American Reacts to What is AFL? Aussie Rules Explained

[@michaelfrost4584]

As an Australian, it always amazing to see what other people think of our game. Its a true fearless game like our rugby.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Please. Rugby is for roided up idiots. And they wear pads. Weaaaak!

[@TheCheeekydog]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 your a tool. Knocking any Aussie sport makes you one and for your knowledge just saying Rugby is talking about Rugby Union.

[@justinblake420]

Na mate rugby leage has become such a docile game of men groping eachother its pissweak these days Aussie rules is intense fast and brutal

[@zhukie]

@@justinblake420 They meant rugby. As in union.

[@andrewcoulter323]

AFL is way more eciting nthan rugby, especially score wise

[@Schiltzenberger]

The field is so large because the game was pretty much invented so they could use the cricket ovals during winter.

[@cygil1]

Also because no crossbar and goals 7 yards wide mean you can score from 50 meters out, necessitating a field 150 meters long or more to have a midfield.

[@4x4andfishing]

It was also invented as part of a game our indigenous people created marngrook and they played on a far larger scale area

[@JoTheSnoop]

@@4x4andfishing actually the movements of players are closest to Gaelic football (which is played in Ireland).

[@4x4andfishing]

@@JoTheSnoop There are Gailic football atributes but the koorie people played there game for a very long time before any influence from anyone else

[@candycanessongs]

It was that big because they could utilise the Cricket ground during winter, it really is as simple as that. Regards a Greenkeeper.

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

Just so you know, AFL may have elements of soccer, basketball, volleyball but it's actually been around LONGER then all those codes 😀🇦🇺 AFL 1858 Soccer 1863 Basketball 1892 Volleyball 1896

[@baybay4906]

Football may have been codified by us the scots in 1863 but the first know version of football dates back about 2300 years in China under the name of CUJU

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Do you know who actually played the first game of Aussie rules ?

[@the_real_bin_chicken]

@@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 the game actually originates from a game that our native people (Australian Aboriginals) played for 1000s for years before European settlement in Australia. the early settlers started playing it as a winter game to keep fit during crickets off season. it evolved from there

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

@@the_real_bin_chicken That's right and they didn't have Sherrin's so they used drop bears as footy's 🐨

[@mopeynegs5023]

@@Katrinagaming-en1os omg forgot about that part!!!

[@godfroi10991]

You definitely need to check out more of this Sport bro, you won't be disappointed! Shoutout from Australia mate!

[@IWrocker]

Thank you! I certainly will check out more, already feel like I’ve missed out, I would’ve watched this for the Last several years. Have a good one man, hope to see ya here again 👍 🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@lozloz7418]

@@IWrocker brilliant reaction buddy

[@wt0110]

@@IWrocker get into it mate! It’s a great game

[@iggyblitz8739]

@@IWrocker Here's the updated version,so when are you coming to Australia ?, would love to see a series of KZbin videos of you in Australia having different exercises. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5C2opmEg8ubo68

[@Lnch4ALion]

I've watched every reaction of this video . You understood the game quicker than anyone

[@IWrocker]

Thank you I appreciate that! I am open to any and all sports and AFL Footy has really got my attention.. feel like I have been missing out. I love the pace and the hits, as well as all the scrambles for loose balls and watching somebody nail a kick through the uprights

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

oh the ball earth thingy. lol

[@julianaFinn]

As someone who moved to Oz, this blew me away when I got here. Awesome game. Thanks for doing this. Women do this too xxx

[@Flogge11]

And remember No 1 rule. It doesn't matter what team you support, but you must hate Collingwood.

[@jakerollings3412]

As a collingwood fan, this is accurate

[@SP-uu8fc]

I can't stand Collingwood. I'm a power fan ⚫️🔵⚪️

[@GenoLoma]

Can we all agree to hate Buddy equally..? 😉 Most overrated player to strap on boots..

[@SarahAdamson78]

Yes!! @Tossie I hate Collingwood with a passion as a Melbourne Demons supporter 💙🌹🌹♥️💙🔥🔥♥️💙🥊🥊♥️🏈🏆😈😈 Sarah Adamson Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺

[@thebutterflylady4904]

I grew up in Adelaide and always went for the Crows now I’m in Brisbane I go for Qld too 👍.

[@nirutivan9811]

I myself am Swiss, but I follow the AFL since three years now. It‘s a really great sport!

[@matthewwatts5845]

Great choice. Aussie Rules best game on the planet. I enjoy all sports apart from soccer which whilst once very entertaining has become a farce with the overacting, theatrics and diving etc. I would think old time soccer players and supporters would be appalled to see what this game has become. Tis a great shame.

[@nirutivan9811]

@@matthewwatts5845 Yeah, I‘ve never been a fan of soccer. It can be fun to play, but is boring to watch (in my opinion).

[@joshuadoland5479]

As an Aussie who’s played all my life and love the sport. I am soo impressed about how you picked up on the little details and things that make the game soo great. Your an American that understands the game and from only watching suck a basic video I am incredibly impressed. Welcome to Aussie rules.

[@carlofaccini8034]

Welcome to the greatest sport youv never heard of!

[@tilly8221]

Been playing since I was 6 and 29 now and got a game on the weekend 😁👍 best game on the planet I must admit you understood much better than others that have watched this video for the first time I was impressed

[@IWrocker]

Thank you Glad to hear that haha Much more to come, already feel like "where has this been all my life?" haha Good luck on your games man!

[@trainco1643]

@Tilly M who do you play for?

[@granthowie8083]

Some years ago I was walking through a park during the final series in September. The park was a few miles away from the ground but you could still hear the cheer of the crowd. .

[@rocketfishstudios-facebook4758]

Welcome to the game mate. As you start focusing on the skills of the sport, such as the Kicking, Marking, and Tackling, which all make up the core skills of the game, you will see some extraordinary footage!

[@IWrocker]

Thank you, I look forward to learning more, looks damn fun!!!

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Glad you are loving learning things about Australia , I’ve been an Aussie for over 60 yrs , I was born here , and love my country , it’s great

[@yamothersfavouritefarmer2787]

I'm a Brit....discovered AFL last year...and man am I hooked.

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Ian, I only found your channel a week ago and subbed and set notifications. Been binge watching all week. Lol. I think you're a particularly nice guy and I find your exuberance and excitement infectous. Cheers, mate.

[@mattallen2801]

G'day from Australia, You've just fallen down the AFL rabbit hole

[@frankmartin3057]

Yep, a game that really appeals to rabbits.

[@SirSSau]

The most reacted AFL videos are - AFL here comes the boom (big Hits) AFL know your enemy (more big hits) AFL 50 greatest marks (best catches) AFL players like - Dustin Martin, Cyril Rioli, Eddie Betts, have great highlight videos to watch. Choose whatever you want, after a couple reactions you’ll get many requests - no doubt. Enjoy

[@IWrocker]

Thank you 🙏

[@lozloz7418]

@@IWrocker and don’t believe in never the short documentary about mason cox the American from Texas who plays for my team Collingwood

[@frankmat]

@@IWrocker Definitely do "AFL 50 greatest marks" next. Its the most exciting part of the game

[@RickyisSwan]

The best video is “Lance Franklin’s best 23 goals.”

[@lobsterv2463]

Watch the mark of the year compilations

[@bluegorf]

I love this sport, best atmosphere being there live in a huge crowd

[@pwph8361]

I love your Burrito quote - I don't even watch these sports - in fact any sports - and yet I love watching your reactions, great energy, great enthusiasm and great chat! Good job man! Peace

[@greghenderson6782]

Great reaction. Fans? I remember going to a Lions v Nth Melbourne game in 1974, met a yank and his missus a bit lost inside the ground. Found them a good spot on a city flank. Left them unbelieving that I had driven 400 km to go to the game and I was travelling home afterwards. (It was a great game even if Nth won.)

[@vampyresgraveyard3307]

Fitzroy

[@greghenderson6782]

@@vampyresgraveyard3307 You bet. Go Maroons! 👍

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Just some more info: Ground dimensions Australian rules football grounds, even at the highest level of the game, have no fixed dimensions. For senior football, the playing field is an oval, typically between 135-185 metres (148-202 yd) long goal-to-goal and 110-155 metres (120-170 yd) wide wing-to-wing. You're Gunna LOVE watching a full game.👍 Best sport in the world & one that's scarcely known about. 🇦🇺🌏👍 🍻

[@russelmurphy4868]

Other thing you should mention is that they are, quite often, also cricket grounds. Hence the shape and size.

[@mjg20010]

Just subscribed, love Americans reacting to the best game in the world, can’t wait for more reactions videos. from Australia 🇦🇺

[@MrGutfeeling]

Being from New South Wales which historically has not played AFL (it originated in Victoria), I went to my first AFL game about 5 years ago, expecting to be a bit bored as the games are pretty long. Holy crap. Most of the players seem to be over 6', they are all super strong and fit. Each one of them is basically a superstar, the game is incredible to watch, high-scoring, it doesn't stop even if someone is injured, it's insane. It may just be the most amazing team sport on the planet.

[@George-oz5ky]

You should try running around those fields 4x before the start of every training session. Good times!

[@99tubalcain]

So glad you like the game. It's a fantastic spectacle and really unique. Gotta get you into cricket next then you'll be a full honorary Australian.

[@benwhite6261]

Hey mate! Fantastic reaction! Love to see you get into our sport. Amazing to think it goes all the way back to 1858. I recommend watching Melbourne vs Collingwood, Round 12, 2017 for some great highlights!

[@IWrocker]

I will check it out Thank you!

[@skjorta1984]

"as long as your eye is on the ball, anything goes" - my re teacher

[@mmcflyyy]

Watching you watch this introductory video had me excited for you. AFL is an incredibly exciting game.

[@Superfly1503]

I’m biased because I grew up playing and watching AFL, but the thing that I like most about it is the freedom of movement you have in the game. No offside rule, plenty of space and the ability to pass the ball forwards, sideways and backwards allows for a freedom of movement not often replicated in many sports.

[@karencramer6491]

I am so proud of our game when I see these reaction vids. It's given me a whole new appreciation for the greatest part of my life. Best sound of the game? 'BAAAAALLLLL'

[@short600]

Something interesting about the field size is that because many of the stadiums they have traditionally played in are cricket ovals there is no standard size. Sort of like baseball outfields because cricket grounds aren’t standard either. The dimensions of of ovals can var my quite a lot. They are all symmetrical but the width and the length vary

[@russellbingham1303]

Players typically run 10-12 klms (6-10 miles) per game with about half at top speed(30 kph or 20 mph). These guys are fast and fit but also have to be able to kick and handball with both left and right as well as tackle each other. They are amazing!!!

[@johnchrysostomon6284]

The defending team - if they knock the ball through their own goal - it's like an own goal in soccer and they give one point to the opposition.

[@peterdel3307]

Afl football is unique so many skills involved glad you enjoyed very nicely presented totally enjoyed best wishes and many thanks for sharing new friend looking forward to seeing more of your work 👍 🛎

[@connorzimmerman4139]

Hey mate that was a great reaction, good to see someone react well to the sport and actually listen to what the announcer says.

[@StrayDogVideos]

I’m an American who got into Aussie Rules before the 2016 AFL season. It is pretty much the only sport I follow now, along with the women’s league, the AFLW. Go Bulldogs!

[@zoepeters7058]

The thing is I'm twelve and I'm playing under 15s of Aussie rules and we play on full size ovals too and they're really not that big at all like I can run from one side to the other and back both ways in under a minute and I'm one of the slowest runners my age I know

[@gjeess1]

If you want to watch the AFL Grand Final it is on Saturday 25 September @ approximately 5:15am New York time. Because of Covid the match will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, rather than the Melbourne Cricket Ground which is the traditional ground for the Grand Final. The match is going to be played between Melbourne (which is thought to be one of the oldest football clubs of any code) and Western Bulldogs, both Victorian teams.

[@brett5847]

G'day champ glad to see we have international viewers starting to get into our game, it doesn't get the credit it deserves outside of Australia probably as it's only played here except for some small leagues in some countries but that's why it's called Aussie rules. The grounds are huge on avg 170mt x 100mt with midfielders covering 16km's on avg at an avg sprint of 20-30km p/hr. Majority of players kick the ball 50mtr in the air some 60mt,love watching speckies or high marks with guys standing on the heads of someone who is say 185cm tall doing it in a leap without the hands interfering with the opposition a cpl who do it regularly are Liam Ryan (West Coast Eagles)& a Collingwood player who's name escapes me sorry. The easiest way to get the game is to watch it the rules can confuse even the ardent supporters like myself mainly because of the speed the game is played at. I could go on but I won't oh yeah the grand final crowd is closer to 100000 people than 90000 an example of crowd numbers is West Coast Eagles there home ground is Optus oval capacity 60000 we avg about 58000 per game and have 101000 fully paid members with the most famous is probably Collingwood A good game to watch would be 2018 grand final btwn West Coast Eagles & Collingwood who have a young American on the list Mason Cox. We love it it's crazy and it's our game- tough,physical,fast passed and spectacular. Pls enjoy it Regards Brett a proud aussie

[@derkaiser1306]

most complete athletes on the planet. no other sport requires ALL players to have such a wide variety of skills/abilities...GO LIONS!

[@sarahtaylor2488]

Yeah!!!🦁🦁🦁

[@skwervin1]

Girls and boys play this in school, we do it for PE! The game was originally designed to keep our cricketers in shape over the winter. There used to be a lot of fist fights on the ground but the game has been cleaned up in the last 20 or so years. Been following my beloved Magpies.... Collingwood since I was 5 years old and will until the day I die!

[@GenoLoma]

You had me until you uttered the "C" word.. You know what word I mean.. 🤣😂

[@AdrianStoker]

Shout out from Australia! Just thought I would let you know that the AFL Grand Final (our version of the SuperBowl) is actually tomorrow Saturday September 25 if you're interested :) Being held in Perth, Western Australia though, not Melbourne this year due to COVID.

[@somefatbugger]

You do know us Aussies love a good bloke and as far as I consider, you're a good bloke.

[@chelseaanne7375]

Loved this reaction! You were concise and really easy to watch, will definitely be subscribing to you :)

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

Watching this has made me appreciate AFL and whole new level . As an Aussie who previously didn't get it. This is the toughest ball sport on the planet by far .

[@johncitizen8712]

Check out this game from a few weeks ago. (I'm a Cats supporter and I was 'noisy' in my house!) 13 lead changes in the game. Scores level or a kick the difference at the 1/4 and half time breaks. Keep your eye on the time and score in the bottom left....

[@annhaworth4514]

Love my Geelong Cats. I miss going to the game every week with my bro in law, nephew and my youngest. Nothing like watching it Live

[@dionwilson3731]

Watch 50 greatest goals and marks and AFL biggest knockouts!!

[@IWrocker]

Will do!!! Thanks

[@oliverfreeman1042]

Subscribed for more AFL reactions. Love your analysis in this video.

[@lozloz7418]

Slavery was still around in the south in the us when it was invented the civil war hadn’t started yet 1858

[@dutchroll]

Very intelligent commentary for your first time viewing the sport! Bouncing the ball if you run with it is required every 15 metres - Americanised to 16 yards for this vid - and is a little like the "travel" rule in basketball. Also if you're legitimately tackled while in possession and you've had a prior opportunity to pass it or kick it, you'll be penalised "holding the ball" and a free kick awarded to the opposition (the exception is when you "mark" the ball, ie, catch it on the full from someone's kick). So the game moves fast with kicks and handpasses. It's a great spectator sport! You'll soon learn Collingwood is the team everybody else loves to hate, but whose fans are hyper-passionate - not sure what the NFL equivalent is.

[@IWrocker]

Thank you! And Great information, the video left out some good bits of techniques and rules I'm seeing from comments, you explained it nicely. And until a couple years ago, since year 2000 the NFL equivalent to Collingwood would've been the New England Patriots haha They always were insane good for 15 years or so and people were sick of it lol

[@markpaweena781]

Greatest game on earth Try Dusty martin highlights for a current superstar. Then best marks and best goals. Game has been played since the 1860s, midfielders run over 10miles per game. It's a fast flowing game that rewards effort and commitment. It's a great game to watch with your friends over a BBQ and beers

[@barrysirgunas6944]

Australian football was codified in 1858, English football was codified in 1863, American football was codified in 1873 So Nah....is not a copy of English, American or Rugby football....

[@IWrocker]

Awesome thank you for that. This is the real OG 👍

[@shmick6079]

Although Tom Wills did play rugby in England before he decided to come up with something new.

[@frankmartin3057]

This is very misleading. The Rugby School had written rules prior to 1845 when they were published in newspaper. These rules made the first reference to the 'mark.' The rules of the Cambridge Game were published in newspapers in 1848 to get working class people interested in sport. Both these games were played with the 'Rugby Ball' the grand daddy of the Sherrin. Fact is, if it is played with oval shaped ball it came from Rugby.

[@leeannesimon8943]

Its indigenous not white. The rules our rules set thousands of years ago loser.

[@huddolife4830]

It's awesome to see non Australians learn about AFL

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

Check out that suggested game highlights North Melbourne vs Gold Coast

[@N17C1]

What I love about AFL is that you'll see up to four generations in one family at the game. Babies through to grandparents.

[@joshcole4764]

Hey mate. Just found you due to your Aussie classic series at Bathurst. Get onto this year's grand final! Played in Perth cos of covid. I'm a big Demons fan and member and watched it from the front row. Watch it!!! Great game! Go Dee's!!!!!!!!!

[@joshcole4764]

And the Melbourne Demons are the world's oldest professional sporting club. Legit.

[@BecxCosyCorner]

Oh yeah, great video! The fields are massive! I go for Eagles (WA team) and I was in the crowd when Nic Nat got that massive mark (he's number 9 yellow) and wow the energy in that stadium was huge and electric, just for a mark so you can imagine if your teams wins a game let alone the grand final energy! There's also some absolute drongos as well but you get that anywhere 🤣 Highly recommended you watch next season or even the season just finished but to really feel it, you have to go to a live game cos that is something else.

[@christopherfoster666]

I love watching others from around the globe react to footy. This is one of the best yet as far as getting excited. Have subbed cause I wanna see you follow more and react to highlight reels. You gotta pick a team to support to. Just not Collingwood. Or Richmond. Actually just steer clear of any Victorian teams. They forget sometimes its a national comp now and not just local haha. Look forward to other vids man. Nice one

[@whiteypants7074]

from aus here, the two curved lines on either end, that create large sections are 50 metres each (dunno how far in feet), from the goal area, the tip of each end. then the centre is like 75 metres plus, so its like 250 metres in total, way larger than a baseball field from plate to fence

[@garystrahan4601]

The MCG has a total of about 20,000 square metres in area and measures 171 x 146 metres, from fence to fence. The boundary line measures five metres from the fence. The playing surface measurement goal line to goal line is 161 metres or 80.5 metres each way from the centre

[@chloereed1998]

Watch Cyril riolis marks. That guy was insane. Go Hawks! 💛🤎💛🤎

[@AndyViant]

An average Aussie Rules football player is around 6'3" and 200lbs and has to run around 12-14 miles during a game. Obviously the elite athletes can be chosen for size, long distance running capability, strength, or agility depending on their role within the team. So there will be players as tall as 7 feet tall who are still required to be able to run, jump and have both hand and foot ball skills on par with an NFL Kicker and a NBL Basketballer. We don't tend to see guys much bigger than 230-240 lbs. Even though their size and strength can be advantageous, they tend not to be able to keep up with the pace of the game, and the quick turns required tend to cause knee and ankle injuries as their body weight increases. Most of the big stars of the game, such as the star "power" forwards, are around the 6'6" and 230 pound range, although the star midfielders (who run the furthest) are smaller and tend to be ONLY about 6'4" and about 200 lbs

[@gregmullins6927]

When you're tackled you must release the ball otherwise your opponent will be awarded a penalty free kick,also you can't use your hands to help you go above an opponent's body to mark (catch) the ball.

[@SarahAdamson78]

“Banger” it’s “bloody Legends” mate 👌🏻👍👍🤙🤙💙🔥🔥♥️💙🌹🌹♥️💙🥊🥊♥️🏈🏈🏆😈😈🇦🇺🇦🇺 thanks to all the other countries tuning in & loving 🥰 our game. 💙🦋💙🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@emperorpalps1076]

I just got hyped for a sport that I've been watching and grew up with for the past 17 years

[@romanfedrich6967]

Hallelujah! You're the first American reactor to Aussie Rules who's opening comment is not "that must be painful" or "what's the most common injury?"

[@lozloz7418]

Fucking oath and the first one to react to the rules first

[@DaTechGuyAU]

or calling it fucking rugby

[@lozloz7418]

@@DaTechGuyAU exactly did you see other video of the wankers doing a reaction

[@romanfedrich6967]

@Michael Rogers How, yawn, interesting.

[@dramoth64]

Just so you get an idea of the time... it's up to an additional 10 minutes per quarter. So upto 120 minutes for a complete game. Some players run up to 18Km (about 11 miles) per game. Bouncing the ball is a complete skill on it's own. Carlton (my team) recruited an Irish Gaelic football player... his first bounce in football went back over his head. As they said in the video, AFL players range between 5'6" tall and 6' 11" tall (Aaron Sandilands retired a couple of years back so there are no 7 footers in the AFL now). What they don't mention is the weights. The lightest player is only 64kg (141 lbs) while the heaviest is 114kg (251 lbs) and the little guys are not afraid of going in to tackle the big fellas. If you want to watch the intense, exciting full contact sport in the world... played without padding... welcome to the AFL. A sport now played in 32 countries around the world with around 35,000 people playing it.

[@IWrocker]

Excellent information, thank you. I am fascinated by the sport already and the fanbase is incredible

[@dramoth64]

@@IWrocker The fans can be very parochial (the cheer squads), but after the game... the fans can meet up in a pub and talk about the game without getting involved in a brawl :D

[@melodysopinionfrannie4300]

We got women playing AFL now too… and they play just as hard as the blokes!🤩

[@melodysopinionfrannie4300]

@Might have to move to Hungary ..I dare you to say that to one of the women players…..one had her jaw broken whilst playing… they might be women….but they ain’t girls! They’re Force to be reckoned with! ☠️

[@jessybelike]

not australian, most people i know that migrated to australia have never been to AFL, so did i, but there was this one time we actually went because we got tickets and why not? fuck man it was awesome to say the least. the energy as you describe from the audience gets 100 times louder and better when youre there in person, and the echo in MCG is so goddamn good. i dont have a team but woul 100% go again. (sucks for lockdown tho...) my friend described it in one sentence: it's great because you get to yell at them and everyone yells with you

[@jessybelike]

by the way, i lived near MCG (lived in abbotsford) so we could hear the audience from MCG on quiet nights

[@ianhopkins754]

My team Collingwood have a 6’10 American playing for them, his name is Mason Cox.Have a look at the 2018 preliminary final Collingwood vs Richmond his best game,also watch the Mason Cox story on how he came to play AFL

[@juliewillard6932]

AFL is also derived from the game ‘marngrook’ that was the game played by indigenous Australians. AFL or Australian Rules was developed by students at a prestigious Melbourne boys college who they think spent time playing marngrook with the indigenous population, it was played as a way to keep fit during the cricket off season and I believe the first games went for days ! Victoria is the home of aussie rules though it is big in other states, the NT, ACT and Tas don’t have teams in the National completion.

[@cazzle80]

This coming Saturday is the grand final. Due to covid in Melbourne it's being played in Western Australia at Optus Stadium.

[@alexandersillan8139]

AFL Fields use cricket fields in the winter. They are generally around 135 to 185 meters long by 110 to 155 meters wide (1094 to 202 yards long by 120 to 508 yards wide). The ball bounces quite easily but if it’s wet or the ground is ruined it’s almost impossible to bounce. There are a few more rules like incorrect disposal is a free kick to the other team and getting tackled with the ball without trying to get rid of it is as well (holding ball)

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

The burrito of rules produces a game that is in constant flow. The ground is so large because it's played (in Winter) on cricket grounds that get used for cricket in Summer.

[@JackieYoung-q6t]

The ground is so big because AFL grounds are also cricket grounds, The MCG where the grand final is played the letters stand for Melbourne Cricket Ground. The game was started so cricket players could stay in shape during cricket off season.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

The down side is doesn't have a even home and away roster for 18 teams , they only play 22 Rounds and the Final is always at Melbourne's MCG ( cricket ground during November to March ) . Eight teams are outside Victoria and 10 teams inside Victoria State.

[@johnflint7743]

Great, honest reaction. Keep watching!

[@Satyr_13]

This game is amazing, truly an Aussie work of art

[@johnedwards7899]

The field is a cricket ground. That really big one shown at the staet is the Melb Cricket Ground, the MCG, or simply the 'G' Its about 180 metrs long and about 170m wide. The record attendence is 121,000 from the 1960's Glad you like it.

[@southron_d1349]

There are leagues in Canada, US, and Europe. Something like 10,000 players are in the USAFL. I know of one team - the Minnesota Freeze. The grand final is apparently held in Denver. They had to adjust the rules a little since they have to make do with the smaller rugby pitches.

[@brosert]

At one stage the AFL was actively promoting overseas (FootyX or whatever that debacle was called was in part inspired to appeal to an international audience that wouldn't have large ovals available). There was a sporadic European competition at one stage (there's still an AFI site, but it doesn't seem as active anymore). And of course the USFooty - there's a couple youtubers associated with USFooty (I think one of them is a coach) that dissect and tip every AFL round.

[@IWrocker]

Awesome info, I’d like to see some action and culture for this awesome sport in the USA 🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@cygil1]

What adjustments have they made? I'm very interested.

[@garymcdermott4673]

I’m Aussie and i have to say you really understood what the game is about. It’s a great game. We can get 95000 to a game.

[@r2.094]

Nice vid. You should do a reaction video for the Grand Final that was just played...ended a 57year premiership (championship) drought...Epic!

[@dougmcminn9346]

The fields do vary in size and shape throughout the competition - players have to be able to be efficient on both of the body and hands and feet - there is currently an American soccer goal keeper playing as a forward for Collingwood ( he’s 6ft 10 in - his smallest teammate is 5ft 7 in ) - players run on average 15 to 18 kilometres ( 10 to 13 miles) - there is a pro women’s comp

[@Kek-fn1jh]

80’s footy was bloody awesome! We used to go every weekend just for the punch ons lmao

[@Gamesandstuffstudio]

It's the best game on the planet, You just have to get into it and you're hooked, I'm an Aussie and Follow the Saints (st Kilda) I work at the MCG for the AFL during the season as the P.A. Operator for the stadium

[@dragon13304]

I go for the Melbourne Demons who were the first team established in 1858! And we have not won a Premiership since 1964 and we're on top of the Ladder this season, so its looking positive! ❤💙

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Check out the Mason Cox video, a Texan playing Aussie rules, the first American to do so

[@IWrocker]

I did, posted a couple days ago. It was a great watch!

[@crikey87]

So the final score they showed in that video is not a common score by a long shot. Sub 100's are the usual scores, but you do see some high scoring games every now and then. Really just depends if a team feels like playing or not.

[@mark_22222]

Check out AFL Biff's & Brawlers it's old 70's and 80's rough as guts footy highlights.

[@Chaddlee]

I always knew about Aussie Rules, but didn't know that much. Good intro

[@petezappa8748]

Aussie Rules Footy is one of those sports, that once you've "get it" there's no turning back. It is spectacular.

[@kyalking1313]

Your very accurate with your review best I’ve seen on KZbin so far

[@barbararees604]

If you haven't seen it already, there's a song with clips of this game, called 'up there Cazaly'.

[@72philgood]

the season has about 6 weeks to go before we play finals. my team is port adelaide. good time to tune in too the game

[@drbosommd]

Aussie rules was invented in the 1850's . The Melbourne Demons were founded in 1858 and are the oldest football club in the world . .. They are also on the top of the ladder with 12 wins and only 2 losses.

[@roryrory5047]

Now. Where have they been for the last 30 years

[@drbosommd]

@Michael Rogers I think you'll find Sheffield FC isn't continuous from 1857.

[@MrMarkb68]

7:25 They just announced that the Grand Final will be played in my home town this year, due to the pandemic in the eastern states. The first time for it to be held in Perth. We have zero community infections and a new stadium that can hold 60,000 people.

[@SenorNavel]

Damn, here comes covid to W.A :(

[@sharenedrennan1602]

The first Aussie rules game was played in the 1850's between Melbourne grammar school and scots college in Melbourne. The game was based on an aboriginal game called "marngrook" (ball game) in which the players would kick the ball high into the air and leap to retrieve it. The ball was oval shaped and usually made from possum hide.

[@liamdell6319]

The reason we use an oval ball is because back when the sport was still taking off, the home club had to supply the ball, which at the time was always a round ball, but one club had an idea. The rule only stated they had to supply the ball, it didn't say what that ball had to look like, so they decided to supply a rugby ball instead, giving them an edge since they had spent the whole week training with it. Afterwards it just stuck.

[@PhillipSmithstargazer]

One thing on the field, they can be different sizes, if I remember correctly they must be between 130 and 150 metres wide and between 150 to 180 metres long oval shape, this can affect the how the strategy the teams use during the game. Different size fields another usual aspect too the game. What ever size of the field, it's a running game and fast paced. You have too be fit to play well. But best thing is players come in all sizes, it's a sport that all size players have some sort of a advantage.

[@Rodgers877]

As an Australian this made me appreciate how awesome Aussie rules are