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100

What is the nickname commonly used for the Essendon Football Club?

The Bombers

100

How many points is a goal worth?

6

100

What trophy is awarded to the winning team of the AFL Grand Final?

Premiership Cup

100

Which team has yellow and black on their jumpers?

Richmond

100

In what year was the VFL/AFL originally founded?

A) 1896
B) 1900
C) 1910
D) 1920

A) 1896

200

What colours are on the Essendon team jumper?

Red and Black

200

What is it called when a player takes possession of the ball after it has been kicked but has not touched the ground?

A mark

200

In which month is the AFL Grand Final typically held?

September

200

What team is referred to as the 'Crows'?

Adelaide

200

What was the AFL called before it changed its name in 1990?

VFL - Victorian Football League
300

What is the first line of the Essendon team song?

See the Bombers fly up, up

300

What happens if a player is tackled and they do not dispose of the ball correctly?

A free kick is given to the tackler

300

Which stadium is most commonly known for hosting the AFL Grand Final?

MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground

300

Which team plays it's home games at the GABBA?

Brisbane

300

Which team was the first to win a premiership in the VFL?

A) Essendon
B) Collingwood
C) Carlton
D) Melbourne

Melbourne

400

Who was Essendon's captain in 2024?

Zach Merrett

400

How long is each quarter in an AFL match?

20 minutes plus time on for stoppages

400

What do the 2 finalist teams do the day before the Grand Final?

The Grand Final Parade

400

Which team is based in Victoria but not in Melbourne?

Geelong

400

What is the Brownlow Medal awarded for in the AFL?

Best and fairest player in the league

500

How many VFL/AFL Premierships has Essendon won?

16

500

What happens when the ball goes out of bounds?

A throw in

500

What is the name of the medal awarded to the best player on the ground in the AFL Grand Final?

The Norm Smith Medal

500

How many teams are there in the AFL?

18

500

What year did the AFL officially change its name from the VFL?

A) 1987
B) 1990
C) 1996
D) 2000

1990