Historical variations Variations of Australian rules football

vfa rules (or association rules or throw-pass rules ) variation of australian rules football distinct set of rules played in victorian football association, , several other smaller competitions elected switch new rules, between 1938 , 1949. although there several other small differences between vfa s rules , national rules, primary distinguishing feature throwing ball below shoulders 2 hands legal form of handpass – known throw-pass – under vfa s rules. ease of throw-passing compared traditional handpassing resulted in vfa s code fostering faster playing style fewer stoppages , more run-and-carry seen under traditional rules @ time. vfa s code operated rival national code throughout 1940s, , innovations of vfa s code incorporated national code on time. vfa reverted playing under national rules 1950 season, , throw-pass rules have not been seen since.