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U11 – U13

This age group plays “real footy” with full tackling (but no sling tackles) and bigger fields. It’s where game sense, teamwork and positional play really take off. While scores and ladders may be kept, the emphasis remains on development, fair play and having a great time.

Key Differences

​The game starts to look more like AFL with the following major changes from U9 and U10 games:

  • Players can run 15 m with the ball and bounce twice

  • Smothering, shepherding and fending off are permitted

  • Four quarters, coaches off-field (runners deliver messages), and equal game time for all players.

  • Generally one session mid‑week with matches on weekends.

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