Where does the word Marngrook come from?

Where does the word Marngrook come from?

The word Marngrook comes from the Gunditjmara (located in the south western district of Victoria) language and means ‘game ball’. Elements of the game of Australian Rules Football (AFL) are believed to have originated from a traditional game that was played with a possum skin ball.

How is Marngrook played?

The ball is dropped and kicked high into the • air using the instep of the foot. Players then attempt to secure the ball. The player who takes possession of the ball kicks it in the air and again a scramble for the ball ensues.

How do you win in Marngrook?

They win by jumping the highest, kicking the furthest or having the ball the longest throughout the game. I loved playing Marngrook with other kids and learning the game. We played and played, until well after the other game had finished.

How long has Marngrook been around?

A documentary titled Marn Grook was first released in 1996. In 2002, in a game at Stadium Australia, the Sydney Swans and Essendon Football Club began to compete for the Marngrook Trophy, awarded after home-and-away matches each year between the two teams in the Australian Football League.

What is the objective of Marngrook?

Marngrook is played with large teams (up to 50 to 100 players per side) with both men and women playing. Each team competes to catch the ball after it’s kicked high in the air. One aim is for players to jump the highest and take the best mark. Players that take a mark are then able to have a free kick.

Is Marngrook an AFL?

The AFL has recognised Indigenous game Marngrook as an “undoubted influence” on Australian Rules football.

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