What is AFL
Australian Football League (AFL)is a physical contact sport were two teams battle it out to score the most points to win the match if the two teams scores are equal it is considered a tie. The objective of the game is to try to kick a ball in between the goal posts the middle goal is worth 6 points as the two side goals are worth 1 point after a team have scored the ball is returned to the centre were the umpire tosses it up or bounces it. Teams consist of 18 players and 3 substitutes who sit on the bench until they are called to replace a injured player or tired team member. Free kicks are awarded to players that break the following rules: The AFL positions are shown in the diagram on the side of the page
Who can play AFL
Any one can play AFL it is open to anyone that wants to have a try
Australian Football League (AFL)is a physical contact sport were two teams battle it out to score the most points to win the match if the two teams scores are equal it is considered a tie. The objective of the game is to try to kick a ball in between the goal posts the middle goal is worth 6 points as the two side goals are worth 1 point after a team have scored the ball is returned to the centre were the umpire tosses it up or bounces it. Teams consist of 18 players and 3 substitutes who sit on the bench until they are called to replace a injured player or tired team member. Free kicks are awarded to players that break the following rules: The AFL positions are shown in the diagram on the side of the page
- Grabs the opponent with the ball above the shoulder or below the knees.
- Pushes an opponent in the back.
- Trips or attempts to trip an opponent.
- Charges an opponent.
- Interferes with an opponent attempting to mark in the air by punching or bumping.
- Enters the centre square before the ball is bounced at the restart of play.
Who can play AFL
Any one can play AFL it is open to anyone that wants to have a try
- Safe for all participants
- A game that can be played by people of varying shapes and sizes
- AFL is a multicultural sport meaning any one can have a go