YOUTH TEAMS
About Youth Teams (13-17 yr olds)
13-14 Year old teams
By 13 the boys are playing on full sized grounds and under the Laws of Australian Football with only minor modifications. The players are introduced to some of the tactics and strategies they will see being played at the elite level. It is at this stage that talented youth players may be identified to participate in district football programs as part of their pathway to the senior football.
Key Principles:
Play with mates
Fun and safe
Focus on developing skills and tactics
Modified rules, playing area, and equipment
15-17 Year OLD TeaMS
By ages 15 to 17 the full Laws of Australian Football are applied and players will play the same brand of football they see being played at the elite level. It is at this stage that talented youth players may be identified to participate in the district and state underage football programs as part of their pathway to senior football.
Key Principles:
Fun and fast
Play with mates
Continue developing skills and tactics