Relationship Between Physical Capacity and Match Performance in Semiprofessional Australian Rules Football

This study investigated the relationship between physical performance and match performance in Australian Rules Football (ARF). Thirty-six semi-professional ARF players participated in this study. Physical capacity was measured using a 3 km time trial. Match performance was measured throughout the 2013 season via two methods; direct game involvements (DGI) per minute and a recording of coaches' vote post game. The main finding of the study was that 3 km time trial performance was a significant predictor of DGI per minute (p <0.05). In addition, the number of senior games played was also significant in predicting DGI per minute (p <0.05). Furthermore, the number of senior games significantly correlated with coaches' votes (p