Does the men's 2026 goalsquare ball-up change apply in the AFLW?
Rule- Australia
- AFL
- AFLW
- Laws of the Game
- Draft
- All ages
- 2026
- Fans
No. The AFL's 2026 change to goalsquare starting positions at ball-ups in the men's competition does not apply to the AFLW. The AFLW still requires a forward to start in the square.
Source: AFL.com.au, "Four rule alterations announced ahead of 2026 AFLW season".
Updated 24 Oct 2026