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PLAYING RULES

THE BASICS OF FOOTY 9s

  • Footy 9s matches are played on rectangular fields.
  • There are no behind posts.
  • Each team consists of 9 players – 3 forwards, 3 centres and 3 backs.
  • The game starts with a jump ball in the middle of the field.
  • 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.

The full playing rules can be found here.

To see how the game is played, please watch the video below.