Justin Madden, AFL Fans Association Patron and Carlton great, interviewed by Daniel Harford and Mark Allen on SEN program: The Run Home

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AFL Fans Association

4 hours ago

Where did the game of Australian rules originate?Whilst there are similarities and links back to the indigenous game of Marngrook, and games played in each of the early colonies, a definitive starting point that most resembles out game has always been up for debate.While the country deals with Covid and lockdowns, we thought it would be interesting to post an article on ONE of the origins of football . There are many other stories of simultaneous origins interstate and elsewhere. Many pre date the VFL/AFL competition as we know it today, although some merged or formed part of the VFL, SANFL, WAFL, TFL and other competitions and governing bodies.Article by John Nauright, Brittanica.com:Australian rules football, a football sport distinctive to Australia that predates other modern football games as the first to create an official code of play. Invented in Melbourne, capital of the state of Victoria, in the late 1850s, the game was initially known as Melbourne, or Victorian, rules football and was an amalgam of various football rules that were in use at English public (independent) schools. Although Australian rules football is one of several football sports played today in Australia, the national professional Australian Football League (formerly known as the Victorian Football League) is the country’s most popular sports competition in terms of attendance and television viewing.For more reading please follow the Britannica link. ... See MoreSee Less

Australian rules football | History, Rules, & Facts

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Australian rules football, a football sport distinctive to Australia that predates other modern football games as the first to create an official code of play. Invented in Melbourne, capital of the st...

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AFL Fans Association

1 day ago

Changes to the AFL fixture have been confirmed for Round 20. ... See MoreSee Less

R20 FIXTURE UPDATE: Primetime Blues, Dons-Swans venue confirmed

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Find out where and when you're playing in round 20

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AFL Fans Association

2 days ago

With Brisbane winning the 2032 Olympic games, the host country is allowed to have a demonstration event to showcase their country.Should the AFL petition the government and be successful, would you rather see a game(s) of AFL played at the Olympics or something similar to AFLX to encourage the world to try Australian rules football?Vote:♥️ AFL game so they can see the original rules and try.👍 AFLX game so other countries can use soccer pitches. ... See MoreSee Less

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Monday, July 26th, 2021 at 6:15pm
Changes to the #AFL fixture have been confirmed for Round 20.
https://t.co/ePoq15oKHc

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Monday, July 26th, 2021 at 1:48am
With the 2032 Brisbane Olympic games announced, the host country is allowed to have a demonstration event. Should the AFL petition the government and be successful, would you rather see a game(s) of normal AFL/AFLW, International rules, AFLX, State of Origin or other game?

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In reply toBlair Hughes

Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at 9:45pm
@MrBlairHughes @GabbaBrisbane @brisbanelions @GoldCoastSUNS @AFL Nice. 👍

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In reply to🖤❤️🖤 Graham Jenkin

Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 11:22pm
@GGener8 Thanks Graham. 👍

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 11:22pm
Should fans have to be vaccinated to attend #AFL games?
Port Adelaide's David Koch has backed a ‘no jab, no entry’ stance to see the return of AFL crowds. https://t.co/w0G5OVX153

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 11:20pm
Would you like to see someone who represents fans appointed to the #AFL Competition Committee, or at least consulted by it? https://t.co/dk2L9e2Gq8

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In reply toEmily Blair

Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at 11:17pm
@_EmBlair @AFL_House Thanks Emily. We'd love to contribute on behalf of grassroots fans.

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 6:38pm
On the eve of game 350, David Mundy still dreams of playing in a premiership with Fremantle.
#AFL #AFLSwansFreo
https://t.co/3zf5csT4EP

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 6:37pm
Congratulations David Mundy on 350 games and a 19th year with Fremantle. 💪👏🙌
#AFLSwansFreo https://t.co/Ja6JIMs5vD

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at 12:39am
SA to enter snap lockdown Tuesday from 6pm. The AFL has asked both the Power and Crows to travel to Melbourne, which is ironically also under lockdown. Travis Boak’s 300th game against the Pies will now be an away game, denying Port fans from seeing him play a milestone match.

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AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Monday, July 19th, 2021 at 6:12pm
We agree that enough is enough and this needs to stop. If you see racism directed towards #AFL players or anyone else, please call it out. https://t.co/FSMCLDqB8Q

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Brisbane Lions @brisbanelions
Enough is enough.

Please educate yourself about racism at: https://t.co/CxGyYHibgz https://t.co/vvckR7UMkb

AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Monday, July 19th, 2021 at 2:03am
The AFL Fans Association condemns this behaviour and urges fans to call it out. #AFL https://t.co/Nzyd1WQcs9

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Richmond FC 🐯🏆 @Richmond_FC
We fully support Matt Parker calling out this comment and stand with him in condemning online racism and discrimination.

You are affecting humans. Put a stop to this nonsense. https://t.co/khgo81NCzq

AFL Fans Association @FansAFL

Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at 7:28am
The AFL Fans Association condemns this behaviour and urges fans to call it out. #AFL https://t.co/6WEjJMpy9K

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St Kilda FC @stkildafc
This has to stop. https://t.co/ismquBSDUI

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Justin Madden, AFL Fans Association Patron and Carlton great, interviewed by Daniel Harford and Mark Allen on SEN program: The Run Home