Junior AFL typically starts from age 8. Your year of birth determines your age group. Players are welcome to join at any stage of the season. Come down to training, have a kick, meet the coach. No commitment up front.
U8, U9 and U10
Tackle rules at this age use hold-and-release to keep the focus on ball skills and teamwork. U9 and U10 are non-graded and non-competitive, with no results posted.
U11 to U17
Teams are graded into divisions based on ability. Results are posted and finals are played. Youth AFL starts at U14s with full rules.
Mandatory zone rotation makes sure every player spends time in the forwards, the centre and the backs. A fair go for everyone.