Iasbet – Australian Football
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www.iasbet.com - I came to Australia watching Footy like a man from Mars. Where I come from, the only football I watch is the English, 11men version. Hence, watching this 18men a side playing a cross between American and English football was interesting to say the least, and wildly exciting most of the time.
I’ve come to realize a few interesting facts about Australian football or footy. Apparently it is the most popular sport in Australia, and is only played professionally here. The embodiment of the game is the Australian Football League, the equivalent of the English Premier League.
Unlike many other forms of football, there are no offside rules, and players from both teams are allowed to place themselves anywhere in the playing field (which interestingly, is oval in shape). A goal is scored when the ball is shot through the goal posts by the attacking team, although the ball must not be touched by any of the defending team. An interesting variation from the typical goal is a “behind”. A behind is scored when the football passes through between the goal post and a behind post at any height. A goal gives 6 points, while a behind gives 1 point.
Today, there are over 600,000 registered players, and now transcends to more than 30 countries around the world. I have since became a recent fan of Footy, favouring international matches when it’s off season. But the variations from familiar Australian rules to international rules still confound me is frustrating.
In my opinion, footy is Australian, and heck, they should be playing our game, our way!
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