Australia is home to some of the toughest and most exciting sports in the world. Australian Rules Football, more commonly known as footy, and Rugby are two of the biggest Australian sports out there. These sports are the country’s clear favorite spectator sport, with the most attendees and viewers than other major sports leagues in the country.
Both sports are actually quite similar, save for some differences. Compared to the football, we all know where only goalkeepers can touch the ball with their hands, in rugby and footy, players cradle the ball. In rugby, players are only allowed to pass to their side or behind them. In footy, forward passes are allowed, but only punt-kicking or handballing are allowed. The scoring systems are also very different. In rugby, you can score through a try (5 points), a conversion kick (2 points), or a drop goal (3 points). There are four goalposts on each side in footy, and if the ball is kicked in between the two center goal posts, a main goal is awarded (6 points). If it goes in between the outer goalposts, a behind goal is awarded (1 point).
Here in Footy Tripping, we aim to give you all your needs for Australia’s best sports leagues. We cover both the AFL and NRL to provide you with news updates and betting tips for all the exciting and upcoming matches in both leagues. Our news section will keep you posted on all the important updates that include injuries, upsets, trade deals, rumors, and many more. In our betting tips section, we will discuss any useful information that may affect an upcoming game’s outcome.
AFL History
The Australian Football League is the best and only professional league for Australian Rules football. It started way back in 1896 and was known as the Victorian Football League. In 1980, the VFL began expanded and played in other Australian states. By 1990, the VFL was officially renamed the AFL.
NRL History
The NRL is the premier domestic rugby league in Australia. Teams now participating in the NRL were competing since 1908, but the NRL wasn’t officially founded until December 1997. Today, 16 teams compete in the NRL during the regular season to qualify for a playoff-style tournament to determine the season’s champions.
News
Century-old leagues like the AFL and NRL have grown a lot since the first official league games were played way back then. These leagues have only gotten more exciting since then. With 18 highly competitive teams going at it against each other all over the country, we have more than enough action and news to give you updates on. We will make sure to keep you posted on all the exciting happenings in both leagues, which include matches, trades, injuries, and many more!
Betting Tips
The Betting Tips section is where you want to be to get that ace up your sleeve before making any wagers. Here, we will be discussing upcoming games, statistics, and important updates, including injuries and trades that will affect the outcome of upcoming games. Take this opportunity to learn a little bit more about an upcoming match before making a wager!
