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The Laws of Australian Football are the rules by which an Australian football match is run and administered on and off the field. They explain how the game is played and ensure that the game runs smoothly in a fair, safe and sportsmanlike manner.

The AFL has released the 2024 Laws of Australian Football.

Please click here to view the 2024 Laws of  Australian football.

Laws of Australian football 1858-1896

Laws of Australian football 1897-1939

Laws of Australian football 1940-1970