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AFL FAQs - Other types of Footy
One of the great things about Australian
football is that everybody can play, no matter what
size you are, age or gender. Nine-a-side, Superules
and Women’s footy are all exciting forms of Australian
football that have boomed in popularity in recent years.
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The game of Superules
provides the opportunity for players 35 years and over
to enjoy the game of Aussie Rules Football in a safe,
supportive and fun environment.
After first commencing in 1980 the sport
is governed by Superules Australia Inc and its nine
member state Associations and is now played by over
100 teams throughout Australia.
Superules has a national standardised
set of modified rules designed to reduce the risks of
injury and has the benefit of being acknowledged and
supported by the AFL and the Australian Sports Commission.
Rule modifications include:
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Age division restrictions |
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No slinging when tackling players |
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No knee or boot up when going in for marks |
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Only two up for any rucks |
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No barging through packs and the order off rule
for any rough play |
With the development of new age categories
such as masterules (40 years and over) in addition to
superules (35 years and over), now being played in many
domestic competitions, the game is custom made for fun
involvement.
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You will find a welcoming atmosphere at
superules clubs with an emphasis on family involvement
and fun social interaction. While a good level of fitness
is required to enjoy the game fully, training runs once
or twice a week without huge time commitments are the
order of the day for superules.
In annual Superules Carnival features
State and Territory teams competing across three age
divisions:-
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Superules (35 years and over) |
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Masterules ( 40 years and over) |
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Seniorules (45 years and over) |
The Carnival is fun for everybody and
has become one of the biggest Aussie Rules football
events of the year. The big event of the year for Superules
is the National Carnival which is played annually, rotating
to various State venues. The 2001 Carnival will be held
on the Gold Coast.
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Want to
play but don’t have access to a fully sized ground?
Or don’t have enough players? The solution is at
hand with 9-a-side footy.
9-a-side is provides an alternative for
those seeking essentially a social involvement and provides
an opportunity in school environments where traditional
football is unavailable.
Importantly female participation is encouraged
and the game designed to ensure that all players are
fully involved.
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The major features of Australian Football
remain, but modifications allow 9-a-side to be played
almost anywhere, whether in Australia or overseas.
"9-a-side" needs a 90
to 100 metre field, thus fitting easily on to soccer,
rugby, hockey and gridiron grounds. The rules are identical
to the normal game, but to stop "long bombs"
for goal from the centre line, only the 3 designated
forwards in each team can score. Thus the emphasis on
passing to fast leading or high marking forwards is
maintained.
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Women’s footy is a relatively
new but rapidly growing area of Australian football.
It is played in each State and Territory in Australia,
with the strongest league being based in Melbourne,
the Victorian Women’s Football League (VWFL).
There is also a newly formed national
body, the Australian Women’s Football League (AWFL),
as well as a very popular National Carnival.
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If you would like to play women’s
footy please have a look at the following websites for
further information:
Victorian
Women’s Football League
West
Australian Women’s Football League
NT
Womens Aussie Rules Football Association
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