Rome Redbacks Aussie Rules Football June 26th 2.00pm

We are back with local games of Australian Rules Football, or 'footy' as we just call it. Come out on the 26th to see Rome play Atlanta Kookaburras and the Birmingham Bushrangers, bring a chair, relax, listen to the game commentary or grab a program to get up to speed with how the game is played. By the end of the day you will be an expert and be able to brag to your friends or maybe you will want to even play this great sport.

Games start just after 2.00pm so don't be late, it is a free event, bring your loudest voices and cheer on your Rome Redbacks the only National traveling USAFL team that is based in a town with less than 40,000 residents. How cool is that?

After the games we adjourn to our favorite watering hole, The River Dog & Paddle Co by the Etowah River in downtown Rome. Join us for a refreshment there too and meet the players and coaches.

Many many thanks to the YMCA of Rome & White County who have been absolutely fantastic in helping us schedule this event. So friendly, so flexible, so professional...we could go on and on. Get invovled in your local Y. They are great.

Co-Ed AFLS Social Aussie Rules Football on Sundays

Come out and try Co-Ed AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football this Sunday. Free intro to the sport and this fun high scoring game, suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities. AFLS is a safe 7 v 7 game that anyone from 12yrs to 72yrs can play. Learn to pass the ball by kicking it thru the air or handball like a volleyball serve. Learn more about AFLS footy at www.aflsocial.com or just come down and giver it a try. It is free this month so what have you got to lose? Bring your own water etc and this is a non contact sport so very safe for everyone.

Yes New Players Welcome - To Try Aussie Rules Football

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 practicing and playing social non tackle games and dont want you to miss out, 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 Thursdays 6.15pm & Sundays 3.00pm at Riverside Baptist Church Park, Ash St. NE Rome. Easy location. Practices are fun and teach you the basics. Still being safe as possible, but moving forward and ready to start Co-ed games.

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

If you want to check out the game of Social Aussie Rules Football some more, visit www.aflsocial.com

Partner With The Rome Redbacks in 2021 For Joint Success

The Rome Redbacks are hopeful things are improving around us soon, but are still looking forward to a successful 2021 Australian Rules Football season. Partnering with local businesses is a very important part of everyone's success we believe. We are looking for like minded business partnerships where we can help restore, rebuild and support those businesses around us that have been negatively affected in the last 12 months.

Out Partnership Packages start at just $250 and run through the whole of 2021 ensuring your business receives significant exposure and support as we all navigate back to somewhere close to what we were. Our main focus is improving the health and well being of Rome citizens, however, we can also accomplish that by promoting your business as a partner, through social media, special events and advertising. A small starter investment of just $250 would mean a lot to us, but we also truly believe the partnership we bring could assist your goals for 2021 as well.

Contact us today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 404 617 2311 Download our partnership information by hitting the photo and thanks.

Sponsorship Thanks Plaque Awarded to River Dog Outpost

Recently the Rome Redbacks Australian Rules Football Club recognized the River Dog Outpost & Paddle Board Co as being the inaugural sponsor of the Redbacks here in Rome GA during the last 18 months. Mike and Connie Sams have been since the outset terrific supporters of the Redbacks club and our players and friends, as well as being tremendous community contributors to many non-profits and worthy causes. They are only quality people at the River Dog Outpost.

Current leader and coach of the Redbacks Wayne Kraska is seen here presenting River Dog Outpost owner Mike Sams a plaque as a show of appreciation for their support, a relationship Mike says will continue on into 2021. "The Redbacks were not able to play any games in 2020 obviously, however our relationship with the River Dog Outpost and all their staff is as strong as ever", Wayne Kraska reported after the presentation.

For any business who would like to receive significant exposure for a very small investment, whilst also helping promote a community sports group that can only improve the physical and mental health of Rome residents and their friends, can download the Rome Redbacks Sponsorship Flyer here.

Reach out the club by email via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and join with them making 2021 a great year of community sport and activities.

Redbacks First Game Is A Win

The 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