The Rules of International Rules Football - EXPLAINED!

[@NinhLyUK]

Ninh explains - The Rules of International Rules Football - a hybrid game that combines the rules of Gaelic Football from Ireland and Australian Rules Football from Australia. Not sure why people requested this one, as it’s largely an exhibition match that’s played once every two years between the Irish and the Aussies. But meh - hope you guys enjoy it all the same. Be sure to like, share and subscribe :)

[@irishlongswordboland3114]

The reason they asked is probably because they couldn't get an answer from either irish or aussies since its not a regularly played sport

[@qwertyTRiG]

Ninh Ly I'd guess they asked because a bunch of people who make sports reaction videos have recently discovered it.

[@NinhLyUK]

Sports reaction videos ... the blight of KZbin.

[@NinhLyUK]

Sorry, no flag football rules of video from me.

[@qwertyTRiG]

Ninh Ly Eh, sports reaction vids are less annoying than other reaction vids.

[@jamesrollins1122]

It's videos like this that made me really appreciate this channel from the very first time I discovered it. A quick, fun, and educational explanation of an obscure sport that makes me appreciate the sports found around the world. Thanks for all that you do, Ninh.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks James. Yes, some of the sports I cover seem obscure but in different parts of the world, they're pretty normal. Appreciate your kind comments!

[@DanTheCaptain]

This would be awesome as its own sport! Someone should start some kind of International Rules league. It has the best aspects of both sports!

[@NinhLyUK]

I think the problem is that neither nation (Ireland or Australia) would relinquish it's own rules to play this, nor would any other nation seriously implement this as a sport unless there was funding to start this at a grassroots youth level. There's largely no money in this, but I see your point.

[@neonicplays1364]

Ireland has an unfair advantage. Round ball. Im angry, i know

[@jordanmckchicken3865]

@@neonicplays1364 I am Aussie so I know what you mean but remember the Aussies are professional athletes the Irish generally aren't

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

@@neonicplays1364 why not get the ball manufacturers to make a ball that is twice as round as an Aussie rules ball, but only half as round as a Gaelic football?

[@kobanevskyviktor7161]

I think it should be serve as a Super Cup between 2 champions of 2 respective teams from 2 different sport. Like an AFL Champions could face the SNP champions in a 2 round matches.

[@aaronm8143]

Never knew they had a hybrid version. That’s pretty cool.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes indeed!

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Quite an interesting sport, hope it becomes popular in the future worldwide

[@trainco1643]

If the very short-lived hybrid sports of Austus and Universal Football were still around, you could possibly do a video on them. Austus was an Aussie Rules/American Football hybrid game played during WWII by Australian and American soldiers. Because of the unavailability for the two nations to compete against each other in their own respective football codes, it was decided to make a hybrid game from the two sports. I believe it was mainly rules from Australian Football, but played with a Gridiron ball and throwing like they do in Gridiron was allowed. A ball thrown over 10 yards (9.14 metres) could be marked and a free kick/throw awarded, and goals could be scored from throwing the ball from 20 or more yards away from the goals. The first game was played with two 25 minute halves. But after the American soldiers left Australia after WWII, the game disappeared. Universal Football was a proposed Aussie Rules/Rugby League hybrid game proposed a few times in the early 1900s as a potential national game to be played around Australia, but the game disappeared after a private trial game was held. It would have been played on a large rectangular field, similar in size to an Aussie Rules field, 15 players per side and rugby-style goal posts with a crossbar. The methods of scoring were grounding the ball in the in-goal area for a try, which would have 3 points plus a conversion attempt; a goal kicked from general play or on the run would have been 2 points; a successful conversion or goal from a mark or free kick would be 1 point and grounding the ball in the defensive in-goal area for a ‘touch down’ would concede 1 point. A ball up would replace the rugby league scrum, throws would be permitted, forward passes and knock ons were disallowed and a deliberate kick for goal or conversion was given to a player who marked the ball or scored a try, rather than a designated goalkicker. A trial game was held but after that, the game disappeared and the whole concept has never been revisited since.

[@bowiesinspace7152]

As an Australian who has followed/played aussie rules my whole life, I discovered gaelic football through international rules. I'm so thankful for that because I now love both gaelic football and hurling. I wish we played this more often. I'd love to see a yearly 3 game series. It's just a brilliant opportunity for the players to represent their country in sports that they otherwise wouldn't get the opportunity to, plus it's a great spectacle. It's not quite as good as aussie rules or gaelic football by themselves, but as a compromise it is absolutely fantastic

[@antmanatthemoment7233]

I hear Ron Barassi (one of the most famous Aussie Rules players) had a part in helping International Rules come to life

[@andrewshelton1983]

Thanks man. You helped an American who was familiar with Gaelic football understand Aussie rules. Cheers!

[@NinhLyUK]

No problem! Check out my channel for more!

[@TheOriginalStix]

Great video as always, Ninh! I'm actually going to the game in Adelaide in November, so this is perfectly timed!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Marc. Appreciate the comments and I hope you enjoy the game. I'm NOT going to Adelaide, so it's just watching it on TV for me.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Im an Aussie and I love this hybrid sport,more free flowing than Aussie Rules without the boundary throw ins and ball ups.Also no bounce in the middle after a goal,tackling and high marking from the Aussie game,it is also called International Rules so not bound by country.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, I think in the right circumstances this sport could take off. Shame that it's only an exhibition sport. Thanks for stopping by.

[@_c3a3m_88]

Been waiting for this for a while, it was very helpful, thanks for the video.

[@NinhLyUK]

Any time bro!

[@thinhnonyt]

I came here since the GAA and the AFL have confirmed a 2020 series in Ireland. Almost forgot this existed :)

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, it's a forgotten sport almost.

[@qwertyTRiG]

It'll probably be cancelled now.

[@warrenaustin4417]

@@qwertyTRiG haha

[@ANDX259]

Because the game is Bloody Righteous just like you Ninh!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Appreciate that Andrew! Thanks for your continued support.

[@p3692]

these are great, thank you for taking the time to make them

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime, glad that you enjoy these videos! Be sure to subscribe so that you'll know when new videos come out!

[@anndizzle13]

It must be Saturday! Ninh, thanks a bunch for your sport videos. They’re great. I look forward to them. :) I wonder what is next week?

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah Andy, thanks for stopping by! In fact, the next 4 weeks videos have been done ... but as always, I never let on which video is next. Keeps you guys on your toes. Enjoy!

[@rjflesher]

Ninh Ly Whatever sport is next, it'll be worth the wait

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Ron!

[@Jopup5]

It's a bit of fun whenever it's played, it is a bit weird tho hahhha

[@NinhLyUK]

Once you understand the rules of both sports, it's not so strange at all. It's a good attempt to try and get more people interested in both Gaelic and Aussie Rules, but largely is an exhibition sport.

[@Jopup5]

Ninh Ly I used to play it with my mates at school around when they would play it, it's just that it's not like a playable sport, atleast here in Australia. Always good to beat up the Irish it gets pretty physical

[@Jopup5]

Going back and watching your Gaelic video, seems to be more based on Gaelic football than Aussie rules. We do tend to pick it up quickly and it's generally competetive

[@NinhLyUK]

Common misconception! Whilst it looks like it's more based on Gaelic Football (because of the field, the ball and the points), the general game play favours the Aussies. The game uses marks (not in Gaelic Football until recently) as well as physical tackles (illegal in Gaelic Football) on a smaller field which the Aussies will find easier to run on than an Aussie Rules pitch. Everything else is pretty much 50/50 as moving the ball is similar for both sports.

[@NinhLyUK]

"Always good to beat up the Irish" - I'm sure the Irish say the same about the Aussies!

[@inter_1097]

It would be cool to see the AFL and All-Ireland football champions play each other. ex: 2018 would be West Coast Eagles vs Dublin

[@NinhLyUK]

At this game?

[@maxscameraguy]

Thank you! I wish there were more games that were played!

[@NinhLyUK]

Any time. Although because neither country will ever field fully professional sides or adapt their own sports permanently (though Gaelic Football have implemented the mark recently) - it'll only be an exhibition game at best. Thanks for stopping by.

[@clayfada6993]

The countries are 10 000 miles apart and the irish are amateurs which means they have jobs so they can't go over to australia more than twice a year.GAA run and promote gaelic football and hurling and the AFL promote aussie rules this is just a side project for both associations..The aussies are pro,but the general australian public have no interest in this hybrid and players don't want to get injured in the off season when this is played

[@themoviehobbit355]

@@clayfada6993plus the Aussies started too many fights 😂

[@peterstreiff3811]

I ❤ International Rules Football 🏐! Peter from 🇨🇭

[@PhirePhlame]

If I recall correctly, a similar hybridization occurred between US gridiron & Aussie Rules during WWII. The resulting sport was called "Austus".

[@benoitblanchard1576]

Given that outside Australia there aren't too many stadiums with a playing field large enough for Aussie Rules (Vancouver's BC Place and Montreal's Olympic Stadium being the only ones in Canada) I think International Rules has a better chance of making a breakthrough.

[@NinhLyUK]

I think most Cricket grounds would be good enough (and ironically an oval shape already) so you could extend that to any Cricket playing nation. But yeah, Inter Rules has a far more likely chance of catching on.

[@BrandonjSlippingAway]

IRF is kinda like Esperanto as a constructed language, it's manufactured sport, therefore there is no geographical heartland where people are passionate about it as a sport.

[@clayfada6993]

Still have a size problem a canadian football baseball or soccer field is much smaller than a GAA field which is the one used in international rules.for example in croke park ireland the pitch is 144m by 90wide.you may have the length with the long canadian end zones ,but not the width.however gaelic football and aussie rules are the national sports of two nations like hockey in canada the resultant hybrid is only an exhibition sport it has no mass energy behind it .They are a quite a few GAA clubs in canada,but they play 13 aside rather than the regulation 15 because the pitches are too small in canada.

[@YasEmisDaBus]

The most commonly used ground in AFL, the mcg is a cricket ground. I believe most other grounds are the same.

[@ihabmurshed4285]

@@NinhLyUK in australia they use cricket grounds for afl so they can

[@MogensenEdits]

For a penalty kick, can you opt for a shot between the uprights or 3 points as well?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, I believe so.

[@benoitblanchard1576]

Well, in Aussie Rules there's absolutely no rule dictating what you can or cannot do with a free kick (you're even allowed to run outside your protected zone with the ball to get a better shot, although you can be fairly tackled before you take the shot if you do that) I suppose it's probably the same with International Rules.

[@clayfada6993]

The problem is nobody knows for sure since they are no international rules fans just Gaelic football or aussie rules fans .The rules change from series to series its not a stand alone sport.However i would imagine the penalty kick is from gaelic football and a penalty kick can be result in a wideor in this case a behind point or goal score over the bar either by design or accidently.In gaelic football a point over the bar would be more accidental now from a penalty kick because the penalty kick is closer and a goal is easier than it used be its more or less guaranteed in the old days it wasnt so a kick over the bar was often the better option even though it is one(3 in this game) compared to 3 for a goal(6 in this game)

[@gezzarandom]

Yes, although most try to go for goal.

[@warrenaustin4417]

No

[@lardmastershotput2956]

You should do a video on the highland games

[@NinhLyUK]

And it'll get watched by absolutely nobody. On the same vein - that's why I'm not doing a video an Athletics ... too many events. Thanks anyway.

[@emmettkeane4822]

@@NinhLyUK It's time to apologise to the man.

[@conorhiggins47]

I like the way the Australian lads kick it like an oval ball

[@NinhLyUK]

Technique is pretty much the same, the Aussies guide it to their foot a bit more.

[@conorhiggins47]

Ninh Ly good point

[@lachykappa6058]

thanks so much!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime! Glad you like the video :)

[@Iamthemaster2]

Hey can you do one on Shinty, and Shinty/hurling international rules plox? I'm a really big shinty fan and the shinty/hurling international is one of the best sporting events in the world imo, just because of how varied the playstyle is between the two teams. Also this year's one happens at the end of October so there'll be lots of HD footage of the event on BBC iPlayer to cite :)

[@NinhLyUK]

I've been asked for Shinty, but can't justify making one as it won't garner many views. The video footage of Shinty also sucks, so to make a video with poor footage is way too much work for a video I largely don't want to do. If Io get more demand and there's decent HD footage to be found, I suppose i could. Shinty/Hurling is a straight no though.

[@qwertyTRiG]

Ninh Ly Shinty-Hurling is _weird_ and awesome.

[@gezzarandom]

@@NinhLyUK Probably because the series is so one sided that Ireland aren't allowed to select their best players to make more even, like when the USA played China at table tennis. lol

[@rhyscostello2512]

More games were meant to be played in Croke Park in November, hopefully, crowds can watch

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes!

[@craigtyle]

Thank you for posting this - very timely! I would love to see Australian Rules become more prevalent internationally, but I wonder if this game would have more global appeal. At least it includes marking and tackling. My suggestion for an upcoming video would be AFLX. I very much enjoy your videos.

[@NinhLyUK]

I think Aussie rules is played around the world, but you just don't hear about it. The best players however come from Australia. International rules is easier to adopt due to a smaller playing field. AFLX - I heard of that ... but I'm sure that it's not even a real sport yet. I understand why they're doing it, but I'm not convinced. Thanks for stopping by.

[@craigtyle]

I raised AFLX as it seems like another alternative (like international rules) -- smaller field, fewer players and some similar rules, e.g., last touch, no mark for backwards kicks, etc. But I think you're right that it hasn't really been played much yet. I do want to note that it was a few years ago, when i decided to check out some sports I wasn't familiar with, that I watched a bunch of your videos, including those on Aussie and gaelic football and both types of rugby. I have since become a huge footy fan, so I have you to thank (in part) for that. (Rugby didn't appeal.)

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, I'm glad my videos help you get into a new range of sports!

[@Thelad1010]

As an Irishman this makes Gaelic a lot more entertaining

[@Dazza-ut1hw]

Ninh can you please do a video on diving?

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, yeah.

[@j.r.stewart353]

Can you kick the ball down field to advance the ball to a teammate down field faster like rugby?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, absolutely.

[@Nicholasgoatifi6]

1:23 me a hawthorn fan YESSSSSSSSSSSS THE MAN HODGE

[@jericopaler1377]

I maybe wrong but for beginners like me, it's much easier to solo the ball with the six-steps rule rather than four-steps from Gaelic football.

[@seamusmckeon9109]

Here’s a new hybrid, American and Australian football!

[@NinhLyUK]

I'm not sure about the American Football thing, but it's an interesting sport for sure.

[@mohuuul2524]

Australia and New Zealand vs USA and Canada. Hybrid between Rugby and Gridiron

[@jordanmckchicken3865]

@@mohuuul2524 I could see that

[@MrJm323]

"....a new hybrid, American and Australian football!" What are you talking about? ....Are you talking about austus? In 1943, as a way of bringing the allies Australia and the U.S. closer together in spirit (...and also because there were tens of thousands of American soldiers stationed in Australia, a staging area in the fight against the Japanese in New Guinea, the Solomons, and other southwest Pacific locations; and because there had been brawling between G.I.s and local Aussies -- civilian and military -- as well as at least one media-reported rape case involving a G.I.), ...a hybrid football sport was devised which featured the American-style football and the forward pass combined with Aussie Rules oval football pitch and other Aussie Rules features, which was called AUSTUS football. A handful of exhibition matches were played during the War. Sadly, it did not survive the War period. Film footage of the game being played is as rare and sketchy as the remaining film footage of the extinct Tasmanian tiger! But, there's a surviving booklet explaining the rules of this code. Behold the Rules of Austus (abridged): graham64.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/austus-booklet-1.pdf . I think it would be great if fans of Aussie Rules in America (and Australian fans of gridiron) would dust this off and organize an exhibition in either country.

[@efilwv1635]

Do both teams play by the same rules? Or does one team play Gaelic while the other team plays Aussie?

[@NinhLyUK]

No, these hyrbrid rules are the rules that they play by.

[@efilwv1635]

Ninh Ly Thanks for you’re reply. I think you meant both teams play the same game if I’m not mistaking. Just wanna calcify.

[@icanbelieveitisnotdonebyap941]

When is the season for this it looks really fun to watch

[@NinhLyUK]

Sadly only an exhibition game.

[@施宇洋-m4c]

Is this game only played between the Australian and Irish national team?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@clayfada6993]

Well otherwise there would not be a need for a such a game if both sports were played to a high level anywhere else.There would be a gaelic football international tournament and an aussie rules tournament and no need to have any contact between the two sports

[@domestosbleach7557]

Nice

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks.

[@johnmirabella1329]

I wish there was a way to Americanize this sport, I’m sure you would cave to change some of the rules so that people in America can play it. Maybe fewer players on the field, getting rid of bouncing and soloing the ball, and maybe get rid of the mark rule. Also have it where if the ball goes out of bounds on the sidelines, have the ref throw the ball back in just like in Aussie rules football. You can have 11 players on the field (5 forwards, 3 half backs, 2 full backs, and 1 goalkeeper). Also have the center bounce between the 2 centers to start each quarter and to restart the game after a goal.

[@UKCrazy007]

I think instead of soloing you just implement a dribble like in basketball.

[@_Senjumommy]

Its like playing football and American football at the same time

[@NinhLyUK]

Interesting way of looking at it?

[@benjaminalexander8836]

Ninh other than cricket which is the sport that is of the long duration? since you know a lot of sports I would like to ask this.

[@NinhLyUK]

Good question. Cricket is probably the longest seeings as though it can last days. Baseball matches can run forever as this sport has no time limit either. Basically any sport that doesn't have a time limit can be long.

[@roberteaves5108]

Golf usually lasts four days

[@supermatx]

What happens if I make goal from my hands? I saw that in the 2017 match in Ireland the Australian team made a goal slapping the ball with their hands, is it possible that it was legal because the player who slapped came from outside the keper's area??

[@fadhilahnaufal6781]

Can you dribble the ball with your feet?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@fadhilahnaufal6781]

Ninh Ly well i gotta find this sport and play it in Indonesia

[@NinhLyUK]

It's generally only played in Australia and Ireland. You might find a club in Indonesia, but I doubt it.

[@clayfada6993]

They are no clubs for this particular game,but gaelic football and australian football the codes that make up the sport might have.There is a gaelic club in jakarta naufai

[@ibban.l.w84]

Interesting..

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

Okay, now let's merge this with American football...and Rugby while we are at it...

[@benjaminalexander8836]

in which country is this game popular??

[@NinhLyUK]

It's not. IT's an exhibition played between Ireland and Australia and usually only once every year.

[@muhammadarifprasetyawan5232]

It's not! It's an exhibition played among Australia & Ireland & always only once every year!

[@clayfada6993]

The constituent games of this game are gaelic football of ireland and australian rules football obviously australia.Both games are the most or one of the most popular in their nations.For example gaelic football gets 82000 for its championship game and australian football gets 100 000 for its championship game

[@sadiqnajwan6214]

so, when is the next match ?

[@NinhLyUK]

I have no idea, might want to Google it.

[@galoglaich3281]

sadiq They haven't decided yet ,there hasn't been a game since 2017.There maybe a game next year ,but the two Associations are still in discussions.It has been a loss making exercise for a number of years so nobody knows whether it will continue or not.

[@lawanrajapaksha]

No sport can reach Football's level ⚽💗

[@jasonknoll5170]

Just bare with me Ninh. I know I request quite a bit, but would you be willing to throw inline hockey into your list of "sports to do"?

[@jasonknoll5170]

Certainly, as inline hockey translates into nudity.

[@NinhLyUK]

No, not inline hockey. You're the only one that's asked for it and it's virtually the same as ice hockey but with a few rule changes. There are other versions of hockey that are different that are worth covering. But probably not inline. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

[@jasonknoll5170]

Ok Ninh. My goal is to inspire you to make a video. I'm not doing such a good job, but here's one more: floorball. It's a relatively small game. It's played mostly in Scandinavia, yet it's growing.

[@NinhLyUK]

Way too late bro. I made that one weeks ago. It'll appear on a random Saturday along with the other 6 videos I pre-made.

[@jasonknoll5170]

Then I've got nothing to complain about lol.

[@cyndie26]

What if there was International Rules hurling? (Like this, but with hurleys and sliotars)

[@NinhLyUK]

Believe it or not, they already have that! There is an exhibition played between the Irish and the Scottish called Shinty-hurling, where it's a weird mish-mash of both sports. It's rarely known, but can be good to watch.

[@clayfada6993]

It exists but not involving australia.Its between scotlands shinty team and irish hurlers.It does not get much recognition.The social impact of shinty in scotland is much less than hurling gaelic football or AFL in australia with the result that it does not have the same media profile

[@jamacinnes3140]

@@NinhLyUK you should make a video on it, not as big as the football international but still a great game to watch.

[@AnantMall]

So basketball+football+rugby !

[@NinhLyUK]

Kind of, yeah.

[@kinkisharyocoasters]

Can you do sarcastaball?

[@harryfine679]

Would you watch the 2017 one and who would you go for

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes - and the Aussies are going to win. It's in Australia and they have a better track record than Ireland.

[@shravansurujdeo7303]

Ronaldinho would be a god in this sport especially when soloing

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, he'd probably do alright. Not sure how he'd cope being tackled though.

[@chrissilver5448]

Gaelic football is cool, Footie is even better, this version I feel, kills the spirit of both because of the compromise.

[@NinhLyUK]

I actually agree with you. The things that make each sport unique have been negated in this compromise rules version.

[@clayfada6993]

you are right ,but for any athlete their is no greater honour than representing your country.This affords these players that chance since niether code is strong enough internationally to allow competition in their own code.It will never be the same as full internationals,but this is the best that can be done chris oliver

[@BrandonjSlippingAway]

On the whole it's not a bad sport, just that the competition would be way more intense if it was played by sides that are comfortable with the rules and the skills, and not having crammed them in 2-3 weeks of training sessions.

[@quincycook2182]

do horse polo

[@NinhLyUK]

I'm on it.

[@quincycook2182]

thanks

[@clayfada6993]

Do horse polo please quincy cook

[@Bbbbbbbbbnb]

this game is a bit biased to the irish lads,they should use the oval ball

[@NinhLyUK]

Not really. Whilst the field, ball and 6 point goals favour the Irish - the general game-play favours the Aussies. The game uses marks (not in Gaelic Football until recently) as well as physical tackles (illegal in Gaelic Football) on a smaller field which the Aussies will find easier to run on than an Aussie Rules pitch. Everything else is pretty much 50/50 as moving the ball is similar for both sports.

[@Jopup5]

Might be a bit unfair that hahha, the oval ball takes a lot of practice to learn to kick effectively

[@jesusthroughmary]

Maybe use each ball for a half.

[@mitchellcotton7346]

An aussie style footy would be impossible to kick along the ground. It's better with a round ball.

[@lt3880]

the code is actually pretty even considering both sides have won about the same number of times, trading almost every year

[@nabhannbn]

Wow mixed of gaelic , Aussie and soccer, where is this mostly played

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@galoglaich3281]

Nabhan nbn Soccer has absolutely nothing to do with it,its a combination of gaelic and aussie rules only

[@drago939393]

As someone who is neither an Aussie nor Irish: I think this is a pretty cool compromise between the two sports. Ultimately, it's Gaelic football with a different point system (which I like), quarters instead of halves (which is fine) and Marks (which is so-so, but certainly changes the nature of the game). To be honest, I'd rather just stick with Gaelic Football - or slightly modify it for more overall international appeal. For what it's worth, I'd say Gaelic Football => International Rules Football > Aussie Rules (which is still a totally cool sport).

[@elrifle24]

This is just and excuse for the Irish and Australians to fight each other 🤣

[@Adam-ii7pv]

And drink

[@preettygoood7774]

is there a whole league of irish and australian people travelling to faraway continents to play each other?

[@NinhLyUK]

In short ... yes.

[@tomasz6871]

So it’s merge of Gaelic Football which is merge of soccer/football and rugby(?) and Aussie Rules Football which is merge of american football and rugby. Wait *what?*

[@NinhLyUK]

Except that Gaelic Football and Australian Rules Football aren't mergers from everything. I think you've been misinformed.

[@xvdvn2]

I'm not quite sure about the Mark part. When it's caught, does the one who caught it get the kick, or does it go to the opposing team?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, the person who catches a mark then takes a free kick. The mark is a reward for kicking it 15m or more and successfully catching it. Hope that helps?

[@xvdvn2]

Ninh Ly It did. Thanks for the clear-up!

[@NinhLyUK]

Any time bro.

[@danieldoel6216]

remember me? well im back again

[@NinhLyUK]

Welcome back.

[@danieldoel6216]

lol

[@johnmirabella1329]

I wonder if international rules football would work in the United States. I’m sure there is a way to Americanize the sport to make it work. Might have to change some of the rules.

[@kylebyrne7282]

I'm Irish and I like Gaelic and rugby I like rugby more 🏉

[@NinhLyUK]

Okay then!

[@sohamdutta5315]

Is it played worldwide?

[@NinhLyUK]

Not really.

[@sohamdutta5315]

@@NinhLyUK it should be. This game looks interesting. Looks a mix of Rugby and Football.

[@SEFR7337]

Good video. But there was no explanation of the goaltender. In some sports, the goalie has special status and cannot be roughed up. It seems in this sport, he's colliding with others when the ball is in the air, his knee out as he jumps up, to knock his opponent down. He sometimes tackles or checks an opponent and I assume can also be tackled or checked. He has all the responsibilities of being a goalie but also has to be as rough & tough as his teammates.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@Aussienoobß]

Ngl they should use the old MLS penalty system

[@dunnodoh6837]

Its like hand ball play with rugby play football😆

[@NinhLyUK]

Pretty much yeah.

[@lukestubbs.]

More Gaelic tbh

[@NinhLyUK]

Not really. Whilst the field, ball and 6 point goals favour the Irish - the general game-play favours the Aussies. The game uses marks (not in Gaelic Football until recently) as well as physical tackles (illegal in Gaelic Football) on a smaller field which the Aussies will find easier to run on than an Aussie Rules pitch. Everything else is pretty much 50/50 as moving the ball is similar for both sports.

[@chambzors1]

Ninh Ly I disagree that a smaller field makes it easier. It's actually harder

[@clayfada6993]

Must be some advantage in having a smaller pitch,because the aussies shortened it quite considerably by about 15metres to 130metres instead of 145 which is the length of the croke park pitch for example michael

[@exedeath]

Well, just to start, they didnt averaged the scores right (and maybe didnt averaged other thigns right too). The actual score system, if they did averaged the scores right would be really different and complex: The result: kick ball at goal without hiting the goal posts or being deflected by other player behind the goal = 9 kick ball at goal hiting the goal posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 4 fist ball at goal= 0 fist the ball over the center posts over the goal, hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 1 fist the ball over the center posts over the goal, without hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 1 kick the ball over the center posts over the goal, hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 2 kick the ball over the center posts over the goal, without hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 7 fist the ball betwen the long and short post = 0 kick the ball betwen the long and short post, hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 1 kick the ball betwen the long and short post, without hiting the posts or being deflected by another player behind the goal = 1 Anyway, assuming fisting the ball dont get points at this sport, and being deflected by posts and players counts normally, the result would be simpler: Kicking the ball at goal = 9 Kicking the ball over the center post above the goal = 7 Kicking the ball betwen the long and short posts = 1

[@benjaminalexander8836]

Oh so many sports with the name football. American football , Australian football , gaelic, international rules football , canada football , Association football etc Why do all these have this name football I wonder ?

[@NinhLyUK]

Most of them require you to kick the ball ... some more than others. Rugby is technically football too.

[@BrandonjSlippingAway]

They basically all share common ancestors, that's why.

[@enricojoe7800]

This seems like Soccer, but everybody is a goalkeeper.

[@SainstationalComeng7366]

AFL has 50m penalty (that’s why we say “FIFTY!!!!!!!!”

[@Michael-gr1ik]

Just so everyone knows, this is a game between Australian professionals and Irish amateurs. All the Irish players have normal jobs and normal lives

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, that's correct.

[@Lnch4ALion]

Yep that's why the rules are done in the Irish favour

[@lmoore1834]

This stopped because they were absolutely kicking the living crap out of eachother. Haha

[@AerisReyha]

I prefer "Association Football" or "soccer" for americans called as International Football... Because it only use foot... Not use any hands except for goal keeper and when throw in... And its the most popular type of football and sport around the world...

[@NinhLyUK]

International Football refers to this sport - the hybrid game of Aussie Rules and Gaelic Football combined. Association Football or Soccer refers to the other sport. These are two completely different things.

[@vDeadbolt]

Every other sports uses their feet to kick the ball as well. Soccer made it it's only requirement.

[@nahbus2033]

basically gaelic football with 2 extra poles

[@NinhLyUK]

Basically yeah.

[@galoglaich3281]

solid swipes The GAA brought in the offensive mark ,though not quite the same as the aussie mark it means that there is no real substantial difference except for the tackle.They are minor differences like the time ,direct pick of the ball off the ground,the posts ,travelling rules,handpass limitations(not found in either sport) its only the tackle that makes the game very distinct from gaelic football.Even the posts were present in gaelic football one hundred years ago and some were still around years later according to my father who saw them.

[@CRVENAZVEZDA-wn1ws]

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[@DanielHarris579]

Mup Ireland.

[@NinhLyUK]

Ireland did win this series.

[@bobsinhav]

Now make videos for NASCAR, Formula One, and Cycling

[@NinhLyUK]

Nope, nope and nope. Problem with F1 and NASCAR is that they change the rules almost yearly. Problem with cycling is that there are way too many events to cover under such an umbrella term.

[@JohnSmith-un1zj]

This is a game?!?

[@NinhLyUK]

Surprisingly yes. I think this was the GAA/AFL's attempt at bringing their sports to mass exposure by compromising their rules. However, the reaction was fairly muted and given that Australia and Ireland refuse to give up their own sports, this will remain an exhibition sport at best.

[@clayfada6993]

No not exactly its to allow both sets of players to have an international outlet even if it would be better if it was in the regular code its better than nothing.these games have an enormous competitive disadvantage when competing with rugby codes soccer and cricket who have international competition.For example irish fans are known for the great atmosphere they bring to tournaments .That can;t happen for gaelic or hurling its a purely domestic thing which is good but we are missing something nonetheless

[@AWF1000]

probably the closest thing we will ever see professional AFL athletes compete internationally. because we will never see them in the world championship of Australian Football since amateurs are only allowed.

[@samuelsirotkin5283]

i saw that dude take like 12 steps without bouncing or anything

[@mickymac710]

soccer is not true football, aussie rules, american football, and rugby, even international rules are true football games as you can only score a goal by by kicking the ball, soccer goals can be scored with any part of the body except the arms, soccer could be called head ball, leg ball, bum ball, back ball, groin ball, all legit methods of scoring a goal. In gaelic a goal is by foot, or fist. Im irish, and i find international rules very entertaining, the early games were very physical, and at times violent, but the codes have mostly stopped that

[@NinhLyUK]

Soccer fans might disagree with you on that one.

[@thumbsdownbandit]

More like "Bilateral Rules Football".

[@NinhLyUK]

No, I preferred its actual name

[@twitertaker]

I don't like rules that you can only walk 6 steps holding the ball, can only hand pass 4 times in row and can only triple it twice. Someone has to count that and as a freetime sport this would suck really hard. At least it seems to me like that.

[@NinhLyUK]

It's easier than you think. Referees are trained to spot it and players are trained to take more steps so it's not as difficult as you'd imagine.

[@yydd4954]

I just don't understand what's so interesting with ppl in West and Australia in holding the ball and running around the field and then kick it Won't lie but I like rugby but really don't understand the purpose behind other sports. Sports like hockey, cricket, Football, basketball, volleyball are some decent sports that requires technique and good skills and good reflexes too

[@BrandonjSlippingAway]

"I just don't understand what's so interesting with ppl in West and Australia in holding the ball and running around the field and then kick it" The appeal is football. Football is popular, and they are all types of it. It really is that simple.

[@mikeoxsmal8022]

There is technique and skill in this sport

[@irishlongswordboland3114]

You left out the most important thing the mark.

[@NinhLyUK]

No I didn't. 2:08 of the video.

[@irishlongswordboland3114]

Sorry it was a senior moment

[@omarghadir]

This is the most janky game the rules of either barley make any sense now combine that