Laws of the Game

1.0 Playing Ground, Oval, Goals and Behind Posts

 

 

 

  
 

 

  

 

 
 
1.1 The playing ground shall be oval in shape, between 135-185 metres in length, and between 110-155 metres in width.
1.1.1 A line known as the boundary line shall mark the boundary of the playing ground.
1.1.2 A circle three metres in diameter shal be marked in the centre of the ground and divided with a white line into two semi-circles laterally, such line to extend a maximum two metres on each side of the diameter. A square of 45 metres shall also bemarked in white in the centre of the ground. In circumstances where centre areas are deemed to be impractical for bouncing a football, Controlling Bodies may approve relocation of the square.
1.1.3 Two short lines across the boundary line, 15 metres apart, shall mark the interchange area.
1.1.4 The ideal playing area is 165 metres in length and 135 metres in width.
 
1.2 Two goal posts 6.4 metres apart and not less than six metres in height shall be placed at each end of the playing ground.
   
1.3 Two behind posts shall be placed at a distance of 6.4 metres from each goal post and in a straight line with them. The minimum height of the posts should be three metres.
   
1.4 The line between the goal posts shall be called the goal line and the lines between the behind posts and the goal posts shall be called the behind lines.
   
1.5 Two lines shall be drawn at right angles to the goal line for a distance of nine metres from each post. The outer end of these lines shall be connected by a straight line. These lines shall be marked in white and known as the kick off lines
1.5.1 This area is known as the goal square
 

 

 

  
 
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