THE GAME EXPLAINEDIncredibly fast and exciting, Australian Football is full of amazing courage, athleticism and skill. Here is a guide to how the game is played.

THE ESSENTIALSThe game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter. There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time.

THE AIM OF THE GAME It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner.

THE SCOREWhen it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66).

UMPIRESField umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breachedBoundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored.

THE HANDBALLA handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand.

THE MARKA mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air.

RUNNING WITH THE BALLWhere a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres.

THE TACKLEA legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will be awarded a free kick.

Patersons Stadium is located on Subiaco Rd, Subiaco and is approximately 3.5km from Perth’s CBD.

GETTING THERECARFor ACROD pass holders limited parking is available on Kitchener Park, Subiaco Football Club and Market Square and is free of charge. This parking is subject to availability. Please ensure that you bring a valid ACROD Pass with you when planning to park at the Stadium.

TRAINYour ticket to the football includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours before, during and three hours after the game. Simply show your membership card or ticket to the driver or inspector. It is recommended that you catch the train to West Leederville Station not Subiaco Station for football services. Train services will operate on all lines, with extra capacity and shuttle services to West Leederville Station.

BUS Football special buses will operate to the game. Last buses leave 20 minutes after the completion of the match.

HOW TO BUY TICKETSTickets for all AFL matches at Patersons Stadium are sold through Ticketmaster.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY1. Phoning 136 100.

2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet.

3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au

For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au.

AMENITIESWHEELCHAIR BAYSWheelchair bays are available. There are 4 lifts available at Patersons Stadium and can be used by all patrons if they require easier access to their seat

INFORMATIONFor more information, ask a Patersons Stadium event staff or a security guard.

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