Would AFL players even score any points in a game with rugby goals and NRL field goal rules?

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Would AFL players even score any points in a game with rugby goals and NRL field goal rules?

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So no points for kicking too low beneath the crossbar.

No points for missing with no side goals.

No points for hitting the uprights either.

No stopping of play and then being able to stand and take a shot with a mark. They have to try to score while the ball is in play.

They just get 1 point if they get above that crossbar.

I honestly think they would be lucky to even score a couple of points. When you look at all these facts involved in a NRL field goal. It really shows NRL field goals are truly elite in comparison to AFLs scoring system when it comes to skill.
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GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 10:58 am
So no points for kicking too low beneath the crossbar.

No points for missing with no side goals.

No points for hitting the uprights either.

No stopping of play and then been able to stand and take field goal shit.

They just get 1 point if the get above that crossbar.

I honestly think they would be lucky to even score a couple of points.
You know that theres a hell of a lot of goals scored on the run in the AFL right? Not just from the standing mark.
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WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:01 am
GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 10:58 am
So no points for kicking too low beneath the crossbar.

No points for missing with no side goals.

No points for hitting the uprights either.

No stopping of play and then been able to stand and take field goal shit.

They just get 1 point if the get above that crossbar.

I honestly think they would be lucky to even score a couple of points.
You know that theres a hell of a lot of goals scored on the run in the AFL right? Not just from the standing mark.
Yep and how many are above where the crossbar would be and not in the side goals lol... ??? Not too many. Most would not even count if done in the NRL.
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GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:03 am


Yep and how many are above where the crossbar would be and not in the side goals lol... ??? Not too many. Most would not even count if done in the NRL.
Be a fair few. Id say you dont watch much AFL.
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Plenty of goals on the run from many different positions that go well over an imaginary cross bar. Also some amazing goals kicked from boundary line that are bounced through that are much harder than say running into an open goal from 30 metres out directly in front.
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GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:03 am
WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:01 am
GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 10:58 am
So no points for kicking too low beneath the crossbar.

No points for missing with no side goals.

No points for hitting the uprights either.

No stopping of play and then been able to stand and take field goal shit.

They just get 1 point if the get above that crossbar.

I honestly think they would be lucky to even score a couple of points.
You know that theres a hell of a lot of goals scored on the run in the AFL right? Not just from the standing mark.
Yep and how many are above where the crossbar would be and not in the side goals lol... ??? Not too many. Most would not even count if done in the NRL.
just because League has a cross bar it doesnt mean the AFL needs to also!
heck why not change the oval to a rectangular field and the player when kicking for goal has to use a plastic cup for the ball
when the team is trying to get the ball up there end of the field to score why not restrict them to hand ball side ways also
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makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:27 pm
GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:03 am
WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:01 am


You know that theres a hell of a lot of goals scored on the run in the AFL right? Not just from the standing mark.
Yep and how many are above where the crossbar would be and not in the side goals lol... ??? Not too many. Most would not even count if done in the NRL.
just because League has a cross bar it doesnt mean the AFL needs to also!
heck why not change the oval to a rectangular field and the player when kicking for goal has to use a plastic cup for the ball
when the team is trying to get the ball up there end of the field to score why not restrict them to hand ball side ways also

Some tremendous suggestions there Wacko. I'd go with a rectangular field. And make 'em pass backwards for sure - much more skill in that. I also reckon cut the player number down to 13. Less congestion on the field.

Also have an offside rule. And make it a passing game rather than a kicking game. Make a major score by placing the ball over a line after a passing movement. Then let 'em kick goals for penalties and try conversions only.

Wowser's, between you and me we have a fantastic game Wacko. Well done pal and Wack on.
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Terry wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:44 pm
makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:27 pm
GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 11:03 am


Yep and how many are above where the crossbar would be and not in the side goals lol... ??? Not too many. Most would not even count if done in the NRL.
just because League has a cross bar it doesnt mean the AFL needs to also!
heck why not change the oval to a rectangular field and the player when kicking for goal has to use a plastic cup for the ball
when the team is trying to get the ball up there end of the field to score why not restrict them to hand ball side ways also

Some tremendous suggestions there Wacko. I'd go with a rectangular field. And make 'em pass backwards for sure - much more skill in that. I also reckon cut the player number down to 13. Less congestion on the field.

Also have an offside rule. And make it a passing game rather than a kicking game. Make a major score by placing the ball over a line after a passing movement. Then let 'em kick goals for penalties and try conversions only.

Wowser's, between you and me we have a fantastic game Wacko. Well done pal and Wack on.
yet League is still classed as football! the correct classification should be sideway throw ball or just a dumbed down version or union?

throwing a ball side ways for an unarmed team made to catch isnt skillful!
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makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 10:25 pm
Terry wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:44 pm
makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:27 pm

just because League has a cross bar it doesnt mean the AFL needs to also!
heck why not change the oval to a rectangular field and the player when kicking for goal has to use a plastic cup for the ball
when the team is trying to get the ball up there end of the field to score why not restrict them to hand ball side ways also

Some tremendous suggestions there Wacko. I'd go with a rectangular field. And make 'em pass backwards for sure - much more skill in that. I also reckon cut the player number down to 13. Less congestion on the field.

Also have an offside rule. And make it a passing game rather than a kicking game. Make a major score by placing the ball over a line after a passing movement. Then let 'em kick goals for penalties and try conversions only.

Wowser's, between you and me we have a fantastic game Wacko. Well done pal and Wack on.
yet League is still classed as football! the correct classification should be sideway throw ball or just a dumbed down version or union?

throwing a ball side ways for an unarmed team made to catch isnt skillful!
It actually is because you are not allowed to drop it constantly like they do in AFL.
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Fred wrote: Sun May 11, 2025 12:48 pm
Plenty of goals on the run from many different positions that go well over an imaginary cross bar. Also some amazing goals kicked from boundary line that are bounced through that are much harder than say running into an open goal from 30 metres out directly in front.
Really?? The vast majority I see that would be over the crossbar are usually scored from a mark with no pressure of being tackled.

What do you think AFL scores would be with crossbars and no points for misses or hitting the upright?
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GlobalRugbyLeague wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 8:06 pm
makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 10:25 pm
Terry wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 6:44 pm



Some tremendous suggestions there Wacko. I'd go with a rectangular field. And make 'em pass backwards for sure - much more skill in that. I also reckon cut the player number down to 13. Less congestion on the field.

Also have an offside rule. And make it a passing game rather than a kicking game. Make a major score by placing the ball over a line after a passing movement. Then let 'em kick goals for penalties and try conversions only.

Wowser's, between you and me we have a fantastic game Wacko. Well done pal and Wack on.
yet League is still classed as football! the correct classification should be sideway throw ball or just a dumbed down version or union?

throwing a ball side ways for an unarmed team made to catch isnt skillful!
It actually is because you are not allowed to drop it constantly like they do in AFL.
league they constantly fumble it from short sideways throws! un opposed. the balls are different also AFL uses a leather bal and League a rubber larger ball,the AFL players try and mark passes from 50 plus meter kicks with that wet leather ball to a team mate, that usually has an opponent also contesting for the ball!
the are 2 completely different games
League isnt even the skilled version of the 2 rugbys for starters
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