ITS NOT RUGBY...!!! Yes we're sure ... Australian Rules Football is a far far different sport than Rugby, it is faster, more skillful and higher scoring. Played on very large oval field, the game is free flowing, Rugby is not. Aussie Rules or "Footy" as it is generally called, requires players to kick the ball forwards through the air and to catch it, in Rugby they throw the ball backwards. In Aussie you score by kicking the ball through the biggest of four posts in your offensive end, in Rugby you score by diving on the ground with the ball to score a "try".

In Aussie Rules Football it is like everyone is a Quarterback. No player is more important than the other and there is no offside rule at all. What that means the ball moves quickly from one end of the field to the other and the game is high scoring. Sometimes scores for both teams can be over 100 points. So come down to a practice and learn about a very active and fun sport that will keep you fit and teach you a whole new set of skills you never knew you had.

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    Rome Redbacks an Aussie Rules Football Club, we play non tackle social games of Aussie Rules football called AFLS, and full scale games in the United States Australian Football League.

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Welcome to the Rome Redbacks Australian Rules Football, Fitness & Social Club

Yes you have seen our signs or us on Social Media. We are ready to see you come down and try Aussie Rules Football. We are hoping to start social non tackle games soon, but first come along to practice and we will teach you some of the skills. Don't worry, they are not hard to pick up. If you have played soccer, football, volleyball, baseball or basketball, or even run a bit of track, you will find this game fun, challenging and great for cross training or general fitness.

We are currently practicing Wednesday 6.00pm and Sunday 4.00pm at Tolbert Park, just off Martha Berry. Easy location. After practice on Wednesdays we head to the River Dog Outpost for a few refreshments.

So who can come down?..Anyone really, the social game can be played by anyone 14 to 64 , male or female. Come and try it out, you won't regret it.

We are pleased to announce a return to Aussie Rules Football practices here in Rome GA. With the slow reduction of COVID-19 cases in Floyd County it has been a wait, but one we have been fully supportive of.

Practices, in a modified form, are on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm whilst we still have some light and Sundays at 4.00pm at Tolbert Park. There will be in place some protocols to follow which are strict and non optional. To join in on our practices, and everyone is welcome Males and Females, 14 years to 64 years, join our players group on Facebook or reach out to Head Coach Wayne Kraska on 404 617 2311. Or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Aussie Rules Football, you might have seen it on ESPN or Fox Sports recently is played nearly in every state in the USA. The Rome Redbacks and Atlanta Kookaburras hope to back playing games in the very near future. First step is controlled safe practices, moving up to non tackle social games then likely full match games at a later time.

So if you want to get fit even, come try this out, you will be guided through the basic skills whilst enjoying an active hour of team practice. No experience is necessary. We also look forward to post training drinks at our sponsors, The River Dog Outpost.

 

The safety of our players, members and their families is extremely important to us. With that in mind the Rome Redbacks have obviously postponed all club activities till further notice. We will be monitoring events and will be evaluating future training and club matches as things develop over the coming weeks, or even months.

Our community and friends of the Redbacks including our only club sponsor, the River Dog Outpost, need our support not only now but in the future as well. We will endeavor to relay to you what that help means and what you could possibly assist with, when we have further details to give.

For now, we will continue to update you as best we can, join us on Facebook or Twitter and be smart and please be safe, not only for yourself but for those around you.

The Rome Redbacks 2020 spring and early summer schedule is set as well as the USAFL National Championships in Ontario California. There will be opportunities for more games post summer. Any men and women interested in playing please come down, as well as these games there are other chances to play as combined teams here in the South East. Drop us a line at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rome Redbacks Australian Rules Football Club

Rome RedbacksThe Rome Redbacks started their USAFL game history with a great 1st game win over their hosts the Atlanta Kookaburras on Saturday. Granted the Atlanta team helped out the Redbacks with some extra players to fill out their team, but it was still a historic day for the newly formed Rome Aussie Rules Football Club .

First time player Rome local, Randall Barnett was a notable contributor for the Redbacks along with team founder and coach Wayne Kraska. Linley Laverdure also made a huge contribution to the team as a fill in player having just arrived back from Australia.

The Rome team scored 12 goals 14 behinds for 86 points to Atlanta 12 goals 8 behinds 80 points. So a 6 point win that could have gone either way. The game was played in a friendly manner by both teams and the new club uniforms were shown off and recognized as some of the sharpest looking Aussie Rules football uniforms many players had seen.

The Rome Redbacks continue to practice twice a week here in Rome and look to recruit more players that want to play a fun, skillful, high scoring sport. If you just want to get fitter and meet some new friends you can also join in to play Social no tackle games coming up in the fall.

Keep checking back here at www.romeredbacks.com

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