The great divide and the Barassi Line
Aussie Rules and its high-flying origins
Rugby and the ultimate state warfare
Cricket and the ashes of national pride
matilda Time your leap for spectacular marks to discover why Aussie sport is a national religion.
matilda MCG Grand Final
Endless voices screaming, gold medallions gleaming, roaring at the G!
matilda The AFL formally acknowledged Marn Grook in 2019, celebrating the deep Indigenous roots of this ancient First Nations game.
In which year did the AFL formally issue an apology to Adam Goodes that included an acknowledgement of Marn Grook?
What animal's skin was traditionally used to make the ball for the Indigenous game of Marn Grook?
matilda Australian football began as a winter fitness plan for cricketers in Victoria.
What sport was Australian Rules football originally designed to keep players fit for during winter?
Who is credited with co-writing the first official rules of Australian football in 1858?
Marn Grook roots: The traditional Indigenous game of Marn Grook had no goals; players simply won by catching the ball the highest.
What is the popular Australian slang term for a spectacular high-flying catch in AFL?
What is a player awarded immediately after catching a clean mark in Australian Rules football?
A traditional Indigenous Australian game played with a ball of possum skin, featuring kicking and high catching. Tom Wills observed this sport in the 1840s, heavily inspiring the development of Australian rules football.
What is the capacity limit that the MCG regularly reaches during the annual AFL Grand Final?