SIXFL RULES
League Rules
These rules outline the basic structure and expectations for teams participating in SIXFL competitions. Our aim is to provide a fair, well-organised and enjoyable football experience for all players.
Rules statement
These rules apply to all SIXFL leagues unless a league, venue or competition format confirms a specific local rule.
Document control
- Document
- League Rules
- Version
- 1.2
- Status
- Active
- Last updated
- 23 July 2026
- Next review
- 23 July 2027
- Owner
- SIXFL League Operations
- Applies to
- All SIXFL teams, players and league fixtures
1. Team Registration
All teams must complete the SIXFL registration process and provide accurate captain and player details before participating in league matches.
2. Match Format
Matches are played as 6-a-side fixtures in accordance with SIXFL competition regulations. Specific venue rules, kick-off times and fixture details will be communicated by the league.
3. Player Eligibility
Only properly registered players may represent a team in league fixtures. Teams may not field ineligible players or deliberately misrepresent player identity.
4. Squad and Substitute Limits
A team may register a maximum active squad of 15 players. A maximum of nine players may be named for any fixture, consisting of six starting players and no more than three rolling substitutes. Any guest players used for a fixture count within this nine-player matchday limit. Exceptions require prior approval from SIXFL.
5. Respect and Conduct
Players, captains and spectators must behave respectfully towards referees, opponents and league staff. Abuse, threatening behaviour and serious misconduct may result in suspension or removal from the league.
6. Results and League Table
Match results are recorded by the referee or league administrator and used to update the standings. SIXFL may correct administrative recording errors or amend results where an ineligible player, serious misconduct, cheating or another significant rule breach is established. Ordinary refereeing decisions made during play will not normally be reconsidered retrospectively.
7. Discipline
SIXFL may take disciplinary action in response to misconduct, dangerous play, abusive language, repeated non-attendance or any behaviour that brings the league into disrepute.
8. Fixtures and Cancellations
Fixtures are scheduled by SIXFL and may be changed where necessary due to venue issues, weather, operational requirements or exceptional circumstances.
9. Video Footage and Post-Match Review
Referee decisions regarding facts connected with play are final. Video footage may be reviewed for disciplinary, safeguarding, administrative and referee-development purposes, including serious misconduct, violence, abuse, mistaken identity, suspected cheating, use of an ineligible player or an incorrectly entered score. Unless SIXFL has announced a formal competition-specific video-review process in advance, footage will not normally be used to re-referee a match, overturn an on-field decision or change a result arising from that decision. There is no automatic right to a video review, and footage may not be available or of equal quality for every match.
10. League Decisions
SIXFL reserves the right to interpret and apply league rules in the interests of fairness, safety and good league management. League decisions are final unless otherwise stated.