How many players are on the ground, and what size is the oval at each age?
Rule- Australia
- AFL
- Junior Rules Handbook
- Under 13-Under 18
- 2026
- Coaches
From the AFL Junior Rules Handbook (ground sizes are length x width in metres):
| Age | On the ground per team | Squad limit | Ground size | Maximum ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 13/14 | 15 | 15 | 125 x 95 | 140 x 110 |
| Under 15 boys | 15 | 18 | 130 x 100 | 150 x 120 |
| Under 15 girls | 15 | 16 | 130 x 100 | 150 x 120 |
| Under 16/17/18 boys | 18 | 18 | Full ground | Full ground |
| Under 16/17/18 girls | 16 | 16 | Full ground | Full ground |
Age groups should be single years where possible, with a two-year span (Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) as the second option.
Updated 24 Oct 2026