At the risk of being called pedantic, isn’t that the very similar Australian Rules Football? Regardless, they’re both fun to watch.
On topic, I’ve heard the same “take away the face mask” in hockey to reduce injuries (goalie excluded, of course); by doing so everyone will be more careful with their sticks. Seems foolish to me, but perhaps something can be learned from rugby. Could be that I dislike the idea because Don Cherry said it.
It’s amazing to me that there aren’t a lot more lower-body injuries the way these guys collide; I know they’re all in top shape and are following rules promoting safe place, but still… ouch!
