AFLX
AFLX is a seven-a-side variation of Australian rules football, played intermittently as a pre-season event in the Australian Football League.
Rules
The rules of the game differ from Australian rules football in some significant ways. The game is played on a rectangular soccer-sized pitch, allowing matches to be hosted by stadiums that usually lack the suitable field dimensions for Australian rules football.[1] Other rules unique to AFLX are:[1][2]
- Games consist of two 10-minute halves with a two-minute break at half-time
- Played on a rectangular field with dimensions similar to that of a soccer field
- Seven players on the field per team, with three players on the bench and no limit to rotations
- Last touch out-of-bounds rule introduced (team that had last touch loses possession)
- The ball is kicked in from full-back after all scores
- 10-point super goals are registered for goals kicked from outside the 40m arc
- No marks paid for backwards kicks (except for kicks/marks inside the forward[3] 40m arc)
- Free shot from inside the 40m arc to the opposite team in the event of a rushed behind
Tournaments
| Season | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Group A: Adelaide Crows Group B: Melbourne Demons Group C: Brisbane Lions |
References
- ^ a b "AFLX revealed: Who your club plays". AFL.com.au. 17 November 2017.
- ^ "AFLX rules, schedule and fixture confirmed: What is AFLX?". Herald Sun. 17 November 2017.
- ^ "AFLX Explained". AFL.com.au. 13 February 2018.