AFL Masters is Australian Rules Football for mature footballers (over 32 years of age) & is designed to allow those who still love their footy, to play in a modified & safe environment. It provides players with the opportunity to be physically active & compete on the football field, as well as enjoy social contact off the field. Winning is not all important in AFL Masters and the game is played in the spirit of "footy for fun".
Each year National Carnivals are held with different states hosting on a rotating basis. Players represent their states in five age groups:

35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54 and 55 years +

History

Superules (as the game was originally named) was formulated in the country areas of Victoria, with the first match being played at Ballarat in September 1980. Within a few years, the concept had spread to others states with the first National Carnival being played in July 1983 at Melbourne. National Carnivals have been held every year since. The 1986 carnival in Perth was the first one with all states & territories represented. The Masters age group was added to the National Carnival in 1987, with Seniors included in 1992, Super Seniors in 2004 & Veterans in 2006.
In Sydney, the first games were held in 1985 & in 1995 the 13th National Carnival was hosted by NSW in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown. The 2007 National Carnival was also held in Sydney.
2001 saw all states & territories adopt the new name & logo of Masters Australian Football.
In October 2002, a team of 30 players represented MAF internationally in the first Irish tour.

AFL Masters Structure

Local matches are played at various venues around Sydney every fortnight with away games played against ACT, Bathurst, Riverina, Hunter (Newcastle) & Wollongong, at mini carnivals, throughout the season. All players are expected to commit to playing as many of these away games as possible.

In September/October each year, eligible players can be selected to represent NSW, in their respective age divisions, at the National Carnival. Playing in these carnivals is the pinnacle of our season & successful players can be honoured with selection in All Australian teams.
National Carnivals are not only an enjoyable means to broaden playing experience, they also offer a memorable holiday opportunity, with many family orientated events scheduled.

NSW AFL Masters acknowledge the support of our supplier of SHERRIN Footballs.