Why do Australians like violent sports?

Before ask why, ask if. It also depends on what you mean by violent sports. One way that identify violent vs non-violent sports is the intention to hurt - that is, whether the sport carries an intention to hurt the other participants. read more

To be quite honest, I don’t believe Australians do like violent sport. I think they enjoy being fit, and they appreciate speed, skill and athleticism. I think they like challenges, and overcoming them. read more

Along with Australian football, the outdoor lifestyle benefited other sports like cricket, tennis, netball hockey, athletics, swimming, sailing, RU and RL. This natural outdoor advantage in sport has large disappeared especially in international sports but the passion still remains. read more