AFL (NSW/ACT) COMMISSION LIMITED & AFL NORTH COAST 2021 RULES Version 1.0 Version Date Rule Update 2 1 APRIL 2021 5.7 CHANGE YELLOW SLEEVE TO ANY COLOUR THAT IS DIFFERENT TO JUMPER. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 AFL NSW / ACT Jurisdiction & Obligations ........................................................................................ 1 1.3 Objectives & Application ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.5 Interpretation ......................................................................................................................................... 5 1.6 COVID-19 Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 5 2 LAWS AND POLICIES ................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 Governing Laws & Policies .................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Laws of the Game ................................................................................................................................. 6 2.3 Amendments to Rules .......................................................................................................................... 6 2.4 Suspension of Rules............................................................................................................................. 6 2.5 Regional Amendments ......................................................................................................................... 6 2.6 Compliance ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.7 Notice and Disciplinary Sanctions ...................................................................................................... 6 2.7.1 Disciplinary Sanctions .............................................................................................................................. 6 2.7.2 Exclusion of Liability ................................................................................................................................ 6 2.8 Conduct of Under Age Competitions .................................................................................................. 7 2.9 Alcohol Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 7 2.10 AFL NSW/ACT Match Laws .................................................................................................................. 7 2.10.1 Kick-in Rule ............................................................................................................................................. 7 2.10.2 50 Metre Penalties ................................................................................................................................... 7 2.10.3 Traditional Playing Positions at Centre Bounces – Senior Competitions .................................................. 8 2.10.4 Ruck Contests (Prior Opportunity) ........................................................................................................... 8 2.10.5 Location of Mark at Kick In ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.6 Player Standing the Mark (Lateral Movement) ......................................................................................... 8 2.10.7 Head Count – Under Age Competitions ................................................................................................... 8 2.10.8 Sledging & Intimidation – Under Age Competitions .................................................................................. 9 2.10.9 Removing Players from the Field of Play ................................................................................................. 9 2.10.10 Supporter Distance from the Boundary .................................................................................................. 9 2.10.11 Bouncing the Ball ................................................................................................................................. 10 2.10.12 Kicking off the Ground ......................................................................................................................... 10 2.10.13 Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 10 2.10.14 Boundary Throws ................................................................................................................................. 10 3 LEAGUES .................................................................................................................................. 10 3.1 League Management Structure .......................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Affiliated League Requirements ........................................................................................................ 10 3.2.1 Affiliation & Services Agreement ............................................................................................................ 10 3.2.2 Affiliation & Services Fee ....................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.3 Incorporation Requirement .................................................................................................................... 11 3.2.4 Application of Rules ............................................................................................................................... 11 3.2.5 Refusal or Cancellation of Affiliation ...................................................................................................... 11 3.2.6 League Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... 11 3.2.7 Club Contact Details .............................................................................................................................. 11 3.3 League Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 11 3.4 League Sponsorship / Marketing Agreements ................................................................................. 11 3.5 Club Participation Agreements .......................................................................................................... 11 4 CLUBS ....................................................................................................................................... 11 (i) 4.1 Club Affiliation .................................................................................................................................... 11 4.1.1 Affiliation Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 11 4.1.2 Approval of New Clubs .......................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.3 Affiliation Application & Fee ................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.4 Determination of Application .................................................................................................................. 12 4.1.5 Termination of Agreement ..................................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Club Incorporation & Governance ..................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Club Insurance Requirements ........................................................................................................... 13 4.4 Club Contact Details ........................................................................................................................... 13 4.5 Attendance at Meetings ...................................................................................................................... 13 4.6 Club Integrity Officer .......................................................................................................................... 13 4.7 Club Name & Logos ............................................................................................................................ 13 4.8 Club Uniforms ..................................................................................................................................... 13 4.8.1 Wearing of Uniform ................................................................................................................................ 13 4.8.2 Design & Approval ................................................................................................................................