Comparison of anthropometric variables and past clinical history of players from the AFL and SANFL
| AFL (n=43) | SANFL (n=71) | Total (n=114) | U, t, or χ2 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where appropriate, values are median, mean (SD). | |||||
| AFL, Australian Football League (national competition); SANFL, South Australian National Football League (state competition); PH, past history; PTI, posterior thigh injury. | |||||
| Age (years) | 22, 21.9 (3.0) | 20, 21.4 (3.5) | 20.5, 21.6 (3.4) | U=1342 | 0.276 |
| Height (cm) | 183, 185.0 (7.9) | 182, 183.3 (7.0) | 183, 183.9 (7.4) | U=1359 | 0.325 |
| Weight (kg) | 86, 85.8 (9.8) | 81, 82.5 (9.4) | 83, 83.8 (9.6) | t=1.78 | 0.078 |
| Aboriginal descent | 5 | 3 | 8 | χ2=2.24 | 0.112 |
| PH-PTI | 11 | 15 | 26 | χ2=0.32 | 0.371 |
| PH-knee injury | 2 | 8 | 10 | χ2=1.47 | 0.195 |
| PH-osteitis pubis | 7 | 10 | 17 | χ2=5.10 | 0.475 |
| PH-back injury | 9 | 8 | 17 | χ2=1.97 | 0.129 |