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Know the Laws of AFL Trivia Quiz

This quiz will be a basic test of knowledge for people who don't have a real understanding for the game.

A multiple-choice quiz by skturner. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
skturner

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,298

Updated
Feb 19 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1944

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the law in which umpires abide by when making a decision? Hint

Laws of Fairness

Spirit of the Laws

Advantage Laws

Tackle and Contest

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the maximum amount of players allowed on the interchange bench at any AFL game? Hint

Five

Six

Four

Three

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following statements apply to marking contests? Hint

"Incidental contact is not allowed."

"The ball shall be kept in motion."

"The players whose sole objective is to contest a mark shall be permitted to do so."

"You are allowed to push a player in the back."

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a knock to the arm causes a player to lose the ball, the tackler shall get a free kick.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. As an example, if the ball is kicked towards the behind post and the boundary umpire blows it out of bounds, and the goal umpire thinks there is a point scored. Who gets to make the call? Hint

Boundary Umpire

The person who kicked the ball

Field Umpire

Goal Umpire

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the distance (to the nearest metre) between the goal posts? Hint

Six metres

Five metres

Eight metres

Four metres

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following offences cannot be a 50 metre penalty? Hint

Overstepping the mark

Abusing an umpire

Not returning the ball on the full to a player awarded a free kick or mark

Slinging

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Question 8 of 10

8. When does a player have to leave the ground under a 'blood rule'? Hint

If the player is actively bleeding

If the player has had blood deliberately smeared on them

If the player is not actively bleeding

If a player becomes sunburnt

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can there be a mark if the ball deflects off an umpire or runner?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a case of throwing the football. Hint

Scooping the ball to another player

Tossing the ball up and hitting it with a fist

Handing the football to another player

If the football is knocked from the arms in a fair bump

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the law in which umpires abide by when making a decision?

Answer: Spirit of the Laws

These laws are used for consistency so that players and spectators understand what are the basic rules of the game, thus making it easy for an umpire to control the game.

2. What is the maximum amount of players allowed on the interchange bench at any AFL game?

Answer: Four

A team must have 14 to 18 players with a maximum amount of four players on the interchange bench. A player count can be called by the opposing captain, and penalties such as the loss of points from a team score and 50 metre penalties can occur.

3. Which of the following statements apply to marking contests?

Answer: "The players whose sole objective is to contest a mark shall be permitted to do so."

The statement also applies to general play and ruck contests. This law was introduced to ensure that the game was played fairly and safely. If a player's eyes are on the ball and accidental contact is made, play on will occur.

4. If a knock to the arm causes a player to lose the ball, the tackler shall get a free kick.

Answer: False

To receive a free kick when a player has had a prior chance to pass the ball, the player must correctly tackle or grab the player, not just bump the ball loose.

5. As an example, if the ball is kicked towards the behind post and the boundary umpire blows it out of bounds, and the goal umpire thinks there is a point scored. Who gets to make the call?

Answer: Goal Umpire

This is a tricky question, where you have to use a bit of common sense to figure out the answer. In this circumstance, it doesn't matter who is in a better position, the goal umpire overrides the boundary umpire when he/she believes a score was made.

6. What is the distance (to the nearest metre) between the goal posts?

Answer: Six metres

The actual length is 6.4 metres. There are four posts at either end of the ground. If you kick the ball between the two middle posts, the team gets six points (goal), and the wider posts signal one point (behind.)

7. Which of the following offences cannot be a 50 metre penalty?

Answer: Slinging

A free kick shall be awarded when a player slings another, whether it is intentional or not.

8. When does a player have to leave the ground under a 'blood rule'?

Answer: If the player is actively bleeding

In the case of a blood rule where the player is still actively bleeding, the umpire must stop play as soon as possible, and direct the player to immediately leave the field to remove all blood from the body or uniform. This player can be replaced whilst he is off the field. The other circumstances usually do not require the player to go off the ground.

9. Can there be a mark if the ball deflects off an umpire or runner?

Answer: No

This rule is in place to limit confusion, and since most contact is accidental there is usually no harm done. The football still must travel 15 metres from the players boot for a mark to be awarded.

10. Which of the following is not a case of throwing the football.

Answer: If the football is knocked from the arms in a fair bump

A fair handball is to have the ball on one hand and to hit it with a closed fist. A free kick cannot be awarded for a player losing the ball in a bump. The other three are all cases of 'throwing or handing the football in play'.

Source: Author skturner

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