The AFL, the epitome of Australia’s most iconic sport. The AFL (can be known as Aussie rules) has become one of Australia’s most iconic sport of our country on a worldwide scale. But, on a more important note the AFL represents as an important part of our Australian culture and a beneficial part of the upbringing of generation, typically known as generation Z. AFL, is the only major sport to be played in Australia, that was also founded and created in Australia. The AFL, was created in 1858 by a man named Thomas Willis, a Melbourne man thinking that it would be a good game to play during their off-season. As the game rose to fame, it began to become a part of our national identity which nowadays meaning that the AFL is a part of our Australian
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But, before all that the game was only growing into what it would become. The AFL started in Melbourne and was only played locally throughout Victoria. Which meant that, in the 1859 the first set of rules was formulated by the Melbourne Football Club. It didn’t take long for Australian football to become increasingly popular during the 1870’s period where thousands starting attending to see brutal tackles, physical contests and high marks. This was the period that started it all, making this sport one of Australia’s national icons that would be talked about worldwide. The games increase popularity started to take shape, with team uniforms, an oval shaped ball and thousands of people attending the matches. In 1904, a man by the name of Joe Johnson became the first indigenous player to play Australian football at a senior level, playing for Fitzroy and achieving 3 grand final premierships. From that day Forward, the AFL became a mulit- cultural sport which involved people from all different cultures and race. This type of act in sport, sets a good example, making it a sport the younger generations (like generation Z) something that they can aspire too, and what defines our great nation of …show more content…
One of the biggest scandals was with Essendon and their doping saga. It rocked the nation how it affected the entire club and community surrounding the Essendon club. The National identity realize on how our country and sporting community is portrayed for the world to see. And these allegations involving the use of drugs, alcohol and the use of social media, is not only having an effect on our sporting identity, but also making a mark and leaving a bad reputation for generation Z. Our generation Z believes that we are a rough and tough nation, who work hard and with a good attitude as well as to always support through mate ship through troubled times. But, these idiotic situations are leaking in through our favorite sporting events, making it seem like a good idea for youngest Australian’s thinking it’s a good idea to get involved in drugs and alcohol. However, the saga with Essendon scandal was overcome, just like any other saga. The situation ended in the coach was sacked, along with many other players, reassuring that this will hopefully not happen anytime soon. Making the AFL unite once again bringing people together through sport, which is what our Australian sporting culture is all
But, before all that the game was only growing into what it would become. The AFL started in Melbourne and was only played locally throughout Victoria. Which meant that, in the 1859 the first set of rules was formulated by the Melbourne Football Club. It didn’t take long for Australian football to become increasingly popular during the 1870’s period where thousands starting attending to see brutal tackles, physical contests and high marks. This was the period that started it all, making this sport one of Australia’s national icons that would be talked about worldwide. The games increase popularity started to take shape, with team uniforms, an oval shaped ball and thousands of people attending the matches. In 1904, a man by the name of Joe Johnson became the first indigenous player to play Australian football at a senior level, playing for Fitzroy and achieving 3 grand final premierships. From that day Forward, the AFL became a mulit- cultural sport which involved people from all different cultures and race. This type of act in sport, sets a good example, making it a sport the younger generations (like generation Z) something that they can aspire too, and what defines our great nation of …show more content…
One of the biggest scandals was with Essendon and their doping saga. It rocked the nation how it affected the entire club and community surrounding the Essendon club. The National identity realize on how our country and sporting community is portrayed for the world to see. And these allegations involving the use of drugs, alcohol and the use of social media, is not only having an effect on our sporting identity, but also making a mark and leaving a bad reputation for generation Z. Our generation Z believes that we are a rough and tough nation, who work hard and with a good attitude as well as to always support through mate ship through troubled times. But, these idiotic situations are leaking in through our favorite sporting events, making it seem like a good idea for youngest Australian’s thinking it’s a good idea to get involved in drugs and alcohol. However, the saga with Essendon scandal was overcome, just like any other saga. The situation ended in the coach was sacked, along with many other players, reassuring that this will hopefully not happen anytime soon. Making the AFL unite once again bringing people together through sport, which is what our Australian sporting culture is all