Cadbury AFL 9s is the AFL's newest game. It's a fast, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field.
Best of all, it's 'touch football' with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for people of any age or skill level. Importantly, AFL 9s is easy to play, not too physically demanding and provides an environment where fun, enjoyment and safety are a priority.
Competitions run in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba.
Our 9 week season will kick off in early October.
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What’s so different about AFL 9s?
Field size - An AFL 9s field is rectangular in shape and divided into 3 zones, At the start and restart of play, the 9 players on each team must be divided so that 3 players of each team are in each zone of the field. After each start / restart of play there are no restrictions on player movement around the field.
Scoring - Only forward players can shoot for goal within the forward scoring zone. This can be during general play by receiving a kick or handball; or upon marking the ball and taking a set shot for goal.
To be eligible to shoot from a set shot, the player standing on the mark must be inside the scoring zone.
In mixed competitions, a goal scored by the female forward is worth 9 points
The field umpire will be the sole judge of whether the kick for goal was successful.
Possession - A player may stay in possession of the ball for a maximum distance of 30 metres involving one bounce unless:
- the player is touched with two hands (touch)
- directed to dispose of the football by the umpire
Mark - A Mark is taken if, in the opinion of the umpire, a player catches or takes control of the football after it has been kicked by another player irrespective of the distance travelled.
To find out more about the rules of AFL 9s click here.
Last Modified on 28/02/2017 15:38