Australian Rules Poster

Australian Rules

The rules are never black and white.

Not Rated Drama

Starring: Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge, Simon Westaway

Writer: Phillip Gwynne, Phillip Gwynne, Paul Goldman

Release Date:
August 29, 2002
Ratings:
5.7 / 10
Director:
Paul Goldman
Companies:
Adelaide Festival of Arts

Overview

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.