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Australian Rules

British

noun

Also called: national code. (functioning as singular) a game resembling rugby football, played in Australia between teams of 18 men each on an oval pitch, with a ball resembling a large rugby ball. Players attempt to kick the ball between posts (without crossbars) at either end of the pitch, scoring six points for a goal (between the two main posts) and one point for a behind (between either of two outer posts and the main posts). They may punch or kick the ball and run with it provided that they bounce it every ten yards

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It is the home of Australian Rules football - a religion in these parts - often hosting two or three games a week during the AFL season.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

"I said 'punter'," says Bennett, who moved to the United States as a 29-year-old after a successful career as an Australian Rules footballer.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2024

Good’s father, Kerry Good, is a former Australian Rules football player and a current board member of the North Melbourne AFL club.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

It would also force Brisbane’s Australian Rules football team the Lions and cricket to find a new home.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

As a result, Adam Gotsis, a defensive tackle with the Jacksonville Jaguars, is the only non-kicker to make the jump from Australian Rules to the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

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