Rule Changes
23 Jun, 2020
Some rule changes were made in February 2020 before COVID-19 postponement and now with a shortened season, some more rule changes have been made.
POST COVID-19
Transfers
The AFL has extended the transfer window from 30th June to 31st July 2020.
Covid-19 Type 2 Local Interchange Permit
If your regular team is not playing this season you can play in the Perth Football League on a special COVID-19 Type 2 Local Interchange Permit. Permits need to be lodged by 31st July 2020.
Finals
Top 4 teams in all grades: Semi Final 2 (1v2), Semi Final 1 (3v4); Preliminary Final (Loser SF2 v Winner SF1); Grand Final (Winner SF2 v Winner PF)
Player’s Finals eligibility
3 qualifying matches needed to qualify for senior mens, colts, womens and All Abilities.
Player Points System
Will apply in full to League grades. A Season of Service is reduced from 5 matches to 4 matches in 2020.
Relegation and Promotion
1up/1down for A-Grade to C4. Premiers to be promoted, bottom team to be relegated.
Runners
Only 1 runner permitted per team.
Waters Carriers
Only 2 water carriers permitted per team.
Match Playing Times
- Shortened quarters for Senior Mens and Colts matches.
- League 4 x 22mins (Breaks 5min-12min-5min)
- Reserves, Colts, C5, E4 x 18mins (Breaks 5min-12min-5min)
- No change in times for Womens and All Abilities.
Premierships and awards
Premiership Flags and Player Medallions, League Fairest and Best, Grand Final BOG all to be awarded.
Integrated
- 3 qualifying matches required to play finals.
- Out of bounds – last possession introduced
- Mercy Rule introduced
Trainer accreditation
Trainers need only complete the online component of the Sports Medicine Australia Level 1 Sports Trainer Course or equivalent.
PRE-COVID-19
Some changes were made in February 2020 prior to COVID-19;
- Clubs need to process their team sheets from the League’s APP to Match Day Paperwork APP.
- Home team to now enter final scores on Footyweb.
- Coach demerit points has changed.
- Process for umpires has changed post-match.
- Time period to appeal a Disciplinary Committee or Competition Integrity Officer decision has increased from 24 hours to 48 hours.
- D1/D1R grades re-branded to C5/C5R and will be subject to relegation/promotion in coming seasons.
- Clarified ‘even up’ rule for clubs with two colts teams.
- Umpires will now wear green tops. Runners will now orange tops.
Womens Grades Only
- Womens teams decreased from 25 to 23 players.
- All women grades – no soccering allowed, we are trying to encourage players picking the footy up.
- All women grades – out of bounds – last possession rule between the 50m arcs (midfield area)
