FAST FOOTY will kick-off with a bang on Friday evening when Port Adelaide face Woodville West Torrens in the inaugural game of SANFL’s modified version of Australian Rules.

The nine-team (CDFC not competing) competition will be played at Norwood Oval on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, with each team playing two group games.

Magpies Senior Coach Matthew Lokan says the modified version of the game allows the coaching staff to see players under immense pressure.

“We are really excited by the new format,” Lokan told portadelaidefc.com.au

“It’s going to be really attacking. There won’t be much of a defensive game-plan. And only having four 10-minute quarters means it will be really fast-paced.

“It’s a really good opportunity for us to be able to see some of our younger players who are new to our program.”

Lokan says while it is only a pre-season competition, his team will be out to win every game they play.

“It’s a new competition but we expect to win, that’s the Port Adelaide way,” he said.

“Our boys are looking forward to having their first competitive hit-out for the year.”

“We have added 24 new players to our system, this will be a great opportunity for them to impress leading into Round 1.”

The top four team after the group stage will meet in a Semi Final, with the victors competing in the Grand Final for the chance to win $10,000.

Port Adelaide vs Woodville West Torrens - February 9, 5.30pm, Norwood Oval

Port Adelaide vs West Adelaide - February 10, 1.30pm, Norwood Oval


FAST FOOTY RULES:

12 players (on-field) per team (unlimited interchange players)

4 x Midfielders

Midfielders cannot enter forward or defensive 50m arcs;

4 x Defenders

Defenders cannot enter their team’s forward 50m arc;

4 x Forwards

Forwards cannot enter their team’s defensive 50m arc

Penalties

Breach in defensive 50m arc – free kick to opposition 20m directly in front of goal;

Breach in forward 50m arc – free kick to opposition at centre of defensive 50m arc;

9 Point Super Goal – can be kicked by any player from outside 50m arc;

Ball to be kicked in from any score;

Ball still in play when rebounds back into field off a goal or point post;

Last touch out of bounds – free kick;

Rotations can occur in each third of the ground (three interchange points):

Winner of each match to be determined by:

Team in front at end of the match (if under 50 points); or

First team to score 50 points (2 points for win & 1 bonus point for win before match time concluded);

In the case of a draw:

Each team to have one shot at goal;

Man on the mark stands 30m from goal directly in front;

If both kick the goal, another two players have a shot at goal;

Continue until one team misses a shot at goal – then the other team wins.

Matches last a total of 50 minutes each unless won earlier;

Matches broken up into 4 x 10 minute quarters with breaks as:

Quarter & three quarter time – 2 minutes each, change of ends & no coach’s address;

Half time – 6 minutes with a coach’s address & change of ends.

Five minutes break between matches (teams must be ready to proceed).