AFLS Season Starts Saturday with Free Day

Season #2 of AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football, kicks off here in Atlanta this coming Saturday May 5th with a "Come and try free" day. The game is Co-ed and just like Aussie Rules Football but with no tackling or contact by players, so is completely safe for men and women of all ages to play.

So if you would like to join a bunch of fun people, maybe get a little fitter in a friendly game environment, then this is the game for you.

The games at N.H.Scott Park, Tilson Rd Decatur, will be played Saturday mornings from 10.00am. Map it here Google Maps

The season itself comprises of 7 weeks of games, with a free wicking t-shirt, drinks and snacks at games and socializing afterwards. It truly is a great way to stay active and make great new friendships.

You can sign up here on the www.aflsocial.com website and we are offering a discounted early bird sign up fee of just $45 or use Venmo by sending it to 678 628 8151

Reds Take The Win For Atlanta AFLS Season 1

In a unsurprising result the Red team lead by Chris Drick took out the inaugural 2018 season of AFLS in Atlanta by 24 points. With somewhat solid core group of players that regularly attended weekly games, the Reds went through the entire season undefeated and were crowned last Saturday with the new Kookaburras AFLS/AFLX trophy.

Runners-up were Paul Balding's Black shirts, who were gallant in defeat and were able to secure 4 wins in the 6 game regular season. Afterwards the players enjoyed drinks at the Midway Pub in East Atlanta, fast becoming the home of AFLS and AFLX, for players post game refreshments.

During Season #1 of of our new Social Aussie Rules football program 50 players participated in the 7 games with 25 of those trying Aussie Rules Football for the first time. Season #2 will commence with an all comers free day on May 5th. Be sure to sign up with the early bird discount of $45 on the www.aflsocial.com website.

1st AFLS Season = Social Aussie Rules Success

The first AFLS season here in Atlanta was a huge success no matter which way you look at it. Taking on the challenge to open up our game of Aussie Rules Football to as many people as possible, for a continual Social Co-ed league, the Kookaburras designed and organized AFLS season 1 after taking input from many areas.

The AFLS game no tackle version of the game, named after the Australian Football League and the Social component of the game, was trialed in Atlanta over 5 weekends from November to January. The Kookaburras took on much of the advice, comments and Ausball rules ratified by other team leaders around the USAFL, mainly from Baltimore and Sacramento. The Kookaburras would like to thank those who's advice contributed to our success.

Finding a field were we could play 2 games simultaneously was a huge win, enabling four teams to play concurrent games, a streamlined set up, organization and later socializing aspect, was a big win.

Through the trial games and Season 1 there have been 50 players take part in the AFLS games so far, with more than half getting a taste of Aussie Rules football for the first time, in a friendly social setting. With the finals of Season 1 to occur on April 14th after a short Easter break, Season 2 will roll out on May 5th with a "Come and Try Free" day. If you want to get active, meet some great new people, AFLS is the game for you. Our participants ranged from 20 years old to 60 years young, proving that it really is a game for everyone.

Cindy Batten Shows AFLS Truly is For Everyone

Just maybe to prove that anyone can play AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football, one of our debut players on Saturday was Cindy Batten. Cindy recently celebrated her 60th birthday. As many might be aware she has followed her Atlanta Kookaburra's Life Member husband Jim, around the USA many times to watch him play and umpire Aussie Rules Football for the Kookaburras over the past 14 years or so.

Cindy is no couch potato either, as an avid and competitive tennis player and her work caring for dozens of pets daily, ensures that exercise is part of her day. So it was not hard to imagine a game of AFLS would be out of her reach. With a few great possessions and a Super goal assist to her teammate Madison, Cindy let it be known that a few extra birthdays than some, should not hold you back from playing this great version of Aussie Rules Football.

Congratulations Cindy on possibly being the most senior female Aussie Rules Football player in the USA.

AFLS Game 2 and 30 Players Play

We keep setting records each week. For game 2 of the AFLS season 30 players took to the field in the two games played side by side. In a close affair on Field 1 Chris' Red team held onto win in a probable upset over Paul's Black team. A few super goals by the ladies on the team by Madison & new comer Cindy might have been the difference.

Over on Field two, Ryan's Blue team bounced out to an early lead but was soon overrun by a polished performance of Linley's Gold. Virginia kicked a super goal for the Blue team right on the final siren to give them some lift for next week.

An awesome two games of AFLS, Social Aussie Rules with now over 50 individual players having played the game in the new league or trial games. Pretty amazing we think.

Season 1 Game 1 A Great Time

We were thrilled with our first full season games of AFLS on February 17th. However it is not too late to join any of the new teams. Each team has plenty of spaces left for players and we would be happy to place you into a team that needs you the most. Just use the contact form here to reach out and get the ball rolling and you will be playing Social Aussie Rules Football in no time.