The slang term "footy" generally only means either of the two codes of rugby football, while rugby league is traditionally known as "rugby league" or just "league".
He missed some games later in the year by injuring his hamstring again but was fit and playing good footy by the time of the finals.
Mod league follows on from mini footy; it introduces laws more common to the full international laws of rugby league, whilst also keeping the theme of being an introductory level.
Rugby league can be referred to as league, footy, football, league football or rugby.
He really impressed with his attack on the footy and courage to play in front.
Although he is sixteen years old, he sleeps in footy pajamas that are decorated with big rig trucks.
The first ever women's footy match was played there in 1921.
He used to come around every year like a footy coach and give everybody a confidence boost.