Aussie Rules For Dummies

by Jim Maine

Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this indispensable guide takes you from the fundamentals ? rules, terminology and equipment ? to the finer points of individual playing styles and into the realm of Aussie Rules folklore. So, if you want to know if a player is ?on the mark? or ?on the ball?, or you?re keen to acquire some new skills, jump right in and find out why Aussie Rules is called the greatest game on earth!

Genres: Sports

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Brian Melchers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn’t finish the book because neither the Kindle nor Kindle App would flip pages past about 80%. I learned a lot about the game and AFL teams and what players do.

Good book! Lots of highlights. One is “Never ridicule mistakes or losses.” Another is “Many midfielders run more than 20 kilometres every match.”

[Deke · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit of everything here - rules, championship lists, great players, stretching, history... a decent sampler platter.

[Matthew Hodge · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just got into AFL last year and bought this guide to work out more of the finer details of the rules. The language is fairly ocker - but good natured - and Main's enthusiasm is infectious.

Sadly, a little bit out-dated, now that we have 18 AFL teams instead of 16, but a good starting place to learn more about this quirky football game we Australians have invented.

[Louise Tobin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good and informative. Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about the game.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basic but interesting for those of us brought up with AFL