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Timeouts ruin all your American sports, last minute in Basketball goes for 10 minutes. Seriously. These are the best allround athletes in the world.
I remember when an Australian team played against Ireland in Gaelic football which is somewhat similar. Australian team simply ran them ragged, the fitness and cardio is huge.
AFL has been around for 150 years it’s the oldest codified football league in the world
And was created to keep cricket players fit during the off season
The first rules were laid down in 1859. The year that the sport was created. One hundred and sixty four years ago.
@@dramoth64 That's when the rules were codified (made official), but the sport had already existed for some time before that.
@Pax.Alotin that's a huge stretch.
And it was called the VFL (Victorian Football League
"This is so manly"
I watched a ALFW game where a player lost her boot. Time doesn't stop so a player can put on their shoes. So she kicked off her other boot and played the rest of the quater barefooted.
React suggestion: the cricket episode of Bluey. Or a Aus V NZ netball match.
Aflw is a failure
AFLW*
That bit where the player drops the ball and then kicks it back over his head and catches it - he screws up (bounces the ball but misses the catch), but then recovers in spectacular form all while on the run 👌.
I'm from the UK and my brother moved to Aus and introduced me to the game and I have never looked back it's brilliant! Frustrating tho because most people won't give it a go but I'm hooked! Go Bombers!
As a Melbourne girl who has adored this game all of my life, I forgive you for barracking for Essendon 😂 At least it’s not Collingwood!
@@karenglenn6707 the Mrs is a Collingwood fan! Tried to make her a bomber! But failed.
Up the Dons!!
@@Pwrswitchd 🤣🤣🤣👍
@@karenglenn6707Oi!!! Go the Pies -😂
G'day mate. Subscribed immediately. Great 1st vid.
The scoring explanation sux.
20 10 130 = 20 goals (×6) 120 + 10 behinds (×1) 10. 120 + 10 =130
with the score - 20 goals (6 points each) and 10 behinds (1 point each) = 20x6 + 10x1 = 130
Correct we Aussies love it
Yes l notices as well his confusion of the score. The video didn't remind the viewer that 20 (x 6) = 120+ 10points =130
That's what is wrong with the video. They don't explain it. It's soooo stupid.
@@Mav_F they do explain it though, the segment for it was just way too quick for anyone not Australian to process. not his fault. it was a pretty good reaction still. love it when our sport is being recognized
@baxter31a7x No, they explained it before showing the scores. They should explain it as they highlight the scores, too.
Who needs paddimg with muscles like those! Extraordinary athletes & sport! Cheers mate👍
The record attendance is 121,696 people for the 1970 Grand Final, there's more seating and less standing room now so capacity has fallen to around 100,000. Collingwood pulls the biggest crowds and has been involved in the top 5 highest attendances of all time and regularly brings a million people through the turnstiles each year, their average attendance per game is a little over 80,000
Biggest crowds but the fewest teeth
@@HarukaLPs But the most premierships with a better percentage over the 127 years than Carl and Ess who both cheated the salary cap for their 16th cups... Pies the GOAT
@@HarukaLPsbut the widest grins!!!!
Essendon is the only Football team on Earth that’s won PREMIERSHIPS in 3 different Centuries.👍😎
@@evilstorm5954Norwood would like to argue with you on that point, they won 6 in a row starting 1878, numerous during the 1900's and 3 in a row starting 2012
Tried to watch the Superbowl the other day - TOO slow. They move the ball 5 yards and the crowd goes wild???? Then they stop and fart about for 3 minutes and re-set and re-configure....... AFL is designed to be fast! Quarters are 30 minutes!! They are some of the fittest athletes on the planet, they might cover 16+ Kms in a game. Scores are read as: Goals, Behinds, Total score. So Goals, (X6) plus Behinds, (X1) = Total Points. Watch some greatest marks, and greatest goals, and maybe some game highlight reals. and you WILL be hooked on the GREATEST game. (Always glance at the score and time in the corner!!!)
One of the things that attracts spectators to the game is the general philosophy to trying to keep the game fast paced with minimal stoppages. Other games tend to stop, line up, play formulated plays, pause and hold the ball, get into scrums, etc, etc. Such things are more boring to the spectator who is there to see plenty of uninterrupted action.
Game is 150yrs old.
Midfielder run over 10miles per game.
Last years grand final was pretty good.
Check out dusty martin and Eddie betts. Plus best goals, best marks, hardest hits
Hey, thanks for actually watching and not just 'reacting'... I could see you actually trying to absorb it. It's a great sport man, hope you have continued to watch
AFL should be an Olympic sport. Everyone on the field is fitter than a soccer player and has to be able to do everything. On an international stage nations would be able to showcase the BEST all round athletes in the world. Everyone needs to be fit, fast, coordinated, strong, good at jumping as well as be skilful with the ball.
It would be nice if the AFL would get out of the way of its international potential.
@@jimyoung6271The international potential is kind of limited to cricketing nations unfortunately, at least where a stadium is concerned. I have seen a few games of USAFL on RUclips, but they seem to be on large paddocks of multiple other fields
How is the AFL hierarchy holding it back?
At least we should win gold
@emceeboogieboots1608 The AFL are holding it back by playing whackamole on attempts by independent teams and leagues to get organised, and they are working to make sure an independent world body doesn't get going, even if it's keen to have the AFL rules as the international standard.
The AFL don't own the game; you don't need their permission to set up a team or a league or whatever.
They really don't want that appreciation getting out and about now that people all over the world are seeing it and loving it.
When I was in Japan, we played wherever we could. Everyone's passionate, especially the locals who try the game.
It has only grown slowly since the AFL stepped in about 20 years ago.
They did that everywhere.
@emceeboogieboots1608
Like the VFL before it, the AFL is all about the business gangsta's that run the game for themselves first, and their favourite team 2nd.
Read the rule book and you will see that they are NOT the rules applied on game day.
The umpires are TOLD how to apply the rules and which verbal rules to apply to today's match / game.
Coaches and club committees only consider their own team, the games officials prefer money to be in their own bank account, not spent on a world game that will eventually take control away from Australia.
Money rules sport, not players, clubs or even countries.
Nice reaction, it's great to see people enjoying our sport.
There is an updated version of this called A Beginner's Guide to AFL which is worth checking out.
There are some older (but still really enjoyable) whole games on here, definitely check one out.
Just to let you know, you’ve gone viral on tiktok! People are reposting your videos and everyone loves them and is so supportive. Keep up the great work, Love from Australia 🇦🇺❤
I'm an Aussie and live in Melbourne and AFL was the first ever football game ever. Established in the 1880s. Of course it was back then the VFL as only Victorian teams played it.
Best footy in the world
@michaelrogers2080he said 1880s ya 🤡 didn't say when
To be pedantic, the game is Australian rules football, the peak competition of which is the AFL, which started as the VFL in 1897 and was preceded by the VFA from 1877. The first game was in 1858 and the rules were codified in 1859.
AFL mandatory
Incorrect. It is not the best footy in the world.
It is the best footy in the known and unknown universe.
@michaelrogers2080Aussie rules was the first football game to have codified rules.
Greatest game on earth. It's actually one of the oldest coded sports. 170 years old so been around longer than all other sports pretty much. So you could say them sports have taken elements of our game
@kevferguson6065 May be its the greatest game only here in Australia only but however I don't think that our Australian Rules Football Code is the greatest game on because its (NO) comparison to our other (3 Three) other major &/or main Football Codes in order which is our Very (1st First) Football (Soccer) & our Very (2nd Second) is the Rugby Union Football Code & finally our Very (3rd Third) Rugby League Football, all because they are indicated & being considered as the real actual proper World Cup Football &/or Sporting Codes for so many donkey's years & also decades from our Past of course.
@@user-we8ue9qy9l what ever
Aussie Rules is a very fast-paced, free-flowing sport compared to NFL which I find to be very stop-start. Plus, its a 360 degree game so play can go in any direction at any time so these guys are constantly running. Some midfielders have worn gps monitors and have been found to run around 15 kilometres a game. Add to that other players trying to constantly knock them on their arses and you're right, it is a VERY physical sport.
can they kick down ?
@BenState what do you mean kick down? You mean dribble the ball across the ground?
@chriskelly9476 I can also say the very same thing about that our Rugby Union Football Code is a lot more free-flowing football code as our Australian Rules Football Code & our NRL in our Rugby League Football Code is a stop & start sort of a sport but very fast & but more tougher compared to our AFL Australian Rules Football Code & our Football (Soccer) Code can run just as fast &/or faster as our Australian Rules Football Code & besides that (Football as in Soccer & also both Rugby Union & Rugby League) are all VERY PHYSICAL SPORTS as well too of course.
@@user-we8ue9qy9l ok bot
When you get a chance mate come over and watch it live you will not be disappointed 👍🏾
G'day, and welcome to what is indeed the greatest sport on the planet, a sport based on unbelievable ALL-ROUND athleticism (ie not just big hits and blokes running into each other over and over). Now you have a grasp on the basics, and know what constitutes a mark and a goal, check out the 'top 50 marks of all time' and the 'top 50 goals of all time', to truly see the crazy skills on display. Also check out the highlights of the 2018 Grand Final, it was a CLASSIC.
Best ball sport on the planet.
Massively slept on.
@leethomas7659 I don't about that our Australian Rules Football Code is best ball sport in the world because its (NO) comparison to our other (3 Three) other major &/or main Football Codes in order which is our Very (1st First) Football (Soccer) & our Very (2nd Second) is the Rugby Union Football Code & finally our Very (3rd Third) Rugby League Football, all because they are indicated & being considered as the real actual proper World Cup Football &/or Sporting Codes for so many donkey's years & also decades from our Past of course.
Next to ice hockey, probably the fastest (running or skating) game in the world. Poetry in motion, my friend.
If you get the chance, check out these two video.
1 - A beginner's guide to Australian football | AFL Explained.
2 - Mason Cox - " Don't believe in never. " An American playing AFL.
Enjoy cheers thanks🤠
Cyril rioli AFL highlights 🔥
When i was a kid, a 'spectacular mark' was called a 'speccy'
genX called it a "kappa".. named after Warwick Capper who invented the whole "jump on the tother guys shoulders to catch a high mark" thing
Still a speccy, kappa was only used for Warwick and for like 3 seasons at most it never caught on
@@Wimmle wrong. kappa is still used to this day, and describes any mark by anyone where you go up on someones back, which is the only type of mark which is "spectacular". .
you must be one of those immigrants who live in teh east. L2aussie lingo
Goals add up can be confusing to people who have never seen the game, but it's easy. First, add the goals, say 20 goals thats 6 points each = 120 points than add the points, say it's 10, 120 + 10 behinds thats 1 point each equal total score 130
2:09 To be fair that wasn't really skill. It was entirely unintentional. Just fumbled the ball and it deflected off his foot. Good presence of mind to not panic and just be ready for it to drop for him, but it was 98% stuff up.
Just find some full games online and start watching. Best way to get an overview of what happens and not just highlights. Glad you enjoyed
I love this game it is the oldest football game I barrack for the Adelaide crows go to every home match iam sure you would enjoy the game
Im an Aussie in Melbourne, a die hard footy fan, follow carlton! Highly recommend watching highlights of games, and mason cox. And our regular season starts in a week! Look forward to more!
I watched a video recently posted by Mason Cox's Dad, Phil. Such a heartwarming and proud moment when your son marks the ball and the Collingwood diehards chant "U_S_A" when your son lines up and kicks a goal. ("Cox made his AFL debut on April 25, 2016, in the annual Anzac Day match against Essendon. Within the first 80 seconds of the match, he took his first mark and scored the game's first goal with his first kick in the AFL." Pretty amazing for a debutante, let alone a kid from Texas who had no bloody idea what it was going to be like playing in front of a crowd of 85,082 that day.
Greatest sport on earth and it's 150 years old
@shaunhaas4784 May be its the greatest sport only here in Australia only but however I don't think that our Australian Rules Football Code is the greatest sport on because its (NO) comparison to our other (3 Three) other major &/or main Football Codes in order which is our Very (1st First) Football (Soccer) & our Very (2nd Second) is the Rugby Union Football Code & finally our Very (3rd Third) Rugby League Football, all because they are indicated & being considered as the real actual proper World Cup Football &/or Sporting Codes for so many donkey's years & also decades from our Past of course.
AFL has a lot to understand, but just watch it as an enjoying competition (you will work out the ruls as you go)..
Hi, liked and subscribed from Adelaide, South Australia.
Footy is definitely very entertaining, very high energy game… you need to watch it live if you can, the vibe of the crowd is just different.
A standard games of AFL generally lasts around 2 hours plus!
More like 3…
Check out the game here in the states, its something to watch live. USAFL
Best to watch this live. It looks like mayhem on tv but there are actually game plans being implemented - its just that on tv you cant really see them.
If you cant watch it live, try to watch a game - or games - between teams closely matched on the ladder. Scoring can be fast and furious and if the score is close in the last quarter you cant tell who might win - its heart attack territory. But blow out games can be pretty disappointing and the atmosphere in blowouts can be a bummer.
That is one of the best explanatory videos of our great game.
Gaelic Football players also has to bounce the ball every few steps ("soloing") and pass by punching the ball.
I love how more people around the world are starting to watch the AFL, I truly believe our sport of AFL is the best sport in the world, a game that’s lasted 150 years gotta love it also it’s better when you pick a team to barrack you get so focused on the highs and lows of the sport, I’m a Collingwood man so I hope to see you in the black and white stripes brother
Your comments are interesting and the delight is expressive. I hope you enjoy learning more about Australia.
That was so much fun to watch, your face, haha. Thanks for sharing
When I was living in the States, I could watch A.F.L on Fox. Of course, you need to follow Collingwood, the most popular team in the League. :)
The bouncing the ball every 16 yards whilst running rule, was bought in because of 1 player back in the day, he was too fast, and it was decided that it was an unfair advantage to be able to run the length of the oval and score, with no challenge, because this player did it so frequently, so the bouncing off the ball, or touching the ball on the ground if it was too slippery rule was put in place
G day I just came home from an AFL game my team Brisbane lions were playing at thier home ground 2 blocks from my house and yes AFL is insane and have fanatics for supporters love the channel see you again Barry
You're quite aware as you are the first American who I've seen who 'GOT' this game the first time watching it. Welcome to Oz (Australia). We are an easy-going, laid -back , casual and friendly people . We LOVE our sport. AFL originated in Victoria, Australia. The main part of the league was/is in Melbourne which then spread to other states. It was partially inspired by a game named 'marn grook' played by the indigenous people. There are a number of aboriginal players in the football league .The male and female players are elite athletes with incredible stamina and skills. The players are selected from all over the country. This 2024 season starts in March, going through to September. It can be viewed on American channels. Also, there is a AFL association of amateur teams in America and Canada. ENJOY !
And there is nothing like being in the crowd and watching a game. The atmosphere is electric. We are also very passionate about the team we follow (Go Pies) but its rare to ever see fights between supporters of different teams.
Great video to start on mate, I work at Optus Stadium in Perth and get to see or at least hear a game every weekend and it’s always awesome. Greetings from Perth West Australia 🇦🇺
Im an american but nrl and afl will always be my favorite sports
Of course that's your home turf.
But in Australia, you never ever talk Politics, Religion or Aussie rules at a dinner party or you could be kicked out ..(cause you're a Collingwood supporter 😂😂)
It's that serious...
Get on board mate, the seasons only just begun a few weeks ago now. Shaping up to be another cracking season of footy.
Welcome to a whole new world within a world mate! Australian Rules Football, and the culture around it in Australia is bigger than one video can contain. Glad you found it such a blast; especially for your first RUclips video! I find a lot of Americans really like AFL for it's almost non-stop action and lack of protective gear. Mind you, the AFL does have issues with concussions ending players careers early on occasion. If you have access to AFL games on cable or similar service in the U.S.A.; watch a couple and see if you like a particular team (I recommend Collingwood Magpies =D) and ask some questions maybe in another video? Pretty much any Aussie watching will gladly answer them for you. Keen to see what other videos you will be making... Cheerrs from Melbourne!
The Aussies also play a Rugby code called "League" (13 per side) in the NRL (National Rugby League). It's super fast and super rough. Has many similarities to American Football.
@YTWorldTraveler Also that Aussies actually do play (2 Two) Football Codes which are another Rugby code called "Union"(15 per side) in the Super Rugby Competition, Both of the Bledisloe Cup Men & Laurie O'reilly Cup Women Tournaments & the Rugby Union (7 Sevens) Tournaments & the RWC Rugby World Cup & also the Olympic Games & also Football as in "'Soccer"" (11 per side) in the Confederation Cup, A-League Soccer Competition, FIFA Federation International Football Association World Cup, Australia Cup Football (Soccer) Tournaments & also including the Olympic Games as well too of course.
It was originally a First Nations game but only speccys no goals or points called Marngrook and in fact was the one common word and game throughout all the Nations. An early settler visited and put rules and other add ins thus evolving it too the greater game ever
Nice to see the recognition it desrves, the Indigenous game was very fast.
The scoring graphic works like this: 20 goals (120 points) 10 behinds (10 points) 130 (total of 120 and 10).
In the updated version of this video, they include Women’s footy.
AFL is older. More continuous and players need to be aware 360 degrees.
Great reaction, keep it up!
I actually love that you’re making a channel dedicated just to learning about our country, truly .
Me too
It’s actually a cool country
Top video and channel thanks dude!
That was really well done mate
just a small nitpick, not judging but just to inform. We pronounce Aussie as ozzie :)
Watch the 1989 grand final mate. Best game EVER PLAYED. 👍
I love that their example score is Collingwood beating Carlton. LIKE ALWAYS! 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
It's through reactors like you that I have come to learn about AFL. Thank you for wanting to learn about another country!
I'm an Aussie so I grew up with Aussie Rules and love it but I'd say one's preference in football code is probably much like one's taste in music and is set in your youth. Just remember - while a great game of Aussie Rules can be thrilling (2018 Grand Final for example), a poor game can put you to sleep. Some games can be so uneventful the commentators start talking about other games during the play!
Benefit over the NFL is that there is so much more playing on whereas in NFL you have time on, time off, every play goes for a few seconds (can last minutes in afl) entire teams coming on and off the field - stop start. In a good game of AFL the ball is constantly in movement.
Good luck with your new channel 🎉🎉🎉
The game when you’re at the ground is next level, there’s nothing like it.
I grew up with this sport. Lived in the US for two years largely in the Florida pan handle. I loved learning the NFL code and still watch bothe the NFL and college seasons. Personally there is no better or best football code they are all the testing of the best athletes which is always thrilling to watch. But my passion for AFL has never left me as I suspect if I grew up in the US with friday night lights through to superbowls that would be my passion.
Not about being American Football vs Australian Football...
Brotha simply appreciating a pro athlete when he sees one.
Great reaction thanks for your positive attitude and how you got it & summed it up at 4m:30s. Fortunately, you saw arguably the best Introduction to our amazing sport. Which started in the 1850's predating many sporting leagues. Played on a cricket pitch it was how Australian cricket teams kept fit during winter. Suggest you check out "Biggest AFL Hits (Part.1)"🙃 Cheers from Sydney, AU.
Thanks for the clarification. Yes, I thought that too, it's just that I've heard a few from other sports refer to the entire playing field (in this case "oval") as the pitch. @michaelrogers2080
We even get a public holiday on the Friday before the Grand Final, which is the Grand Final Parade day.
It's not just fun to watch, it's so much fun to play. It's an absolute rush to run through an entire pack of players without getting touched and come out with the ball. Also hurts like hell when you get ironed out. Still, I got away with it more often than not. Absolutely recommend if you like to play full contact sport and aren't afraid of taking a few knocks.
If this was the first time that you had seen it, i really enjoyed watching your facial expressions and what Aussie players put their bodies through each game. 20 10 130 = 20 goals x6 + 10x1 = 130
Greats show on Earth😊 G'day from Perth mate.
This is hilarious, it’s so funny how he’s getting shocked by the jumping, and the fact that those are only speckies is so funny the big tackles are way worse, they’re coming out bloody as!
Probably the only game in the world that can leave you on the edge of your seat in a close game and put your heart rate and adrenaline on a roller coaster ride until the dying seconds
At 2:08 that was a freakish fumble that would never normally be expected to pay off.
20 goals, at 6 points each, then 10 behinds, at 1 point each, equals 130 total points
As a Melbourne Boy I have seen this game everywhere it’s one of my favourite sports People in Australia are crazy about this game UP THE TIGESS
Last Year KISS played at our Grand final. Gene Simmons is a fan, he once co-owned the Carlton Football Club.
That was a reality TV program as I recall. He never had anything to do with the Carlton footy club.
Welcome to Aussie rules mate, and wanting to know more about Australia your a legend ❤
Does he realize we play the exact same game with the exact same rules in high school?? U should give it a go, seriously so much fun!!
You'd love it! It's fast, it's awesome... It's so much more skillful than anyone can tell you..!!!
That was fun to watch. Definitely a great game, fast moving and amazing skills. I find NFL too stoppy starty😂
its an awesome game to watch you have to do it
Gaelic football developed in the 1880's. Some 25-30 years after Australian football was started
I've never been much of a sport fan, but I will sometimes watch finals footy and I'm really drawn into the excitement of it. These players appear nearly super human and the game itself can be nail biting.
It’s the non stop action that most like
AFL players are known as some of the best athletes in the world. Loved watching your video and absolutely had to subscribe! Looking forward to your upcoming reactions to our magnificent country and culture.
The Australian Aboriginals played a fast ball game before whites arrived. The ball was not allowed to touch the ground. It was made of a blown up bladder. Aussie Rules was made out of that original game.
Love American reactions to AFL! It's the best game in the world!
FYI - Conceptualised by Tom Wills in 1858 as a way to keep cricketers fit during winter, the Australian Football League (AFL),
On May 17, 1859, Hammersley, Smith, Thompson and Wills, gathering at Bryant's Hotel in East Melbourne, wrote the 10 rules that formed the basis of what has become today's game.
Glad you liked our sport and you should get to a game!!!
Just for reference, 40,000 more people were at the AFL grand final last year than at the Super Bowl last year.
Oh man, I love your reaction....
On the scoreboard the first number is how many goals they have and the second number is how many behinds they have so the last number is how many points they have all together
the most electric AFL crowds are for huge games. like the grand final, the showdown rounds in Adelaide, etc. also the 20 10 130 means 20 goals (so 20 times 6) and 10 behinds (10 times 1), and the 130 is the total from the goals combined with the total of the behinds. trust me, its way more entertaining than NFL.
G'day mate. Nice intro. I've got your back.
I live in Australia and a play footy/AFL/Aussie rules and it’s awesome
If the ball gets touched by a hand going through the goals than it isnt a goal so not worth 6 points, it is classed as a behind so only worth 1 point.
Good video man