Rules of the Game

[Sainter_Dad]

Can we not go to these rules:

https://www.rulesofsport.com/sports/aus ... tball.html
Rules of Aussie Rules Football
- Umpires signal for all decisions and their call is final
- By kicking the ball between the goal posts without it being touched by any other player, then 6 points are awarded. If the ball is kicked without being touched between the behind posts (point) then 1 point is scored.
- A game consist of four 20 minute quarters.
- The game starts with ruck. This is where the umpire throws the ball into the air and one player from each team will try and tap the ball to their team. After a goal has been scored the game will be restarted with the same way as at the beginning of the game.
- The only way you can pass the ball is to hand ball. For this to happen the ball must be placed in the palm of the hand and then the ball struck with the butt of the other hand clenched into a fist. You cannot throw or slap the ball to perform a successful pass.
- A player can ‘mark’ the ball when they receive it. This can happen one of three ways; the player catches the ball without the ball bouncing, the player catches the ball after it has travelled over 10 metres or the player catches the ball before it’s been touched in the air. Once marked the player cannot then be tackled. If a tackle occurs or an opponent steps over the mark then a foul will be called and the team with the ball will advance 15 metres down the field.
- Players can tackle opponents to try and win back the ball. A player can only be tackled from shoulder height downwards.
- If a player is tackled and refuses to let go of the ball then holding the ball will be called by the umpire and possession will be turned over.
- Players are permitted to block their opposition by shepherding players away from the ball. This can only be done within 5 metres of the ball.
- Players are omitted from pushing their opponents in the back either whilst they are running or whilst in a tackle.