• NFNL BY-LAW – MERCY RULE •

11.11.1 When a team is 60 points or more in front of the opposing team, the mercy rule will come into play. This means that the trailing team will take a kick from their attacking centre half forward position (man on the mark stands on the centre square) after every goal, irrespective of which team kicks the goal. If the margin drops to under 60 points at any stage, the mercy rule will no longer apply and normal playing rules will take effect.

11.11.2 All players (both teams) must remain in their positions and on-ballers/wingers must stay behind the centre circle away from the kicker.

11.11.3 The ball must be kicked forward by the “attacking” player

11.11.4 The mercy rule will apply for both home and away and finals matches.

11.11.5 The beginning of all quarters shall commence via a ball up regardless of whether the mercy rule is in effect.

11.11.6 If a behind is scored normal rules apply (ie kick in from Fullback).