About RecFooty

The game for everyone....

RecFooty was developed by the AFL to provide a mixed, fun and safe version of Aussie Rules for everyone and this summer it is set to kick off in Dublin.

Designed so that ‘Everyone can play’; it is less physically demanding, has a minimal time commitment, no risk of serious injury with a major emphasis on fun and safety. Played in a friendly social environment, the game enables people of all ages and ability levels to participate in male, female or mixed competitions.

The RecFooty philosophy is to provide a fun, social and safe, recreational experience in a community environment that encourages participation. The game is non-contact played between two teams of eight with an unlimited number of interchange players allowed.

The major changes to the traditional rules include:

1. The field (100m x 50m) is divided into three zones, a 60m mid zone and two 20m scoring zones.
2. Games generally go for 2 x 20min halves or 4 x 10min quarters.
3. Teams score by kicking the football to one of three designated forwards in their scoring zone, only forwards can kick for goal after marking the ball in their scoring zone.
4. If a turnover occurs (i.e when loose ball makes contact with the ground) the opposing team gains possession of the ball from where the ball first made contact with the ground.
5. The player with the ball is dispossessed when one or both of his/her tags are completely removed by an opponent (tag belts worn).
6. There is no tackling, bumping or sheparding.

There is an entry fee of €60 per person in the Dublin RecFooty Competition, this cost covers facilities hire, administration costs, umpiring costs and also includes Custom Polo Shirts and Tag Belts for each team.

If you would like to find out more about ARFLI RecFooty then you can contact us at arflirecfooty@yahoo.ie, for a more detailed look at the rules go to our downloads page where they are available in the RecFooty Section.