Below is a summary of the AFL structure in Sydney.
Junior U9s and U10s
- No competition tables and non divisionalised or graded
- Reduced field size separated into 3 zones to avoid congestion and spread opportunity
- Modified tackling (no bringing to the ground, barging or charging)
- Week night training
- Team squads approx. 12 players each, usually mates with mates
Junior U11s and U12s (Divisionalised)
- Competition football, divisionalised for U11s and 12s
- Reduced field size
- Junior tackling rules now apply (no Player shall be deliberately slung, dumped or thrown to the ground via any tackle)
- Week night training
- Team squads approx. 16-18 players each
Subject to numbers, Westbrook intends to offer opportunities to play in various divisions.