The St. Louis Australian Rules football club is a founding member of the USAFL and compete with other clubs throughout the midwest.
We are recruiting for the 2024 season. Our first training is April 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Cricket Field in Forest Park. We welcome all newcomers!
If you are interested, please contact Coach Richard Lozano at coach@bluesfooty.com
Call or text (314) 270-2565
Australian Rules Football is a full contact game that is unique and distinguished from other sports. Is it rugby? No!
Aussie Rules is primarily a kicking game. Think keep away like you played as a kid, only with goals and rules of movement. The sport favors speed, skill, fitness, and team tactics. Australian Rules athletes are among the fittest in the world. Come have a kick!
Aussie Rules is played throughout the United States. Most cities have a club. At the end of each season, clubs from around the country come together for nationals where over 1000 players converge to test their skills in a weekend of matches.
Aussie Rules is played on a large oval with typically 16 to 18 per side. The line up is 360 degrees. Players on both teams are spread around the entire pitch.
The ball is moved by either kicking it or punching it with your hand. You can run with the ball, but it must touch the ground every 10 meters or so.
A caught kick is called a “mark”. A mark stops play and the receiver has the option to have a free kick or play on.
Goals are scored by kicking the ball between four tall posts on either end of the field. The kick between the two in the middle is called a “major” and is worth 6 points. A kick between the two outer posts is called a “behind” and is worth one.
USAFL games are typically 80 minutes long. Although draws are rare, there are no tie breakers in league play.
The St. Louis Blues A.F.C. welcomes all athletes and supporters! Contact Coach Richard Lozano at coach@bluesfooty.com today or call/text (314) 270-2565!
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