I’ve never heard about Aussie rules football, and I don’t intend to go deeper into the matter, either. (Feel fre to comment on the post if you’re dying to share information on the topic!)
This photo shows that the main focus is not on a round (or oval) ball, but on the refreshements connected to the event. I don’t think we are talking about enjoying quality brews in moderation here.
They play a match a year in London for the homesick Aussie accountants. I went along once to the Oval to watch it with some Australian chums. It looked like fun, and the rules didn’t seem too complicated at the time, but I couldn’t tell you what they were now… We drank many pints of ale before and after in (or rather outside) the Prince of Wales in Cleaver Square.