The average 2020 AFL listed player is 188.1 cm tall, with 47.6 percent of players standing at or over 190 cm. When players 185 cm or higher are included, that figure rises to 72.2%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average adult male height in Australia is 175.6cm. Thus, the average AFL player is 8.5 cm taller than the average Australian man. AFL players come from all parts of the world, with 70% being born in Australia and the other 30% divided equally between the United States, England, Japan, Ireland, India, South Africa and France. They play a violent sport that requires strength and stamina, making it essential for them to be physically fit. The majority work hard to improve their game through training and education, which is another reason why they are able to amass such large salaries. It also helps that the league is popular among men of all ages, not just young athletes. AFL players are taken very seriously by fans and media members who follow their teams' performances. They tend to get most of the attention during game days when they are on display at stadiums across Australia. After games have finished, they can be seen partying together after lifting their clubs to success in competition. AFL players are given enormous pay packets because the league is popular and wants to attract the best talent.