What do I do with substitutions and the 9.15 m distance?
Rule- Australia
- Football Australia
- Community football
- Assistant referees
- Laws of the Game
- 2026/27
- All ages
Under Law 6.1 the assistant referee indicates when a substitution is requested, and their assistance also includes monitoring the substitution procedure.
The assistant referee may also enter the field of play to help control the 9.15 m (10 yard) distance.
Source: IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, Law 6.1 (Assistant referees): https://www.theifab.com/laws/latest/the-other-match-officials/
Updated 24 Oct 2026