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[Bjo187]

I do not know anything about AFL Footy 9's.
Had a look at the video below that has 3 Motlops' playing Steve, Darren & Aron.
Don't know the rules but i assume they are similar to AFL.
I picked up it is 1 point for a goal, and you can't kick the ball off the ground + last touch is a turnover.
I think they are no chance to get admitted to the Olympics though.
Just not anything to excite the viewer even with better players in my opinion.
However, i think the sport is a chance for the AFL to get into Rugby League and soccer territory by being able to use existing fields.
Also, teachers/coaches don't have to round up 25 kids to get a team. Should be able to round up a team at most schools.
Anything getting kids involved in AFL would be a positive.

Home - AFL International

Australian Football International or AFL International is the hub for Aussie Rules International, Australian Football and Footy 9s worldwide.

www.aflinternational.com

FOOTY 9s AT THE OLYMPICS
AFI’s (Australian Football International) long-term objective is to secure the inclusion of Footy 9s in the 2040 Olympic Games.
Further, the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane are a tremendous opportunity to see Footy 9s included as a demonstration sport.

AFI EVENTS
Australian Football International (AFI) runs a number of exciting events, both in Australia and internationally.

UPCOMING EVENTS – AUSTRALIA
2025
World 9s (8 February, Melbourne)
Masters 9s (22 February, Melbourne)
AFL Footy 9s Carnival (15 March, Melbourne)
Touch Footy World Cup (15 March, Melbourne)
Harmony Cup (30 March, Melbourne)
Darwin 9s (August, date TBC, Darwin)

This is definitely a good alternative form of the game. Not necessarily for watchability, but more so it's important that people don't only have the one option of 120 mins, 18 v 18 if they wanna play.

Like you said it's also handy with the shortage of footy fields in the northern states to have these other alternatives. It actually looks fun to play, easier to get the ball, less contact, more open and less toll on the body.

 

[mighty_lions]

I do not know anything about AFL Footy 9's.
Had a look at the video below that has 3 Motlops' playing Steve, Darren & Aron.
Don't know the rules but i assume they are similar to AFL.
I picked up it is 1 point for a goal, and you can't kick the ball off the ground + last touch is a turnover.
I think they are no chance to get admitted to the Olympics though.
Just not anything to excite the viewer even with better players in my opinion.
However, i think the sport is a chance for the AFL to get into Rugby League and soccer territory by being able to use existing fields.
Also, teachers/coaches don't have to round up 25 kids to get a team. Should be able to round up a team at most schools.
Anything getting kids involved in AFL would be a positive.

Home - AFL International

Australian Football International or AFL International is the hub for Aussie Rules International, Australian Football and Footy 9s worldwide.

www.aflinternational.com

FOOTY 9s AT THE OLYMPICS
AFI’s (Australian Football International) long-term objective is to secure the inclusion of Footy 9s in the 2040 Olympic Games.
Further, the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane are a tremendous opportunity to see Footy 9s included as a demonstration sport.

AFI EVENTS
Australian Football International (AFI) runs a number of exciting events, both in Australia and internationally.

UPCOMING EVENTS – AUSTRALIA
2025
World 9s (8 February, Melbourne)
Masters 9s (22 February, Melbourne)
AFL Footy 9s Carnival (15 March, Melbourne)
Touch Footy World Cup (15 March, Melbourne)
Harmony Cup (30 March, Melbourne)
Darwin 9s (August, date TBC, Darwin)

I played 9's in high school, they brought it in to get Queensland kids into AFL, less numbers and you could use rugby field also

 

[spotthedog1]

I played AFL 9s for a year or two. It was terrible. Basically if the ball hits the ground it's a free kick - that's their idea for getting novices involved. Oh and on really small fields so theres no room for running the ball anywhere. You have no option but try to kick-mark up the field, and you either pinpoint a pass or you hope the defender spoils it. Yep, they even penalise the defenders for a good spoil, because it's the last touch before the ball hits the ground.

 

[dlanod]

I played AFL 9s for a year or two. It was terrible. Basically if the ball hits the ground it's a free kick - that's their idea for getting novices involved. Oh and on really small fields so theres no room for running the ball anywhere. You have no option but try to kick-mark up the field, and you either pinpoint a pass or you hope the defender spoils it. Yep, they even penalise the defenders for a good spoil, because it's the last touch before the ball hits the ground.

Agreed on all of this. And requiring a kick/mark in a game where it's meant to be for newbies actually makes it more frustrating for newbies who can't kick (or mark). Half the time it was closer to force-em-backs - belt it as far as you can and hope you kicked it further than the turnover coming the other way.

Edit: this would've been the late '00s for me. They even had a season at the Giants a few years later where there'd be an AFL 9s game played in between the Auskick kids as a promo.

 

[Section 5]

Sounds like 9's has been around for a while. I lead a sheltered life.
A small poster sample size to go on but sort of confirms my one viewing of 9's that it is no chance for Olympics
It is good they have grand plans as without that you will go nowhere.

I still see it as an outlet in sections of the community that have an interest in AFL and only a League or soccer field.
I get that it is hard for newbies to play it as intended.
However, i have seen enough of the Auskick during half time to say the boys and girls are having fun and lack lots of skills

 

[Bjo187]

I played AFL 9s for a year or two. It was terrible. Basically if the ball hits the ground it's a free kick - that's their idea for getting novices involved. Oh and on really small fields so theres no room for running the ball anywhere. You have no option but try to kick-mark up the field, and you either pinpoint a pass or you hope the defender spoils it. Yep, they even penalise the defenders for a good spoil, because it's the last touch before the ball hits the ground.

Just to clarify, what do you mean if the ball hits the ground it's a free kick? I'm not contesting your claims on this, but the video I watched looked like normal footy apart from the goals and rectangle field. I agree if it hits the ground novices have no chance at all and I would have thought the whole point of this version is to engage the novice player.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Just to clarify, what do you mean if the ball hits the ground it's a free kick? I'm not contesting your claims on this, but the video I watched looked like normal footy apart from the goals and rectangle field. I agree if it hits the ground novices have no chance at all and I would have thought the whole point of this version is to engage the novice player.

Yeah that's definitely not the AFL 9's that's played socially at grounds and clubs around Australia during summer. The form of the game in the video has tackling and chaos play, neither of which is allowed in AFL 9's.

I didn't watch the whole video but was left wondering if you have to clear the crossbar to score a goal? Or is that just there because there's a big rugby game on there tomorrow and they couldn't be bothered mucking round with the posts?

 

[Section 5]

Yeah that's definitely not the AFL 9's that's played socially at grounds and clubs around Australia during summer. The form of the game in the video has tackling and chaos play, neither of which is allowed in AFL 9's.

I didn't watch the whole video but was left wondering if you have to clear the crossbar to score a goal? Or is that just there because there's a big rugby game on there tomorrow and they couldn't be bothered mucking round with the posts?

I googled AFL 9's and watched two videos and it is very different as you have mentioned.
Did not like it at all but it is an activity so all good.
This international one is much better in my opinion.
In the international version i doubt anyone would bother playing on an AFL ground as you would have to do ground markings. You could use cones for borders and across the field for the 3 zones. Then you have to find 2 dodgy posts like in Auskick, but they lack height.

On Rugby Union & Rugby League fields: Over or under the cross bar without being touched and you get 1 point for the goal. That's what i picked up watching again.
On Soccer fields: It is different you have to get the ball between and under the post as in soccer. I am assuming a touched ball is no goal like the rugby fields but not sure.
A few other things not covered in the basics below i picked up.
2 x 15-minute halves.
Okay if you play multiple games in a day like they may do. But 2 x 20 would be better in one off games
No 50-meter penalty only 10 which is enough.
If you tap the ball on and it hits the ground, you can handball but are not allowed to kick.

They do have the AFL rules (basic) on the site
Who competes
AFL 9's men
AFL 9's women
AFL Touch footy 9's mixed teams. No tackling.
It looks like a touch is a tackle but not sure what happens possibly a ball jump. I saw somewhere that if touched and you handball or kick within 2 steps it is okay. That was a very old video though.

The 9's basic rules from there site.
THE BASICS

• Footy 9s matches are played on soccer or rugby playing fields, using existing posts and field markings.
• Each team consists of 9 players – 3 forwards, 3 midfielders and 3 backs.
• The game starts with a jump ball in the middle of the field.
• The ball is moved around the field by either a kick, handball or running with the ball.
• A goal is scored when the ball is kicked through the posts.
• If the ball hits the posts and continues through the posts, it is a goal.
• If the ball hits the posts and comes back into the field of play, it is play on.
• No kicking off the ground is permitted.
• When the ball goes out of bounds by either foot or hand, the nearest opponent shall kick the ball back into play.
• Players can go anywhere on the field and there is no off-side rule.

Below one video for a soccer field the other a rugby field

 

[Bjo187]

I googled AFL 9's and watched two videos and it is very different as you have mentioned.
Did not like it at all but it is an activity so all good.
This international one is much better in my opinion.
In the international version i doubt anyone would bother playing on an AFL ground as you would have to do ground markings. You could use cones for borders and across the field for the 3 zones. Then you have to find 2 dodgy posts like in Auskick, but they lack height.

On Rugby Union & Rugby League fields: Over or under the cross bar without being touched and you get 1 point for the goal. That's what i picked up watching again.
On Soccer fields: It is different you have to get the ball between and under the post as in soccer. I am assuming a touched ball is no goal like the rugby fields but not sure.
A few other things not covered in the basics below i picked up.
2 x 15-minute halves.
Okay if you play multiple games in a day like they may do. But 2 x 20 would be better in one off games
No 50-meter penalty only 10 which is enough.
If you tap the ball on and it hits the ground, you can handball but are not allowed to kick.

They do have the AFL rules (basic) on the site
Who competes
AFL 9's men
AFL 9's women
AFL Touch footy 9's mixed teams. No tackling.
It looks like a touch is a tackle but not sure what happens possibly a ball jump. I saw somewhere that if touched and you handball or kick within 2 steps it is okay. That was a very old video though.

The 9's basic rules from there site.
THE BASICS

• Footy 9s matches are played on soccer or rugby playing fields, using existing posts and field markings.
• Each team consists of 9 players – 3 forwards, 3 midfielders and 3 backs.
• The game starts with a jump ball in the middle of the field.
• The ball is moved around the field by either a kick, handball or running with the ball.
• A goal is scored when the ball is kicked through the posts.
• If the ball hits the posts and continues through the posts, it is a goal.
• If the ball hits the posts and comes back into the field of play, it is play on.
• No kicking off the ground is permitted.
• When the ball goes out of bounds by either foot or hand, the nearest opponent shall kick the ball back into play.
• Players can go anywhere on the field and there is no off-side rule.

Below one video for a soccer field the other a rugby field

I kinda like the soccer one the ball hitting the back of the net, but shouldn't really be allowed a goal keeper. With the no tackling, I dunno why they don't just use the Gaelic and basketball style rules where you just hit the ball outta the opponents hands or corral them.

 

[Section 5]

I kinda like the soccer one the ball hitting the back of the net, but shouldn't really be allowed a goal keeper. With the no tackling, I dunno why they don't just use the Gaelic and basketball style rules where you just hit the ball outta the opponents hands or corral them.

Not sure if teams will just play a goalkeeper in front of the nets position area as in soccer.
Once the center ball up is done players can go anywhere.
Makes sense for increasing chances for touching the ball and stopping a goal but with no offside rule that may not work.
Teams certainly could play a traditional soccer goalkeeper role but that leaves them one short matchup around the ground.

Regarding the Touch footy (no tackling) version.
Nothing stopping players corralling opposition or hitting the ball out of their hands just like in a normal AFL game.
Just a matter of whether that works in AFI 9's with or without the tackling version.
It appears players have 2 steps after being touched to dispose the ball if not it's a turnover.

 

[Section 5]

Just for fun i have put together 2 teams playing State of Origin at Lang Park.
Drop that silly opening round focusing on the northern states.
This concept will get a better focus on AFL playing at Lang Park while league goes to Los Vagas.
Sellout no problems after all we have 63k members and the Swans 73 k. Won't mention the other two
One million prizemoney. That being $650 k for the winner and $350 k to the loser.
Nothing for the McClelland that year which guarantees the Lions win it.

Queensland made up of Lions and Suns players. NSW with Giants and Swans.
Australian Football International Rules apply with a couple of changes. I found the full rules link below.

Match Rules - AFL International

The official match rules of the inaugural World 9s in Melbourne. The event is managed by Australian Football International (AFI).

www.aflinternational.com

Seeing these guys are professional footballers and fitter it will be 2 x 35-minute halves (not 2 x 15)
In AFI 9's you can have up to 6 interchanges but i will keep that to 4

Picking a team was a bit hard as it looks like kicking accuracy is super important and so are running players that have good disposal. As usual taking a mark forward and in defense also important.






EDIT: I had Lukosius in the Queensland side but briztoon mentioned he has moved from the Suns. Replaced with King

 

[briztoon]

Just for fun i have put together 2 teams playing State of Origin at Lang Park.
Drop that silly opening round focusing on the northern states.
This concept will get a better focus on AFL playing at Lang Park while league goes to Los Vagas.
Sellout no problems after all we have 63k members and the Swans 73 k. Won't mention the other two
One million prizemoney. That being $650 k for the winner and $350 k to the loser.
Nothing for the McClelland that year which guarantees the Lions win it.

Queensland made up of Lions and Suns players. NSW with Giants and Swans.
Australian Football International Rules apply with a couple of changes. I found the full rules link below.

Match Rules - AFL International

The official match rules of the inaugural World 9s in Melbourne. The event is managed by Australian Football International (AFI).

www.aflinternational.com

Seeing these guys are professional footballers and fitter it will be 2 x 35-minute halves (not 2 x 15)
In AFI 9's you can have up to 6 interchanges but i will keep that to 4

Picking a team was a bit hard as it looks like kicking accuracy is super important and so are running players that have good disposal. As usual taking a mark forward and in defense also important.

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Lukosius plays for Adelaide.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Just for fun i have put together 2 teams playing State of Origin at Lang Park.
Drop that silly opening round focusing on the northern states.
This concept will get a better focus on AFL playing at Lang Park while league goes to Los Vagas.
Sellout no problems after all we have 63k members and the Swans 73 k. Won't mention the other two
One million prizemoney. That being $650 k for the winner and $350 k to the loser.
Nothing for the McClelland that year which guarantees the Lions win it.

Queensland made up of Lions and Suns players. NSW with Giants and Swans.
Australian Football International Rules apply with a couple of changes. I found the full rules link below.

Match Rules - AFL International

The official match rules of the inaugural World 9s in Melbourne. The event is managed by Australian Football International (AFI).

www.aflinternational.com

Seeing these guys are professional footballers and fitter it will be 2 x 35-minute halves (not 2 x 15)
In AFI 9's you can have up to 6 interchanges but i will keep that to 4

Picking a team was a bit hard as it looks like kicking accuracy is super important and so are running players that have good disposal. As usual taking a mark forward and in defense also important.

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Australian rules footy at Lang Park. That will do me

 

[Section 5]

Lukosius plays for Adelaide.

Forgot about his move to Port
Will have to change him out and think of a replacement.

 

[Section 5]

Australian rules footy at Lang Park. That will do me

I can come up with some crazy stuff and i don't even drink.

Actually, the Lions have been doing a version of this over the past few preseasons.
Playing some match sims across the ground and between the two 50-meter arcs with some cones used for boundary line.
At a guess there were about 14 a side number wise.

 

[peetoo]

They had a few variations during lockdown camps to keep the reserves fit

I seem to remember a few of the coaches liked the spectacle of substantially less players on the field. Of course it was never tested in a full on competitive manner