50-metre Penalty

In the sport of Australian Rules Football, the 50-metre penalty is applied by umpires to a number of different infractions when a free kick or mark has already been paid.

Some (particularly amateur) leagues and competitions use a 25-metre penalty. Examples include the SANFL, VAFA, Australian Football International Cup and Australian Amateur Football Council.

Read more about 50-metre Penalty:  Rules, History in The VFL/AFL, Rationale, Famous 50-metre Penalties

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