March 30, 1996: Meanwhile, in Mexico

The term "free kick" is used advisedly; the AFL celebrated its Centenary while it's major rival was in disarray.

American comedian George Burns died age 100 on March 9, 1996.

Before he died, he shot a commercial for the Australian Football League, which also turned 100 in 1996. While its major rival was tearing itself apart, Aussie Rules was making the most of the opportunity.

Over several years in the mid-nineties, the AFL got overseas celebrities to appear in a ca…