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Australian Rules Football: Origins and Gameplay

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In what year was Australian Rules Football (AFL) officially established?

  1. 1858

  2. 1860

  3. 1866

  4. 1870


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Melbourne Football Club was formed in 1858, marking the official establishment of AFL.

Which two teams played in the inaugural AFL Grand Final in 1897?

  1. Melbourne vs. Geelong

  2. Carlton vs. Essendon

  3. St. Kilda vs. South Melbourne

  4. Collingwood vs. Fitzroy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

St. Kilda defeated South Melbourne by 21 points in the first-ever AFL Grand Final.

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for each team during an AFL match?

  1. 18

  2. 21

  3. 25

  4. 30


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Each AFL team is allowed to field a maximum of 18 players on the ground at any given time.

How many points are awarded for a goal in AFL?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A goal in AFL is worth 6 points.

What is the term used for a player who is positioned in the center of the field and is responsible for distributing the ball to teammates?

  1. Ruckman

  2. Midfielder

  3. Forward

  4. Defender


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ruckman is the player who contests the ball in the center of the field at the start of each quarter and after goals.

Which AFL team has won the most premierships (flags) in the league's history?

  1. Essendon

  2. Carlton

  3. Collingwood

  4. Hawthorn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hawthorn has won a record 13 premierships in the AFL.

What is the name of the annual AFL championship match that determines the premiership winner?

  1. AFL Grand Final

  2. State of Origin

  3. Anzac Day Clash

  4. Dreamtime at the 'G


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AFL Grand Final is the annual championship match of the AFL, played between the top two teams at the end of the regular season.

Which AFL player holds the record for the most career goals?

  1. Tony Lockett

  2. Gordon Coventry

  3. Doug Wade

  4. Jason Dunstall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tony Lockett kicked a record 1,360 goals during his AFL career.

What is the name of the AFL's highest individual honor, awarded to the player judged to be the best and fairest across the entire season?

  1. Brownlow Medal

  2. Norm Smith Medal

  3. Coleman Medal

  4. Mark of the Year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brownlow Medal is awarded to the AFL player who receives the most votes from the umpires in each match throughout the season.

Which AFL team is known as the 'Kangaroos'?

  1. North Melbourne

  2. Collingwood

  3. Essendon

  4. Geelong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North Melbourne is nicknamed the 'Kangaroos' and is known for its strong history and passionate fan base.

What is the name of the AFL's annual match played on Anzac Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli during World War I?

  1. Anzac Day Clash

  2. Dreamtime at the 'G

  3. State of Origin

  4. AFL Grand Final


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anzac Day Clash is an annual AFL match played between two traditional rivals, Collingwood and Essendon, on Anzac Day.

Which AFL team is known as the 'Power'?

  1. Port Adelaide

  2. Adelaide Crows

  3. West Coast Eagles

  4. Fremantle Dockers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Port Adelaide is nicknamed the 'Power' and is known for its strong performances in recent years.

What is the name of the AFL's annual match played between the Indigenous All-Stars team and a team representing the rest of the league?

  1. State of Origin

  2. Dreamtime at the 'G

  3. Anzac Day Clash

  4. AFL Grand Final


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dreamtime at the 'G is an annual AFL match played between the Indigenous All-Stars team and a team representing the rest of the league.

Which AFL team is known as the 'Eagles'?

  1. West Coast Eagles

  2. Fremantle Dockers

  3. Port Adelaide

  4. Adelaide Crows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

West Coast Eagles is nicknamed the 'Eagles' and is known for its success in the AFL, having won four premierships.

What is the name of the AFL's annual match played between the top two teams from each conference at the end of the regular season?

  1. AFL Grand Final

  2. State of Origin

  3. Anzac Day Clash

  4. Preliminary Final


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Preliminary Final is the annual AFL match played between the top two teams from each conference at the end of the regular season.

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