DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY AFL?
No way! Our game is designed with new players in mind and those looking to play sport with mates at the park. Check out our video below and see what a Nines competition is like!
what IS AFL NInes?
Tackle free footy!
Mix it up! Nines allows people of different ages, genders and ability to play alongside each other, with mates, family, schoolmate and work buddies!
Play at one central location for the season – no travel, local and easy!
Ways to play Nines
Youth: Boy’s, Girls, Mixed (+13 – 17)
Seniors: Men’s, Women’s, Mixed (14+)
Opens: Open to all ages (families included)
University competitions
Corporate compeititons and events
Individual PLAYER & team registration
Team Organisers, we hear you! No more collecting Team Fees beofre Rd 1! We have moved to a Player Season Registration and Fee model, meaning team captains are not repsonsible to collect fees every season! Click here for more information.
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Please contact nines@afl.com.au for other questions about AFL Nines including the upcoming competitions across the state and territory!
Use the Play AFL Club Finder to find the Nines Competition near you!
SYDNEY YOUTH AFL NINES SPRING HOLIDAY CHALLENGE SERIES
Sydney Youth AFL Nines Gala Events – Spring Holidays
Gather your squad and get ready for a fantastic day of fun and competition!
Get ready for an action-packed day of footy at the Sydney Youth AFL Nines Gala Events! Compete in a round-robin format across one day of AFL Nines, with two Sydney location to choose from:
- AFL Nines Youth Sydney Challenge – Lionel Watts at Lionell Watts, Frenchs Forest: Friday October 11th.
Competition Formats
| Grades | U17’s & U14’s |
| Divisions | Divisions for Boys, Girls and Mixed |
| Team Entry Fee | Team Entry Fee: $350.00 |
| Players Per Team | We recommend 9 -11 players per team (nine on the field) |
GREATER SYDNEY
For more information regarding Sydney AFL Nine Competitions: sydney.aflnines@afl.com.au
EASTERN SUBURBS & INNER WEST
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between: | Dates | Registration |
| Inner West, Marrickville | Adult: Mixed | Mahoney Oval, Marrickville | 6:45 – 8:45 pm | Wednesdays 16.10.24 – 10.12.24 | Register Here |
| Moore Park, Bat & Ball Oval | Adult: Mixed | Bat & Ball Oval, Moore Park. | 6:45 – 9:00 pm | Wednesdays: 23.10.24 -18.12.24 | Register Here |
| Moore Park Robertson Rd | Adult: Mens & Women’s | Robertson Rd Playing Fields, Moore Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Mondays: 21.10.24 – 16.12.24 | Register Here |
| Moore Park Robertson Rd | Adult: Mixed | Robertson Rd Playing Fields, Moore Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Thursdays: 24.10.24 – 19.12.24 | Register Here |
SOUTH SYDNEY
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registrations |
| Sutherland | Open: Mixed | Gwawley Park, Tarren Point (CHANGED LOCATION) | 6:45 – 8:30 pm | (CHANGED D.O.W) | Register Here |
WESTERN SYDNEY
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Camden | Open: Mixed | Catherine Fields, Oran Park | 6:45 – 8:30 pm | Thursdays: 17.10.24 -13.12.24 | Register Here |
| Bankstown | Open: Mixed | Kelso North, Panania | 6:45 – 8:30 pm | Thursdays: 17.10.24 – 12.12.24 | Register Here |
| Greystanes | Open: Mixed | Gipps Rd Oval | 6:45 – 8:30 pm | Fridays: 18.10.24 – 20.12.24 | Register Here |
| Penrith | Open: Mixed | Grey Gums Oval | 6:45 – 8: 30 pm | Mondays: Oct – Dec | Register Here |
| Blue Mountains | Open: Mixed | Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Thursdays: 31.10.24 – 19.12.24 | Register Here |
| The Hills | Open: Mixed | Balmoral Reserve, Kellyville | 7:00 – 8:45 pm | Mondays: 2.10.24 – 11.12.24 | Register Here |
NORTH SHORE & NORTHERN BEACHES
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between: | Dates | Registration |
| Macquarie Univeristy | Senior: Mixed | North Oval, Mac Uni | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Tuesdays: 21.10.24 -2.12.24 | Register Here |
| North Shore Gore Hill Oval | Adult: Mixed | Gore Hill Oval | 6:45 – 8:45 pm | Wednesdays 25.9.24 – 6.11.24 | Register Here |
| North Shore Lane Cove | Adult: Mixed | Blackmans Park, Lane Cove | 6:30 – 9:15 pm | Thursdays: 17.10.24 – 13.12.24 | Register Here |
| Narrabeen | Senior: Mixed Adult: Men’s | Narrabeen Sports High School | 6:45 – 9:30 pm | Mondays: 14:12.24 – 9.12.24 | Register Here |
| Manly | Adult: Men’s Open: Mixed | Balgowlah Oval, Balgowlah | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Wednesdays: 16.10.24 – 11.12.24 | Register Here |
CANBERRA
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Canberra North – Mondays | Senior: Mens Senior: Mixed | Dickson | 6:40 – 8:15 pm | Mondays: 14.10.24 – 9.12.24 | Register Here |
| Canberra North – Wednesdays | Senior: Mens Senior: Mixed | Dickson | 6:40 – 8:15 pm | Wednesdays: 16.10.24 – 11.12.24 | Register Here |
| Canberra South – Tuesdays | Senior: Men’s Senior: Mixed | Hughes | 6:15 – 8:00 pm | Tuesdays: 15.10.24 -10.12.24 | Register Here |
| Canberra South – Thursdays | Senior: Men’s Senior: Mixed | Hughes | 6:40 – 8:15 pm | Thursday: 17.10.24 – 12.12.24 | Register Here |
| Canberra North Youth | Youth: Girls Youth: Boys | Dickson | 6:40 – 8:15 pm | Mondays: 14.10.24 – 9.12.24 | Register Here |
| Canberra South Youth | Youth: Girls Youth: Boys | Hughes | 6:15 – 8:00 pm | Tuesdays: 15.10.24 -10.12.24 | Register Here |
NORTH NSW : HUNTER, CENTRAL COAST, CENTRAL WEST, NORTH COAST & NTH WEST NSW
CENTRAL COAST, HUNTER
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Newcastle | Senior – Mixed Youth – Mixed | Waratah Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Fridays: 18.10.24 – 13.12.24 | Register Here |
| Central Coast | Senior: Mixed Youth: Mixed | Pat Morley Oval, Bateua Bay | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Fridays: 18.10.24 – 13.12.24 | Register Here |
CENTRAL WEST
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Bathurst | Open: Mixed | Learmonth Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Tuesdays: 15.10.24 – 10.12.24 | Register Here |
| Dubbo | Open: Mixed | Sth Dubbo Oval | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Tuesday: Nov – Feb (break over Dec) | Register Here |
NORTH COAST AND NORTH WEST NSW
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Port Macquarie | Open: Mixed | Wayne Richards | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Thursdays: 21.10.24 – 16.12.24 | Register Here |
| Coffs Harbour | Open: Mixed | Coffs Int. Sports Centre | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Thursday: 17.10.24 – 12.12.24 | Register Here |
| Armidale | Open: Mixed | Lambert Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Oct – Dec | Register Here |
| Tamworth | Open: Mixed | Riverside 5 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Thursdays: 31.10.24 – 12.12.24 | Register Here |
| Grafton | Open: Mixed | Lower Fisher Park | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Tuesday: 29.10.24 – 10.12.24 | Register Here |
| Gunnedah | Open: Mixed | Wolseley Oval | 6:15 – 7:30 pm | Thursdays: Oct – Dec | Register Here |
SOUTH NSW : SOUTH & SAPPHIRE COAST, ALBURY, RIVERINA, MIA & BROKEN HILL
ILLAWARRA & SHOALHAVEN
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Wollongong | Senior: Mixed Senior: Mens Youth: Mixed | North Dalton Park | 5:30 – 8:00 pm | Mondays 14.10.24- 9.12.24 | Register Here |
| Shellharbour | Senior: Mixed Opens: Mixed | Shellharbour, Myimbarr Park | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mondays: 21.10.24 -2.12.24 | Register Here |
| Ulladulla | Open: Mixed | Dockers, Camden St | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Tuesdays: 15.10.24 – 12.12.24 | Register Here |
| Batemans Bay | Open: Mixed | Beach Rd | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mondays: 14.10.24 -9.12.24 | Register Here |
| Bay & Basin | Open: Mixed | Leisure Centre Oval | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Wedensdays 23.10.24 – 11.12.24 | Register Here |
SAPPHIRE COAST
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Bega/ Tathra | Senior – Womens | Roy Howard | TBC | Tuesdays 22.10.24 – 10.12.24 | Register Here |
| Bermagui | Open: Mixed | Dickson Oval | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Wednesdays 23.10.24 – 11.12.24 | Register Here |
| Pambula | Open: Mixed | Pambula Complex | Monday Nights | Register Here |
ALBURY & RIVERINA
| Competition | Grade | Venue | Game Times Between | Dates | Registration |
| Wagga | Senior: Mixed Senior: Men’s Youth: Mixed | Anderson Oval | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Monday Nights 21.10.24-9.12.24 | Register Here |
| CSU Bushpigs | Senior: Mixed | Boorooma St, CSU Wagga | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Thursday Nights 12.9.24 -10.10.24 | Register Here |
| Albury | Senior: Mixed | Thurgoona Drive | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Monday Nights Oct – Dec | Register Here |
| Coolamon | Senior: Mixed | Kindra Park | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Monday Nights 21.10.24- 9.12.24 | Register Here |
WET WEATHER UPDATES: GREATER SYDNEY
Currently, this wet weather section refers ONLY to Sydney Nines locations. For all Regional NSW and ACT players, please continue to follow your normal wet weather enquiries locally.
Wet weather decisions: It will always be the preference to go ahead unless: ground closed via council, unsafe downpours or localised lightning. Updates are only made in wet weather periods.
Please consider before contacting your competition manager and Sydney coordinator: Sydney summer late afternoon storms are common and can clear swiftly. There are circumstances where we are unable to make a call on wet weather until late afternoon. Refer to “last updated” listed in table below. All status changes will be updated and listed here.
