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Laws of the Game
16.0 Umpires - Duties and Instructions
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| 16.1
Appointment of Umpires |
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| 16.1.1 |
The controlling body shall appoint for each match
a field umpire, two boundary umpires, and two goal
umpires. The field umpire shall have full control
of play and shall award penalties in accordance
with the laws. |
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| 16.1.2 |
16.1.2 The controlling body may appoint additional
field and boundary umpires to officiate throughout
the period of the match. All additional umpires
shall have the powers conferred under these laws. |
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| 16.2
Replacement of Umpires |
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| 16.2.1 |
When any umpire, before or during the progress
of the game, becomes incapable through sickness,
injury or accident in performing his duties, a substitute
shall be chosen according to arrangements made by
the controlling body. |
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| 16.2.2 |
In matches played without boundary umpires, the
duties assigned to them by the laws shall be determined
by the field umpire. |
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| 16.3
Umpires' Rooms |
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| 16.3.1 |
No person other than the umpires officiating
in the match and their trainers shall enter the
umpires' dressing room while the umpires are there.
Each umpire is individually responsible for seeing
that this law is observed and must report to the
controlling body any person who breaches this law. |
| 16.3.2 |
The provisions of this law do not apply to members
of an Umpires' Appointments Board or to other persons
authorised by the controlling body to select and
appoint umpires to matches or such other persons
or class of persons to whom the controlling body
shall from time to time determine this law shall
not apply. |
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| 16.3.3 |
Persons infringing this law may be dealt with
as the controlling body thinks fit. |
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| 16.4
Inspection of players Equiptment |
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| 16.4.1 |
Prior to the commencement of play a field umpire
may inspect the boots, hands and guards of players.
The field umpire may similarly inspect the players'
equipment at any time during the game. |
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| 16.5
Field Umpires |
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Field umpires shall indicate to the time keepers
when "Time On" is to be added due to a
delay in play, and shall indicate that "Time
On" has ended when satisfied that play is ready
to recommence. |
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| 16.6
Boundary Umpires |
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| 16.6.1 |
The boundary umpire shall, subject to being directed
by the goal umpire, in relation to a score or when
the ball hits or goes directly over the behind post,
be the sole judge of when the ball is "out
of bounds" or "out of bounds on the full". |
| 16.6.2 |
To be out of bounds, the ball must be completely
outside the boundary line, or have hit the behind
post after first having touched the ground or having
been touched by a player. If any portion of it is
on or above the boundary line, the ball is still
in play. |
| 16.6.3 |
When the ball has completely crossed the boundary
line, or hit the behind post after first touching
the ground, or touched by a player, the boundary
umpire shall immediately signal to the field umpire
and bring the ball back to the spot where it crossed
the line or hit the post. |
| 16.6.4 |
Boundary umpires may use a whistle when indicating
that the ball is "out of bounds", but
the whistle must be used in conjunction with the
raising of one arm. |
| 16.6.5 |
When the ball has been kicked out of bounds on
the full, the boundary umpire may sound his whistle
and shall indicate, by raising his arm sideways
to shoulder level, that the ball has fully crossed
the line without having been touched in transit
by a player. The boundary umpire shall indicate
to the field umpire the spot on the boundary line
where the ball crossed the line and from which a
free kick to the nearest opponent shall be awarded. |
| 16.6.6 |
When the boundary umpire signals that the ball
is out of bounds, the field umpire shall immediately
sound his whistle to indicate that the ball is out
of play. When directed by the field umpire, the
boundary umpire shall throw the ball over his head
towards the centre of the field to a distance of
between 10 and 15 metres and reaching a height not
less than 3 metres. |
| 16.6.7 |
When a goal umpire signals a "behind"
and a boundary umpire signals "out of bounds",
the decision of the goal umpire shall prevail. |
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| 16.6.8 |
In the event that the boundary umpire signals
the ball out of bounds and the signal is not acknowledged
by the field umpire and play continues, the boundary
umpire shall run after the field umpire and notify
him that the ball is out of bounds.
On receipt of such advice the field umpire shall
stop play and order the ball to be taken back
to the spot where it crossed the boundary line
to be thrown in, or kicked in if it has been kicked
out on the full.
Where the field umpire has awarded a free kick,
or applied a 50 metre penalty, after the ball
has crossed the boundary line and prior to the
boundary umpire notifying him, out of bounds lapses.
In the event that a score is registered after
the ball has crossed the boundary line and prior
to the boundary umpire notifying the field umpire,
he shall order the score to be annulled and the
ball taken back to where it crossed the boundary
line to be brought into play in accordance with
these laws.
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| 16.6.9 |
When a goal is scored the boundary umpires shall
bring the ball back to the centre as quickly as
possible without waiting for the ball to be kicked
or handed to them and shall give it to the field
umpire. |
| 16.6.10 |
At centre bounces, players may enter the centre
square until the field umpire commences his approach
to bounce the ball.
Boundary umpires shall penalise only players
who step over the white line after the field umpire
commences his approach, and until the ball touches
the ground in the act of bouncing or is thrown
up by the field umpire.
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| 16.7
Goal Umpires |
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| 16.7.1 |
Goal umpires shall keep a record of all goals
and behinds scored in a match and furnish a report
within the time specified by the controlling body. |
| 16.7.2 |
In the event of a goal umpire observing the field
umpire line a team up for the purpose of counting
the players, he shall make a record of the scores
at that time. |
| 16.7.3 |
Goal umpires shall signal and record a goal or
behind, as the case may be, upon receiving the "all
clear" or "touched, all clear" from
the field umpire. They shall not concern themselves
with the question as to whether the siren has or
has not sounded at any period of the match. |
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| 16.7.4 |
The goal umpire must watch the play closely, but
if he is unable to decide who kicked the ball over
the goal or behind line, he may consult the field
umpire before making a decision. |
| 16.7.5 |
Goal umpires are directed not to get in the way
of players between goal and behind posts. |
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| 16.8
Reporting Players and Officials |
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| 16.8.1 |
Umpires may report to the controlling body any
player or official who during the progress of the
match or on the day of the match and within the
immediate proximity of the venue where the match
is conducted commits a reportable offence. A player
or official shall deemed to be no longer within
the immediate proximity of the venue where the match
is conducted on the day of the match when a player
or official has left the immediate proximity following
completion of the match. |
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| 16.8.2 |
Umpires may report an offending player without
taking into consideration whether the offending
player received provocation or not.
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| 16.8.3 |
Umpires may caution a player but must not at any
time threaten a player. |
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| 16.9
Reportable Offences |
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A player or official who commits the following
offences may be reported:
| 16.9.1 |
Unduly interferes with, or assaults, or uses
threatening language to an umpire or behaves in
a threatening manner towards an umpire. |
| 16.9.2 |
Assaults another player or official. |
| 16.9.3 |
Intentionally kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
or official. |
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Commits an act of misconduct. |
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Wilfully wastes time. |
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Unduly interferes with a player whilst such player
is kicking for goal. |
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Disputes the decision of an umpire. |
| 16.9.8 |
Uses abusive, insulting or obscene language to
an umpire or behaves in an abusive, insulting or
obscene manner towards an umpire. |
| 16.9.9 |
Uses abusive, threatening or insulting language. |
| 16.9.10 |
If when a player is preparing to kick for goal
after being awarded a mark or free kick, or if the
ball is in transit, a player shakes the goal post. |
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Throws an opponent after that player has taken
a mark, or after the ball is otherwise out of play. |
| 16.9.12 |
Violently pushes an opponent after that player
has disposed of the ball. |
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Intentionally trips or attempts to trip an opponent
by foot or leg. |
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Strikes or attempts to strike a player or official
with his hand or arm. |
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Charges an opponent. |
| 16.9.16 |
Engages in unduly rough play by committing a breach
of the Laws against an opponent in a deliberate
and violent manner. |
| 16.9.17 |
Remains on the playing ground not wearing proper
uniform after being warned by the umpire. |
| 16.9.18 |
Wears unacceptable equipment - boot studs, rings,
jewellery, surgical appliances or guards. |
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| 16.10
Reporting Players |
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| 16.10.1 |
When an umpire intends to make a charge or charges
against a player, he shall notify the player concerned
as soon as reasonably possible after the incident.
If such a charge or charges relate to incidents
arising in the first three quarters the umpire shall
notify the player, or players, not later than the
commencement of the next quarter.
Where a charge is laid in the final quarter,
if the umpire is unable to notify the player during
the course of the match, notification on the official
report sheet handed to team officials at the conclusion
of the match will suffice.
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| 16.10.2 |
Umpires shall make themselves thoroughly familiar
with the offences which must be reported and report
all offending players. |
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| 16.10.3 |
Umpires may not enter the competing clubs' dressing
rooms to notify players of charges laid. In the
case of a player charged in the second quarter and
who does not return to the field for the third quarter,
or who leaves the field injured or interchanged
before being notified by the umpire of the charge,
advice to the captain or acting captain not later
than the commencement of the next quarter shall
meet the requirements of this law. |
| 16.10.4 |
After reporting a player or players, umpires must
not at anytime enter into any conversation with
delegates, club officials or players relating to
any incident of the match or any charges made against
a player. |
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| 16.11
Reporting Proceedures |
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| 16.11.1 |
Umpires shall be provided by the controlling
body with report sheets on which they shall enter
particulars of any charge or charges they make aginst
players or officials. This shall be completed at
or before the termination of a match. |
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| 16.11.2 |
Controlling bodies shall adopt By-Laws to determine
the procedures for lodgement, notification and processing
of such reports. |
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| 16.12
Player Disqualification |
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| 16.12.1 |
A controlling body may disqualify for any term,
players or officials who have been reported for
and found guilty of breaches of the laws. |
| 16.12.2 |
A controlling body may delegate this power to
any person or body or persons duly constituted in
accordance with its rules for the purpose of investigating
any report of a player made in accordance with these
laws. |
| 16.12.3 |
Any player disqualified for committing an offence
against the Laws of the Game shall not be permitted
to play in any match under the control of the AFL,
AFL Affiliated Bodies or Bodies Affiliated to AFL
Affiliated Bodies. |
| 16.12.4 |
A disqualified player may seek permission from
the Body which imposed the penalty to play in a
competition that is conducted between 1 October
and 31 March. |
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| 16.12.5 |
A player suspended in a competition conducted
between 1 October and 31 March may seek permission
from such Body to play in a competition conducted
between 31 March and 1 October. |
| 16.12.6 |
A player or official suspended by a Controlling
Body and subsequently transferring to or interchanging
with a club of another Controlling Body, shall complete
the term of his suspension with his new club, provided
that the competition is normally conducted between
31 March and 1 October. The Controlling Body which
imposed the suspension may require the player to
fulfil any part of the suspension in that competition,
should the player subsequently return within 12
months of the completion of the suspension. |
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| 16.13
Stewards |
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The Controlling
Body may appoint a Steward or Stewards who shall have
the same power and duty of reporting players as that conferred
on umpires under the laws. |
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| 16.14
Ordering Off |
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Applicable in all competitions other than
AFL first grade matches.
| 16.14.1 |
A player who is reported by a Field Umpire under
laws 16.9.1 - 16.9.4 shall be ordered from the field
for the remainder of the match. |
| 16.14.2 |
A controlling body may delegate this power to
any person or body or persons duly constituted in
accordance with its rules for the purpose of investigating
any report of a player made in accordance with these
laws. |
| 16.14.3 |
A player reported by a Field Umpire for a second
offence under Laws 16.9.5 - 16.9.18 shall be ordered
from the field for the remainder of the match. |
| 16.14.4 |
Controlling Bodies may authorise the Field Umpire
to order a player from the field, for a period of
time, for a first offence under Laws 16.9.5 - 16.9.18. |
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| 16.14.5 |
A Field Umpire shall signal that a player has
been ordered off, by pointing to the interchange
area with an outstretched arm. The player shall
leave the ground immediately and proceed directly
to the interchange steward. |
| 16.14.6 |
In the event of a player failing or refusing to
leave the ground when ordered off, he shall be reported
for misconduct, the match shall terminate and his
team shall forfeit. |
| 16.14.7 |
An emergency Field Umpire shall have the powers
conferred on a Field Umpire under this law. |
| 16.14.8 |
In the event that a team is reduced to less than
14 players, as a result of a player being ordered
off, the match may continue at the discretion of
the Field Umpire, who shall forward all details
including the scores at the time to the Controlling
Body, which may confirm the result in accordance
with the scorecards or determine a forfeit under
the provisions of Law
17.7. |
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