The absurdity of Aussie rules football inspires new comedy video game
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- ABC News (Australia)seen 13 Aug, 04:15headline rewritten
'Ridiculous' rules of AFL inspire video game by Danger 5 creatorThe absurdity of Aussie rules football inspires new comedy video game
Mon, 10 August 2026Wed, 12 August 2026
What it is about
Pro Jank FootyMichael CusackKarl QuinnDario RussoDavid AshbyBroden KellyTyler RoachGreat Northern HotelFacebookAussieAdelaide, South Australia, AustraliaAustralianAustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaItalian
Who published it, and when
original reportedited after publishingfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)
brisbanetimes.com.au
10 Aug, 23:05over 30 hours12 Aug, 05:30
How it spread - 2 original reports
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)23:05edited after publishing
previously
'Ridiculous' rules of AFL inspire video game by Danger 5 creatorMixing 1990s-era gameplay aesthetics with silly power-ups, Pro Jank Footy has fun with a national obsession.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- brisbanetimes.com.au05:30first to report
The makers of Pro Jank Footy had two big aims: make the sport fun again, and give a big fend-off to gambling loot.