DarkwingDipper
Rookie
- Jun 1, 2021
- 22
- 45
- AFL Club
- Melbourne
- Other Teams
- SD Padres, LA Lakers, SD Gulls
Once upon a time, the game of Austus was played during World War II, combining the best elements of American and Australian rules football. But of course, after the war ended, the game pretty much faded into obscurity.
But just imagine for a moment....
What if someone was bold enough to keep Austus going into the modern day?
Below is a diagram of what an Austus field could look like on an American sized field. Note that since the field is of condensed size compared to a VFL/AFL field, the 25 yard lines serve as the Austus version of the 50 meter lines.
Basic Rules
- Austus is played with nine players a side on a field divided into three zones (defense, midfield, attack).
- The ball similar in size and shape to a CFL football with pointed ends for easier passing.
- A pass or a kick that travels more than fifteen yards can be marked.
- The goal posts are the same as Aussie rules, with a goal worth six points and a behind worth just one.
Positions
Defense
One Fullback
Two Halfbacks
Midfield
One Center
Two Wings
Attack
One Full-Forward
Two Half-Forwards
Roster Size
27 players
Our story begins with the very first civilian test game of Austus played at the original Yankee Stadium in March of 1946.
But just imagine for a moment....
What if someone was bold enough to keep Austus going into the modern day?
Below is a diagram of what an Austus field could look like on an American sized field. Note that since the field is of condensed size compared to a VFL/AFL field, the 25 yard lines serve as the Austus version of the 50 meter lines.
Basic Rules
- Austus is played with nine players a side on a field divided into three zones (defense, midfield, attack).
- The ball similar in size and shape to a CFL football with pointed ends for easier passing.
- A pass or a kick that travels more than fifteen yards can be marked.
- The goal posts are the same as Aussie rules, with a goal worth six points and a behind worth just one.
Positions
Defense
One Fullback
Two Halfbacks
Midfield
One Center
Two Wings
Attack
One Full-Forward
Two Half-Forwards
Roster Size
27 players
Our story begins with the very first civilian test game of Austus played at the original Yankee Stadium in March of 1946.
