Shane Frearson, left, and Kyle Petronella, right, warm up before playing New York during a tournament at Bocek Park in Baltimore.
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The Eagles gather together before playing New York during an Australian Rules football tournament.
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Rob Strange, front, and his teammates go over the team strategy before a game.
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The footballs aren't quite the same as those for the American game.
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Aaron Pritchard played some footy in Seattle and found the Eagles through an Internet search.
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Eighteen players are on each side for the frenetic game of Australian Rules football.
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Joe Lilly, left, Shane Frearson, center, and Troy Venuto, right, surround one of New York's players.
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Aaron Tyndall, who is also the head coach, runs downfield on his way to scoring six points.
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The Eagles' Kevin Stanley wraps up a New York player.
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Rob Stankovic cheers after a teammate scores a goal.
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Mick Dunne, right, bats the ball away from a New York player during the Eagles' 54-2 victory.
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Baltimore Washington Eagles players gather together after their easy victory over a New York team.
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Rob Strange, left, and Rich Strayer, right, joke around after playing in an Australian Rules football tournament. "It's totally unique for any other team I've ever played on," Strayer said of the Eagles.
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Gallery Credits:
Photo Editor Deb Lindsey
Text Editor Lacy Lusk
