This phenomenon was dubbed “the Barassi Line” in 1978, describing a cultural dividing line based on football preference proposed to run from Eden, NSW, through Canberra and up to Arnhem Land.

Beckett's hat trick propels Chemics into regional final, where they will face Byron Center with a berth in the Final Four on ...

The “Barassi Line” – a divider separating the AFL states of Victoria and the south and west of Australia from the rugby codes in NSW and Queensland – has moved significantly north.

By Rory Smith Rory Smith reported from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, on both sides of Australia’s (imaginary) Barassi Line. Inside the vast sweep of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, almost nobody ...

Ron Barassi Medal will be given to premiership-winning captain Some fans have slammed the move for being VFL-centric Barassi won 10 premierships as superstar player and coach The AFL has announced ...

This phenomenon was dubbed “the Barassi Line” in 1978, describing a cultural dividing line based on football preference proposed to run from Eden, NSW, through Canberra and up to Arnhem Land.