Fun Footy Facts for Little Legends
Discover the amazing world of Australian Football League For young footy fans aged 5-8
What is AFL?
Australian Football League Our country's most popular sport Teams try to kick goals between tall posts Players can catch, kick, and run with the ball
Let's Count the Teams!
How many AFL teams are there? Can you name your favorite team? What colors do they wear?
The Special AFL Ball
The ball is called a 'Sherrin' It's shaped like an oval, not round Made of leather with white stitching Perfect for catching and kicking
How to Score in AFL
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Footy Quiz Time!
What shape is an AFL ball? How many points is a goal worth? What do we call it when the ball goes between the side posts?
Famous AFL Grounds
MCG - the biggest stadium in Australia Can fit 100,000 people! The Grand Final is played there every year Other famous grounds: Adelaide Oval, Gabba
Auskick - Footy for Kids!
Special AFL program for children Learn to kick, catch, and handball Make new friends and have fun No tackling - just skills and games
Footy Values
'Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork' These are the important values in AFL Always play fair and help your teammates
You're Footy Legends Now!
You've learned so much about AFL! Remember: oval ball, 18 teams, goals worth 6 points Keep practicing your kicks and catches Most importantly - have fun playing footy!