Years 3 - 6
The District asks for an "even up" policy to happen when one team is low in numbers (i.e. assist the team with low numbers by lending them some players - numbers on the field should always be even between teams). No rucks and rovers.
Year 7 & 8
Maximum of 15 per team on the field. Maximum of 5 reserves.
Year 9 and above
Maximum of 18 per team on the field. Maximum of 5 reserves.
The inclusion of rucks and rovers is dependent on the number of players available. Should one team be low on numbers, coaches should work together to ensure teams are even on the field. Numbers on the field should always be even between teams.
While skinny teams are challenging and not ideal, the competition rules do allow for this.
Please note, for any player who is asked to "play up" a year to help out on occasion, there is a limit of 5 games per child. If that child plays more than 5 games for the other team they will be deemed to be a permanent member of that team and cannot return to their original side.