Overview
Australian rules football is a distinct type of sport originating in 19th-century Australia. The game's top organisation is the national league, the Australian Football League, which runs the premier competitions and sets professional standards.
The rules emphasise kicking, catching (called marking), running and frequent physical contests. Played on large oval grounds, it has become widely followed across the country and is frequently described as the national sport due to its strong cultural presence and large spectator base.
- Players: teams field many on-field players with additional substitutes at higher levels
- Play style: continuous, high-scoring, and fast-paced
- Goal: score by kicking the ball between a set of goal posts