Collingwood midfielder Rupert Wills flung himself into the limelight at the weekend, kicking possibly the longest goal in VFL history with this 100 metre bomb..
Also to know is, who has kicked the longest goal in AFL?
Jeff Fehring
Similarly, how long was Malcolm blights goal? Blight's legendary launch booted North Melbourne to victory against Carlton after the full-time siren at Princes Park 34 years ago. "I measured (Bradshaw's kick)," Blight said. "It was 58m (from goal) and I reckon it went another nine or 10, so I will say it was 68m.
Similarly, it is asked, what is the longest kick ever?
The longest field goal kick in NFL history is 64 yards, a record set by Matt Prater on December 8, 2013. The previous record was 63, originally set by Tom Dempsey (1970) and then matched by Jason Elam (1998), Sebastian Janikowski (2011), David Akers (2012), Graham Gano (2018), and Brett Maher (2019).
Who kicked the first goal in AFL history?
In round 15, Franklin played his 100th game for Sydney, kicking four goals in the loss to Richmond at Etihad Stadium. Two weeks later, Franklin kicked his 900th career goal with the first of his three goals in the six-point win against North Melbourne at the same venue.
Related Question Answers
How is the percentage calculated in AFL?
The percentage is the number of points a team has scored throughout the season divided by the points conceded, multiplied by 100. So clubs that trounce their opposition get a boost to their percentage, but winning by a small margin may see it go down.Can you punt a field goal?
The "drop kick" is a punt, while a kick when the ball is being held by the punter (or backup QB or whoever is the holder) is a field goal attempt. A punt does not result in points if it goes through the goal posts. A kickoff that goes through the goal posts is also a touchback, and not a field goal.What happens if you miss a field goal on first down?
Missed Field Goals. If the kicker misses the field goal on first, second, or third down, the ball is turned over to the opposing team. The kicking team does not get additional attempts. This is why teams rarely go for a field goal on anything except fourth down.How long is a football field?
There are two constants, across the level of competition: 120 yards (360 feet) of length and 53 1/3 yards (160 feet) of width. The playing field is 100 yards long, with a 10-yard-deep end zone on each side. In total, a football field covers 57,600 square feet, or the equivalent of 1.32 acres.How much is a field goal worth after a touchdown?
On offense, points are scored by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone for a touchdown (worth six points), or by kicking the ball from the playing field through the raised vertical posts (the goal posts) which are most commonly situated on the end line of the end zone for a field goal (worth three points).Can you kick a field goal twice?
You can't kick it twice. Lining up for a field goal a play early gives you a second chance in case of a bad snap.Is a dunk a field goal?
In basketball, a field goal is a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. One type of field goal is called a slam dunk.Has anyone ever kicked a field goal on a kick off?
You can't score a field goal on a kickoff, but you can score a touchdown. Really, either team can. However, I believe the kicking team cannot carry the ball any farther if they get it without it touching the other team. Also, as soon as the ball touches the endzone, it's a touchback.How Far Can NFL kickers kick?
NFL kickers are capable of kicking it A LOT further than 64-yards and the elite kickers do this in practice with regularity. When the conditions are perfect with a tailwind and a perfectly broken-in ball, an NFL FG kicker can launch it in practice with some guys pushing the distance all the way back to 80-yards.How do you measure field goals?
Field goals are measured as the distance between where the ball will be kicked from the uprights of the goal posts. This distance is 17 yards plus the distance of the line of scrimmage to the goal line.How old is Malcolm Blight?
70 years (February 16, 1950)
Who did Malcolm Blight coach?
He also coached at North Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide (with whom he won two Premierships – in 1997 and 1998) and St. Kilda. Blight was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. 
