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All Results and Ladders have been updated and can now be viewed on our website and Smart app. Thank you for your patience while we were sorting thing out with Sporting Pulse.
Contact
Unfortunately on Monday night a young 16 YO lad from St.Benedicts Tigers was knocked out after some accidental contact. The positive is that young Ryan is nursing a sore head but is otherwise fine. I will say it again - if you are not in a position to gain possession of the ball without making contact... don't try. This means pull up before the contact.
AFL9s tactis to reduce the risk of Contact
I know being a backman can be very frustrating but your best weapon is to read the play better and cut it off before it gets to the forward. As you might have guessed by now long bombs into the forward line are not the answer. The best teams chip it around the field creating space for fwds to run into, not only does this reduce the risk of contact but it brings more players into the game.
Tag Tackles
Although Monday night was an improvement, player’s are still not focusing on the tags when trying to stop a player with possession. Trying to tackle someone in order to grab the tag is also not allowed but very inventive. Also a clean grab of the tag is preferred over removing the pants and tag of your opponent.
Rules
A forward is allowed to dribble it along the ground, as is the fashion these days, when shooting for goal. So Backman don't just let it go, thinking it's a turn over or a goal may result.
Ruckman - after the initial ball up the ruckman are no longer involved in the play until touched by a midfielder.
Midfielders - if you charge through the centre attempting to rove the ruckman you will be penalised if you make contact with the opposition even if you gain possession. Take your time you have 3 seconds to get rid of it after your Tag is removed. Only after taking possession from the ball up is this the case in general play if a tag is removed while in your possession your GONE!!
RSL Support
I would like to thank all the teams playing at Basil for your ongoing support and attendance at the RSL after match drinks. We are getting some good numbers back after the games which is fantastic for our social competition. Our community memberships are still available and you can download the forms on our website.
That’s it for another week, I hope everyone is enjoying our comp and continues to play in friendly social atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
Remember to "watch your contact" see ya next week.
R40s AFL9s.
All Results and Ladders have been updated and can now be viewed on our website and Smart app. Thank you for your patience while we were sorting thing out with Sporting Pulse.
Contact
Unfortunately on Monday night a young 16 YO lad from St.Benedicts Tigers was knocked out after some accidental contact. The positive is that young Ryan is nursing a sore head but is otherwise fine. I will say it again - if you are not in a position to gain possession of the ball without making contact... don't try. This means pull up before the contact.
AFL9s tactis to reduce the risk of Contact
I know being a backman can be very frustrating but your best weapon is to read the play better and cut it off before it gets to the forward. As you might have guessed by now long bombs into the forward line are not the answer. The best teams chip it around the field creating space for fwds to run into, not only does this reduce the risk of contact but it brings more players into the game.
Tag Tackles
Although Monday night was an improvement, player’s are still not focusing on the tags when trying to stop a player with possession. Trying to tackle someone in order to grab the tag is also not allowed but very inventive. Also a clean grab of the tag is preferred over removing the pants and tag of your opponent.
Rules
A forward is allowed to dribble it along the ground, as is the fashion these days, when shooting for goal. So Backman don't just let it go, thinking it's a turn over or a goal may result.
Ruckman - after the initial ball up the ruckman are no longer involved in the play until touched by a midfielder.
Midfielders - if you charge through the centre attempting to rove the ruckman you will be penalised if you make contact with the opposition even if you gain possession. Take your time you have 3 seconds to get rid of it after your Tag is removed. Only after taking possession from the ball up is this the case in general play if a tag is removed while in your possession your GONE!!
RSL Support
I would like to thank all the teams playing at Basil for your ongoing support and attendance at the RSL after match drinks. We are getting some good numbers back after the games which is fantastic for our social competition. Our community memberships are still available and you can download the forms on our website.
That’s it for another week, I hope everyone is enjoying our comp and continues to play in friendly social atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
Remember to "watch your contact" see ya next week.
R40s AFL9s.
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