AFL
Australian Football League
1.0 PLAYING GROUND, OVAL, GOAL AND BEHIND POSTS
1.1
The playing ground shall be oval in shape, between 135-185
metres in length, and between 110-155 metres in width.
1.1.1
A line known as the boundary line shall mark the boundary
of the playing ground.
1.1.2
A circle three metres in diameter shall be marked in the
centre of the ground and divided with a white line into two semi-circles laterally, such line to extend a maximum two metres on each side of the diameter. A square of 45 metres shall also be marked in white in the centre of the ground. In circumstances where centre areas are deemed to be impractical for bouncing a football, Controlling Bodies may approve relocation of the square.
1.1.3
Two two metre lines across the boundary line, 15 metres apart, shall mark the interchange area.
1.1.4
The ideal playing area is 165 metres in length and 135 metres in width.
1.2
Two goal posts 6.4 metres apart and not less than six metres in height shall be placed at each end of the playing ground.
1.3
Two behind posts shall be placed at a distance of 6.4 metres from each goal post and in a straight line with them. The minimum height of the posts should be three metres.
1.4
The line between the goal posts shall be called the goal line and the lines between the behind posts and the goal posts shall be called the behind lines.
1.5
Two lines shall be drawn at right angles to the goal line for a distance of nine metres from each post. The outer end of these lines shall be connected by a straight line. These lines shall be marked in white and known as the kick off lines.
1.5.1
This area is known as the goal square.
2.0 THE BALL
2.1
Dimensions: Footballs shall conform to a standard size of 720-730 millimetres by 545-555 millimetres and to the shape and standard specification approved by the Australian Football League.
2.2
Weight: The dry weight of the inflated ball shall be between
450 and 500 grams.
2.3
Provision of footballs: In the absence of other arrangements, the home team shall provide the ball for the match, giving the visiting team the choice of two new balls which have been approved by the umpires. Unless the captains agree to a change, the same ball shall be used throughout the match.
3.0
TEAMS
3.1
The team shall consist of fourteen to eighteen players, on the field of play at any one time and up to four interchange players.
3.1.1
The controlling body shall determine the number of players.
3.1.2
Prior to the commencement of play an official of each team shall hand to the field umpire a list of names and numbers of the players comprising the team and indicating the captain and interchange players who will not take part in the match at its commencement.
3.1.3
At any time during the course of the match, one of the players not then taking part in the match may be interchanged with one of the participating players.
3.1.4
Should circumstances require a player's number to be changed the team runner should advise a field umpire during the next interval, or at the first available opportunity if the change occurs during the final quarter.
3.1.5
The official runner and other team officials approved by the Controlling Body must wear the uniform determined by the Controlling Body and be easily identifiable by the Umpire (by way of arm band or otherwise) and name/s shall appear on the team sheet of the team concerned.
It shall be the responsibility of the Controlling Body to document circumstances in which such officials may enter the playing area and to produce guidelines covering the specific duties when on the arena. Umpires shall report any breach of such guidelines to the controlling body.
3.2
The procedures for the interchange of players shall be as follows:
3.2.1
If there is in attendance a steward appointed by the controlling body to supervise the operation of this law, the captain, the official runner or one other nominated club official, shall request permission from the steward, to make the replacement of one named player by another named player.
3.2.2
The steward shall be stationed throughout the match in a prominent position as close to the boundary line as the controlling body shall approve.
3.2.3
Players shall leave and enter the playing ground through the interchange area during the match unless the player is taken from the playing ground on a stretcher, in which case he may be taken from the playing ground at any point. His replacement shall enter the playing ground through the interchange area. The replaced player may return to the playing ground by way of normal interchange.
3.2.4
The steward, on being satisfied that the proposed replacement is permitted under the provision of this law, shall give his permission which shall hold good for a period of three minutes from it being given, but shall then lapse if not acted upon.
3.2.5
When it is necessary for a player to be taken from the playing ground on a stretcher, the field umpire shall stop play at the first opropriate opportunity after he is advised that a stretcher is on the playing ground and play will not recommence until the stretcher has left the playing ground and is outside the boundary fence or located an area approved by the controlling body.
3.2.6
When a player has been, or appears to have been, so seriously injured as to prevent his being removed immediately from the playing ground, the steward may approve his replacement prior to leaving the ground.
3.2.7
If a steward is not in attendance, the field umpire shall
perform these duties. A request to make a replacement shall
only be made during a period when time is being added to
the playing time.
3.2.8
The steward and field umpire shall respectively report to the
controlling body any breach of the provisions of this law.
3.3
The field umpire shall at the request of either captain, stop the
match and call the players of the opposing team into line for
the purpose of a team count. Such players shall line up in the
centre square and remain until dismissed by the field umpire.
The field umpire shall report to the controlling body upon
every such request and result.
3.3.1
If a team has been counted and found to have more than the
permitted number of players on the field, taking into account
players ordered from the field where a replacement of such
players is not permitted, a Controlling Body shall impose a
penalty by way of reverse of match result, annulment of score
or part thereof, fine or censure as it shall consider proper.
3.4
Subject to the approval of the Australian Football League,
the controlling body in each State may reduce or increase the
number of players who shall take part in any match. A State
controlling body may similarly grant this authority to an
affiliated league or association.
4.0
PLAYERS' BOOTS JEWELLERY AND
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
4.1
No player shall be permitted to play in a match with apparel
or protective equipment which may cause injury to himself or
his opponents. This shall include:
4.1.1
Bootstuds or plates considered dangerous.
4.1.2
A finger ring or other jewellery.
4.1.3
Surgical appliances or guards.
4.2
A field umpire may inspect players boots, hands and guards
prior to the commencement of play or at any time prior to the
conclusion of the match. The Field Umpire shall have the sole
prerogative to determine whether apparel or protective
equipment has the potential to cause injury.
5.0
STARTING THE MATCH
5.1
Prior to the commencement of play, the field umpire shall:
5.1.1
Consult the time keepers as to their readiness to commence.
5.1.2
Inspect and approve the ball(s) to be used.
5.2
The umpire shall toss the coin for the choice of goal.
5.2.1
At the conclusion of each quarter, the teams shall change
ends.
5.3
Prior to starting the match, the umpire shall consult the
captains as to the readiness of their teams.
5.4
Unless a free kick has been awarded, to commence play at
the start of each quarter, the field umpire shall hold the ball
aloft, sound his whistle and bounce the ball in the circle.
Match timing shall commence on the sound of the whistle, or
when the ball is brought into play in the event of a free kick.
5.4.1
After a goal has been kicked, the ball is bounced in the circle
to re-start the match.
5.4.2
The field umpire shall take up a position on the white line
either side of the centre circle prior to bouncing the ball.
5.4.3
The above procedure is followed except when a free kick
has been given after a goal has been registered and before
the ball is bounced in the circle.
5.4.4
The field umpire has the authority to throw the ball in the air
in the event of the ground surface being considered unsuitable
for bouncing. In such event the umpire shall indicate to
players that he intends to throw the ball up.
5.5
A maximum of four players of each team is permitted in the
square for the centre bounce. No officials are permitted in the square for the centre bounce. No player or official is
permitted to enter the square or centre circle from the time
the field umpire commences his approach to the centre circle
until the ball touches the ground in the act of bouncing or
leaves the umpires hand in the act of being thrown up.
The centre bounce or throw up shall be contested only by
one player of each team who shall take up a position outside
the centre circle in his team's defensive half. Neither of these
players shall enter his team's attacking half until the ball
touches the ground in the act of bouncing or leaves the
umpire's hand in the act of being thrown up. Where the
umpire determines that a poor bounce has occurred he shall
call "play on" and the ball may then be contested by any
player.
5.5.1
In the event of a breach of this Law by a player or official,
the field umpire shall award a free kick to a player of the
opposing side nearest the centre circle.
5.5.2
If an injured player is receiving attention from medical or
training staff in the centre square at a time when the centre
bounce is to occur, the field umpire will not commence play
until the player is removed from the square.
In the event that the field umpire's direction to remove the
player is not immediately complied with a free kick shall be
awarded to a player of the opposing side nearest the centre
circle; unless the field umpire has given permission for the
player to leave the ground on a stretcher under Law 3.2.5.
5.6
The field umpire shall report to the controlling body any club
which is not ready to start at the appointed time.
6.0
GOALS AND BEHINDS
6.1
A goal shall register six points and a behind one point. The
team scoring the greater number of points shall win the
match. If the points are equal, the match shall be drawn.
6.2
When a ball crosses a goal or behind line or hits a goal post,
the field umpire shall give the goal umpire an "All Clear" signal
if there have not been any incidents in play which the field
umpire intends to penalise.
6.3
A score cannot be registered unless the field umpire calls or
indicates "All Clear", or "Touched, All Clear" to the goal
umpire.
6.4
Subject to the "All Clear" signal, a goal shall be scored when
the ball is kicked over the goal line by a player of the
attacking team without touching a player or a goal post. A
behind shall be scored in any other case when the ball passes
over the goal line, or touches or passes over a goal post or
passes over a behind line without touching or passing over a
behind post.
6.4.1
If a defending player kicks or takes the ball over the goal or
behind line, a behind shall be scored.
6.4.2
If the ball touches or passes over a behind post, it shall be
out of bounds.
6.4.3
The fact that the ball has struck or touched an umpire (or any
other authorised official or replaced player) shall not prevent
the scoring of a goal or a behind.
6.4.4
While the ball is on the ground and a player has his hands on
it, and if another player kicks the ball, it shall be deemed to
have been touched in transit. If the ball goes over the goal or
behind lines, the field umpire shall call "Touched, All Clear"
and a behind shall be registered.
6.4.5
In the event that the ball crosses a goal or behind line, or hits
a goal post, and the goal umpire does not receive an all clear
from the field umpire and play continues, the goal umpire shall
run after the field umpire and notify him at once.
On receipt of such advice, the field umpire shall stop play and
give the all clear.
The goal umpire shall signal and record the score and play
shall recommence in accordance with these laws.
In the event that a free kick has been awarded after the ball
crosses the line and before the all clear has been given, the
field umpire shall give the all clear and the goal umpires shall
signal and record the score. The free kick shall then be taken
where the infringement occurred or where the ball is at the
time, whichever is the greater penalty against the offending
team.
6.4.6
In the event that, after the all clear has been given for a goal,
an infringement occurs to a player of the defending team prior
to the ball being bounced in the centre circle, the resultant
free kick shall be taken at the spot where the infringement
occurred, or at the centre circle, whichever is the greater
penalty against the offending team.
6.4.7
In the event that, after the all clear has been given for a
behind, an infringement occurs to a player of the defending
team prior to the ball being kicked off after the behind, the
resultant free kick shall be taken at the spot where the
infringement occurred, or at the back line of the centre
square, whichever is the greater penalty against the offending
team.
6.5
The goal umpires shall be the final judges of goals and
behinds, but may be assisted by other umpires as required.
The goal umpires decisions are final, except when the ball has
become dead by a decision of the field umpire.
6.5.1
Upon receiving "All Clear", the goal umpire shall intitially
indicate a goal by raising both index fingers, and a behind by
raising one index finger.
6.5.2
The goal umpire shall then signal a goal by waving two flags,
and a behind by waving one flag. A score cannot be annulled
unless the goal umpire immediately rectifies a mistake by
notifying the field umpire before the ball is bounced in the
centre if he has wrongly signalled a goal or before the ball is
kicked off in the case of a behind except when the ball has
been signalled out of bounds and the signal has not been seen
by the field umpire.
6.5.3
When a score has been annulled, the goal umpire shall
immediately stand on the centre of the goal line and hold both
flags above his head in crossed position.
6.5.4
Controlling Bodies may provide for field umpires to over-rule
decisions of Goal Umpires not formally appointed by the
Controlling Body concerned.
6.6
At the first sound of the siren, the ball shall be dead, but a
player who has, prior to the first sound of the siren, taken a
mark or been awarded a free kick shall be allowed to kick or
handball the ball. A goal or behind obtained
therefrom or from a ball which is in transit prior to the first
sound of the siren shall be counted.
In the event that the siren sounds whilst the ball is in transit, or
whilst the player taking a kick after the siren is preparing to
kick the ball, or after he has kicked the ball, an infringement
occurs to a player of the attacking team before the all clear
has been given, the field umpire shall blow his whistle and
consult with the goal umpire as to whether a goal or behind
has been kicked.
If a goal has been kicked the field umpire shall give the all
clear and the goal shall be registered. In the event that a
behind has been kicked, the player offended against shall be
given the option of taking the free kick at the spot the
infringement occurred, or allowing the behind to be
registered.
Should the siren sound whilst the ball is in transit, or whilst the
player taking a kick after the siren is preparing to kick the
ball, or after he has kicked the ball, an infringement occurs to
a player of the defending team before the all clear has been
given, the field umpire shall award a free kick to the player
offended against at the spot where the infringement occurred.
6.6.1
In the event that two or more field umpires are officiating, the
ball shall be deemed dead when one of the field umpires
hears the first sound of the siren. That field umpire shall be
the sole judge of whether the ball has been kicked or handled
or whether a free kick has been awarded prior to the first
sound of the siren.
6.6.2
If the ball is touched in transit the field umpire must be
satisfied that the score was not assisted by a team mate.
6.7
Controlling bodies shall authorise such officials as they deem
appropriate to record scores, separate from the goal
umpires. In the event of the goal umpires disagreeing on the
final scores, the controlling body may take the separately
recorded scores into consideration in determining the result of
the match.
7.0
KICKING OFF FROM BEHIND
7.1
When a behind has been scored, unless a subsequent free kick
has been given, any player of the defending team shall kick the
ball into the field of play from within the kick off lines, the ball
contact being made before the ball completely crosses the line.
When the ball is being kicked off, no player shall be allowed
within five metres of the kick off lines.
7.2
The player kicking off may regain possession provided the ball
has been kicked into the field of play beyond the kick off lines.
7.3
If the ball is not brought into play correctly, the field umpire
shall bounce the ball on the centre of the kick off line.
7.4
The ball shall not be kicked off until the goal umpire has
finished waving the flag.
7.5
If an opposing player attempts to delay play by moving to or
standing within five metres of the kick off line or prevents the
player from kicking off, the field umpire shall penalise the
offending team by advancing the mark from the kick off line to
the back line of the centre square the kick to be taken at the
centre of the line by the nearest player of the team offended
against.
In the event of a further offence against this Law, the mark to
be advanced to the forward line of the centre square the kick
to be taken at the centre of the line by the nearest player of the
team offended against.
7.6
If after the goal umpire has finished waving the flag a player will
not kick off (time being added) when directed to do so by the
field umpire, or kicks the ball over the goal or behind line, the
field umpire shall bounce the ball on the centre of the kick off
line.
8.0
MARKING THE BALL
8.1
A mark is catching the ball directly from the kick of another
player, not less than 10 metres distant, the ball being held a
reasonable time and not having been touched in transit from
kick to catch.
8.1.1
A mark shall be awarded to a player who crosses the
boundary line from the playing ground but controls the ball
before it has passed completely over the boundary line. If the
field umpire is in doubt he should consult the boundary
umpire.
8.1.2
A mark shall be allowed when the ball is caught and
controlled on the goal, behind or boundary lines.
8.1.3
A mark will be awarded where a ball in flight strikes
an umpire, or any other authorised official or replaced player.
8.2
When a player takes a mark or is given a free kick, an
opponent is permitted to stand on the mark or spot where
this occurrence took place.
8.2.1
Only one opponent may stand on a player's mark.
8.2.2
No other player is allowed within a corridor which extends
from five metres either side of the mark to five metres either
side of, and a five metre radius behind, the player with the
ball. This corridor is to be known as the ten metre protected
area.
8.2.3
In the event of an opponent encroaching over the mark when
a player is kicking for goal and a goal is kicked, the field
umpire shall give the "All Clear" and the goal shall be
registered. If a goal has not been kicked, the player shall be
given the option of another kick, and the mark shall be
advanced 50 metres.
9.0
BALL DISPOSAL
The ball may be kicked or handballed.
9.1
A player shall handball the ball by holding the ball in one hand
and hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. If the
ball is not handballed correctly, a free kick shall be given to
the nearest opponent.
9.2
A player may kick the ball by making contact with the ball
below the knee.
9.2.1
A player who takes a mark or is awarded a free kick shall
play the ball from directly behind the spot where the mark or
free kick was awarded. The ten metre protected area shall
apply. If the player attempts to play the ball other than in a
direct line over the mark, the field umpire shall call "Play On"
9.2.2
When it is necessary for a defending player, from a free kick
or mark, to play the ball from beyond the goal or behind line
or adjacent boundary line, the player on the mark shall not be
permitted to come within five metres of the goal or behind
lines or adjacent boundary line. In such cases, the ball must
be played directly over the mark.
If there is no player on the mark, the ball may be played in
any direction provided it is brought into play over the goal,
behind or boundary line originally crossed.
9.2.3
When a player is kicking for goal from a mark or a free kick,
the kick shall be taken along a direct line through the mark to
the centre of the goal line.
9.2.4
The ball shall be deemed to be brought into play when any
portion of it is on or above the boundary line.
9.2.5
If a player taking his kick from outside the boundary line after
having been awarded a mark or a free kick, fails to take the
ball into play, or attempts to play on outside the boundary
line, the ball shall be deemed to be out of bounds. The ball
will then be thrown into play by the boundary umpire from
the spot where the original mark or free kick took place.
9.2.6
If a player on the defending team, from a free kick or mark,
kicks from behind the goal or behind lines and the ball hits
either a goal or behind post, the field umpire shall direct the
time keepers to add time on and give the player another kick
to put the ball into play.
10.0
BALL POSSESSION
10.1
A player may hold the ball for any length of time provided he
is not held by an opponent.
10.2
If he runs with the ball he must bounce it or touch it on the
ground at least once within every 15 metres from the
commencement of his run, whether running in a straight line or
turning and dodging.
10.3
If a player with the ball bounces it, he is deemed to be in
possession of the ball.
10.4
If he runs with the ball and handballs it over an opponent's
head and catches it, he must, within 15 metres of commencing
his run or striking the ball on the ground, bounce it or touch
the ground with it or dispose of the ball.
10.5
A player who lies on or over the ball is deemed to be in
possession of the ball. 10.2
If he runs with the ball he must bounce it or touch it on the
ground at least once within every 15 metres from the
commencement of his run, whether running in a straight line or
turning and dodging.
10.3
If a player with the ball bounces it, he is deemed to be in
possession of the ball.
10.4
If he runs with the ball and handballs it over an opponent's
head and catches it, he must, within 15 metres of commencing
his run or striking the ball on the ground, bounce it or touch
the ground with it or dispose of the ball.
10.5
A player who lies on or over the ball is deemed to be in
possession of the ball.
11.0
HOW A PLAYER MAY BE CHECKED OR
TACKLED
11.1
A player may be fairly met or checked by an opponent by
the use of the hip, shoulder, chest, arms or open hand
provided the ball is not more than five metres away.
11.2
A player may be pushed in the chest or side or
shepherded by an opponent provided the ball is not more
than five metres away.
11.3
A player in possession of the ball may fend off a
prospective tackler by pushing him with an open hand in
the chest, shoulder or side.
11.4
A player in possession of the ball may be tackled and
grasped in the area below the top of the shoulders and on
or above the knees. The tackle may be from front, side or
behind provided that the tackle from behind does not
thrust
forward the player with the ball.
11.5
Procedures for administering this law are as follows:
11.5.1
A player in possession of the ball who has had a
reasonable time (prior opportunity) to dispose of the ball
must, when legally held by an opponent firmly enough to
retard his progress, dispose of the ball by a kick or
handball within a reasonable time of being held, otherwise
a free kick shall be awarded against the player for failing to
dispose of the ball in a legal manner
11.5.2
The field umpire shall bounce the ball when the player with
the ball has the ball held to his body by an opponent,
unless the player has had a reasonable time to dispose of
the ball prior to being tackled in which case a free kick
shall be awarded for holding the ball.
11.5.3
A player who elects to dive on the ball and/or drag the ball
under him when he is on the ground, will be penalised for
holding the ball if he does not immediately hit the ball clear
when held legally.
11.5.4
A player not in possession of the ball when held by an
opponent, shall be awarded a free kick.
11.5.5
When a player claims a mark, the ball having been touched
in transit, and retains possession when held by an
opponent, the field umpire shall not award a free kick but
bounce the ball if he is satisfied that the player did not hear
his call of "Play On". But if the ball has been taken away
from the player by another player, the field umpire's call
"Play On" shall hold good.
11.5.6
The field umpire shall allow play to continue if a player in
the act of kicking or handball, is swung off balance and his
foot or hand does not connect with the ball.
11.5.7
The field umpire shall allow play to continue if a player is
bumped and the ball falls from his hands.
11.5.8
The field umpire shall allow play to continue when a
player's arm is knocked, causing him to drop the ball.
11.5.9
The field umpire shall allow play to continue if a player has
his arms pinned to his sides causing him to drop the ball.
11.5.10
The field umpire shall allow play to continue if a player is
pulled by one arm or swung causing the ball to fall from his
hand.
12.0
FREE KICKS
12.1
The spirit of the laws relating to awarding free kicks is:
12.1.1
The player who makes the ball his sole objective shall be
given every opportunity to gain possession of the ball.
12.1.2
The player who has possession of the ball and is held by an
opponent shall be given a reasonable time to kick or
handball the ball.
12.1.3
The ball shall be kept in motion. The field umpire shall call
"Play On" even though a free kick should have been
awarded but by so doing would penalise the team offended
against.
12.2
All breaches of the laws shall be penalised whether the ball
is dead or in play. The field umpire shall sound his whistle
for the awarding of a free kick. Unless otherwise specified,
the player nearest to the opponent who commits a breach of
the Laws shall receive the free kick.
12.2.1
If the field umpire has sounded his whistle for a free kick, he
may cancel such a free kick by calling "Play On" if the side
offended against will be penalised by enforcing the free
kick.
Should the field umpire cancel a free kick he may reverse
the decision if it is obvious that it is not to the advantage of
the team concerned.
12.2.2
A player awarded a free kick must go back to the spot
where the breach occurred before being allowed to kick or
play the ball. If such player kicks or plays the ball without
complying with this law, the field umpire shall stop play and
enforce compliance.
12.2.3
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who throws
or hands the ball to another player, or to the advantage of
play, while the ball is in play.
12.2.4
When a player who has taken a mark or been awarded a
free kick is, in the opinion of the field umpire, unable to
dispose of the ball through accident or the deliberate action
of an opponent, the field umpire shall award a free kick to
the nearest player of the same team at the time the incident
occurred.
The kick shall be taken at the spot nearest to where the
incident occurred.
12.2.5
If a player has been awarded a free kick or a mark, and
before the kick is taken a further breach of the laws is made
by a player on the same side as the first offender, the field
umpire shall sound his whistle and direct the free kick to be
taken by a teammate at the spot where the subsequent
breach took place, if doing so will penalise the offending
team. Where a subsequent breach is committed by a
teammate of the player taking the kick, a free kick shall be
given to the nearest opponent at the spot of the original free
kick, if doing so will penalise the offending team.
12.2.6
If a breach of the laws is committed, regardless of the
position on the field, the free kick is to be taken at the spot
where the infringement occurred, or where the ball is, or is
deemed to be at the time of the infringement, whichever
would be the greater penalty for the offending team.
12.2.7
A free kick shall be given if a player infringes any of the
laws between the time the field umpire sounds his whistle
and bounces the ball.
12.3
Free kicks for infringements concerning the field umpire
bouncing the ball will be awarded against the player who:
12.3.1
Enters the centre circle when the field umpire is in the act of
bouncing the ball at the start of the match, the start of each
quarter, and after a goal has been scored.
12.3.2
Interferes with an opponent from the time the ball has been
bounced in the centre circle until the ball subsequently
makes contact with a player or the ground.
12.3.3
Unduly interferes with the bouncing of the ball by the field
umpire or deliberately interferes with an umpire during the
progress of the match.
12.4
A free kick will be awarded against a player who interferes
with an opponent in the following manner:
12.4.1
Interferes with an opponent from the time the ball goes out
of bounds, until the ball, after being thrown in by the
boundary umpire, makes contact with a player or the
ground.
12.4.2
When a goal is kicked by a player, and while the ball is
being kicked or is in transit a breach of the laws is made by
an opponent, the field umpire shall give the "All Clear" signal
and the goal shall be registered; but in the event of a behind
being scored the ball not having touched the ground or
player, the player shall be given the option of another kick.
12.4.3
After the ball has been kicked and an infringement occurs,
and the ball crosses the behind line on the full or hits the
goal post on the full, the option of another kick shall be
given to the player who originally kicked the ball at the spot
from where the kick originated. If the breach of the laws
occurred before or during the act of kicking or handball, a
free kick shall be taken by the player offended against, at
the spot where the breach occurred, provided that the team
offended against will not be penalised by the taking of such
a free kick.
12.4.4
If a breach of the Laws is made by a player of the attacking
side, the field umpire shall not signal "All Clear" but must
award a free kick, to the nearest player of the defending
team.
12.4.5
If a player is fouled immediately after scoring a goal or
behind and after the field umpire has given the "All Clear",
the field umpire shall award such player a free kick at the
spot where the offence took place. Another score may then
be registered without the ball having been bounced in the
centre circle or kicked off.
12.4.6
If a breach of the laws is committed against a player who
has disposed of the ball, or who is shepherding for a
teammate with the ball, and this occurs after the ball has
been kicked or handballed, a penalty free kick shall be
awarded to a player of the team offended against at the spot
where the ball first touched the ground, a player, was
marked or went out of bounds. If the awarding of such a
free kick will penalise the team offended against, the free
kick shall be given to the player who originally kicked the
ball.
12.4.7
Trips or kicks, attempts to trip or kick or slings an
opponent, or when not in possession of the ball, kicks in a
manner likely to cause injury to an opponent, or strikes or
attempts to strike an opponent with either hand or arm or
deliberately with the knee.
12.5
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who kicks the
ball out of bounds in the following manner:
12.5.1
Kicks the ball out of bounds on the full. The free kick shall
be taken at the spot where the ball went out of bounds
across the boundary line or adjacent to the behind post.
12.5.2
When kicking off after a behind has been registered, the ball
is kicked out of bounds without it having been touched by
any player, a free kick shall be given at the spot where the
ball went out of bounds.
12.5.3
Wilfully kicks or forces the ball out of bounds without it
being touched by another player.
12.6
A free kick shall be awarded against the player who checks
or tackles an opponent in the following manner:
12.6.1
Catches hold of an opponent below the knee or by the neck
or head, which includes the top of the shoulder.
12.6.2
Charges an opponent.
12.6.3
Pushes an opponent from behind in any way, except when
legitimately going for a mark, a player may interfere with an
opponent from behind.
12.6.4
Pushes, bumps or shepherds an opponent in the face, head,
neck or in the shoulder.
12.6.5
Pushes, bumps or shepherds an opponent who is in the air
for a mark.
12.6.6
Shepherds an opponent when the ball is more than five
metres away or is out of play.
12.6.7
Deliberately holds back or throws an opponent after that
opponent has kicked or handballed the ball. No free kick
shall be given if the player, unable to release his hold at
once, throws the opponent down.
12.7
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who interferes
with play as follows:
12.7.1
If the ball is in transit towards goal from a free kick, mark or
field kick and an opponent shakes the goal post, the field
umpire shall give the player the option of a free kick if in the
umpire's opinion, the opponent's action could have affected
the result. Such free kick to be taken at the centre of the
goal line.
12.7.2
If a teammate shakes the goal post, the field umpire shall
award a free kick to the nearest opponent at the spot from
where the ball was kicked.
12.8
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who wilfully
wastes time by not allowing the ball to be brought into play
prior to, or when directed to do so, by the field umpire.
12.9
A free kick shall be awarded against the team as follows:
12.9.1
Any official runner, trainer, medical officer, other approved
team official or replaced player who interferes with the ball,
the play or a player of the opposing team during the course
of the game shall cause the field umpire to award a free kick
to the nearest player of the team offended against at the
spot of the infringement, or where the ball is at the time,
whichever would be a greater penalty to the offending team.
When a player is awarded a set kick at goal and an
opposition player climbs on the shoulders of a teammate
before the kick is taken, the mark shall be advanced to the
centre of the goal line and the player with the kick shall be
permitted to kick from directly in front of goal.
12.9.2
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who carries
the ball across the boundary line, and after a boundary
umpire signals out of bounds, does not give the ball
immediately to the boundary umpire or drop it directly to
the ground.
12.9.3
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who touches
the ball after it has passed outside the boundary line and
been signalled out of bounds by the boundary umpire,
except for a player of the team to receive the free kick
when the ball has been kicked out on the full, kicked out
directly from a kick off from a behind, or wilfully kicked or
forced out without being touched by another player.
12.9.4
A free kick shall be awarded against a player who uses
abusive, insulting or obscene language to an umpire or
behaves in an abusive, insulting or obscene manner towards
an umpire.
12.10
Controlling Bodies may authorise umpires to award a free
kick where a breach of the Laws has occurred on the field
of play prior to the commencement of a quarter. The free
kick to be taken where the infringement occurred or at the
centre circle whichever is the greater penalty to the
offending team.
13.0
50 METRE PENALTY
13.1
A 50 metre penalty will be applied in instances where the
actions of a player encroach over the mark, waste time and/or
delay the play or where a player uses abusive, insulting or
obscene language to an umpire or behaves in an abusive,
insulting or obscene manner towards an umpire when an
opposition player has been awarded a mark or free kick.
13.2
When the umpire applies a 50 metre penalty, he shall signal
"time on". The player receiving the penalty shall not be
permitted to play on. The mark shall then be advanced 50
metres in a direct line with the centre of the goal. The player
receiving the penalty shall be given free access to take up a
position behind the advanced mark. When the umpire is
satisfied the player has taken up a correct position, he will
instruct the time keepers to stop adding time, irrespective of
whether an opponent is standing on the mark.
13.3
A 50 metre penalty shall have the same implication as a free
kick.
13.4
If a free kick or mark has been awarded and a player of the
opposing team runs through the 10 metre protected area,
unless accompanying or following an opponent within five
metres, a 50 metre penalty shall be awarded.
13.5
Where a 50 metre penalty advances the mark to the centre of
the goal line, the kick shall be taken from directly in front of
the advanced mark.
13.6
Where a player has been awarded a mark or free kick and
another player of the same team is infringed behind the spot of
the mark or free kick, a 50 metre penalty shall be awarded to
the player originally awarded the mark or free kick.
13.7
Where a free kick is awarded for intentionally tripping, a 50
metre penalty shall automatically apply.
13.8
To suit local requirements controlling bodies may reduce the
distance of the penalty to 25 metres.
14.0
PLAY ON
The field umpire shall call and indicate "Play On" and the ball
shall immediately remain in play in any of the following
circumstances:
14.1
When an umpire, or any other authorised official or player is
struck by the ball while it is in play.
14.2
When the ball, having been kicked, is touched while still in
transit.
14.3
When the ball is caught directly from a kick of another player
less than 10 metres distant.
14.4
When the field umpire cancels a free kick.
14.5
When a player who has taken a mark or been awarded a free
kick, attempts to run, handball or kick otherwise than over his
mark.
15.0
BOUNCING THE BALL
15.1
The field umpire shall bounce the ball in the following
circumstances:
15.1.1
At the start of the match, at the start of each quarter and
after each goal has been kicked, except when a breach of
the laws has been penalised by the awarding of a free kick.
15.1.2
When in doubt as to which player has taken a mark.
15.1.3
When a player, in kicking off after a behind has been
registered, fails to correctly bring the ball into play, the ball
to be bounced on the centre of the kick off line.
15.1.4
In a scrimmage where players are struggling in undue
confusion for possession of the ball.
15.1.5
When the field umpire has bounced the ball and it goes over
the goal, behind or boundary line without having been
touched by any player.
15.1.6
When a player claims a mark, the ball having been touched,
and retains possession of the ball when held by an
opponent, the field umpire will bounce the ball if he is
satisfied the the player did not hear his call of "Play On".
15.1.7
When a goal umpire is unable to see whether the ball goes
over the goal or behind lines, and cannot give a decision, the
ball shall be bounced on the centre of the kick off line in
front of goal.
15.1.8
When there is simultaneous encroachment of players from
opposing teams, into the centre square prior to the ball
being bounced.
16.0
UMPIRES: DUTIES AND INSTRUCTIONS
16.1
APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES
16.1.1
The controlling body shall appoint for each match a field
umpire, two boundary umpires, and two goal umpires. The
field umpire shall have full control of play and shall award
penalties in accordance with the laws.
16.1.2
The controlling body may appoint additional field and
boundary umpires to officiate throughout the period of the
match. All additional umpires shall have the powers
conferred under these laws.
16.2
REPLACEMENT OF UMPIRES
16.2.1
When any umpire, before or during the progress of the
game, becomes incapable through sickness, injury or
accident in performing his duties, a substitute shall be
chosen according to arrangements made by the controlling
body.
16.2.2
In matches played without boundary umpires, the duties
assigned to them by the laws shall be determined by the
field umpire.
16.3
UMPIRES' ROOMS
16.3.1
No person other than the umpires officiating in the match
and their trainers shall enter the umpires' dressing room
while the umpires are there. Each umpire is individually
responsible for seeing that this law is observed and must
report to the controlling body any person who breaches
this law.
16.3.2
The provisions of this law do not apply to members of an
Umpires' Appointments Board or to other persons
authorised by the controlling body to select and appoint
umpires to matches or such other persons or class of
persons to whom the controlling body shall from time to
time determine this law shall not apply.
16.3.3
Persons infringing this law may be dealt with as the
controlling body thinks fit.
16.4
INSPECTION OF PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT
16.4.1
Prior to the commencement of play a field umpire may
inspect the boots, hands and guards of players. The field
umpire may similarly inspect the players' equipment at any
time during the game.
16.5
FIELD UMPIRES
Field umpires shall indicate to the time keepers when
"Time On" is to be added due to a delay in play, and shall
indicate that "Time On" has ended when satisfied that play
is ready to recommence.
16.6
BOUNDARY UMPIRES
16.6.1
The boundary umpire shall, subject to being directed by
the goal umpire, in relation to a score or when the ball hits
or goes directly over the behind post, be the final judge of
when the ball is "out of bounds" or "out of bounds on the
full". Boundary umpires may seek the advice of field and
goal umpires before deciding whether the ball is out of
bounds.
16.6.2
To be out of bounds, the ball must be completely outside
the boundary line, or, have hit the behind post after first
having touched the ground or having been touched by a
player. If any portion of it is on or above the boundary
line, the ball is still in play.
16.6.3
When the ball has completely crossed the boundary line,
or hit the behind post after first touching the ground, or
touched by a player, the boundary umpire shall
immediately signal to the field umpire and bring the ball
back to the spot where it crossed the line or hit the post.
16.6.4
Boundary umpires may use a whistle when indicating that
the ball is "out of bounds", but the whistle must be used in
conjunction with the raising of one arm.
16.6.5
When the ball has been kicked out of bounds on the full,
the boundary umpire may sound his whistle and shall
indicate, by raising his arms sideways to shoulder level,
that the ball has fully crossed the line without having been
touched in transit by a player. The boundary umpire shall
indicate to the field umpire the spot on the boundary line
where the ball crossed the line and from which a free kick
to the nearest opponent shall be awarded.
16.6.6
When the boundary umpire signals that the ball is out of
bounds, the field umpire shall immediately sound his
whistle to indicate that the ball is out of play. When
directed by the field umpire, the boundary umpire shall
throw the ball over his head towards the centre of the field
to a distance of between 10 and 15 metres and reaching a
height not less than 3 metres.
16.6.7
When a goal umpire signals a "behind" and a boundary
umpires signals "out of bounds", the decision of the goal
umpire shall prevail.
16.6.8
In the event that the boundary umpire signals the ball out of
bounds and the signal is not acknowledged by the field
umpire and play continues, the boundary umpire shall run
after the field umpire and notify him that the ball is out of
bounds.
On receipt of such advice the field umpire shall stop play
and order the ball to be taken back to the spot where it
crossed the boundary line to be thrown in, or kicked in if it
has been kicked out on the full.
Where the field umpire has awarded a free kick, or
applied a 50 metre penalty, after the ball has crossed the
boundary line and prior to the boundary umpire notifying
him, out of bounds lapses.
In the event that a score is registered after the ball has
crossed the boundary line and prior to the boundary
umpire notifying the field umpire, he shall order the score
to be annulled and the ball taken back to where it crossed
the boundary line to be brought into play in accordance
with these laws.
16.6.9
When a goal is scored the boundary umpires shall bring
the ball back to the centre as quickly as possible without
waiting for the ball to be kicked or handed to them and
shall give it to the field umpire.
16.6.10
At centre bounces, players may enter the centre square
until the field umpire commences his approach to bounce
the ball.
Boundary umpires shall penalise only players who step
over the white line after the field umpire commences his
approach, and until the ball touches the ground in the act
of bouncing or is thrown up by the field umpire.
16.6.11
Controlling Bodies may provide for field umpires to over
rule decisions of boundary umpires not formally appointed
by the Controlling Body concerned.
16.7
GOAL UMPIRES
16.7.1
Goal umpires shall keep a record of all goals and behinds
scored in a match and furnish a report within the time
specified by the controlling body.
16.7.2
In the event of a goal umpire observing the field umpire line
a team up for the purpose of counting the players, he shall
make a record of the scores at that time.
16.7.3
Goal umpires shall signal and record a goal or behind, as
the case may be, upon receiving the "all clear" or "touched,
all clear" from the field umpire. They shall not concern
themselves with the question as to whether the siren has or
has not sounded at any period of the match.
16.7.4
The goal umpire must watch the play closely, but if he is
unable to decide who kicked the ball over the goal or
behind line, he may consult the field umpire before making
a decision.
16.7.5
Goal umpires are directed not to get in the way of players
between goal and behind posts.
16.8
REPORTING PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS
16.8.1
(a) Umpires shall report to the controlling body any
player or official who commits a Reportable Offence:
(i) during the progress of a match; or
(ii) on the day of the match and within the immediate
proximity of the venue where the match is conducted.
(b) Without limiting their ordinary meaning the words
"within the immediate proximity of the venue" shall include
any area within five hundred (500) metres of the venue
where the match is conducted.
16.8.2
Umpires shall report the offending player or official without
taking into consideration whether the offending player or
official received provocation or not.
16.8.3
Umpires may caution a player or official but must not at
any time threaten a player or official.
16.8.4
For the purposes of these Laws an "official" shall include
but is not limited to an officer, coach, assistant coach,
trainer, runner, employee or any person performing any
duties (paid or unpaid) for or on behalf of the Club.
16.9
REPORTABLE OFFENCES
The following acts are Reportable Offences:
16.9.1
Intentionally, recklessly, carelessly or negligently:-
(a) interfering with; or
(b) assaulting; or
(c) using threatening language to; or
(d) behaving in a threatening manner towards; or
(e) disputing the decision of, an umpire >
16.9.2
Assaulting another person.
16.9.3
Intentionally, recklessly, carelessly or negligently kicking or
attempting to kick another person.
16.9.4
Any act of misconduct.
16.9.5
Using abusive, insulting or obscene language to an umpire
or behaving in an abusive, insulting or obscene manner
towards an umpire.
16.9.6
Intentionally, recklessly, carelessly or negligently:
(a) wasting time;
(b) interfering with a player whilst that player is
kicking for goal;
(c) shaking a goal post when another player is
preparing to kick or is kicking for goal or after the
player has kicked for goal and the ball is in transit;
(d) throwing another player after that player has
taken a mark or after the ball is otherwise out of
play;
(e) tripping or attempting to trip an opponent by
foot or leg;
(f) striking or attempting to strike a person;
(g) charging another person;
(h) engaging in rough play by breaching the Laws of
Australian Football against an opponent; or
(i) pushes in a violent or threatening manner a player
after the player has disposed of the ball; or
(j) wrestling another person; or
(k) engaging in a melee.
16.9.7
Using abusive, insulting, obscene or threatening language
towards another person.
16.9.8
Remaining on the playing ground in an incorrect uniform
after being warned by the umpire.
16.9.9
Wearing boots, jewellery and equipment prohibited under
Law 4 of the Laws of Australian Football.
16.10
REPORTING PLAYERS
16.10.1
When an umpire intends to make a charge or charges
against a player, he shall notify the player concerned as
soon as reasonably possible after the incident. If such a
charge or charges relate to incidents arising in the first
three quarters the umpire shall notify the player, or players,
not later than the commencement of the next quarter.
Where a charge is laid in the final quarter, if the umpire is
unable to notify the player during the course of the match,
notification on the official report sheet handed to team
officials at the conclusion of the match will suffice.
16.10.2
Umpires shall make themselves thoroughly familiar with the
offences which must be reported and report all offending
players.
16.10.3
Umpires may not enter the competing clubs' dressing
rooms to notify players of charges laid. In the case of a
player charged in the second quarter and who does not
return to the field for the third quarter, or who leaves the
field injured or interchanged before being notified by the
umpire of the charge, advice to the captain or acting
captain not later than the commencement of the next
quarter shall meet the requirements of this law.
16.10.4
After reporting a player or players, umpires must not at
anytime enter into any conversation with delegates, club
officials or players relating to any incident of the match or
any charges made against a player.
16.11
REPORTING PROCEDURES
16.11.1
Umpires shall be provided by the controlling body with
report sheets on which they shall enter particulars of any
charge or charges they make against players or officials.
This shall be completed at or before the termination of a
match.
16.11.2
Controlling bodies shall adopt By-Laws to determine the
procedures for lodgement, notification and processing of
such reports.
16.12
PLAYER DISQUALIFICATION
16.12.1
A controlling body may disqualify for any term, players or
officials who have been reported for and found guilty of
breaches of the laws.
16.12.2
A controlling body may delegate this power to any person
or body or persons duly constituted in accordance with its
rules for the purpose of investigating any report of a player
made in accordance with these laws.
16.12.3
Any player disqualified for committing an offence against
the Laws of the Game shall not be permitted to play in any
match under the control of the AFL, AFL Affiliated
Bodies or Bodies Affiliated to AFL Affiliated Bodies.
16.12.4
A disqualified player may seek permission from the Body
which imposed the penalty to play in a competition that is
conducted between 1 October and 31 March.
16.12.5
A player suspended in a competition conducted between 1
October and 31 March may seek permission from such
Body to play in a competition conducted between 31
March and 1 October.
16.12.6
A player or official suspended by a Controlling Body and
subsequently transferring to or interchanging with a club of
another Controlling Body, shall complete the term of his
suspension with his new club, provided that the
competition is normally conducted between 31 March and
1 October.
The Controlling Body which imposed the suspension may
require the player to fulfil any part of the suspension in that
competition, should the player subsequently return within
12 months of the completion of the suspension.
16.13
STEWARDS
The Controlling Body may appoint a Steward or Stewards
who shall have the same power and duty of reporting
players as that conferred on umpires under the laws.
16.14
ORDER OFF
Applicable in all competitions other than AFL first grade
matches.
16.14.1
A player who is reported by a Field Umpire under laws
16.9.1-16.9.4 shall be ordered from the field for the
remainder of the match.
16.14.2
A player reported by a Field Umpire for a second offence
under Laws 16.9.5-16.9.9 shall be ordered from the field
for the remainder of the match.
16.14.3
Controlling Bodies shall determine the period of time, if
any, to elapse before a player ordered off may be
replaced.
16.14.4
Controlling Bodies may authorise the Field Umpire to
order a player from the field, for a period of time, for a
first offence under Laws 16.9.5 - 16.9.9.
16.14.5
A Field Umpire shall signal that a player has been ordered
off, by pointing to the interchange area with an
outstretched arm. The player shall leave the ground
immediately and proceed directly to the interchange
steward.
16.14.6
In the event of a player failing or refusing to leave the
ground when ordered off, he shall be reported for
misconduct, the match shall terminate and his team shall
forfeit.
16.14.7
An emergency Field Umpire shall have the powers
conferred on a Field Umpire under this law.
16.14.8
In the event that a team is reduced to less than 14 players,
as a result of a player being ordered off, the match may
continue at the discretion of the Field Umpire, who shall
forward all details including the scores at the time to the
Controlling Body, which may confirm the result in
accordance with the scorecards or determine a forfeit
under the provisions of Law 17.7.
17.0
MATCH TIME, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
OF UMPIRES & TIME KEEPERS
17.1
DURATION OF THE GAME, QUARTERS &
INTERVALS
17.1.1
All matches shall be of four quarters each of 20 minutes
playing time.
17.1.2
The time allowed between the end of the first quarter and
the start of the second quarter shall be sufficient to permit
teams to change ends, but shall not exceed three minutes.
At half time the players may leave the playing ground for not
more than 15 minutes, the match must recommence not later
than 20 minutes after the conclusion of the second quarter.
At the conclusion of the 20 minute period, the time keepers
shall notify the field umpire by sounding the siren. Between
the end of the third quarter and the start of the last quarter,
there shall be an interval of not more than five minutes.
17.1.3
The time keepers shall indicate the end of each quarter by
sounding the siren and the ball shall be deemed dead and
play shall cease when any one of the field umpires hears the
first sound of the siren.
The field umpire shall signify that the siren has been heard
by blowing his whistle and holding up both hands provided
no breach of the laws has occurred and except when the
ball is in transit or when a player has been awarded a mark
or free kick prior to the first sound of a siren, the player is
permitted to take his kick.
17.1.4
In the event of an encroachment of the area of play by
unauthorised persons, or that play is prevented by any other
means, the field umpire shall seek the assistance of his
fellow umpires and/or other constituted authority to clear the
playing arena so that the match may be resumed. If the field
umpire is unable to do this within a reasonable time, he shall
terminate play at that time and report all circumstances to
the controlling body. This body may award the result or
declare the match abandoned or call a replay at its
discretion.
17.1.5
The duration of games and intervals may be varied by
Controlling Bodies for under age competitions.
17.2
TIME KEEPERS
The Controlling Body shall appoint two or more
independent time keepers, or in the absence of such
arrangements, each team shall appoint a time keeper, whose
duties shall be:
17.2.1
To keep the time of each quarter on time cards and forward
the completed cards in accordance with the procedures of
the controlling body.
17.2.2
To sound a siren at the start and finish of each quarter, and
to keep sounding it until the field umpire notifies them that he
has heard it.
17.2.3
To add time on to the playing time of the quarter as required
under these Laws.
17.3
TIME ON
Time keepers shall add "time on" as follows:
17.3.1
When directed to do so by the field umpire when there is
undue delay in play.
17.3.2
When the goal umpire signals that a goal has been scored.
17.3.3
When the goal umpire signals that a behind has been
scored.
17.3.4
When a boundary umpire signals that the ball is out of
bounds.
17.4
TIME ON WHEN CEASED
Time keepers shall stop adding time on when instructed by
the field umpire, when the ball is bounced in the centre after
a goal, kicked in after a behind has been scored, thrown in
by the boundary umpire, returned to play by a player or
when the ball is obviously in play.
17.5
DOMESTIC PROVISIONS
Controlling Bodies may delete the requirements of Law
17.3.4 to suit local circumstances.
17.6
TIME ON INDICATED
The field umpire shall adopt the following procedure for
indicating "Time On" to the time keepers.
17.6.1
To indicate the commencement of the time added period,
the field umpire shall blow his whistle and raise one arm
above his head.
17.6.2
To indicate that the time added period has elapsed, the field
umpire shall again blow his whistle and raise one arm above
his head.
17.7
FORFEIT
Where a team fails to appear or where a team forfeits
dur-ing the progress of a match, full premiership points
should be awarded to the team receiving the forfeit. At the
conclusion of the minor round, it should also be credited
and debited with the average number of points scored
against and by the forfeiting team. Similarly, the forfeiting
team should be credited and debited with the average points
against and for the team receiving the forfeit.
In the event an affected team considers itself disadvantaged,
it may appeal to its Controlling Body for a variation of
points credited and debited.
18.0
CONTROLLING BODY
18.1
These Laws shall apply to all Bodies Affiliated to the
Australian Football League and to Bodies Affiliated to AFL
Affiliates.
18.2
The Term Controlling Body contained in these Laws shall
refer to the League, Association or Body responsible for a
competition's Match Arrangements.
18.3
Affiliated Bodies may seek approval from the AFL to vary the
Laws for an indefinite or specified period.
18.4
Other Controlling Bodies may seek approval from the AFL
through AFL Affiliated Bodies to vary the laws for an
indefinite or specified period.
19.0
DOPING POLICY
The Doping Policy of the AFL, shall apply to all matches
played under these laws, except where a controlling body has
its own specific policy approved by the Australian Sports
Drug Agency.
20.0
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The policies of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation
shall apply in all matches played under these laws, except
where a controlling body has adopted its own specific policy.
These Are some Australian Bands and Singers:
SILVERCHAIR
Already rock stars at 15, writing and playing music is about the only thing Silverchair take seriously. But with a number one single in New Zealand and a debut album on its way, Australia's answer to musical youth could be the biggest thing since packed lunches
Like many typical fifteen year olds, the members of Silverchair are self-conscious and lacking in some of the necessary requisites of communication - like having a serious side. But the three Australians who make up silverchair could be excused for possessing an annoying inability to take themselves, or life, seriously. After all, not many high schoolers are used to having a number one single in Australia and New Zealand. And did you have a legion of adoring female fans clamouring for your attention when you were 15? You wish.
With Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Jounnou on bass and Daniel Johns on guitar and vocals, Silverchair formed in 1992, and mostly gigged around in hometown New Castle before that Big First Break.
SAVAGE GARDEN
Australian-bred Savage Garden defies ease of definition in a modern-day music world where acts are packaged into one of a handful of neatly - and yet often limiting - niches.
Instead, the duo of singer/songwriter Darren Hayes and tunesmith/ instrumentalist Daniel Jones harkens a day when intelligent lyrics, gloriously accessible melodies and crafty production illustrate music for the masses in their most illuminated form. Through worldwide sales of 11 million of its 1997 self-titled debut, Savage Garden has conjured a definition of pop music with the most positive connotations, thanks to their worldwide hit singles, "I Want You," "To The Moon And Back," and "Truly Madly Deeply."
With the release of their emotionally-charged second studio album on Columbia Records, the 12 -track, "AFFIRMATION," Hayes and Jones are embarking on a brave new journey, more intimate than ever and yet with a reach that's universal via its prevailing themes of love and love lost, despair, and the hope and faith that come from learning to channel emotions into lessons learned.
REGURGITATOR
After a chance meeting in a bus in early 1994 between Ben Ely and Quan Yeomans Regurgitator was formed with drummer Martin Lee. Before Regurgitator, Ben Ely was (& still is) in a popular underground local Brisbane band, Pangaea. Martin and Quan were also in local bands previously, Emporium and Zooerastia respectively.
Later on, Paul Curtis (Pangaea's manager) sent a demo tape of Pangaea into Warner Music, with Regurgitator on the b-side. Surprisingly, Warner was interested in Regurgitator rather than the main group, and were immediately signed with a quick release of the EP Regurgitator (self titled). Triple J discovered Couldn't Do It and Regurgitator were launched into the public spotlight.
JOHN FARNHAM
John Peter Farnham was born on July 1st, 1949. His family lived in Dagenham, Essex, England. When he was 10 his family decided to migrate to Australia. John's parents John snr.,and Rose, John and his sisters Jean and Jackie made their way to Australia on the P&O Liner Orsova. John also has a brother Steven who was born in Australia.
When John was nominated for Australian of the Year it was suddenly realised that he had never been naturalised. He had offended people in Britain by stating that although he had been born in England, he was Australian. He had never felt the need to have a piece of paper stating he was Australian when that was what he felt in his heart. The citizenship ceremony was performed in Glenn Wheatley's office, John was officially an Australian.
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