The AFL drop punt is widely recognized as the preferred AFL kick. The ball is dropped from the player’s hand onto their foot, where it spins off the boot through the air. The backspin is vital to the process and is one of the first things players are taught when learning this key kick. But, …
It’s a question that more and more people are asking, as sexuality is spoken about more and more in the media. There are so many different types of sexual orientation from heterosexual through to asexual, homosexual, bisexual and more. A person’s chosen sexuality is becoming more and more accepted by society, yet at present, there …
The history of AFL has seen many changes over the years when it comes to ownership of the AFL clubs and their internal structure. As it stands, the clubs are owned by the members. As a member, you essentially have a say on how your team is run. Of course, the final decision is down …
Multi-million dollar takeovers, fan revolts against owners, and franchise relocations are all very common themes in sporting leagues around the world. However, down under in Australia where AFL is synonymous with Australian culture, things are a little different. With no Russian princes and Saudi billionaires buying their way into the league and instigating these decisions, …
Now commonly referred to as the Supplements Saga, 34 Essendon players were guilty of doping charges and banned for the 2016 AFL season. While they were initially cleared of all charges by the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal (due to insufficient evidence), an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) found 34 past and presence players guilty, leaving …
Aussie Rules! While it’s no secret that this popular sport quite literally does rule, this is also another name for the famous game in Australia. Enter into the Winter months and you will be able to spot a sea of orange & black, blue & white, red & white, red, white & black, and many, …
Footy fever is very much alive at any time of the AFL season, as fans flock to support their team on the playing field. But one question that has always sat there unanswered: why is AFL played on an oval? It’s a question that dates back to the creation of the sport itself, which you’ll …
Australian Rules Football, or AFL, is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports for both players and spectators in Australia. But there is no doubt that injuries are very prevalent. With 36 players racing across the giant field, they expose themselves to tackles, hits, elbows, shoulders, and knees with very little in the way of …