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About CAFL & Aussie Rules

Australian Rules Football, Aussie Rules or simply "footy" as it is known in Australia, is a unique brand of football from, as it's name suggest, Australia.

It is a dynamic, action-packed form of football which, as the name suggests, originates from Australia. And despite its southern heritage, this exciting and physical sport is spreading quickly across Europe.

The rules are quite different to "traditional" football - the main differences being that, in Australian Rules Football, the ball is of oval shape... you can use your hands to catch or "mark" the ball... you can punch the ball... you can pass in any direction... there is no offside... up to 18 players per team can participate and a normal score is around 100 points!!

It is often confused with Rugby, but it is very different. Unlike this, and many other forms of football, players begin the match in their positions all across an oval shaped field. The field can be up to 180 metres long with 4 goal posts at each end. 6 points are scored when the ball is kicked through the middle goal posts, and 1 point is scored when the ball goes through the outer goal posts.

It is a game of frequent scoring, physical contests and there is no offside. Players can move the ball towards their teams' goal by means of kicking, carrying or "hand passing", which involves punching the ball with a closed fist.

Players may also tackle a player who is carrying the ball, though only between the shoulders and the waist. Dangerous play and fouls are penalised with a free kick and the player may then kick the ball forward without any challenge from his opponent.

Its high energy and fast paced action make it the no.1 spectator sport in Australia!!

Aussie Rules is fast becoming known as one of the most action packed and toughest sports all over the world.

Promotion video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_hqosNvv5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65NdEJDNNfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx_nZhqfx68

Other Links

http://www.australian-football.eu/
http://www.cafl.cz (including promo video)

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