Cadbury AFL 9s launches for 2012

The AFL is gearing up for another exciting round of AFL this week with the launch of ‘Cadbury AFL9s’, the AFL’s official alternate version of the game set for half time at Friday night’s clash between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.

To celebrate Cadbury coming on board as a major sponsor, an exhibition game will be held with several celebrities involved when the Cadbury Super Team takes on the Coles All Stars. Keeping in line with the on field action, captaining the Cadbury Super Team will be Alex Davis (partner of Scott Pendlebury – Collingwood) and Geelong champion Cameron Ling again taking the field to captain the Coles All Stars.

Already a strong social competition outside of Victoria, the ten minute game will showcase to the crowd how Cadbury AFL 9s is played and how you can get involved in this version of the game. Originally known as Rec Footy, Cadbury AFL9s ‘The game for everyone’ was developed for those who wanted to play in a less demanding version of AFL.

The game which serviced over 2,400 participants in NSW/ACT’s debut season alone is traditionally played as a mixed competition, with girls being awarded 9 points for goals over boys 6. Plus it’s non-contact!An avid supporter of the sport, Dual-Premiership Captain of Geelong Tom Harley also plays Cadbury AFL9s in the popular Moore Park competition in Sydney.

“I love AFL 9s. It’s the perfect combination of social and fun mixed with competitive sport – only you don’t have to worry about having an ice bath after the game.” he said

“The games are only 40 minutes long so it’s a quick easy activity to fit in after work.”

Cadbury AFL 9s can be played in community competitions, schools and overseas with people of all ages and ability levels.

How is Cadbury AFL9s played?

• The game is played between two teams of nine (9) with interchange players.
  

• The field has a maximum length of 100 metres (which can be modified depending on the age and ability level of participants) and is divided into three zones, a mid zone and two scoring zones.
  

• If an individual is touched then it is an automatic turn-over.
  

• If the ball hits the ground then it is an automatic turn-over.
  

• Teams score by kicking the football into their attacking scoring zone to designated forwards who are the only players permitted to score. A mark is awarded irrespective of the distance the ball has travelled and if the ball hits the ground it is an automatic turnover.

For more information or to find out when registrations will open for the Spring & Summer seasons go to afl9s.com.au