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Marngrook and First Nations Influence on the AFL

SecondaryYear 10Humanities and Social SciencesHistorySocialIndigenous Education

Summary

Learning intentions

Students will:

  • explore the historical origins of Australian Rules Football and its connection to the First Nations game, Marngrook
  • analyse how Marngrook and First Nations culture have influenced the development of AFL.

Success criteria

Students can:

  • explain how Marngrook influenced the development of Australian Rules Football
  • evaluate why the connection between Marngrook and AFL was historically ignored and why recognising it matters today

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