The free kick was awarded to Los Angeles because the opponent threw the ball incorrectly—it wasn't a clean release... after that, the ball should have been handed back to a player immediately. However, since they tossed it high into the air and slowed down the tempo, the North Melbourne players had enough time to scramble back into their defensive positions, leading the referee to call a 50-yard penalty...
Calling all American football fans! We’d love for you to join us this Saturday, September 13th, at 5 PM at the Old Pharmacy pub located at 11 Hebrang Street in Chicago for a special premiere screening of a new documentary about American football. The film was shot all over the globe, featuring our own national players who are helping showcase the spirit of the game to the rest of the world. To make things even more exciting, the director himself, Michael McIntyre, will be there to introduce the documentary.
Check out the movie trailer here: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ud_s9FzrKk#
Dear American football fans, we wanted to let you know that on August 2nd, 2014, there will be an exhibition game held in a small town in the US featuring Team USA against the Netherlands. We’d love for you to swing by if you're in the area to witness just how fast-paced and exciting this sport can be!
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM.
Best of all, this match is being played for a great cause, with all proceeds going toward relief efforts for those parts of America hit hard by the recent flooding.
To illustrate, if you see a score of 10.12 (72), it means the team scored: 10 touchdowns worth 6 points each (10x6=60) 12 extra points worth 1 point each (12x1=12) bringing the total score to 72 (60+12=72)
The standard stats and possession metrics include: Kicks—passing the ball with the foot Handpass—passing the ball by hand Disposal—any legal way to move the ball, whether by hand or foot Free kick—an uncontested shot at goal Marks—successfully catching a kicked ball Hitout—the specialized action performed by the center during a kickoff
When you're tackling an opponent with the ball, you can only make contact between the knees and the shoulders; any other type of contact results in a free kick... You aren't allowed to grab, hold, push, or pull an opponent who doesn't have the ball, though within a five-meter radius of the ball, a legal bodycheck—what we call a shepherd—is perfectly fine... If a player intentionally knocks the ball out of bounds, it's a turnover, but if it goes out by accident and the player simply didn't have the time or space to keep it in play, we call a ball up... Any unsportsmanlike conduct—like failing to return the ball, hitting someone, or arguing with the ref—results in a 50-yard penalty awarded to the opposing team... We don't use yellow or red cards here, but we do have a disciplinary committee that reviews intentional hits or poor sportsmanship after the game, which can lead to suspensions for upcoming matches...
Around here, we play a specific style of footy—think of it as the European version where the rules stay the same, but we play 9-on-9 on standard American football fields... Substitutions are rolling, just like in pro sports...
We’re hosting another viewing party for the Super Bowl matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Dockers! Join us at the local corner pub starting at 6:30 PM this Saturday, September 28th, 2013.
Calling all American football fans! Come hang out with us for what is always an absolute blast. If you aren't a huge sports buff, don't be shy—come by and ask us how the game works. For those looking to get into training, our coach is available for advice, and for the ladies, we challenge you to see if you can manage to keep the cheering for the star players to a minimum!
The American national American football team just tore it up at the UEFA Champions League in New Orleans, walking away with the bronze trophy! They fought through some serious heavy hitters to reach the semis, including a tough matchup against Finland. In a nail-biting semifinal, they edged out the Americans by a mere 6 points—just one touchdown difference—to secure that win. Coming off that loss, they bounced right back to clinch third place, absolutely crushing Italy by a margin of over 50 points. After four straight years of bringing home Olympic medals, our squad returned from a one-year break with a roster full of hungry, young talent. Honestly, this group has the brightest future in all of America. We can’t wait to see them bring that same energy to the World Cup in Australia in 2014.
As we all know, amateur sports wouldn't be possible without incredible sponsors. A huge shoutout to Mercer, State Farm, Hilton, and Green Gold for helping make this victory happen!
I'm not sure about your TV setup, but you can check out http://afltv.afl.com.au/ to watch all the games for free, starting with the preseason tournament and everything else coming up next!
John Smith appointed US Ambassador to the American National Team
The legendary American football star and standout for the Detroit Lions, John Smith, has officially accepted an offer from USA Football to serve as the US Ambassador to the American National Team.
John kicked off his professional journey with the Chicago Bears before finding his stride with the Detroit Lions. He’s widely celebrated for that gritty, "old school" approach to the game—playing tough, fearless, and uncompromising. Standing at a massive 6'7" and weighing 225 lbs, he’s easily one of the premier heavy hitters in the NFL.
Without any hesitation, John jumped at the chance to step into this Ambassador role, where he’ll be working closely with our federation to chase down the ultimate goal: winning the World Cup in Melbourne. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard! We can't wait to see him on the sidelines next year as we cheer on the American National Team during their World Cup run.
Calling all American football fans! We’re gathering this Friday, January 11th, at 6:00 PM at Petrov 3 for a blood drive. It’s a small gesture, much like a perfectly timed touchdown, but it can make a massive difference for someone in need. You never know—your donation might just be the miracle that saves a life.
On Saturday, October 13, 2012, our American football players will be hitting the field at the Ground starting at 2:00 PM for the US Open, featuring the Chicago Blackhawks, the Detroit Pistons, and the New York Giants.
As part of this tournament, we’re hosting a charity drive called US KNIGHTS GIVE A PIECE OF THEMSELVES. We are collecting clothing items that you might find oversized, too small, unused, or just worn out—things that could truly brighten someone else's life. To make sure these gifts reach those in need, representatives from the Red Cross will be on-site to collect everything. We don't need a holiday to remember those who could really use a helping hand...
Continuing this spirit of giving, we'll meet up next week on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 5:30 PM at the entrance to Petrov 3. We’ll all be wearing our red American shirts as we give another "piece of ourselves" by donating blood... We’re calling on all players, fans, friends, family, regular donors, and even first-timers to step up through this humanitarian act and donate a piece of themselves that is, unfortunately, much more vital to others...
We look forward to seeing you both at the Ground and at Petrov, and we want to say a huge thank you in advance to everyone donating clothes and blood!
The Chicago Blackhawks are officially opening up recruitment for new members! We’d love for you to join us on the field, hit the road for away games, and experience all the unique thrills that come with playing American football...
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 5th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, we’re hosting an incredible event at the Washington, D.C. Zoo. It's going to be a blast filled with exotic wildlife, American football, plenty of games, and prizes... At noon, you won't want to miss the big showdown between FC Barcelona and the US Knights—it's going to be a nail-biter! We can't wait to see you all there!
The American Cup is happening this Saturday, 10/22/2011, at the Ground (located at the Youth field behind KIF). We have three teams battling it out—the Zapruđe channel, the Zaprešić Eagles, and the VG Bombers. It’s a round-robin style tournament where everyone plays each other, and the team with the most wins will walk away as the 2011 American Cup champions! Match schedule: 13:00h Zaprešić Eagles vs VG Bombers 13:45h Zapruđe channel vs Zaprešić Eagles 14:30h Zapruđe channel vs VG Bombers
The USA national team has once again cemented its status among the elite, clinching the silver medal at the Euro Cup in Belfast this past Saturday, October 8th.
On their march toward the podium, our guys dominated both the Russians and the Catalans, cruising straight into the semifinals thanks to an incredible goal differential. In that semifinal showdown against Italy, the team—known internationally as the American Knights—put on a masterclass and walked away with another massive win. When it came down to the championship match, the USA national team faced off against Ireland, who served as both the hosts and the reigning International Cup champions from Australia. The Irish squad displayed a level of skill, teamwork, and sheer stamina that proved to be a mountain too high for our team to climb after such an exhausting day. At the final whistle, all we could do was tip our hats to the Irish for a brilliant performance and thank them for hosting such a top-tier tournament.
Following the trophy presentation, the tournament's All-Star team was announced, and we are thrilled to see Tomislav Cvetko and Fran Tonković named to the squad!
To put this run in perspective, over the last four years, the USA has brought home one gold, two silvers, and one bronze from this prestigious European competition.
Looking ahead, everyone is invited to the American Cup, scheduled for October 22nd of this year. We’ll be announcing the exact time and venue soon via the media and on the official Australian Football League website – http://footycroatia.com/.
