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An Aussie Rules feast
11 September 2006
Those who like to experience the authentic while on holiday are well advised to head to Melbourne at the end of September.
On September 30 the whole nation comes to a standstill and all eyes fix on the Grand Final of Aussie Rules football, the equivalent of the American Superbowl or FA Cup final.
Rugby and football are indisputably popular in Australia, but nothing compares to the passion generated by Aussie Rules.
The Brisbane Lions have dominated recently, playing their fourth title in a row in 2004, but that year they were defeated by Port Adelaide and last year the Sydney Swans took the title, defeating the West Cost Eagles.
Aussie Rules was invented in the 1850s and derived from both rugby and Gaelic football. It is uniquely Australian in its high tempo, no-nonsense style.
Each team consists of 22 players and the game is played with seven umpires, although there are no sendings off.
© Adfero Ltd
On September 30 the whole nation comes to a standstill and all eyes fix on the Grand Final of Aussie Rules football, the equivalent of the American Superbowl or FA Cup final.
Rugby and football are indisputably popular in Australia, but nothing compares to the passion generated by Aussie Rules.
The Brisbane Lions have dominated recently, playing their fourth title in a row in 2004, but that year they were defeated by Port Adelaide and last year the Sydney Swans took the title, defeating the West Cost Eagles.
Aussie Rules was invented in the 1850s and derived from both rugby and Gaelic football. It is uniquely Australian in its high tempo, no-nonsense style.
Each team consists of 22 players and the game is played with seven umpires, although there are no sendings off.
© Adfero Ltd
