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Quiz about Rules of Australian Rules
Quiz about Rules of Australian Rules

Rules of Australian Rules Trivia Quiz


A quiz on the rules of this wonderful game, that is only really played in Australia. To save file space on the FT server, I will refer to the sport as 'footy'.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ozzz2002
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
134,826
Updated
Feb 19 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4333
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. To enforce the rules of footy, we need some umpires- commonly known as white maggots. How many of these honourable gentlemen (and sometimes ladies) officiate a game of footy? (Not including reserves and resting umpires). Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When an opposition player is tackled while in possession of the ball, what single word are you likely to hear the crowd scream, usually at the top of their lungs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A player in which of the following positions would be the most likely to top the season's goal-scoring list? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. If a player belts an opponent, would he be sent from the field?


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the many spectacular aspects of footy is watching a player pull down a screamer of a mark (catch, for the uninitiated). Assuming the ball has not been touched, or come in contact with the ground, at least how far does a ball have to travel before a fair mark can be awarded? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Scoring. At each end of the ground there are four posts- two tall ones in the middle, and two smaller ones outside them. A kick between the taller posts score a goal (worth six points), and if the ball goes between a tall one, and one of the shorter poles, a behind is scored (worth one point). What score is given if the ball hits one of the bigger posts? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After a behind has been scored, what happens next? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If a player is deemed guilty of rough play, backchatting an umpire, timewasting or similar, a penalty is given in addition to the free kick or mark. What distance would the offending player be penalised? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Does Australian Rules footy have an off-side rule?


Question 10 of 10
10. Consider the following scenario. A player is in possession of the ball near the boundary line, and hemmed in by several opposition players. He has no teammates nearby that he can pass the ball to, so to avoid being tackled in possession of the ball, he runs over the boundary line and out of play. What ruling would (or should) the umpire make? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. To enforce the rules of footy, we need some umpires- commonly known as white maggots. How many of these honourable gentlemen (and sometimes ladies) officiate a game of footy? (Not including reserves and resting umpires).

Answer: 9

There are three field umpires, four boundary umpires (but only two are on duty at any given time), and my personal favourites, two goal umpires. The field umps control most of the general play, the boundary umpires return the ball to play when it goes out of play, and the goal umpires with their long white coats, white floppy hats, white flags and sense of theatre are a source of mirth for many footy fans. Just imagine a penguin playing Hamlet...
2. When an opposition player is tackled while in possession of the ball, what single word are you likely to hear the crowd scream, usually at the top of their lungs?

Answer: Ball!

The spontaneous eruption of 50,000 people yelling is one of the most awe-inspiring sounds in Australian sport. 'Ball' is short for 'Holding the Ball', and relates to one of the more contentious laws of footy. A player must get rid of the ball, by handpassing or kicking it, before he is tackled. If he does not do so, the umpire has two options. Firstly, he will award a free kick to the tackler, or if he considers that the player had no opportunity to dispose of the ball, he will bounce the ball. It seems whatever he decides to do, half of the crowd will disagree with with him, and question his eyesight and the marital status of his parents.
3. A player in which of the following positions would be the most likely to top the season's goal-scoring list?

Answer: Full Forward

Full forwards are the blokes directly in front of the 'big sticks' (goalposts), and are generally a more accurate kick than players in the 'back' of the ground, whose main task is to stop the opposition scoring. A point guard belongs on a basketball court, and a fly-half plays Rugby Union.
4. If a player belts an opponent, would he be sent from the field?

Answer: No

There are no provisions in the rules of footy regarding sendoffs. The player concerned would have his number written in the umpires notebook, and would be required to front the Tribunal during the week to face the music. The opposing team would be awarded a free kick, and often the player would be dragged from the field by the coach, for a stern talking-to.
5. One of the many spectacular aspects of footy is watching a player pull down a screamer of a mark (catch, for the uninitiated). Assuming the ball has not been touched, or come in contact with the ground, at least how far does a ball have to travel before a fair mark can be awarded?

Answer: 15 metres

The spectacular high-flying mark, popularly known as a 'speccy', is a sight to behold, and is guaranteed to bring the crowd to its feet. Some renowned exponents of soaring over the pack include John Coleman, the Essendon superstar of the 1950s, Jeff White from Melbourne, Alex Jesaulenko, the Ukrainian-born Carlton star, and the late Trevor Barker from my beloved St Kilda team.
6. Scoring. At each end of the ground there are four posts- two tall ones in the middle, and two smaller ones outside them. A kick between the taller posts score a goal (worth six points), and if the ball goes between a tall one, and one of the shorter poles, a behind is scored (worth one point). What score is given if the ball hits one of the bigger posts?

Answer: One point

If the ball is punched, kicked or carried through the goals by a defender, only one point is scored. A goal can only be scored via a kick from a member of the attacking team (unlike soccer, a defender cannot "score" an own-goal). In addition, if the ball hits one of the outer posts (known as behind posts), no score is registered, and the ball is deemed as 'out of bounds'.
7. After a behind has been scored, what happens next?

Answer: The defending team kick the ball back into play from the goal square (an area in front of the goalposts)

The ball is returned to play by the defending team from the goal 'square' (actually a 9 metre by 6 metre rectangle). However, if a goal is scored, the ball is bounced by the umpire in the centre of the ground.
8. If a player is deemed guilty of rough play, backchatting an umpire, timewasting or similar, a penalty is given in addition to the free kick or mark. What distance would the offending player be penalised?

Answer: 50 metres

The penalty was increased from 15 metres to 50 metres in the early 1980s, as the original penalty was not considered 'harsh' enough. A 'fifty' is measured from the scene of the incident towards the centre of the goalposts, and can turn a long-range attempt into a 'gimme' goal.
9. Does Australian Rules footy have an off-side rule?

Answer: No

Players are assigned a position on the field by their coach, but there is nothing in the rules that restricts a player's actual location on the ground. In fact, if a team is clinging to a slender lead towards the end of a game, it is not unusual to see them 'flood' the backline, leaving only one or two players anywhere near their own goals.
10. Consider the following scenario. A player is in possession of the ball near the boundary line, and hemmed in by several opposition players. He has no teammates nearby that he can pass the ball to, so to avoid being tackled in possession of the ball, he runs over the boundary line and out of play. What ruling would (or should) the umpire make?

Answer: A free kick against the player

A player cannot deliberately put the ball out of play, either by kicking, handpassing or carrying it over the line. Also, if a player kicks the ball out on the full, either deliberately or accidentally, it is also a free kick against him.
Source: Author ozzz2002

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