Meaning of the word "Australian Rules football" in English

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Australian Rules football

US /ɔːˈstreɪliən ruːlz ˈfʊtbɔːl/
UK /ɔːˈstreɪliən ruːlz ˈfʊtbɔːl/
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Noun

1.

a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an oval field, originating in Australia, with the aim of scoring points by kicking the ball between goal posts or behind posts

Example:
He grew up playing Australian Rules football in Melbourne.
The Grand Final of Australian Rules football is a major sporting event.
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