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A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper.

The three assigned to the ball are referred to as "followers." Their positions are referred to as Ruckman, Rover and Ruck-Rover. Although the players have designated positions, they are free to move anywhere on the ground when play is in progress. There is no "goalie" in Aussie Rules.

There are 6 defenders, 6 forwards, 5 midfielders and a goalkeeper, plus a maximum of 4 interchange players. Each match shall be under the control of two referees. Two linesmen, one on each side of the field, shall indicate when and where the ball has gone out of play over the boundary line.

The goalkeeper is not restricted to stay in the penalty area. You may go anywhere on the field of play. However any play by you outside your penalty area, means you are now considered under the same rules that apply as if you were a normal outfield player.

The keeper is permitted to play the ball anywhere on the field, but may not handle the ball using hands or outstretched arms outside of their penalty area. To organise the team's defenders during defensive set pieces such as free kicks and corners.

Australia's premier spectator sport is one of the most exciting, skilful, tough, and fast paced games in the world and played by some of the fittest athletes on the planet, drawing average crowds of over 35,000 for each game at the highest level.

The precise level of kicking in the AFL is not seen in rugby because generally only one or two players are required as kickers. Watching AFL players hit somebody on the lead from 50 yards is mighty impressive. In terms of physical intensity there is no argument. Rugby dominates hands down.

Not only is the NFL a much more popular organization, but it is also the much more popular sport. In the United States alone, the NFL gets a lot more media attention, news coverage, and fan following than the AFL does in its own country.

The AFL, currently with 18 member clubs, is the sport's elite competition and most powerful body.

Cox became the second American-born AFL premiership player, after Don Pyke in 1992 and 1994.

A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper.

The three assigned to the ball are referred to as "followers." Their positions are referred to as Ruckman, Rover and Ruck-Rover. Although the players have designated positions, they are free to move anywhere on the ground when play is in progress. There is no "goalie" in Aussie Rules.

There are 6 defenders, 6 forwards, 5 midfielders and a goalkeeper, plus a maximum of 4 interchange players. Each match shall be under the control of two referees. Two linesmen, one on each side of the field, shall indicate when and where the ball has gone out of play over the boundary line.

The goalkeeper is not restricted to stay in the penalty area. You may go anywhere on the field of play. However any play by you outside your penalty area, means you are now considered under the same rules that apply as if you were a normal outfield player.

The keeper is permitted to play the ball anywhere on the field, but may not handle the ball using hands or outstretched arms outside of their penalty area. To organise the team's defenders during defensive set pieces such as free kicks and corners.

Australia's premier spectator sport is one of the most exciting, skilful, tough, and fast paced games in the world and played by some of the fittest athletes on the planet, drawing average crowds of over 35,000 for each game at the highest level.

The precise level of kicking in the AFL is not seen in rugby because generally only one or two players are required as kickers. Watching AFL players hit somebody on the lead from 50 yards is mighty impressive. In terms of physical intensity there is no argument. Rugby dominates hands down.

Not only is the NFL a much more popular organization, but it is also the much more popular sport. In the United States alone, the NFL gets a lot more media attention, news coverage, and fan following than the AFL does in its own country.

The AFL, currently with 18 member clubs, is the sport's elite competition and most powerful body.

Cox became the second American-born AFL premiership player, after Don Pyke in 1992 and 1994.