What are the rules for team runners?

The runner carries messages between the coaches and players, helps the First Aid / Medical Officer remove injured players, and watches for negative behaviour from their own players so they can calm it down early.

• Each team may have one runner, who must be 18 or older and listed on the team sheet (paper and online).
• Enter and leave the playing surface via the interchange area.
• Deliver the message as quickly as possible and leave the field straight away. Do not loiter, coach, barrack or direct play.
• Maximum 7 minutes per quarter on the playing surface.
• Do not enter the 50 m arc during kick-outs or shots on goal, or the centre square during ball-ups.
• Never make verbal or physical contact with umpires, opposition players, opposition team officials or League officials, and never question, talk to or instruct the field umpire.
• Do not carry water or medical supplies onto the playing surface during play.
• Wear the approved League identification (uniform, vest or lanyard).