Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Beginners are welcome, our experienced players and coaches can show you the skills you need in a friendly environment, with men and women of any age over 35 welcome.
Generally a minimum of two functioning limbs is all that is required. Those who haven’t run for a while (or ever) will find it hard work at first, but like anything, the more you turn up for training, the easier it will get. We aim to maximise match simulation drills at training to build fitness for games.
Most Masters AFL clubs are stretched for players and the Warriors are no exception, so if you want to play and join training, yes, you will almost certainly get a game. We are always looking for players.
The Eastern Warriors fields four teams in the Vic Metro league – Mens Over 35s, Over 50s and Over 55s, and Womens Non-Contact. The season starts in April and ends in August, with finals played in September (there are no finals in the Over 55s). There are 10 games per season, with women playing Saturdays and men playing Sundays. They are generally two weeks apart.
Masters is very similar to local AFL rules. It is full contact, 18-a-side football with maximum six players on the bench. There are no knees up allowed, which is largely irrelevant since the majority of players have not gotten airborne in at least five years.
You can find the Vic Metro AFL Masters rules here.
Training is free, but to play matches you must register and pay the annual club fees of $350 – this is required to be paid prior to the start of each season.
No. It is enshrined in the Laws of the Game that no player can choose his or her nickname. Only other players can assign you a nickname – if you have one assigned to you already by another club or approved entity, it can be transferred across to the Warriors with special permission.
This is not a question we recommend asking around the club as it only applies to 35% of players.
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