AFL (NSW/ACT) COMMISSION LIMITED & AFL SYDNEY 2021 RULES Version 1.0 Version Date Rule Update 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 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.10.2 50 Metre Penalties ............................................................................................................................... 7 2.10.3 Traditional Playing Positions at Centre Bounces – Senior Competitions ................................................ 7 2.10.4 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.5 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.6 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.7 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.8 Not Applicable ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.10.9 Removing Players from the Field of Play ............................................................................................... 8 2.10.10 Supporter Distance from the Boundary ................................................................................................ 8 3 LEAGUES .................................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 League Management Structure ......................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Affiliated League Requirements ........................................................................................................ 9 3.2.1 Affiliation & Services Agreement ........................................................................................................... 9 3.2.2 Affiliation & Services Fee ...................................................................................................................... 9 3.2.3 Incorporation Requirement ................................................................................................................... 9 3.2.4 Application of Rules .............................................................................................................................. 9 3.2.5 Refusal or Cancellation of Affiliation ..................................................................................................... 9 3.2.6 League Contact Details ........................................................................................................................ 9 3.2.7 Club Contact Details ............................................................................................................................. 9 3.3 League Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 9 3.4 League Sponsorship / Marketing Agreements ................................................................................. 9 3.5 Club Participation Agreements ......................................................................................................... 9 3.6 League Colours ................................................................................................................................. 10 4 CLUBS ....................................................................................................................................... 10 4.1 Club Affiliation .................................................................................................................................. 10 4.1.1 Affiliation Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 10 4.1.2 Approval of New Clubs ....................................................................................................................... 10 (i) 4.1.3 Affiliation Application & Fee ................................................................................................................ 10 4.1.4 Determination of Application ............................................................................................................... 10 4.1.5 Termination of Agreement .................................................................................................................. 10 4.2 Club Incorporation & Governance ................................................................................................... 11 4.3 Club Insurance Requirements .......................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Club Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... 11 4.5 Attendance at Meetings .................................................................................................................... 11 4.6 Club Integrity Officer ........................................................................................................................ 11 4.7 Club Name & Logos .......................................................................................................................... 12 4.8 Club Uniforms ................................................................................................................................... 12 4.8.1 Wearing of Uniform ............................................................................................................................ 12 4.8.2 Design & Approval .............................................................................................................................. 12 4.8.3 Approved Suppliers ............................................................................................................................ 12 4.8.4 Jumper Numbers ................................................................................................................................ 12 4.8.5 AFL NSW ACT Logo on Uniforms ....................................................................................................... 12 4.8.6 League / Club Logos on Uniforms ......................................................................................................