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Sydney AFL clubs will compete with local based Gaelic Football sides in the 2nd Sydney International Rules Competition on Sunday 4th March at Princes Park, Auburn. This year the teams will be playing for The Mick Raftery Cup.
Following from the success of the inaugural competition last year, this is a great day for clubs that are looking to kickstart their 2007 seasons by competing in the 15-a side round ball compromised rules tourney.
The competition is sure to be played in a competitive but very friendly spirit and be a great format in which the players can hone their skills & coaches can give untried players & those that trained hard a go.
Basic format of the day would look like something like this:
- 3 round robin matches to determine top 2 sides in each group
- 10 minute breaks between rounds
- Top 2 sides of each group play-off in semi-finals (at the same time to avoid any advantage)
Good luck to all clubs involved in this great initiative.
Group A (Princes Park)
Nor-West Jets
Aussie Rovers
Cormac McAnallens
Young Irelands
Group B (Peter Hislop)
Parramatta Goannas
Michael Cusacks
Clan Na Gael
Penrith
Venue: Princes Park, Chisholm Road, Auburn.
Date: 4th March (Sunday)
Time/Draw:
Round 1 matches - two matches being played concurrently
11.00am:
Nor West v Young Irelands
Parramatta v Penrith
11.40am:
Aussie Rovers v Cormac McAnallens
Clan Na Gael v Michael Cusacks
Round 2 matches
12.30pm:
Nor West v Aussie Rovers
Parramatta v Clan Na Gael
1.10pm:
Young Irelands v Cormac McAnallens
Penrith v Michael Cusacks
Round 3 matches
2.00pm:
Nor West v Cormac McAnallens
Parramatta v Michael Cusacks
2.40pm:
Aussie Rovers v Young Irelands
Clan Na Gael v Penrith
Semi-finals
3.30pm: Winner Group 1 vs Runner up Group 2 (Peter Hislop)
3.30pm: Winner Group 2 vs Runner up Group 1 (Princes Park)
4.20pm: Final
Game Format
1.1 All Games to be played on a Gaelic field i.e. rectangle
1.2 Scores are as follows: 6 points for a goal (under the bar), 3 points for an over (over the Bar), 1 point for a behind. AFL* If the ball comes back in to play after striking any post, a ?play on? situation applies.
1.3 4 points are awarded for a win.1 point for a draw. In the event of a tie, the higher position will go to the team who has scored the most points in all 3 games. In the event of a draw in the semi-finals and final a golden 2 point applies and play continues until a team registers 2 points, under/over/2 behind.
1.4 The ball is the regulated Gaelic football i.e. round
1.5 Total playing time is 30 mins. Two halves of 15 mins with a 5 min interval.
1.6 Each team consists of 15 players on the pitch and 5 players on the bench GAA* Unlimited interchange applies. A player can be replaced at any time without any notice but must leave the pitch before being replaced. AFL* Traditional player placing?s are 6 defenders and forwards as in AFL, 1 goalkeeper, a ruck rover and an on baller in the centre.
1.7 If a defending team puts the ball over its own end line, their opposition shall be awarded a free kick.
1.8 If the ball crosses the side line a free kick in is awarded against the team responsible at the point where the ball crossed the line. AFL* ?out on the full? rule does not matter.
1.9 A penalty kick is awarded if the defending team commits a foul within their goal box. The player may place the ball on the ground or take it from his hands.
1.10 Players must not dive on the ball or trap it under their bodies. GAA* the ball may be picked up from the ground by hand.
1.11 A ?mark? is awarded when the ball is caught directly from a kick of another player regardless of their team. The player may play on or move behind the ?mark? where he cannot be tackled. A player who moves forward of the ?mark? must ?play on?. GAA* If a free kick or a mark is awarded the player must move back form the spot to take the kick. The defender is allowed to stand on the spot.
1.12 A player in possession of the ball can be tackled. The player can be gripped by his body or jersey below the shoulder and not below the waist providing the player is not airborne. A free kick is awarded against the player with possession if he is deemed to have had a prior opportunity to dispose of the ball. Contact above the shoulders, below the waist and late tackles are illegal.
1.13 Shepherding is permitted within 5 metres of the ball
1.14 A 15 metre penalty can be awarded at the referee?s discretion for dissent or failing to comply with the referee?s instructions.
1.15 The referees are instructed to ?send off? any player who is involved in violent conduct. Players may not be replaced.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Yours in football
Adrian Raftery
Following from the success of the inaugural competition last year, this is a great day for clubs that are looking to kickstart their 2007 seasons by competing in the 15-a side round ball compromised rules tourney.
The competition is sure to be played in a competitive but very friendly spirit and be a great format in which the players can hone their skills & coaches can give untried players & those that trained hard a go.
Basic format of the day would look like something like this:
- 3 round robin matches to determine top 2 sides in each group
- 10 minute breaks between rounds
- Top 2 sides of each group play-off in semi-finals (at the same time to avoid any advantage)
Good luck to all clubs involved in this great initiative.
Group A (Princes Park)
Nor-West Jets
Aussie Rovers
Cormac McAnallens
Young Irelands
Group B (Peter Hislop)
Parramatta Goannas
Michael Cusacks
Clan Na Gael
Penrith
Venue: Princes Park, Chisholm Road, Auburn.
Date: 4th March (Sunday)
Time/Draw:
Round 1 matches - two matches being played concurrently
11.00am:
Nor West v Young Irelands
Parramatta v Penrith
11.40am:
Aussie Rovers v Cormac McAnallens
Clan Na Gael v Michael Cusacks
Round 2 matches
12.30pm:
Nor West v Aussie Rovers
Parramatta v Clan Na Gael
1.10pm:
Young Irelands v Cormac McAnallens
Penrith v Michael Cusacks
Round 3 matches
2.00pm:
Nor West v Cormac McAnallens
Parramatta v Michael Cusacks
2.40pm:
Aussie Rovers v Young Irelands
Clan Na Gael v Penrith
Semi-finals
3.30pm: Winner Group 1 vs Runner up Group 2 (Peter Hislop)
3.30pm: Winner Group 2 vs Runner up Group 1 (Princes Park)
4.20pm: Final
Game Format
1.1 All Games to be played on a Gaelic field i.e. rectangle
1.2 Scores are as follows: 6 points for a goal (under the bar), 3 points for an over (over the Bar), 1 point for a behind. AFL* If the ball comes back in to play after striking any post, a ?play on? situation applies.
1.3 4 points are awarded for a win.1 point for a draw. In the event of a tie, the higher position will go to the team who has scored the most points in all 3 games. In the event of a draw in the semi-finals and final a golden 2 point applies and play continues until a team registers 2 points, under/over/2 behind.
1.4 The ball is the regulated Gaelic football i.e. round
1.5 Total playing time is 30 mins. Two halves of 15 mins with a 5 min interval.
1.6 Each team consists of 15 players on the pitch and 5 players on the bench GAA* Unlimited interchange applies. A player can be replaced at any time without any notice but must leave the pitch before being replaced. AFL* Traditional player placing?s are 6 defenders and forwards as in AFL, 1 goalkeeper, a ruck rover and an on baller in the centre.
1.7 If a defending team puts the ball over its own end line, their opposition shall be awarded a free kick.
1.8 If the ball crosses the side line a free kick in is awarded against the team responsible at the point where the ball crossed the line. AFL* ?out on the full? rule does not matter.
1.9 A penalty kick is awarded if the defending team commits a foul within their goal box. The player may place the ball on the ground or take it from his hands.
1.10 Players must not dive on the ball or trap it under their bodies. GAA* the ball may be picked up from the ground by hand.
1.11 A ?mark? is awarded when the ball is caught directly from a kick of another player regardless of their team. The player may play on or move behind the ?mark? where he cannot be tackled. A player who moves forward of the ?mark? must ?play on?. GAA* If a free kick or a mark is awarded the player must move back form the spot to take the kick. The defender is allowed to stand on the spot.
1.12 A player in possession of the ball can be tackled. The player can be gripped by his body or jersey below the shoulder and not below the waist providing the player is not airborne. A free kick is awarded against the player with possession if he is deemed to have had a prior opportunity to dispose of the ball. Contact above the shoulders, below the waist and late tackles are illegal.
1.13 Shepherding is permitted within 5 metres of the ball
1.14 A 15 metre penalty can be awarded at the referee?s discretion for dissent or failing to comply with the referee?s instructions.
1.15 The referees are instructed to ?send off? any player who is involved in violent conduct. Players may not be replaced.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Yours in football
Adrian Raftery
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