NFNL Schedule 1 : Laws of Australian Football

• 9.2 PROHIBITION OF ITEMS

A Player shall not wear during a Match:-
(a) any form of jewellery;
(b) bootstuds, plates/clets or any Protective Equipment (other than Protective Equipment approved by the Controlling Body) unless the field Umpire is satisfied that the item does not constitute a danger or increase the risk of injury to other Players competing in the Match; or
© Protective Equipment which has been approved by the relevant Controlling Body, if the field Umpire is satisfied that such equipment has, during the Match, become dangerous or increased the risk of injury to other Players.
(d) Gloves
Players are not permitted to wear gloves unless they are first granted to wear the gloves inspected by the umpire prior to the commencement of the game.
(e) Metal stops

• 9.3 INSPECTION
At any time before or during a Match, a field Umpire may inspect a Player’s boots or hands or any Protective Equipment that a Player intends to wear or use during the Match.

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