General Rules of AFLX

AFLX is a shortened version of Australian rules football that was developed by the Australian Football League (AFL) in an effort to promote the sport to a wider audience. The game features a smaller field and fewer players than traditional Australian rules football, and is designed to be faster paced and more exciting.

It was first played in 2017, and has since become an annual event in the AFL calendar. Despite its popularity, AFLX has faced criticism from some quarters for straying too far from the traditional version of the game and for prioritizing entertainment over sporting integrity.

Scoring in AFLX

In AFLX, points are scored in the same way as in traditional Australian rules football, with goals worth six points and behinds worth one point. A goal is scored when the ball is kicked through the middle two posts of the goal, while a behind is scored when the ball is kicked between any of the other four posts. The team with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner.

In addition to the traditional scoring system, there are also “super goals” in AFLX that are worth 10 points. These are scored when the ball is kicked from outside the 40-meter arc, which is a much longer distance than the standard kick for goal.

There are also other rule variations in AFLX that can affect scoring, such as the “last touch out of bounds” rule, which allows a team to score a point if the ball goes out of bounds after being touched by a player from the opposing team.

Common Terminologies in AFLX

Here are some common terms used in Australian rules football, including AFLX:

• “Mark” – A mark is awarded to a player who catches the ball after it has been kicked more than 15 meters without being touched by another player. The player is entitled to a free kick from the spot where the mark was taken.
• “Handball” – A handball is when a player punches the ball with their fist rather than kicking it.
• “Kick-in” – A kick-in is taken by the team that did not score the last point, and is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds over the sideline.
• “Behind” – A behind is scored when the ball is kicked between the two outermost posts of the goal, but not through the middle two posts. It is worth one point.
• “Goal” – A goal is scored when the ball is kicked through the middle two posts of the goal. It is worth six points.
• “Center bounce” – A center bounce is a way of restarting play after a goal is scored. It involves the umpire bouncing the ball in the center of the field to start play again.
• “Free kick” – A free kick is awarded to a player who has been fouled by an opponent. The player is allowed to take the kick without interference from the opposing team.
• “Set shot” – A set shot is a kick at goal that is taken from a stationary position.
• “Snap shot” – A snap shot is a quick, improvised kick at goal that is taken without taking the time to line up the kick properly.

Penalties in AFLX

In AFLX, as in traditional Australian rules football, players can be penalized for various infractions of the rules. Some common penalties in AFLX include:

• Free kick: A free kick is awarded to a player who has been fouled by an opponent. The player is allowed to take the kick without interference from the opposing team.
• 50-meter penalty: A 50-meter penalty is awarded to a player who has been fouled, and allows them to advance the ball 50 meters closer to the opposition’s goal.
• Penalty kick: A penalty kick is awarded to a player who has been fouled in the act of scoring a goal, and is taken from a set distance in front of goal. It is worth six points if successful.
• Disposal: A disposal is a term used to describe when a player kicks or handballs the ball to a teammate.
• Disposal efficiency: Disposal efficiency refers to a player’s ability to successfully kick or handball the ball to a teammate. A player with a high disposal efficiency is able to consistently find a teammate with their disposals.
• Contested possession: A contested possession is when two or more players from opposing teams are battling for the ball.
• Uncontested possession: An uncontested possession is when a player has control of the ball without any opposition players trying to take it away from them.

10 General Rules of AFLX

Here are 10 general rules of AFLX:

1. The game is played on a rectangular field that is shorter and wider than a traditional Australian rules football field.
2. There are ten players on each team, with four on the field at any given time and six on the bench.
3. The game consists of two 10-minute halves, with a 5-minute break in between.
4. Points are scored by kicking the ball through the middle two posts of the goal, worth six points, or between any of the other four posts, worth one point.
5. A player can score a “super goal” worth 10 points by kicking the ball through the middle two posts from outside the 40-meter arc.
6. The team with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
7. A player can mark the ball (catch it after it has been kicked more than 15 meters without being touched by another player) and take a free kick from the spot where the mark was taken.
8. The ball can be moved by kicking or handballing it to a teammate.
9. Players can be tackled, but they must dispose of the ball (kick or handball it) within a certain timeframe or risk being penalized.
10. The umpire has the final say on all decisions and can award free kicks, 50-meter penalties, and penalty kicks for infractions of the rules.

FAQs

1. What is AFLX?
   AFLX is a shortened, modified version of Australian Rules Football, designed to be played on smaller fields and with fewer players.
2. How many players are on a team in AFLX?
   AFLX is typically played with 7-a-side teams.
3. What are the main differences between AFLX and traditional AFL?
   AFLX is played on smaller fields with fewer players, and has modified rules such as no marks for backwards kicks, and the ability to score a “super goal” worth 10 points from outside the 50-meter arc.
4. Where is AFLX played?
   AFLX is mostly played in Australia, but it has also been played in other countries such as Canada and South Africa.
5. When was AFLX first played?
   AFLX was first played in February 2018 as a pre-season exhibition tournament.
6. Is AFLX a professional league?
   AFLX is not a professional league, but it is played by professional Australian Football League (AFL) players and is organized by the AFL.