Australian rules football playing field

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Smaller fields are generally used for junior football; some are purpose-built, and some are temporarily marked out within the confines of full-sized oval; as for a senior match, there are no fixed dimensions for a junior-sized field. The Western Australian Football Commission advises that a good rule

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Almost all Australian rules football fields are of a suitable size and shape for cricket; and in the majority of cases, the fields are used for cricket in the summer and Australian rules football in the winter, a seasonal strategy which is part of the history of Australian sport. As a consequence of

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Two fifty-metre arcs: a circular arc at each end of the field drawn between the boundary lines at a distance of 50 m (55 yd) from the centre of the goal-line, one red-and-white, and one blue-and-white. Originally introduced as a visual indicator of distance only, these markings now dictate

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The centre circles: two concentric circles of 3 m (3.3 yd) and 10 m (11 yd) diameter, with a line bisecting them running wing-to-wing. These markings dictate where the ruckmen and other midfielders can stand during a centre bounce. 1 player from each team is required to be in the

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The imaginary continuation of the kick-off line in both directions is called the nine-metre line; it is not marked, but radial markings outside the boundary line, two at each end of the ground, indicate where the nine-metre line crosses the boundary line. The position of a mark or free kick taken on

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At each end of the ground there are two goal posts, spaced 6.4 m (7 yd) apart, and a further 6.4 m (7 yd) on either side of these are behind posts, 5 metres (16 ft) in height. The goal posts are conventionally painted white, and in South Australia, the behind posts are

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Australian rules football grounds, even at the highest level of the game, have no fixed dimensions. For senior football, the playing field is an oval between 135–185 metres (148–202 yd) long goal-to-goal and 110–155 metres (120–170 yd) wide wing-to-wing. Grounds can vary from long and

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Variations of the standard field dimensions and layout exist. For junior levels, smaller fields are often used. Rectangular fields have also been used in the past in Australia and also overseas, as well as adapted fields from other sports such as

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Two goal squares, one at each end of the field, which are 6.4 m × 9 m (7 yd × 10 yd) in front of each goal-face. The line parallel to the goal line is called the kick-off line. This marks out the area from which a

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However, there are numerous grounds – particularly those built more recently – which were built with Australian rules football as the primary intended purpose, but upon which other sports, including cricket, have been played.

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narrow to almost circular, and are not necessarily symmetrical, depending upon how and where the field was constructed. At least 5 metres (5.5 yd) of space between the boundary line and any fence is required for safety.

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Two boundary lines, which are curved around the edge of the field and connect the two goal-lines. Together, the boundary-lines and the goal-lines mark out the playing area, in a slightly truncated oval.

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Two goal-lines, one at each end of the field, which are straight and 19.2 m (21 yd) long, and contain the goal posts and behind posts. This the area through which points are scored.

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Interchange gates: a series of yellow and white markings on the boundary line near the teams' interchange benches, which dictate where players may enter and exit the ground for interchanges.

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Built to replace the old Darwin Oval. Opened up to soccer and rugby in 1953. Less used after construction of Marrarra Oval, became a primarily cricket oval in 2002

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this, there are relatively few fields which were purpose-built for and used by Australian rules football to the exclusion of cricket and all other sports. Like the

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Two blue dots, 15 m (16 yd) in front of the centre of each kick-off line, indicating where the man on the mark stands for a

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is taken. 1 player from each team is required to be in each goal square at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal.

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First purpose built women's sports field in Australia. With contributions from AFL's Australian Football Facilities Fund

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starting positions for forwards and defenders at a centre bounce. Some competitions and exhibition games also allow for

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By definition in the laws of the game, the portion of the field inside the goal line and boundary lines is called the

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4 playes from each team are required to be in the centre square at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal.

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The centre square, which is 50 m × 50 m (55 yd × 55 yd) in the centre of the ground.

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Primarily for Australian rules football, but regularly hosts other football codes, concerts and cricket

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Grounds at lower or junior levels will lack many of these markings, or paint them in lower detail.

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First dedicated ground outside of Australia. Now also hosts soccer and cricket

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The goal and behind posts. Also note the painted 50 meter arc and goal square.

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A top-level Australian rules football ground has the following markings:

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Grand opening of the first Australian rules football ground in Croatia

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without protective padding, the playing field standards imply use of

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Diagram of a professional level Australian rules football field, 2021

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matches, strict requirement specifications must be met for stadiums.

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Due to possible injuries caused to players moving at high speed by

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centre circle at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal.

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