy path so watch out for more vids!! Thanks for the comments Sammy!!! #BasementMentality

[@MAKelly2121]

Love the enthusiasm!!! I'm confident you'll fall in love with this sport

[@johnnybasement430]

Im alrdy there Mark!! I now know somewhat of whats goin on!! Thanks for supporting my channel brother!! #BasementMentality

[@Shnordy]

Start watching it and you will soon realize this is the best sport in the world. Virtually non stop 360 degrees action, high stamina running, hard brutal hits and tackles and more skill than you can imagine. 2023 season starts on March 16th 7:20PM Australian time.

[@imaginemyshock8067]

MCG is Melbourne Cricket Ground. The ground actually belongs to the Melbourne Cricket Club. Cricket is played during the summer season against teams from other nations: England, India, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand in one day matches and also in matches that last for five days. But it is Aus football that bring in the huge crowds during the winter/spring seasons, especially the Grand Final. Aus football was invented in Melbourne in 1858 by the MCC to keep cricketers fit during the off season. Melbourne is the home of Aus football and is why the Final is played at the MCG.

[@garycollinsimabigfan342]

Great job johnny

[@johnnybasement430]

Im trying brother!! Thanks for supporting my channel as well Gary!! #BasementMentality

[@kirk5152]

Yep pretty much always at the MCG except a few occasions, including '20 and '21 because of bloody Covid. Yeah the guy in yellow and black (Richmond Tigers) is Dustin Martin his speciality is those sharp angle from the pocket kicks, freak of an athlete. Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal was epic!! Footage will blow ur mind. Also there is an American Aussie rules league, USAFL. Coxy's older brother Nolan Cox plays for the Austin Crows back in Texas. Also there's a great video of Conan O'Brien learning to take a specky with the Sydney Swans and a great interview that Pat McAfee does with Mason Cox. It's called (MEDIA STREET: Pat McAfee with Mason Cox) by the channel "Collingwood Football Club" there's a couple but that one is definitely the best.. btw we love seeing people from other countries learning About AFL. But Your enthusiasm is 100% going to go down well with everyone for sure!!!

[@johnnybasement430]

Wow Kirk!!! Amazing detailed comments brother!! Im blown away by all the support that you and every Aussie has been toward me and my learning this game!! All of your passion you all have shown for your sport has driven me to WANT to learn more!! I love my teams with a passion so I get it!(Jets,Yankees,Knicks,Rangers) My coverage of Footy is now way beyond just a reaction video, Footy has now become a part of my life and channel!! Cant wait till I really know whats goin on🤣!! Thnx for supporting my channel Kirk! #BasementMentality!!!!

[@consciousbeing1188]

Great reaction, mate... I gotta say though... Watching you kiss the floor while imitating Dusty Martin had me lmfao 😂 pure comedy! Happy to see another American make a genuine effort to get into our greatest sport too... I've seen plenty of Americans react to it but you are a different breed altogether. I'm gonna go check out your other AFL vids and look forward to more... Subbed somewhere in the 1k range.👍

[@johnnybasement430]

LMFAO!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣 Man my kick demonstration attempt was a HUGE FAIL for sure🤣🤣 Hey at least I was man enough to not edit it and leave it for all to enjoy!! Also, HELL YEAH Im getting into Footy!! The drive and passion every Aussie has left me in the comments makes even more intrigued!! Im going to watch a few game replays this week THEN boldly come back on here to give my reviews!! Hopefully, Ill be better wuth the FOOTY vocabulary!! Im dyin to use the word Speccy!! Love that!! Thanks for the comments and for subbin to the channel Conscious!! #BasementMentality

[@consciousbeing1188]

@@johnnybasement430 You couldn't have picked a better sport to get into, brother... It turns followers into fanatics once you "get" it. As a former amateur league player and, after I got hit with too many injuries to keep playing, an umpire in my younger years... I can say that footy borders on being a "religion" to millions of Aussies. The lingo that gets used by commentators makes sense once you "get" footy... The depth of strategy used by the teams despite it appearing at first to be a very ad-hoc game... The statistics they garner from it (and I remember reading somewhere that footy has more analytics applied to it than any other sport in the world.)... The sheer athleticism of the players to punish their bodies for about 2 hours per game as well as training (which always includes cross-training especially swimming) and weights sessions... There's just nothing else in the world that compares to it. Once you can grasp what 100,000 screaming fanatics in a single stadium sounds like when the final siren to end the game is under a minute away and there's less than a goal separating the victor from the defeated but nobody knows who it'll be yet... THEN, and only then will you fully "get" the raw passion that is Australian football. Welcome to the greatest sport ever developed, mate. While you're going down this rabbit-hole, make sure to check out your own nation's AFL competition... The USAFL... it's been slowly building up a following for the past 25 years and in my opinion, quite interesting to watch for an amateur league without any real junior development program to funnel new talent into the sport. You can find out more at USAFL dot kom. 👍

[@krull2534]

One interesting fact about our game length. When u are at the game live, u only see a clock that counts up and it never stops counting up. So u only know when it gets to around 30mins on that clock, there isnt long left. But it could be a few seconds or 5 mins left. U have no idea and it adds to the suspense and the urgency to score if its close. If u watching on tv, the clock counts down and is stopped for the occasional breaks in play like blood rule, out of bounds or goals. So if watching on tv, u know when the siren will blow. Players also dont know how long is left to play, although the team officials on the sidelines do know and can relay it to the players. But with such a big ground and so many players, most wont know the time left.

[@PianoDiary85]

It doesn't have to travel 15m before someone can catch it, it just has to go 15m before the catch is considered a "mark." On top of the ball having to have travelled 15m, it can't have been touched by someone else first. A mark means that the umpire will blow the whistle and you can either play on, or you can stop and take an unimpeded kick. Players quite often play on after marking the ball.

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

Love seeing other peoples see our great game and enjoy it! Thanks for this.

[@johnvermette9466]

I'm from Canada, but I've been watching the AFL for about 3 or 4 years now, and I LOVE it! I don't really have a favorite team yet (although I have to say, I get a wee bit more excited when Collingwood is Playing) but I must admit that I'm surprised you haven't watch a game from the USAFL (United States Australian Football League) I just discovered your channel, and I really enjoy your enthusiasm for this amazing game! Keep on rocking pal! #BasementMentality

[@RexAlfieLee]

My credentials! I started playing at 6 & I'm 66 now. I stopped playing at 28. I had enough injuries from footy as well as a motorbike crash at 17 & a fall off a balcony at 7. I still love footy & especially the Swans. Time is added into each quarter. Depending on injuries causing stops, throw-ins, goals & the bounce following, a quarter can & is often 30 minutes long. The game can be & again, is often 2 hours long. Some quarters are well into 30-plus minutes, like when Buddy Franklin kicked his 1000th goal or when the lights went out in Brisbane. There are many rules that are designed to eradicate cheating behaviour but unfortunately the decider isn't always objective. The umpires are often biased. The crowd will often tell you. Sometimes the umpires are correct & the crowd has missed something. Holding the ball is a really hot topic currently. The umpires are getting this half right, half wrong but this issue has been an issue all through my life. I doubt it'll be fixed this time around bcos there are biases & umpires have their favourites & ignorances. Any questions, just ask. I'll leave the simple ones for others to explain but if you want a real insight into why a rule is in-place, ask me & I'll get into real depth on the reasoning.

[@RickyisSwan]

Please search for, “Lance Franklin’s best 23 goals.” This is a 6 foot five monster of a man with the speed, agility, and evasive skills of a rabbit. Also search for, “Lance Franklin kicks 1000 goals.” He achieved the 1000th goal of his career this season just gone. 20,000 fans invaded the field to congratulate him, you will be blown away by this footage.

[@johnnybasement430]

Will do brother!! Question....This has been mentioned in the comments before BUT some refer to him as Buddy Franklin...Now here comes the dumb question...Is Lance and Buddy the same guy? Ive gotten enough crap wrong and I damn sure dont want to fuck up by calling a legend of the game the wrong name😅!! Let me know bro! Thanks for supporting my channel Ricky!!😎 #BasementMentality

[@RickyisSwan]

@@johnnybasement430 Lance (Buddy) Franklin. Buddy is his nickname which most people refer to him as. You’ll see him in a brown and gold Hawthorn jumper where he started his career, as well as red and white Swans.

[@crackers562]

World's Best football game - Aussie Rules. You will enjoy. Our Melbourne Demons team just won the Women's Season !!

[@johnnybasement430]

Im lovin it!!!

[@DaveWhoa]

you might wanna go back and re-watch it cos you missed quite a bit of it while writing notes lol 👍 love the enthusiasm tho, welcome to our amazing game!

[@shanegates678]

Love your enthusiasm Johnny! I hope you make it to Oz one day and get to see a final live. And on the outside chance i see you there, I'd buy you all the beer and pies you can get into ya .

[@gradystiles7515]

Hi Johnny Basement i'm subscriber #956 You keep watching those highlights and learn them rules and we all will guide you through it .Yes you need to bounce the ball every 15 meters you can not just run like a NFL running back and carry till tackled .If you hit the 2 large post its a behind ( 1 point ) but if it hit the smaller posts on the full its worth nothing and ball is turned over if it is hit not on the full it is an umpire throw in next to the behind post.A speccy is a shorter slang word for spectacular ie.he took a spectacular mark we just say he took a speccy .i;m a huge NFL fan i follow the Lions in AFL so of course i've followed Detroit Lions all my life i know everyone hates us and the city but thats the way we like it .Looking forward till your next one ..Grady (not my real name but i'm guessing you know who Grady is being an American ?

[@johnnybasement430]

My new favorite play and term is SPECCY!!! Love that a player can actually use their opponent as a stepladder!! Hell yeah thats spectacular!! Also, being a 4 decades NY Jets fan myself, I can sympathize with you being a Detroit Lions fan. Our NFL teams have been the laughingstock of the NFL(Cleveland Browns too!😄) for far too long so its nice to see my Jets in the thick of the playoff race at 7-4!! Lions have been playing far better in spite if their losing record, they arent a pushover by any means!! Always stay loyal!! Thank you for dropping such a helpful comment Grady!! Much respect to you!! #BasementMentality

[@debkendall]

a banana is a kick that bends - great goals

[@clairemeadows5741]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, your energy is amazing! Footy is seriously one of the best sports going around. Im a die hard carlton fan and so excited and nervous for my boys to play finals for the first time in 10 years. Also sorry to say this, but I did cackle a bit when you fell over but props to you for not caring!

[@jakeroberts9825]

Naah bro 2016 doggies VS swans was one to watch best underdog story.. 🔴⚪️🔵

[@adamparker9765]

Aussie rules fans are so passionate that we love seeing other people get interested in the sport and we all want to help you out as much as possible. This video is about the best out there at explaining the basics . You got a pretty good handle on it but watch it a couple of times before a game . Of course these are the basics but there are other rules that make finer details within the game. Im a Geelong supporter and even though we smashed the Swans and are all pretty happy about the outcome it was very one sided and probably not the best first game to watch . You would be better off watching the game before hand , the semi final between Collingwood and Sydney. The game is fast paced , the ball can move from one end of the ground to the other in 15 seconds , which is about one and a half of your NFL fields . There isnt much stop start play and the scoring system makes for close games that could come down to just one point. The girls are also getting more coverage and interest and there are over seas leagues now in Europe, US and asia . Welcome aboard , enjoy the game . Go Cats.

[@johnnybasement430]

You are 100% spot on brother!!! The passion your country shows for your sport intrigued me to want to see what the hype was all about!! Glad I did as IM LOVIN IT!! You and all of the tremendous Aussies that have been helping me along in my Footy journey has been helpful beyond measure!!! I understand passion as I get CRAZY passionate over my teams(Jets,Knicks,Rangers,Yankees) and dont handle losses very well as any diehard wldnt!! Im Livestreaming the NY Jets(7-4) vs the Minnesota Vikings(9-2) today @1PM Eastern US Time, so if you want to see passion for my Jets them come ck out the craziness!! #BasementMentality

[@stevepark1123]

If you get the chance. Check out - " Top 50 AFL Marks of all time " Cheers thanks🤠

[@johnnybasement430]

Will do Steve!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Looking fwd to it!! I love this game and cant wait to fully understand Footy!! Thanks for supporting my channel Steve! #BasementMentality

[@stevepark1123]

@@johnnybasement430 no worries. Thanks.

[@ig7792]

Great reaction video mate, love seeing people getting in on our game!

[@johnnybasement430]

IM LOVIN THIS GAME!!! Thanks IG!! #BasementMentality

[@brandonhansen2047]

Additional time is added onto each quarter individually. Each quarter starts at 20 minutes, but ends up being 30 minutes with 10 additional minutes each quarter for stoppages

[@stevesmith9285]

Gotta say after seeing your first video and calling it rugby, I thought ‘here’s another yank who’ll watch a couple of hits vids and that’ll be it’. But your enthusiasm for actually learning the game is awesome. Keep up the good work mate 👍 Check out better games than this years gf. Was a good year but the gf.. yawn

[@johnnybasement430]

Ill tell ya thats how it started. Reacting to hit vids was the original intention so you are correct. However, being a sports diehard myself with my Jets, Yankees, Knicks n Rangers, I respected the backlash I received in the comments for wrongly calling it Rugby! Your fellow Aussies passion for this game and your country intrigued me to actually WANT to learn the game!! I LOVE IT!! So unlike other reactors, I took it to heart and am determined to become a student of the game! My mistake has turned me into a fan and can now see why you all cherish Footy. Ive been watching actual game replays on KZbin and will be daring enough to review one later this week!! Much respect to you and your fellow Aussies for all the tremendous help in the comments in learning Footy the right way! Thanks for supporting my channel Steve!! #BasementMentality

[@jayweb51]

Extra time for stoppage is added to each quarter, most quarters(including time on) go for around 30 minutes; regular season games take around two and a half hours, this includes breaks between the quarters.

[@Lnch4ALion]

Cool vid. Don't cater for those that complain. Cater for those if us who stumble upon your vids and enjoy it for what it is. Time spent trying to please randoms will take away from what is real and genuine. Go eagles

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

G'day there brother 👍 Love your thirst for finding out about our great game!..so subbed 👍 Oh..it's 'The Finals',not playoffs & it's a Mark..not a catch 👍 Can't wait for the 2023 season to begin!...gotta love ya FOOTY. Carn FREO!!! ( the Fremantle Dockers⚓⚓⚓),from the West of Australia..Perth. ✌️🍻🍻

[@Zorbacles]

this is one of the best reactions of all time.

[@roxyc5345]

You're hilarious 😅, you had me rollin' , keep it up, mate! Lovin' the energy

[@grahamjeffries1058]

Time added at end of each quarter so a 20 minute quarter maybe 25 minutes or longer especially where there are concussions which don't occur as often as you may think as the league has introduced tough penalties in game suspensions and fines for head high contact (that can be avoided) A free kick is awarded to an opponent who tackles a player who doesn't dispose the ball properly (kick or handball). The free kick is taken at the mark of the tackle or where the umpire judges that to be. A goal umpire signals with 2 hands for a goal, 1 hand for a point or behind. If the ball hits the goal post, the goal umpire will tap the post. If the ball is kicked into a point post (outer post) on the full, that results in a free kick to the opposition. The same applies in a ball is kicked out of bounds on the full or a field umpire considers that a player is not trying to keep the ball in play (mustn't tap the ball over the boundary under pressure from opposition player) In 2020 and 2021, the Grand Final was held in other States (not in Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria) Every capital city has modern stadiums with 50k to 60k capacities The southern states (Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria) are considered the AFL states while the eastern states (NSW and Queensland) are rugby orientated. Still more attend AFL games in Sydney and Brisbane than Rugby

[@vortexdiscoveries5266]

Welcome to the family of the greatest sport on earth. Oh and we are called Ozzie’s not osssies, we’ll get you a certifies Aussie real quick.

[@johnnybasement430]

Now that one shld be easy for me!! Like OZZY OSBOURNE😀 Also, HELL YEAH!! Footy is the TRUTH!!! I can confidently say that I know about 40-50% about whats going on! Ill be picking a team just before the season starts and Ill make a vid for it!! Much respect to to you for taking the time to comment! #BasementMentality

[@brosert]

when you watch a game a lot of that will make more sense. The GF is normally at the MCG. I think there's been 3 times it hasn't been - 2020 it was in Brisbane because Melbourne had awkward Covid restrictions. 2021 it was in Perth for a similar reason. And in 1991 it was held at Waverly Oval (I think they were rebuilding a stand at the MCG). This only includes modern times - since it became the AFL....As Aussie Rules evolved, different competitions were formed. In Melbourne this was the Victorian Football Association (VFA). In 1897 some of the stronger clubs were concerned that their gate takings were down when they played sides that they would definitely beat, and broke away to form the Victorian Football League (VFL). Over time, this became the most watched competition (meanwhile other states had their own competitions - the main ones being SANFL in South Australia, WAFL in Western Australia and TFL in Tasmania). VFL became the defacto standard, although there was off season games between teams from the different competitions (eg I think at one stage the premiers from the competitions would play off for a title as the best team in Australia), and there was a "State of Origin" series where sides would be formed from the whole VFL based on where the players came from - and there was big rivalry (I think especially between SA and Vic - but that might just be my perception growing up in SA). During the 1980s teams from the SANFL and WAFL showed interest in joining the VFL but nothing much came of it. Around the same time, South Melbourne Swans were struggling financially and controversially moved to Sydney and became the Sydney Swans (although they still have strong support in Melbourne). Not long after, WA and QLD were granted licenses and the West Coast Eagles and Brisbane Bears (later merged with Fitzroy Lions to form the Brisbane Lions) entered the competition. In 1990, ewcognising that the VFL was no longer only Victorian based, the league was renamed AFL (and a secondary league eventually became the VFL - I think it had been called the VFA up to that point, but AFAIK this is separate to the VFA/VFL mentioned earlier). Through the late 80s and early 90s SA tried fielding a side too - but there was a lot of politicking (Port tried to undermine the process to get a side in, but were ultimately beaten to the punch) and a brand new Adelaide-based side (the Crows) was formed. Not long after a bid was made to add a second WA side - and Fremantle Dockers entered the league. With the merging of Fitzroy and Brisbane (mentioned earlier) a spot was created eventually allowing Port Adelaide in with a second SA licence. Around 2005 (or earlier) the AFL saw opportunities to form a side near the location of the richest AFL Club (Southport) and the Gold Coast Suns were created, joining in 2011 as a second QLD team. This remains a somewhat controversial decision - GC has struggled to be competitive, and there's strong opinion that the reason for Southport's money (and success) is pokies rather than an interest in football. The AFL maintains it's part of a 30 year plan - but time will tell. The following year, with the demise of an NRL team in the area the AFL recognised an opportunity to develop a supporter base in Western Sydney. This was again considered a bit controversial, mainly because it was seen as NRL heartland while stronger Aussie Rules districts (like the Riverina - which has produced a number of standouts) were ignored. Eventually the bid got up (and with a push from Sheedy encouraging Canberrans to spend $50 to get some games to the nations capital) and the Greater Western Sydney Giants were born as a second NSW team. The result of Sheedy's push means that 3 or 4 games are played in Canberra each year (there was always some games played there, but they used to be neutral - now they're exclusively Giants games, and there is a lot of money spent trying to lure young Canberrans to GWS - giving up other teams or sports they support). IMO the league is two big (it seems odd to play a few teams twice (once at home, once away) and other teams only once, but there's now a push for a Tasmanian and Northern Territorian side to be added (with strongly divided opinion about the viability of either of those sides). Personally I think the AFL needs to have a look at splitting into conferences or similar - on the face of it it looks easy - you could have 1 SA, NSW, QLD, WA side and 5 Vic sides in each conference, coming together at the end of the season to play finals.....but the AFL rightly worries that then you have fewer local grudge matches when sides from the same state play off (There are some blockbuster Vic games (mostly involving Collingwood - who are a very polarising team), but SA's Showdowns, WA's Derby's, NSW's Battles of the Bridge and QLD's QClashes are massive fan favourites with the winner taking bragging rights as best in the state ). Ooops, got carried away - Glad to see you've found our great game, and I'm already getting the feeling you're going to love the journey!

[@johnnybasement430]

All good!!! Your passion for the sport is all over the comments!!! Thanks for the VFL history!! I had no clue how deep that runs!! WOW! I hear you on the leagues size and how the matchups are made. In the NFL, the similarity of teams playing twice a season(possible 3rd time in the playoffs) and only other teams once. For the reason you stated is exactly why the leagues do this. They want the rivalries!! Im a NY Jets fan and our main rivals are the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and the most hated of all...the New England Patriots. These 4 all play each other twice BUT will have an out of conference game vs like an Arizona Cardinals team that has ZERO flare because there has never been a rivalry built up over time. In the end it all comes down to the mighty dollar and thats my opinion of course but I cant think of any other! I mean Im a 4 decades NY Jets fan so how smart could I really be! 😆 Much respect to you for taking the time to type out such a detailed comment Michael!! #BasementMentality

[@ETsAFL]

Fun Fact: In the 2020 and 2021 seasons the Grand Final was actually not played at the MCG due to Melbourne’s COVID Crisis. 2020 saw the Grand Final in Brisbane, played at the Gabba Stadium, also the first Grand Final at night. In 2021 Perth’s Optus Stadium hosted the game played in a twilight time slot.

[@jayweb51]

The draw for the finals can be complicated, so this is how they are played. 1st EF 5th v 8th and 2nd EF 6th v 7th, these are Elimination Finals and the winners progress to the next round; 1st QF 1st v 4th and 2nd QF 2nd v 3rd, these are the Qualifying Finals with the winners progressing to the Preliminary Finals, while the losers progress to the next round. The next round are the Semi Finals where the losers of the Qualifying Finals play the winners of the Elimination Finals, 1st SF loser of 1st QF plays winner of 1st EF and 2nd SF loser of 2nd QF plays winner of 2nd EF; the winner progress to the next round. The next round are the Preliminary Finals where the winners of the Qualifying Finals play the winners of the Semi Finals, 1st PF winner of 1st QF plays winner of 2nd SF and 2nd PF winner of 2nd QF plays winner of 1st SF; the winners progress to the next round, the Grand Final, where the winner of 1st PF plays the winner of 2nd PF.

[@Dr_KAP]

Finally had time to binge watch your videos, absolutely loving seeing your journey into the greatest sport on earth. I live in Sydney and grew up never having heard of Aussie rules/AFL as we are traditionally a rugby league state (a totally different game as you’ve learned). But then VFL became AFL and Sydney made a team (the Swans) and slowly it’s trickled into our state. Although in our state and in Queensland, rugby league is still far more popular. But for me I love afl!

[@markpaweena781]

One thing about our passion for our teams. It's a friendly rivalry. Yeah my team is the best and everyone else's socks fat ones but it's never aggressive spiteful or denigrating. If our team isn't nine the final we'll still support someone else. It's just a game after all

[@consciousbeing1188]

You're dead right... To a point... All I can say is I guess you've never been to a Showdown at Adelaide Oval 😏 I used to do security at all Crows and Power games and I can say for sure that there's no love lost between the fans on the Hill😆

[@gregbuckenara8063]

The MCG is actually called the Melbourne Cricket Ground , not far from the City of Melbourne, Victoria.

[@billjohns1306]

Yeah brother! Love your commitment to the great game! Pretty sure others will have answered these queries but you're right... If you don't bounce the ball every 15 meters, it gets handed over to the opposition. The ball has to be kicked 15 meters for someone to be awarded a "mark" (catch the ball). When this happens, an opposition player gets to stand where you marked the ball (standing the mark) but no one can tackle you or take the ball until either you move it on (kick it or handball it) or until the umpire calls "play on" (around 10 seconds) then you're fair game....unless you take a mark and are close enough to take a shot at a goal, then you have 30 seconds to take your kick before play on is called. You can kick the ball to another player within 15 meters but they will not be awarded a mark, the umpire will generally call "not 15" and the ball is still in play and you're still fair game. Yep, if it hits one of the middle posts, it's only worth 1 point. This game is freakish man! Players are huge, super fit - some cover around 10 miles in a game, sprinting, running and kicking arse. Their skills are insane, timing, instinct, reading the play and putting their bodies on the line at full charge with nothing more than a mouth guard. It's an epic sport and we love when people from other places get on board. New subscriber mate, keep up the great work!

[@JohnLockier-zb5xz]

So glad to see you embrassing Aussie rules. You are picking up the game beautifully. It is such an exciting, skillfull and fast game. And as a proud South Australian, go The Crows.

[@krull2534]

Love your enthusiasm and interest mate.

[@steve8510]

Collingwood became the greatest club of all time winning the Grand Final this year with 16 premierships and a better percentage (strike rate) than Carlton and Essendon over 127 years.

[@Unotuchable]

While the ball has to travel 15 metres to be judged a mark, you frequently see kicks going 10-12 metres being paid as marks because there aren't really yard lines like on a gridiron field and it would be impossible to judge sideways kicks. So it's kinda at the umpires discretion.

[@johnnybasement430]

Gotcha brother! Thanks for taking the time to break that down for me! Thanks for supporting my channel Testekill!! #BasementMentality

[@scottymorrice5416]

As like the previous comments Buddy! You've pretty much hit the nail on the head! Sometimes here in OZ we call Rules 'Aerial Pingpong' as when you have so many players fighting for the ball there just doesn't seem to be any rules! Save up your money mate & get out here for a Premiership Final! We'd reckon you'll get an amazing buzz! Oh yeah 'Go the Brisbane Lions'! 😊

[@jayweb51]

When a player takes a 'mark' they can either play on, or stop and take an unimpeded kick from that spot. When the ball is kicked between the two middle goalposts, that is a Goal and worth 6 points; if the ball is touched, or hits the goalpost that is worth only 1 point. If you kick the ball between the big and the small outer goalposts, that is called a Behind and is worth 1 point.

[@user-vn9tw4oo4v]

Your local team is New York Magpies in USAFL

[@craigalden9416]

If you want to choose a team to follow we have a choice of 18…. The 2023 season starts in late March and runs to End of September…. Our playoffs are just called The Finals…. The Grand Final is played at The MCG but 2020 was in Queensland, and 2021 in Western Australia…..because of Covid restrictions in Melbourne.

[@johnnybasement430]

Thank for the Info!! Im looking fwd to my 1st season of Footy!!! Im lovin it and know maybe 40% of whats goin on right now!! Im gettin there😎!! Thanks for supporting my channel Craig!! #BasementMentality

[@KenzieFrenzieBenzie]

It’s really great that an American football fan is diving into sports from different countries, as an Aussie I don’t think much of it but it is quite different then your traditional football. I love how enthusiastic you were to learn, keep it up!

[@wyattnolte]

Mate. Love your enthusiasm. Taking notes - fantastic! But I will not be watching the Geelong Sydney game with you.. that game can piss right off.

[@johnnybasement430]

No worries Wyatt!!! Im a NY Jets fan for over 4 decades AND they have been a shitbag doormat team for most of em!! (Thankfully, they 7-4 this season with a nasty mean defense) Promise I wont do that 2022 GF review(i did watch it though😳) cause I know the feeling of seeing my team look bad brother!! Its no fun for sure so in light of that, Im going to review the 2018 GF instead as it seems to be the most requested by all!! Lets see how much Ive learned😳😅! Shld be a blast! Thanks for supporting my channel Wyatt!! #BasementMentality

[@louislynge]

You're a funny bugger. I love your energy and basement. I'd love to catch a beer with you and play some pool. Keep it up mate.

[@bove01]

Hey mate, an Aussie here. Loved the energy in the video, great to see people around the world getting pumped for our game too! Honestly no other sport IMO generates the same excitement and atmosphere as the footy! To clarify the run and bounce rule (I see a lot of reaction videos get confused about this rule), once a player has possession of the ball they're allowed to run a maximum of 15 metres before they need to bounce it. If they run too far without bouncing then it's a turnover to the opposition. So it's not necessarily every 15 metres to the step, but rather at least once every 15 metres. The Mens Grand Final is held every year in September at the Melbourne Cricket Ground aka the MCG (with the exception of 2020 & 2021 as COVID had severely impacted the Home & Away Seasons and Melbourne was under strict Lockdown Laws at the time of both Final campaigns). Would also recommend checking out some match, goal and mark highlights of this years 2022 season, experts reckon it's one of the best seasons of the modern era. Keep up the good work mate!

[@Emma-hv7xf]

Loving watching you learn our beloved sport. They have actually started playing afl in some states of the USA, women and men there is a video on KZbin about it 😊

[@melindakitto]

Please don't judge the Swans by their grand final performance. We had a great season but absolutely choked in the final and broke all our little red and white hearts

[@thisisbillgates]

This was a great reaction :)

[@chrisperidis]

Haha love your work mate!! Legend! Shame about your hockey team tho SJS for life!! 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈😜

[@mrmasters75]

I'm a,Swans guy and the Grand Final we got hammered....not a true reflection of Sydney but we played our worst game in 10 years that day...love ya reviews

[@mattp5843]

Hey mate love your enthusiasm. There are local leagues in America. You should look them up and head down

[@GENX.80SGIRL]

Lol omg your taking notes 🤣🤣🤣 love it!!!

[@johnnybasement430]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Im old school for sure with the pen and pad!! Im learnin regardless!! Thanks for watching!! #BasementMentality

[@rawleigh729]

Johnny less than 40 subs away from 1000 subs bro

[@ric7053]

John definitely deserves it!!

[@jameshammill4624]

good question about the time for quarters! it's not so much added time, it's more that when a ball goes out of bounds or someone scores a goal then the clock stops. when the clock stops that just means quarters can go up to 30 mins rather than 20 mins but the players don't play for longer. sorry if that doesn't make sense, I'm not the best at explaining!

[@johnnybasement430]

All good brother!!! You explained it better than I understood it so I did get something out of your comment! Thanks for taking the time James! #BasementMentality

[@sebastianliggieri8411]

Geelong's name is pronounced G-Long not Gheelong. I won't get mad, after all you're still learning. Great energy man. Glad you're getting into AFL. Cheers From Melbourne, Australia

[@johnnybasement430]

Thank you for understanding that I never meant any disrespect brother!! So appreciate you correcting me as I truly am learning and made an honest mistake. You and every Aussie that has commented on my Footy vids have shown me how passionate you all are about your sport and country!! This is the type of loyalty I respect 100%!! Ive been watching a few games and will be daring enough to review one later this week!! Thanks foer supporting my channel Sebastian!! #BasementMentality

[@imaginemyshock8067]

Explanation of the score numbers: the Collingwood score of 20 10 130 means 20 goals, 10 behinds, and the final tally of 130 points. This is because the goals are worth 6 points each.

[@Raining4rain]

just letting you know 2023 grand final probably one of the best in years

[@kimn9802]

The ball has to be kicked, travel at least 15m in the air without touching the ground or being touched by another player, then brought under control by a player, before being called a 'mark'. If it hits either of the behind posts on the full (without hitting the ground) after being kicked it is considered 'out of bounds on the full' and a free kick is awarded to the opposition. In all other circumstances, if it hits the behind post it is 'out of bounds' and the ball is then thrown back in by the boundary umpire.

[@bluegorf]

I love your enthusiasm for our game. I have watched sport all around the world, but I have never experienced a better atmosphere than what you find at AFL. You may have upset the Geelong fans though…..😂😂😂

[@tomwalsh9863]

Also the AFL draft is on tomorrow night which is where mostly all the best 18 year olds and some older blokes get drafted to all the different clubs. It’s the main way players get recruited. Obvs pretty similar to NBA and NFL drafts

[@johnnybasement430]

Good to know Tom!! Appreciate the input!! Thnx for supporting my channel brother! #BasementMentality

[@josho851]

Subscribed! Man loves our sport

[@davidmurphy2132]

Great reaction video. Very entertaining . You gained a sub from me. 🤣🤣

[@johnnybasement430]

Thanks bro!😎

[@nattychick73]

If you don’t kick it 15m to a team member, it’s not considered a mark, and play continues. If it’s 15m or more, it’s a mark and the player can either play on, or stop and take a kick. You get 30 seconds to kick after a mark

[@ETsAFL]

Mate I love your enthusiasm

[@mikeythehat6693]

Like others have commented , Johnny , the 2022 "Granny" was a blowout and wouldn't be a good example to watch , maybe the previous years (2021) Grand Final would be better or , for my money , the best one of recent times would be 2018 ( also relevant to you because Mason Cox played in it ). Also ....... "Geelong" is pronounced with a soft "G" ( Jelong) .

[@johnnybasement430]

Hey brother!!! I did actually watch that 2022 GF right after this vid and yeah it was a disaster! Im a 4 decades NY Jets fan so trust n believe that Ive seen these type of beatdowns of my Jets multiple times!! Also, Im going to definitly watch the 2018 GF as you and countless others have mentioned it! Guess what! Im then going to do a game highlight review of it!!! Lets see how much Ive learned!! Shld be a blast😅😅 Thanks for the correct pronunciation of Jelong as well! To think I was concerned about if I remembered if Sydney was named the Swans or not, and low and behold I was right there BUT screwed the Jelong name up!! Lmao!! Cant win for losin sometines but Im getting there brother😅! As always, Thanks for supporting my channel Mikey!! #BasementMentality

[@gregbuckenara8063]

May I make a suggestion, John. I would like to suggest you follow an AFL Side named the Hawthorn Hawks. They wear Brown and Gold Jumpers.

[@micksearle6006]

Great to see overseas people learn what we have known for years. Our passion for a team may vary within many households within Australia

[@maryhanrahan]

In the Women's Grand Final this year and last for the Brisbane Lions there were two sisters playing that grew up with my children and only switched over to the women's game now it is more accepted from Netball (which is the most played women's sport in Australia - you won't know what that is anyway)

[@JusCals]

If my memory serves me correctly ....... If the ball hits the small, outside post, the ruling is out of bounds on the full which I think is a free kick to the opposition from where the ball is deemed to cross the boundary line, in this eg it would be taken next to the small outer post. Correct me if I am wrong peeps. 😉

[@mattp5843]

Also best player highlights to watch include, dustin martin, eddie betts, Chris Judd, Ben cousins, Joel Selwood, and a player hardly anyone watches Jake King, aka the push up king.

[@johnnybasement430]

Thanks brother!! Ive got these noted and will be doing reviews soon!! Thanks for the suggestions and for supporting my channel Matt!! #BasementMentality

[@ryanneuzerling7888]

Mate great reaction. Would love to have a beer with ya.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Geelong is pronounced Gee as in Gee Whiz

[@italian_stallion2414]

The clock stops everytime there is a stoppage and then started when the ball has been thrown up for a ruck contest. The whole bouncing situation is pretty much if you run over 15m before bouncing then it’s a turnover so the best way to not do that is bounce it when you think you are close to that 15m mark so you get another 15m to run and repeat. A mark has to be from a kick and greater than 15m.

[@athlonen]

Yep, you got it! every Grand Final except for 3 that I can think of have always been and always will be at the MCG. Two of those three were out of the state of Victoria (where Melbourne is located) due to COVID outbreaks in Melbourne. the third was because a new stand was being built at the MCG, so they moved it to Waverly Park, but that was at least 40 years ago. But it's great that you're catching on with this! As an American myself (hell, I grew up in Nebraska, where the state religion is college football/gridiron), after seeing the AFL in person in 1995, I haven't been able to look at a single American football/gridiron game again. It's too stop/start and boring for me, compared to the AFL. But let's answer a couple more questions for you. If a player takes a mark, and the end of the quarter or end of the game siren sounds, that player who took the mark (if they are in range to kick a goal) STILL GETS TO TAKE THEIR KICK. Games can be won with kicks for goal after the siren. There's an entire video of those if you want to see how that works and the drama from that. That even goes for if a team kicks a behind (such as Sydney did in 1996, when a single behind was kicked, getting them into the Grand Final). You also noted the length of the season for the men's competition: 22 weeks. That is just the normal season. Including the finals and Grand Final - which go for an additional 4 weeks - that's a 26-week season. Compare that to the NFL, which barely has what, 18 weeks, then nearly a month off for the Super Bowl? Yeah.. we know which one is better there. Also, the Grand Final basically is the AFL's Super Bowl, except that you'll never see 100,000 at a Super Bowl. Next, I'd suggest looking at two other videos: The Top 50 AFL Marks of All Time, and the Top 50 AFL Goals of All Time. When it comes to the NFL, you'll notice how they kick for hangtime, but the form they kick is all the same. with the AFL, they'll kick for distance, plus know how to kick the ball a certain way to have it change direction after it's kicked. Seeing those will definitely entertain you!

[@stuartedwards6869]

You're picking the wrong game for a 1st time watch - game was a blowout early. Watch the previous week's Sydney vs Collingwood game instead

[@macman1469]

Just a little help -Geelong = Jalong , Melbourne = Melbn , Brisbane = Brisbn , Canberra = Canbra . Time is added at the end of each quarter.

[@johnnybasement430]

You Aussies are AWESOME!!! Much respect to you for understanding that my mistakes in pronunciation and flat out calling plays wrong are completely innocent! I took a screenshot of this and will definitly be reffering to it!! Thanks for supporting my channel macman!! #BasementMentality

[@krull2534]

One misnomer is that it has 4 x 20 min quarters.. because of extra time, every game has around 4x 30min quarters.

[@mikeythehat6693]

Go Lions in 2023 . it's gonna be our year guys ( you all know it) .

[@MarkHodgettsWriter]

I hope the grand final doesn't put you off -it's awfully one-sided. Most neutral supporters turned it off at halftime. Grand Finals are often blowouts. The preceding final between Sydney & Collingwood was a better game as a contest. One Grand Final worth watching is the 2018 Grand Final between West Coast and Collingwood

[@johnnybasement430]

Trust me Im a 4 decades NY Jets fan and Ive seen them get their doors blown off COUNTLESS TIMES over that span and they still my team Mark😅! I did watch the 2022 GF and once i noticed an ass whipping on the rise, I decided to watch the rest of the game from an "applying what Ive learned so far aspect" and it helped.However, now Im rdy to watch a GREAT GAME and you are one of many to bring up the 2018 GF and Im rdy to watch AND be bold enough to upload a review! Thanks for the comments and support Mark!! #BasementMentality