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A football oval. Seeing as the field is oval. AFL games are also played on cricket field such as the MCG in Melbourne and the Gabba in Brisbane. A football oval. Seeing as the field is oval. AFL games are also played on cricket field such as the MCG in Melbourne and the Gabba in Brisbane.
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∙ 13y agoIt's called a field or an oval.
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What is the name for an Australian Rules football field?
an oval
Where can one find information regarding Australian rules for football?
Australian rules football is a game played by two teams each comprising 18 players. The field of play is oval in shape, as is the ball. Information about Australian rules football can be found on Wikipedia.
How many people are in an Australian Rules football team?
There are 22 in total, 18 on the field & 4 reserves
Why is football considered Australian?
Australian rules football (commonly locally called "footy" and which is vastly different from English football, rugby league, rugby union, or American football) is considered Australian because it was invented and developed in Melbourne, Australia.
Popular Australian sports?
AFL ( Australian Rules Football)
What Australian sports are played in the winter?
australian rules football
What form of football has 18 players?
Australian Rules Football.
Which sport is played by the Collingwood Magpies?
AFL, or Australian Football League - Football (Australian Rules)
What is a backman?
A backman is a position in Australian rules football - there are six backmen - acting as defenders, on an 18-strong Australian rules football side.
Where can someone find rules for Australian football?
You can find the rules for Australian football online at websites such as Point Me To It and WikiHow. You can also find the different between Australian and American football by visiting its associated Wikipedia page.
Why do thay call soccer football in other places?
Because football is its original name, as the ball is kicked by the foot. It is called football around the vast majority of the world, it is only in America where 'American Football' is so popular it is called soccer. Soccer is sometimes used in Australia due to Australian Rules Football. Both American and Australian Rules football are variations of soccer (football) hence there names.
Why is called?
Because it began as a kicking-oriented game and is one of the world's football codes, along with association football (soccer), Rugby football, Gaelic football, and Australian rules football.
