The Lane Cove Cats enter teams in the Greater Sydney Juniors AFL competition. More information on the GSJ can be found at www.aflgsj.com.au
We are looking for additional people to help coach and train with the girls this year to expand the number of faces around the club. If you are interested please contact Greg Byrne, girls@lanecovecats.com
In 2021 we have teams playing in
Juniors
Under 10YG – Coach: Michael Lumley, Manager: TBC
Under 12YG – Coach: Ivan Bate, Manager: TBC
Youth
Under 14YG – Coach: Jono Ladmore, Assistant Coach: Greg Byrne, Manager: TBC
Under 16YG – Coach; Greg Byrne, Assistant Coach: Jono Ladmore, Manager: TBC
Under 18YG – Coach: Greg Byrne, Assistant Coach: Ian Wilkins, Manager: TBC
Contact: girls@lanecovecats.com
Training
Pre-season training has started on Wednesday afternoons from 5pm for 1 hour. Season Training sessions are run on Wednesdays from 5pm at Blackman Park.
Season 2021 Games
The season is due to start on 18th April 2021… Home games are held on the newly upgraded turf field (Blackman Park 3 & 4). Away games are at a variety of North Shore clubs. The majority of games are played on Sunday morning, with some games on Friday night under lights.
Games mirror the same format of the boys junior competition. The team size is a minimum 9 and a maximum of 12 (or 15 for U16YG), on a 110m long field (same as U9-11 boys). Tackling is modified for ages 12 and under.
If your daughter is interested in playing in this competition, please email Greg Byrne (Youth Girls Coordinator) at girls@lanecovecats.com
Fixtures
For all junior competition teams, head to our “Results & Fixture” page for more details.
Youth Girls Rules
| U10 | U12 | U14 | U16 | U18 | |
| Playing field | 100m | 100-140m | 120m – Full | Full Length x 90 metre width | Full Length x 90 metre width |
| Ball Size | Size 2 synthetic ball | Size 3 synthetic/leather ball | Size 3 leather ball | Size 4 leather ball | Size 4 leather ball |
| Team | 9 min 12 max, with any number of reserves. | 9 min 12 max, with 6 on the bench. | 9 min 12 max, with 6 on the bench. | 12 min 16 max, with 6 on the bench. | 12 min 16 max, with 6 on the bench. |
| Playing Time | 4 x 10 min quarters | 4 x 13 min quarters | 4 x 15 min quarters | 4 x 15 min quarters | 4 x 16 min quarters |
| Tackling | Players can perform a modified tackle. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. |
| Kicking off the Ground | Not permitted unless accidental. | Not permitted unless accidental. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. |
| Zones | Three zones. Only forwards can score. | No | No | No | No |
For more details, read the AFL Sydney Juniors By-Laws here.
Fixtures
For all junior competition teams, head to our “Results & Fixture” page for more details.
