Rules
AFL Masters rules are based on the playing rules of the AFL. However, there are some specific modifications and Umpiring instructions which over-rule any AFL rules when relevant.
All matches are conducted under AFL rules found in the National Australian Football Council Handbook. (Feel free to download and have a read)
The major rule modifications are listed here. You can be assured that the AFL Masters umpires will let you know on the field any infringements you may have made. The rule modifications are there purely to take into account our ages (35-70!), our families and our futures (and the fact most of our players have work to go to the next day!
The behavioural changes are there to ensure our league is a friendly, family and community based enjoyable event.
Scoring
Same as AFL with the addition of a Supergoal. – A Supergoal – kicked by drop-kick outside the designated 20 metre line will be allocated 9 points on the score.
The Ruck
Only one player from each team to contest all ruck contests. A third or subsequent player shall result in a free kick against third or subsequent player. A free kick shall be awarded against any ruckman who raises his knee or leg against his opponent when contesting any ruck contest.
Marking
A player in front of a pack competing for a mark is given every protection and opportunity to take the mark. No knees, boots or unneccessary interference.
Player Protection
Any contact other than a legal side bump or legal tackle (between knee and shoulder) shall be deemed unduly rough play and a free kick awarded. Charges (shirt front) are banned irrespective of ball proximity. Slinging players to the ground, whether the player is in possession of the ball or not is illegal and shall result in a free kick being awarded.
Behaviour
Field umpires shall carry red, yellow and green cards for all matches. Players shown a YELLOW or GREEN card can be replaced for the set duration of the penalty period relating to the card colour. No replacement for a RED card. Superules was formulated in 1980.
Umpire penalties for on field offences:
All players are reminded of the Order-Off-Rule that may be imposed by all field umpires and Victorian Metro Masters Australian Football Inc Executive Committee members.
Please note that a player sent-off cannot be replaced.
A Green card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of the current quarter plus the next Quarter. The player cannot be replaced.
A Yellow card penalty being automatic send-off for duration of the match. The player cannot be replaced.
A Red card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of game plus automatic next game suspension. The player cannot be replaced.
All matches are conducted under AFL rules found in the National Australian Football Council Handbook. (Feel free to download and have a read)
The major rule modifications are listed here. You can be assured that the AFL Masters umpires will let you know on the field any infringements you may have made. The rule modifications are there purely to take into account our ages (35-70!), our families and our futures (and the fact most of our players have work to go to the next day!
The behavioural changes are there to ensure our league is a friendly, family and community based enjoyable event.
Scoring
Same as AFL with the addition of a Supergoal. – A Supergoal – kicked by drop-kick outside the designated 20 metre line will be allocated 9 points on the score.
The Ruck
Only one player from each team to contest all ruck contests. A third or subsequent player shall result in a free kick against third or subsequent player. A free kick shall be awarded against any ruckman who raises his knee or leg against his opponent when contesting any ruck contest.
Marking
A player in front of a pack competing for a mark is given every protection and opportunity to take the mark. No knees, boots or unneccessary interference.
Player Protection
Any contact other than a legal side bump or legal tackle (between knee and shoulder) shall be deemed unduly rough play and a free kick awarded. Charges (shirt front) are banned irrespective of ball proximity. Slinging players to the ground, whether the player is in possession of the ball or not is illegal and shall result in a free kick being awarded.
Behaviour
Field umpires shall carry red, yellow and green cards for all matches. Players shown a YELLOW or GREEN card can be replaced for the set duration of the penalty period relating to the card colour. No replacement for a RED card. Superules was formulated in 1980.
Umpire penalties for on field offences:
All players are reminded of the Order-Off-Rule that may be imposed by all field umpires and Victorian Metro Masters Australian Football Inc Executive Committee members.
Please note that a player sent-off cannot be replaced.
A Green card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of the current quarter plus the next Quarter. The player cannot be replaced.
A Yellow card penalty being automatic send-off for duration of the match. The player cannot be replaced.
A Red card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of game plus automatic next game suspension. The player cannot be replaced.