Ben Graham highlights from his AFL days

[187]

I saw this link on another board, not that we didn't already know it but Ben Graham has a boot. I think punts look more impressive in outdoor stadiums, you get a better idea of how high these guys can kick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDKh4qAilmw

Bombs Away Benny

 

[PoolBoy]

what sport is that? its not rugby...

 

[187]

It's "Australian Rules Football" where apparently kicking is a bigger aspect of the game. Other than that, I have no idea!

 

[Duckjake]

It's "Australian Rules Football" where apparently kicking is a bigger aspect of the game. Other than that, I have no idea!

Older sports fans will remember that in the early days of ESPN Aussie Football was a major part of their programming. Especially late night.

Miss seeing those games as they were fun to watch.

 

[Fitz Rulz]

I liked the commentator saying
Go to the NFL!

 

[Syracusecards]

Anyone notice the score in one of the games? 113-67. ????

I have no idea what this game is supposed to be....

 

[187]

Older sports fans will remember that in the early days of ESPN Aussie Football was a major part of their programming. Especially late night.

Miss seeing those games as they were fun to watch.

Yeah I was too young to see that. SpikeTV started showing rugby matches on Friday night at 10pm throughout the playoffs and that was awesome. I started watching rugby matches on youtube over summer out of boredom and it's a blast to watch. It's too bad it's rarely on TV in the states.

 

[dogpoo32]

BENNY! BENNY! He's amazing. Not sure what I just watched... but it was apparently very cool. I do know that he is an amazing punter and needs to be in the Pro Bowl.

 

[Duckjake]

Anyone notice the score in one of the games? 113-67. ????

I have no idea what this game is supposed to be....

Basically they score 6 points for a goal which is a kick through the middle goal posts and 1 point for a kick through either side.

If you catch a ball that has been kicked or "hand passed" in the air, a "mark" you can have a free kick. That is what Graham is doing in the videos.

Players can be anywhere on the field. No offsides rule.

Guys can run with the ball but have to bounce it off the ground every 15m. Tackling the runner is allowed but with restrictions.

Basic strategy is to get into position to get a mark where you have a good chance of kicking the ball through the goal for 6. Also see guys kick the ball on the run for fairly long distances and with accuracy.

Always thought the NFL should be recruiting these guys and having them run and kick. Sort of an option punt. Texas does some of that now.