I went to my first footy (Australian Rules Football) game on Thursday, and it was a blast! The action on the field never stops. It was just a preseason game, so the stands weren't packed, but the energy in the stadium was unbeatable.
People were going CRAZY. I'm not gonna lie, I joined more than a few "Let's go Demons!" chants.
Here's a few basics about footy to get you rookies started:
- Push and shove
- Yell at the ref
Okay, but actually, there isn't a good parallel in America. It's definitely not American football (known as "gridiron" here) but the two sports do have a few things in common, as well as similarities to soccer and even basketball:
- Kick the ball between the posts to score
- Bounce the ball every 15 steps
- Pass the ball by handballing, tossing, or kicking
It makes more sense when you watch it, but I promise, it's fun.
They wear short shorts and high socks. What's not to love?
And on the walk back, we were pleasantly surprised by two big-eyed possums staring down at us from a tree in the park.
They're not koalas, but they're still pretty cute.
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