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Intention is to kick the ball (on the full) over between the middle goal posts.

If the ball is kicked and catched without it touching the ground it is called a Mark. This allows the catcher to take a free kick without being obstructed.

The ball may be carried but must be bounced every 6 strides or paces (I think thats the number).

I love the game. If you have played it,rugby, league then you can understand how athletic those guys are.

Kiwi

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People forget that the ball is kicked in AFL too - and very skillfully too. The girls in soccer don't get close to the athleticism of the 'aerial ballet' blokes. I prefer rugby but have a respect for these blokes.

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I love rugby, league and AFL. Any thing where you get to rip to ball off the opposition. Even netball is more agressive than football.

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Have to agree!! Football (Association) is a bit fustrating like that. The fact it's supposed to be skillful doesn't really make up for it - nor is a slugfest 'beautiful'. Then you get all the hysterics and tears.

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For me its surfing, cricket, rugby, football ...... pretty near the bottom of the list comes kabadi (sp?), chess and then AFL. Sorry, can't stand it!!