What is Wheelchair AFL?

Wheelchair AFL is an adapted version of the great game, that gives people with and without disability the opportunity to play. Based on AFL rules and played on a basketball court, this wheelchair sport is open to anyone to play! Importantly, WCAFL is easy to play, and provides an environment whereby participation, enjoyment and safety are a priority.

Wheelchair Aussie Rules enables people of all ages and disability levels to participate and is a totally inclusive sport.

The Game is played between two teams of five, plus interchange players, on a rectangular indoor court divided into thirds with portable goal posts at either end of the field. Scoring is identical to traditional AFL: six points for a goal, one point for a behind.

There is no kicking of the ball. A handball is equivalent to a kick (for example if marked, play stops) and an underarm throw is equivalent to a handball (for example the ball is ‘in play’ and the player who receives an underarm throw can be ‘tackled’). Many strategies in the traditional game apply to the wheelchair version of the sport.