Simple Rule Changes to make the Football Codes in Australia more efficient and entertaining
14/09/2023
Introduction Australia has four major football codes, Australian Rules Football (AFL) Rugby League, Association Football (Soccer) and Rugby Union. Support for these codes varies by geographical area, demographics history and social class. A recent survey of sports popularity in Australia ranked AFL as the most popular sport in Australia (1) followed by Rugby League (2), Soccer (8) and Rugby Union (10). These rankings are based on a combination of the number of players, crowd attendance and media ratings. Yet those watching the recent