The Rules

Contrary to popular belief there are actually rules to Australian football. But the most noticeable things you'll see in comparison to American football is:

  1. Aussie Rules field is over 5X the size
  2. 4 goal posts on each end
  3. No Time outs
  4. No offsides
  5. Time on (like end of a soccer match)
  6. Score with your feet
  7. Can't throw the ball but can handball it (punch)
  8. Ball must touch ground every 15 meters

 

For more detailed rules download the 2005 rulebook in PDF format here...