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Originally Posted by georgeyw
It actually is not a very violent sport, it is hard on the body as with any other contact sport, however it is not violent or anywhere near as hard hitting as rugby (body contact wise).
Actually, there are a few ex AFL players who are now kickers in the NFL.
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I remeber watching it in the 80's when it was on British telly and it seemed that they stopped just as often as they do in handegg, except in handegg it seemed to be for no better reason than for an advert break while the aussies stopped for a mass brawl.