Table of Comparison
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| Rule or Term | Australian Football | Gaelic football | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Game | 4 quarters (4 x 20 minutes + time on) (total approx 100 minutes) | 2 halves (2 x 35 minutes + extra time) (total 70–80 minutes) | |
| Start of Game | Bounce and Ruck contest (one player from each side only) | Ball up and contest (between four midfielders) | |
| Equipment | |||
| Ball shape | oval (prolate spheroid) | spherical | |
| Ball size | 720-735mm circumference, 545-555mm from end to end | 686mm-737mm in circumference | |
| Ball weight | 400–450 grams | 370–425 grams | |
| Uniform (jumper) | no or long sleeves | short or long sleeve | |
| Field | |||
| Shape | oval | rectangle | |
| Length | 135-185m | 130–145m | |
| Width | 135-185m | 80–90m | |
| Goal width | 6.4 m | 6.5 m | |
| Goal height | Unlimited | 2.5 m | |
| Point width | 19.2 m | 6.5 m | |
| Point height | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Advancing the ball | |||
| Methods of disposal | kick, handball (fist) | kick, handpass (open hand tap or fist) | |
| Maximum running distance allowed | Must bounce ball every 15 metres | Must bounce or solo (kick to self) every 4 steps (can't bounce twice consecutively) | |
| Ball goes out of bounds | throw-in; if out on full or ruled deliberate, free kick to opposite team | free kick to opposite team | |
| Contesting Possession | |||
| Tackling | full body tackling allowed above knees, below shoulders. free kick to tackler if player in possession does not dispose if ruled to have had prior opportunity. ball- up if ruled not to have had prior opportunity | wrestling or slapping the ball from the player in possession only | |
| Bumping (hip or shoulder charging) | any player within 5 metres of player in possession | player in possession only | |
| Catching the ball | free kick (mark) is paid if ball travels 15 metres or more if off a kick, play on if off a handpass or ball is touched by hand from a kick irrespective of distance | play on | |
| Picking up ball | no restrictions | foot only (no restrictions in women's game) | |
| Scoring | |||
| Goal | 6 points | 3 points | |
| Point | 1 point (behind) | 1 point | |
| Score goals by | foot or shin only | foot or shin if ball is being carried, any part if ball if loose or from a pass | |
| Score points by | any part of body (rushed) | any part of body (usually foot) | |
| Goalkeeper | No | Yes | |
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