Physical
Australian Rules football is unique among sports as it requires all shapes and sizes to play the game – from small forwards (173cm, 72kg) to ruckmen (211cm, 122kg). Despite these differences, all players seek to gain lean muscle, endurance, speed and agility.
Athletic Ability
Football involves a combination of running, physical impacts and precise skills – demanding a lot from its participants. To perform well requires hard training, development of the body and proper nutrition.
Diet
The key elements of an AFL footballer’s diet are:
- Building lean muscle
- Reducing fat
- Supplying energy to meet the demands of training and games