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	Australian rules football - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Australian football is the most highly attended spectator sport in Australia: government figures show that more than 2.5 million people (16.8% of the population) attended games in 1999 [4].
		Australian football is not yet large enough internationally for a FIFA-style governing body, so the AFL is primarily responsible for funding and governance and provides around A$500,000 annually for international development, especially junior programs.
		For the centenary of the VFL/AFL in 1996, an Australian Football Hall of Fame was established.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_rules_football (4397 words)

	Australian rules football - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The game is distinguished from other kinds of football by the fast, relatively free movement of the ball (in the absence of any offside rule) and the awarding of a free kick for any clean catch — known as a mark — of a ball which has been kicked more than 15 metres.
		Australian rules, which was was invented in Melbourne, is the predominant winter sport in most parts of Australia.
		There were several variations of Irish football in existence, normally without the benefit of rulebooks, but the central tradition in Ireland was in the direction of the relatively new game...adapted and shaped within the perimeters of the ancient Irish game of hurling...
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /australian_rules_football.htm (3251 words)

	Encyclopedia: Australian Football League
		Melbourne Football Club logo The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons since 1933, known in their early days as The Redlegs, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Melbourne, Victoria.
		Australian Rules Football is the dominant football code in every state and territory in Australia, except New South Wales and Queensland (where Rugby League dominates) and Canberra (where Rugby Union is the most popular sport).
		Progress of Australian Rules in Western Australia still lagged behind the big football cities of Melbourne, Adelaide and Geelong however and is evidenced by the unstable nature of the clubs that participated in the early years.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Australian-Football-League (1396 words)

	Australian football - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Australian Football is the official name for Australian rules football, the code of football played in the Australian Football League (AFL).
		The other form of rugby, Rugby Union, in Australia is governed by the Australian Rugby Union.
		American football and Canadian football are known in Australia as "gridiron".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_football (183 words)

	Australian Football Club at UWM.
		Australian Rules football, or 'footy' as it is colloquially known, is a physical contact sport unlike any sport played in America, but which combines the best elements of Ice Hockey, basketball and football to make for a fast paced, exciting and highly skilled game.
		Australian Football Association of North America: The home of the Australian Football Association of North America and closely affiliated to the USAFL.
		The United States Australian Football League, founded in 1997, is an amateur, grassroots sports organization dedicated to the development of Australian football in the United States.
	www.uwm.edu /StudentOrg/footy/news4.htm (1424 words)

	Australian Rules Football Frequently Asked Questions 1/4
		Australian Rules Football (also "Aussie Rules" or "footy") is a physical contact sport.
		It is a form of football with roots traceable from early forms of Rugby and Gaelic football, but it is uniquely Australian.
		Some propose that it comes from Australian's anti-authoritarian feelings as an ex-convict settlement that leads supporters to generally dislike umpires, but now, it comes as almost a tradition that the umpires are hated.
	www.footy.com.au /dags/FAQ1v1-5.html (3687 words)

	Australian football - the inventors
		Both Australian and Gaelic Football are the only sports that require the player to bounce the ball, lack an offside rule and force players to 'handball'.
		Furthermore, Australian Football's traditions such as running through a banner and singing a victory song are both Irish inspired.
		Until formally codified, Gaelic football was in a state of flux; alternating in style somewhere between rugby and soccer.
	www.convictcreations.com /football/inventors.htm (795 words)

	Australia Online - Australian Rules Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Claimed as a type of Football, with some similar styles of play to rugby and Gaelic football, it is uniquely Australian.
		As a form of football, it is quite an old code, predating more modern forms of football, such as American Football, Rugby League, Association Football (Soccer) and Gaelic Football.
		The focus of this FAQ will be primarily upon the Australian Football League as this is the competition that generates the most interest of supporters being the elite competition of Australian football.
	www.australia-online.com /FAQ1v1-4.html (4091 words)

	Women's Australian Football Association
		She is now hunting for a women's Australian Rules football club in New York or California, and hopes to return to the MUGARS one day soon to again wear the fl and blue.
		Australian Football, also known as Aussie Rules or Footy, is a fast paced exciting game that is played with a ball similar in shape but slightly larger than an American football.
		Unlike most other ball sports, Australian Football is played with the ball in the air which makes it exciting to play or watch and leads to the fast paced, high scoring nature of the game.
	www.womensfooty.com (2539 words)

	"FOOTBALL" DOWN UNDER
		He has hosted the Australian broadcast on the SBS network of the Super Bowl, along with Aussie Darren Bennett of the San Diego Chargers.
		It is played on what amounts to a recreational basis by a handful of teams, but the hard fact is that Australia's population is relatively small - about the same as that of Texas - and spread over an area about as large as Texas plus all the other 47 contiguous US states, too.
		And after the more popular forms of football - Australian Rules, Rugby Union and Rugby League, not to mention soccer - have taken their share of the athletes, the fans and the sponsors, there really isn't a whole lot left over for American football.
	www.coachwyatt.com /ausfootball.html (1923 words)

	NC Tigers Australian Rules Football Club - Official Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This is different from American Football in that a kicking tee is never used and a kick is often taken while the player is running at or near full speed.
		Australian Football Association of North America (see below) does a great job organizing the coverage each year.
		Australian Football League: The official site of the 'Headquarters' of footy, the Australian Football League.
	www.nctigers.com /footy101.html (1279 words)

	AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL
		FOOTBALL Record 1978 H.and A. complete run for 1978 of the magazine `Football Record' and bound as one.
		FOOTBALL Record 1978 1978 of the magazine `Football Record' and bound as one.
		A history of Football, Hockey and Netball in Boort 1888-1988.
	www.bspgallery.com.au /football.htm (711 words)

	Australian for Football By Dann Halem
		Because footy is played on cricket fields much larger than anything found in the United States—cricket ovals are between 135 and 185 meters long and between 110 and 155 meters wide—the new league has had to adapt its rules.
		Cincinnati, fielding a side with several talented Australians, easily defeated the Cats, which was comprised of all American players, 19.19.133 to 1.5.11.
		And secondly the kick is not made directly on the line: about 7 yards are required for the snap so a 30 yard field goal (which is regarded as routine) is actually a kick of 47 yards.
	www.slate.com /id/110711 (970 words)

	VL of Sport - Australian Football
		Australian football started as a variation on the various football games as played in the English Public (private) schools during the 1850s.
		The person who did the most to establish Australian football was Tom W. Wills.
		The IAFC was formed in 1995 to bring together the people, organisations, clubs and leagues who play or are involved with Australian Football internationally.
	sportsvl.com /ball/australianfootball.htm (242 words)

	USAFL \| United States Australian Rules Football League
		Nothing fancy about it--after a few comments by Paul Roos regarding his time with the Revo's, his desires for the success of USFooty, a quick comment on the evolution of the game of footy and the AFL in general, they threw us right into some drills of any normal training session.
		A legend in every sense of the word, he is a true ambassador of the sport and has taken a genuine interest in the development of USFooty.
		The entire day was a wonderful experience, a day football fans in Australia would give anything to have lived.
	www.usfooty.com (984 words)

	SCAFL - Southern California Australian Football League
		On Sunday January 15 2006 there were two historic football matches played on the grounds of UCLA.
		The main event was the AFL exhibition match between the Kangaroos and Sydney, and a capacity crowd watched a good contest with the Roo’s comfortable winners.
		The SCAFL is a newly formed alliance between players and administrators from the Orange County, Los Angeles County and Inland Empire region of Southern California who saw the need for something to be done to preserve the game in the area.
	www.socalfooty.com (136 words)

	Australia Online - Australian Rules Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Australian Football League or AFL is the national league for Australian Rules Football in Australia.
		This plan, however, is based on the view that football followers throughout Australia are of equal importance." Hence the VFL became the AFL to reflect the change in focus from just Victoria, to Australia as a whole.
		These are the West Australian Football League (WAFL) based in Western Australia, and the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) based in South Australia.
	australia-online.com /FAQ2v1-4.html (2766 words)

	AFL Canada » Australian Football in Canada
		Players from the Ontario Australian Football League got together on Saturday to join forces with the City of Toronto Parks workers to put in an irrigation system at Humber College Park.
		The project was one of a long list of improvements to the field that the City has delivered on in the past two years.
		AFL Canada is the governing body of Australian Football in Canada.
	www.aflcanada.com (370 words)

	rugby.com.au \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Australian Super 14 Teams are taking part in a number of trial matches in the lead up to the inaugural Tooheys New Super 14 competition.
		With the 2006 Tooheys New Super 14 season just around the corner, memberships and season passes are now available for all four Australian teams, including the Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, QLD Reds and the Western Force.
		TryRugby is Australian Rugby's fun, six week sports program for boys and girls of all abilities and experience.
	www.rugby.com.au (200 words)

	AFL Football Australia - Australian Rules Footy Site - Aussie Rules - Talking Football
		Talking Football has been designed to offer a friendly forum for all footy followers to have their say.
		Talking Football is also divided into the following sections assisting both professional and amateur tipsters alike.
		Talking Football is not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor do we endorse or guarantee the products, apparel, services or information described by these sites unless specified by us.
	www.talkingfootball.net (899 words)

	Australian Rules Football
		Early History of Australian Football from the IAFC
		A brief outline of the Australian Football League
		Realfooty from The Age Fixtures, ladder, live football, news, fixtures and results for AFL clubs, columnists, International links, best of the 90's, city and country...
	sportsvl.com /ball/aussielinks.html (423 words)

	NSW Masters Australian Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The game of Masters Australian Football (MAF) provides the opportunity for players 30 years and over to enjoy the game of Aussie Rules Football in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
		MAF has a national standardised set of modified rules designed to reduce the risks of injury and has the benefit of being acknowledged and supported by the AFL and Australian Sports Commission.
		You will find a welcoming atmosphere at MAF clubs with emphasis on family involvment and fun social interaction.
	www.mafnsw.com (273 words)

	Tokyo Goannas Australian Football Club
		A MUST ATTEND night for all football fans in Japan to support this growing code.
		CDS is a leader in consulting-based executive search and market entry solutions for foreign capital clients, helping them attract and retain the best leadership capital in the market.
		Promoting Australian Football Culture in Japan since 1987.
	www.tokyogoannas.com (252 words)

	Official Website of the Portland Power Australian Rules Football Club
		In conjunction with the AFL game in LA the Australian Football League and USFooty will be hosting the first AFL Draft Camp ever held outside Australia.
		And to help celebrate this action packed weekend of football fun we have scheduled a series of special functions and events to make your stay one to remember.
		The event will double as the end-of-season awards night for Portland's own Australian football team with awards handed out during half-time of the game.
	www.portlandfooty.com (607 words)

	Southeastern Australian Football League
		In the year 2000, the California Australian Football League was going strong and the Mid-America Australian Football League had just finished a successfull first year with its first clubs - Nashville, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago.
		The four clubs in the US SouthEast decided that the time was right for them to form their own league.
		The Florida Redbacks and North Carolina Tigers leave the SEAFL to join with the teams of the North-East Australian Football League (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore-Washington, and Pittsburgh) to form the Eastern Australian Football League.
	www.geocities.com /footysouth (459 words)

	Welcome to the Mid American Australian Football League Official Home Page
		The USAFL is pleased to announce that as part of Australia Week 2006 we have organized a fantastic weekend for all Australian Rules football fans in the USA.
		This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for every member of the USAFL to be part of our football history.
		An inability to travel during the MAAFL season was the reason cited by the club.
	www.midfooty.com (441 words)

	Australian Football League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This site is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with BananaTV, an innovative internet production company who will provide a weekly stream of their football show, AFL PCU.
		AFL PCU analyses the sporting news stories on and off the field, during the 2003 AFL football season.
		There is a history page detailing some key dates in the formation of the Australian Football League, followed by a detailed list of the teams and then a summarized version of some of the rules and strategies of the game.
	users.nex.net.au /users/kingstar/afl (527 words)

	Open Directory - Sports: Football: Australian Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Also provides the rules of Australian Rules for the beginners to the game.
		Aussie Rules the World - Official site of the International Australian Football Council, with links to worldwide Aussie Rules leagues.
		Australian Football Association of North America - News, scores, and information on Australian football, television coverage in North America and most other matters concerning Aussie Rules football in the United States and Canada.
	dmoz.org /Sports/Football/Australian_Rules (253 words)

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		AFL Recreational Football has been developed to provide an opportunity...
		The 2006 Football Registration Day will be held on Sunday 26 February 2006.
		Applications are sought for a full time position as Smarter than Smoking Junior Development Officer for the Claremont District.
	www.wafootball.com.au (247 words)

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