What is AFL Nines?

AFL Nines is a fast, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field. Best of all, it's 'touch football' with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for people of any age or skill level.

"The Game for Everyone" emphasises inclusive competition that is accessible to individuals of all abilities. Nines has strong parallels with the traditional game but is easier to play and provides an environment whereby participation, enjoyment and safety are the priority.

The Nines Program and all centres are a safe and inclusive game environment. All Abilities and genders are encouraged to play. It is your team’s responsibility to abide by Nines Rules and respect the venue, officials, volunteers, and fellow players.

What are the rules of AFL Nines?

The game involves two teams of nine players each, including interchange players.

The field's length is typically recommended to be 100 meters, although this can be adjusted based on the participant's age and skill level. The field is divided into three zones: a middle zone and two scoring zones.

Teams earn points by kicking the football into their offensive scoring zone, where designated forwards, and only they, are allowed to score.

A mark is granted regardless of how far the ball has been kicked. If the ball makes contact with the ground, possession is immediately turned over to the opposing team.

AFL Nines is a modified version of the game that emphasises non-contact play, with players using touches instead of tackles.

Locations

Beechboro | Altone Park, Beechboro

• Wednesday | 5th february - 9th April 
• Mens

Sorrento | Seacrest Park, Sorrento

• Wednesday | 5th february - 9th April 
• Mens
• Youth

Bibra Lake | Meller Park, Bibra Park

• Monday  | 3rd february - 7th April 
• Mens
• Mixed

Baldivis | Baldivis Sporting Complex

• Wednesday | 5th february - 9th April 
• Mens
• Mixed
• Youth Boys
• Youth Girls

North Perth | Les Lilleyman Reserve, North Perth

• Monday  | 3rd february - 7th April
• Mens

Vic Park | Higgins Park, Vic Park

• Wednesday | 5th february - 9th April 
• Mens

 

Read more on all the rules of AFL Nines and check out the FAQs below.

Perth Hornets is an LGTBQIA+ community group for people of any skill level with a common interest in AFL.

How to get involved

It is as simple as getting a group of at least 9 friends together and registering a team for the upcoming season.  Mixed teams must include a minimum of 3 girls but we strongly encourage teams to aim to get as many girls as possible. Can’t get a team together? You can register as a Free Agent and then be allocated to a team. 

 

AFL Nines T&Cs and FAQs

WHO CAN PLAY AFL NINES?

Anyone aged 16+

No AFL or previous AFL Nines experience is necessary

 

WHAT VERSION OF AFL NINES WILL I PLAY?

There are 6 offerings to choose from – Open Men, Open Women, Mixed and Mens Over 35s, Boys Youth and Girls Youth.

 

HOW DO I CREATE A TEAM?

Registering is easy, just head to play.afl or a location above.

Ask your friends, colleagues, uni mates, family, and school parents to join your AFL9s team - you just need a minimum of 9 to play. 

Create a team name, and enter the competition that suits you at your nearest venue.

You will need to register each individual player as well.

 

REGISTRATIONS

All registrations must be made online.

Registrations are taken on a first-come first-served basis and there is no guarantee your team will be included in the competition in the early rounds.

Team names deemed offensive or inappropriate will be changed at Lords discretion prior to season commencement.

Insufficient team numbers may result in competitions being combined.

All team withdrawals must be made in writing to the team at nines@wafc.com.au. Team refunds will be made at the discretion of the WAFC/AFL and may have merchant fees removed prior to refund.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER?

For the season, senior competition registration is $900.00 per team. (Approx $100 per person). (there are 4 part payments available).

HOW MANY PLAYERS CAN MY TEAM HAVE?

9 on the field, and as many as you want can be listed.

The size of your team does not affect the team entry fee.

 

DOES MY TEAM NEED A UNIFORM?

Yes, matching t-shirts/singlets are required.

A player should not wear during a match:

Any form of jewellery (including smart watches)

Metal stud boots

Any protective equipment unless the field umpire is satisfied the item does not impose risk.

A field umpire may inspect a players uniform.

 

AT REGISTRATION, WE ASK YOU TO LIST YOUR TEAM SHIRT/SINGLET COLOUR (THIS HELPS WITH FIXTURE UNIFORM CLASHES)

Get creative, we will support this!

 

WHAT FOOTWEAR DO I NEED TO WEAR?

Sneakers are fine or footy boots are also accepted

 

WHEN DO AFL NINES SEASONS RUN?

They are aligned with school terms

Term 1 – Summer AFL Nines

Term 2 – Autumn AFL Nines

Term 3 – Winter AFL Nines

Term 4 – Spring AFL Nines

 

HOW MANY WEEKS DOES AN AFL NINES SEASON RUN?

10 weeks, including finals (Summer Season is 9 weeks.)

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER OR VENUE ISSUES?

If there is poor/extreme weather, we will inform you prior to the night/ or decide on the night. Your safety is our priority.

If there are venue issues, we will also let you know prior to your game.

An attempt will be made to reschedule matches cancelled due to inclement weather or venue issues.

 

FORFEITS

MULTIPLE FORFEITS

We understand that forfeits do occur, however in the interests of providing a high level competition, teams that forfeit more than three times in a season may be considered for withdrawal from the competition by Management.

FORFEIT FEES

Forfeits with less than forty-eight hours’ notice - $90.00 ($45.00 forfeit fee + $45.00 weekly match fee).

Forfeits with more than forty-eight hours’ notice - $45.00 (no forfeit fee +  $45.00 weekly match fee).

FORFEIT SCORES

A team giving the forfeit will be credited zero (0) match points on the competition ladder.

A team receiving the forfeit will be credited four (4) match points on the competition ladder – and consider the match winner.

NOTIFYING OF A FORFEIT

Please follow the procedure below to notify of a forfeit:

Contact the Centre Coordinator / Contact and advise the name of your team and the date and time of the game you intend to forfeit. The Centre Coordinator / Contact will notify your opposition of the forfeit.

Pay your forfeit fee the week immediately after the forfeit prior to playing your match.

For more information head to https://www.play.afl/play/afl-nines/

Have any questions - email us at nines@wafc.com.au