Events tagged with "melbourne football club"

Historical Events tagged with "melbourne football club"

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Sports & Recreation

First Rules of Australian Rules Football Codified

May 17th, 1859 165 years ago

In 1859, members of the Melbourne Football Club gathered to formalize the first set of rules for Australian rules football. This meeting aimed to establish a standard for the increasingly popular game, which was characterized by its unique blend of rugby and traditional English football. The resulting document, known as the Melbourne Rules, consisted of 10 key regulations that would shape the framework for Australian rules football. This event laid the foundation for the future of a sport that continues to thrive in Australia today.